Jake Garcia is no relation to Mason Garcia although he will start the season at quarterback for East Carolina as Mason Garcia did for the Pirates in 2023. After seasons as an apprentice to Holton Ahlers, Mason Garcia struggled as the linchpin in the ECU offense and his replacement, Alex Flinn, was not the answer. The 2-10 season a year ago was a learning experience for … [Read more...]

Practice times have varied for East Carolina during preseason. The Pirates practiced under the lights at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Wednesday night, but coach Mike Houston us taking a hard look at morning practices during the 2024 season. An advantage of morning practices on the heavy days — Tuesdays and Wednesdays — the season is that it would allow more recovery time before … [Read more...]

Twenty-five years ago was a different time in college football. Transfers had to sit out a year and recruiting did not involve NIL money. The 1999 team was one of the best in East Carolina history. The team will be recognized as ECU hosts Texas-San Antonio in its American Athletic Conference opener on Sept. 28. Kevin Monroe was a senior leader at cornerback as the Pirates … [Read more...]

East Carolina had its first day of football practice on Wednesday from 9:40 a.m. until 11:50 a.m., wearing only helmets in terms of equipment. ECU coach Mike Houston said heat became a factor later in the session. Anticipation is building nationwide for the season, which will begin for the Pirates at home against Norfolk State on Saturday, Aug. 31, with a 6 p.m. kickoff. The … [Read more...]