One problem with a 35-24 loss at Liberty that was completed in the wee hours of Sunday morning was that the Pirates had a bus ride back to Greenville after the nonconference matchup was over in Lynchburg, VA. "We pulled in around 7 a.m.," said Coach Mike Houston in an exclusive interview Monday. "It was a long night." Houston tweaked ECU's normal Sunday schedule in … [Read more...]
Inside Game DayAnother lead slips away at Liberty
LYNCHBURG, VA — East Carolina was unable to finish on a strong start as host Liberty rallied for a 35-24 win on Saturday night — and Sunday morning — at Williams Stadium. For the second straight week, the Pirates had a multiple-possession lead but were unable to maintain it. The Flames overcame a 17-0 deficit to go ahead, 21-17 on a 14-yard scoring pass from Kaidon Salter … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTApp matchup had qualities of greatness, now Flames the focus
East Carolina coach Mike Houston dissected a highly competitive 21-19 loss to visiting Appalachian State at his weekly news conference on Monday, before turning his attention to the challenge of facing Liberty (3-0) on the road this Saturday at 6 p.m. (ESPN+). “Talking about the other night, we had a great college football game, great setting," said the sixth-year Pirates … [Read more...]
Inside Game DayPirates lament narrow loss to Appalachian
GREENVILLE — After jumping out to a 16-0 lead, East Carolina appeared to be in position to end a 2-game losing streak to Appalachian State on Saturday. The reality of the situation for the Pirates was a series of missed opportunities and mistakes that turned into a 21-19 win for the Mountaineers at Dowdy Ficklen Stadium. "Tough to lose that one the way that we did," said … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTPirates 2-0, but better execution crucial
The build to East Carolina's season continues Saturday as the Pirates host Appalachian State at 4 p.m. (ESPNU). In the books are a dominant 42-3 win at home over Norfolk State of the Football Championship Subdivision and a 20-14 win at Old Dominion. ECU is 2-0 for the first time since 2016 and has seemingly been impervious to interceptions. The Pirates' defense … [Read more...]