GREENVILLE — Good fortune has kept its distance from the East Carolina football team in 2023. A 29-27 American Athletic Conference loss to visiting Tulsa on Saturday was no exception. The Pirates appeared to be in control after stopping the Golden Hurricane on fourth down and taking possession at the Tulsa 24 with 2:31 to go. A direct snap to running back Rahjai Harris on … [Read more...]
Inside Game Day PhotosGame Day Gallery
Bonesville’s Al Myatt roamed Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium with his camera during East Carolina's 29-27 loss to Tulsa on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Greenville, NC. Myatt captured this curated collection of action shots. (Click any image for expanded view, caption & slide show.) … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTECU seniors will have their day
East Carolina is scheduled to recognize 14 seniors before Saturday's 2 p.m. kickoff at home against Tulsa (ESPN+). The group includes receiver Jaylen Johnson (No. 1), linebacker B.J. Davis (2), safety Julius Wood (4), linebacker Jack Powers (55, safety Jeremy Lewis (11), defensive lineman Eric Doctor Jr. (13), defensive back Jonathan Jones (15), offensive lineman Ryan … [Read more...]
Inside Game DayOh no! A zero
ANNAPOLIS -- East Carolina had not been held scoreless for 322 consecutive games, a streak that ended Saturday with a 10-0 American Athletic Conference loss at Navy. In a recurring theme this season, the Pirate defense played well as the offense sputtered for the greater part of the afternoon. ECU managed just 34 yards rushing, but stayed with Alex Flinn at quarterback … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTPirates, thankfully, playing AT Navy
East Carolina's home field advantage at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium is legendary. The Pirates are 201-118 since 1963 when playing within its supportive confines, a winning percentage of .632. That compares with a road record of 152-210-3 (.416) during the same span. But if there is a place that defies the numbers in terms of ECU's pattern of success, it is Navy-Marine Corps … [Read more...]