East Carolina is in the final stages of preparation for its biggest challenge, biggest crowd and biggest payday in the history of its football program when the Pirates visit Michigan on Saturday at noon (Peacock). The Wolverines are coming off their second straight appearance in the College Football Playoffs and are ranked No. 2 in the Coaches and Writers polls. Lou Holtz … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTSelected Pirates become Wolverines
East Carolina coach Mike Houston met with media earlier in the week as practice focus turned to a matchup with No. 2 Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 2, at noon, in ECU's season opener. The preparation process involves the formation of platoons which have the job of replicating Michigan's anticipated schemes to give the Pirates' top units the best looks possible to … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTWhat they were saying at Media Day
East Carolina officially completed preseason camp with a scrimmage at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Saturday. After focusing on improving within the program since early August, the Pirates will turn their attention to preparing for the season opener at No. 2 Michigan on Sat., Sept. 2 at noon (Peacock). Here are some selected comments from coaches, coordinators and players from … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTGilbert surveys landscape
East Carolina athletic director Jon Gilbert commented on a number of circumstances relating to the changing landscape in college sports as they concern the Pirates on Monday. He started with a topic close to home, football season ticket sales, and the discussion ranged to the possibility of the remaining Pac-12 teams joining the American Athletic Conference. Football … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTGarcia emerging as Pirates go to full pads
East Carolina has progressed to full equipment, a defining stage in preseason practice, and Pirates coach Mike Houston is seeing projected starting quarterback Mason Garcia step up. Garcia is getting competition from Alex Flinn. "We've got two good ones," Houston said. "I think Mason, the last four days, has really elevated his play. I mean he's playing with a ton of … [Read more...]