Between its first ever win, 6-0, over Campbell in 1933, East Carolina had accumulated 454 football victories before a 49-10 conquest of the Camels on Saturday night at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. The crowd of 43,036 was the largest ever to see the Camels, who managed a 10-7 lead at the close of the first quarter. The Pirates controlled the nonconference contest over the final … [Read more...]

GREENVILLE — As a Football Championship Subdivision program, Campbell has 63 scholarships. East Carolina, which competes in the Football Bowl Subdivision, has 85 grants. That disparity was a factor as ECU's depth and talent helped the Pirates to a 49-10 win at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Saturday night. To the Camels credit, they didn't just show up and go through the … [Read more...]

East Carolina has played its best football in the late stages of its first two games, putting a comeback together in a 21-20 loss to N.C. State in week one and pulling away from Old Dominion for a 39-21 triumph last Saturday. Coach Mike Houston talked on Tuesday about the outcome that evened the record at 1-1 going into a home game with Campbell (1-1) on Saturday at 6 … [Read more...]

GREENVILLE — On a landmark day for underdogs, East Carolina avoided the Sun Belt bite. The Pirates declined the fate that befell No. 6 Texas A&M and No. 8 Notre Dame by revving up their running game to pull away to a 39-21 win over Old Dominion. ODU was within striking distance, trailing 16-14 with three minutes left in the third quarter, but the Monarchs couldn't … [Read more...]