East Carolina didn't dot the 'i' in "win" at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Saturday, but the Pirates' performance against then-No.13 N.C. State in a 21-20 season-opening setback certainly ramped up anticipation for the remainder of the year. "Obviously, disappointed to not get a win, especially considering how we played," said ECU coach Mike Houston on Tuesday. "I thought the … [Read more...]

GREENVILLE — It was not Owen Daffer's day. The hero of last year's 38-35 win at Navy, Daffer went on scholarship after a game-winning, game-ending 54-yard field goal against the Midshipmen. His 41-yard attempt with five seconds to go against N.C. State in the season opener on Saturday was well within his range. But he pushed it to the right and the No. 13 Wolfpack left … [Read more...]

East Carolina's much-anticipated season opener with N.C. State at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium is at hand. The Pirates, looking to build on their first winning season since 2014, host the No. 13 Wolfpack on Saturday at noon (ESPN). "A lot of hard work went into preparations for this game, and certainly it's a big one, and we've got a tough test with the opponent, the highest-ranked … [Read more...]

Ruffin McNeill is coming back to Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. The former East Carolina player and coach is now a special assistant to N.C. State coach Dave Doeren and will be on hand when the No. 13 Wolfpack opens the season as guest of the Pirates on Saturday, Sept. 3, at noon (ESPN). McNeill, who was 42-34 at ECU from 2010 to 2015, went 2-0 against his present program during … [Read more...]

The East Carolina football team resumed practice Tuesday after classes started Monday and now the focus is on the season opener against No. 13 N.C. State on Saturday, Sept. 3, at noon (ESPN) at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Pirate players spoke at media day Saturday about the season ahead and the leadoff challenge from the Wolfpack. Linebacker Myles Berry, quarterback Holton … [Read more...]