Bonesville’s Al Myatt roamed Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium with his camera during East Carolina’s 49-10 win over Campbell on Saturday, Sept. 17, in Greenville, NC. Myatt captured this curated collection of candid photos and action shots. (Click any image for expanded view, caption & slide show.) … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTPirates finishing strong
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...]
Inside Game DayPirates run away
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...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTPirates fuel anticipation
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...]
Inside Game DayPirates’ chance sails wide right
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...]