The plans and sacrifices East Carolina made for the Military Bowl were squelched Sunday with the announcement that Boston College could not play in the game scheduled for Monday at 2:30 p.m. at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium. The news broke as much of Pirate Nation, including the team, coaches and support staff, had already traveled for the Pirates' first bowl game since the 2014 … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTBC coach eyes Pirates’ defensive scheme
East Carolina's defensive improvement has corresponded to the program's overall progress as the Pirates prepare for their first postseason game since the 2014 season against Boston College on Monday at 2:30 p.m. in the Military Bowl in Annapolis. The Pirates were atrocious in 2017, yielding 45.0 points per game. ECU allowed 35.4 contest in Blake Harrell's first season as … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EAST‘What a difference a year makes’
East Carolina had a more traditional recruiting period leading up to the early signing period that began Wednesday. "This time last year, we were in the middle of a pandemic," said Pirates coach Mike Houston. Last year's signing class was put together with limited contact between coaches and prospects. Recruits were limited to virtual campus visits and coaches could not … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTHouston talks Bearcats, bowl, new contract
East Carolina football coach Mike Houston has been busy. Within a span of a couple of weeks, his program has hosted the No. 4 team in the nation and accepted an invitation to the Military Bowl in Annapolis. After guiding the Pirates to their first winning season since 2014, Houston also was rewarded with an $11.5 million contract through 2026. Although ECU was on the … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTHouston helping hoops
Football success at East Carolina has a widespread effect that basketball coach Joe Dooley acknowledged on the day that a new $11.5 million contract extension through 2026 was announced for grid boss Mike Houston. The Pirates are 7-5 going into the Military Bowl in Annapolis on Dec. 27. Houston has been rewarded for the program's first winning season and postseason trip … [Read more...]