East Carolina athletic director Jon Gilbert predicted Monday that there would be changes forthcoming in the College Football Playoff system. The system as it exists followed its guidelines and put No. 20 Tulane and No. 24 James Madison in the playoff ahead of No. 11 Notre Dame and No. 12 Brigham Young. The applicable criteria regarded berths to the five highest-ranked … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTBowl foe and venue subject of speculation
In the old days, East Carolina's bowl destination and opponent would not be floating around in the twilight zone. When ECU went to Shreveport to play Louisiana Tech in the Independence Bowl in 1978, most of the region knew the Pirates were going before the official announcement. Bowls used to court programs, but now the postseason is shrouded in speculation and limited to … [Read more...]
Inside Game DayPirates flip script from previous trip
BOCA RATON, FL — East Carolina reversed roles from the previous week to pummel Florida Atlantic, 42-3, and conclude the regular season with an 8-4 record. The Pirates finished 6-2 in the American Conference for their best mark ever in the league. After falling behind, 31-0, in a 58-24 loss at Texas-San Antonio last week, ECU avoided another adverse scenario at FAU. The … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTThoughts at Thanksgiving on ECU football
It is a special day with plenty of food and football for the fortunate. In addition to the blessings we celebrate, Pirate Nation can be thankful for a second straight bowl game and the restoration of the university's football identity under Coach Blake Harrell. The players, coaches and support personnel will have their Thanksgiving meal in the Murphy Center with their … [Read more...]
Inside Game DayPirates added to UTSA home conference streak
SAN ANTONIO — Folks say, remember the Alamo, but East Carolina would just as soon forget the Alamodome. Texas-San Antonio is invincible against conference competition in the indoor structure. The Roadrunners won their 25th in a row against Conference USA and American Conference teams on the artificial turf of their home facility, 58-24. While the Alamo was a prolonged … [Read more...]