DALLAS — Close doesn't count for East Carolina coach Mike Houston and his first-year Pirates football team. For the second straight week, ECU had a chance to beat a nationally-ranked team and for the second straight week, the opportunity went unfulfilled as No. 25 Southern Methodist used an unlikely sequence in the fourth quarter to take a 59-51 American Athletic Conference … [Read more...]
Inside Game Day Audio FeatureMike Houston Postgame
East Carolina coach Mike Houston spoke with reporters after the Pirates came out on the short end of a 59-51 shootout with No. 25 Southern Methodist on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. (Recorded by Al Myatt) … [Read more...]
Inside Game Day Photo FeatureGame Day Gallery
Bonesville’s Al Myatt roamed Gerald J. Ford Stadium with his camera during East Carolina's 59-51 loss to nationally-ranked Southern Methodist on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. Myatt captured this curated collection of action shots and other candid photos. (Click any image for expanded view, caption & slide show.) … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTPirates look to build on solid showing
A 46-43 loss to Cincinnati, ranked No. 17 last week, was East Carolina's best showing for 60 minutes this season against a quality opponent although the Pirates missed out on a landmark fourth win under first-year coach Mike Houston. ECU has gone 3-9 the last three seasons and plays at nationally-ranked Southern Methodist (8-1) at noon on Saturday. "I think everyone is … [Read more...]
Inside Game DayStatement win eludes Pirates
GREENVILLE — East Carolina had a good shot to knock off No. 17 Cincinnati on Saturday night and show the college football world that there is substance to the rebuilding efforts under first-year Pirates coach Mike Houston. The Bearcats avoided an upset with a 32-yard field goal by Sam Crosa as time expired for a 46-43 win. ECU kicker Jake Verity had tied the score at 43 … [Read more...]