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...]
Inside Game Day Audio FeatureMike Houston Postgame
East Carolina coach Mike Houston spoke with reporters after the Pirates' 46-43 loss to nationally-ranked Cincinnati on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. (Recorded by Al Myatt) … [Read more...]
Inside Game Day Photo FeatureGame Day Gallery
Bonesville’s Al Myatt roamed Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium with his camera during East Carolina's narrow defeat by No. 17 Cincinnati on Saturday, Nov. 2, 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 transition from disappointing defeat
Anticipation for an East Carolina football game can vary from week to week. The matchup last Saturday against South Florida was viewed as a winnable game with each team coming in with a 3-4 record. The Pirates made a lackluster showing, trailing 35-10 at the half and eventually falling, 45-20. ECU coach Mike Houston has watched the game tape as the Pirates have shifted … [Read more...]