Considering the caliber of the opponent, East Carolina played its best half of football this season in a 41-28 loss at Central Florida last Saturday night. The problem was that ECU trailed 35-6 at halftime before coach Mike Houston's first-year team got things together at Spectrum Stadium. The Pirates will be looking for continuity from the showing in Orlando as they take … [Read more...]
Inside Game DayPirates’ breakout falls short in loss to UCF
ORLANDO — After trailing 35-6 at the half, East Carolina showed impressive resilience in the second half of a 41-28 American Athletic Conference loss at Central Florida on Saturday night. "We wanted to finish the game hard," said Pirates defensive end Kendall Futrell. "We came out in the second half with better effort and a better mindset." A blocked punt by Leroy Henley … [Read more...]
Audio FeatureMike Houston Postgame
East Carolina coach Mike Houston spoke with reporters after the Pirates were defeated by Central Florida 41-28 on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, at Spectrum Stadium. (Recorded by Al Myatt) … [Read more...]
Photo FeatureGame Day Gallery
Bonesville’s Al Myatt roamed Spectrum Stadium with his camera during East Carolina's 41-28 loss to Central Florida on Saturday, Oct. 19, 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 EASTHouston OK with timing of bye weeks
The American Athletic Conference determined the bye weeks for East Carolina this football season. The Pirates are coming off their first open date as they go to Central Florida on Saturday for a 7 p.m. kickoff. ECU also does not play on Saturday, Nov. 16. That falls between road trips to Southern Methodist on Nov. 9 and Connecticut on Nov. 23. Pirates coach Mike Houston … [Read more...]