East Carolina's first football win in the Mike Houston coaching era, a 48-9 victory over Gardner-Webb on Saturday night, was followed by a winners dinner on Sunday night. The players enjoyed a banquet and the coaching staff got to spend some weekend time with their families. "It was fantastic," Houston said. "The kids appreciated the meal. It was very, very festive. ... I … [Read more...]

GREENVILLE — East Carolina won its first home game of the 2019 season, overcoming potential distractions during game week to down Gardner-Webb, 48-9, on Saturday night. The practice schedule was different with coach Mike Houston away on Thursday for a memorial service for his dad, Bill, as conditions on campus were affected by the proximity of Hurricane Dorian. "To be … [Read more...]

This has obviously been a difficult week for first-year East Carolina football coach Mike Houston with the passing of his dad, Bill, on Tuesday morning in Franklin, NC. A memorial service was held Thursday and Houston left preparations for the first home game of the season on Saturday at 6 p.m. against Gardner-Webb to his staff while he went back to his hometown. "One of … [Read more...]