First-year East Carolina coach Mike Houston said after a 42-10 loss at Navy last Saturday that there would be positives for the Pirates after the loss in the American Athletic Conference opener was examined. He shared his thoughts in that regard. "As long as your kids are trying to compete, there's always going to be some positives that you can take out of it," Houston … [Read more...]
Inside Game DayPirates ‘take a step back’
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Navy had two weeks to prepare for East Carolina and was playing at home in the American Athletic Conference opener for both programs. The Midshipmen also had another advantage in taking a 42-10 win over the Pirates on Saturday, resurgent quarterback Malcolm Perry, who was shifted to running back for a portion of last season. ECU coach Mike Houston said he … [Read more...]
Photo FeatureGame Day Gallery
Bonesville’s Al Myatt roamed Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium with his camera during East Carolina's loss to Navy on Saturday on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. Myatt captured this curated collection of action shots and other candid photos. (Click any image for expanded view, caption & slide show.) … [Read more...]
Audio FeatureMike Houston Postgame
East Carolina coach Mike Houston spoke with reporters after the Pirates were defeated by Navy on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. (Recorded by Al Myatt) … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTWins mean festive meals
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...]