Mike Houston did a lot of talking during East Carolina’s media day on Saturday. He just didn’t say much, especially when it comes to providing insight on the battle for the starting quarterback job. His most definitive statement on the subject was that he and offensive coordinator Donnie Kirkpatrick will have to decide between sophomore… [ More… ]

Every college football team, East Carolina included, goes into every season expecting to play well, win every game and contend for championships. But let’s face it, unless your name is Clemson, Alabama or one of a handful of other traditional powers, your team stands a better chance of playing on the moon than at the… [ More… ]

It’s the goal of every new coach, especially those taking over losing programs, to change the culture of the team they’ve inherited. East Carolina’s Mike Houston is no exception. It’s one of the first things he said at his introductory press conference back in December. The problem is, a new culture can’t be established until… [ More… ]

The start of a new season is always an exciting time. The past is forgotten, everyone is undefeated and at least until the first game is played, anything and everything is possible. Regardless of how dire the projections might be. There’s an even greater sense of hope and anticipation when a new coach is thrown… [ More… ]

East Carolina released the first football depth chart of the Mike Houston era last week at the American Athletic Conference’s annual preseason media event in Newport, RI. The Daily Reflector’s Ronnie Woodward tweeted a photo of the document. The depth chart should give Pirates fans plenty to talk about between now and the opening of… [ More… ]

The dogpile from Vanderbilt’s national championship celebration has barely been untangled, but already d1Baseball.com has come out with its staff predictions for the eight teams it thinks will make it to Omaha for next year’s College World Series. I’m not a big fan of “way-too-early” picks such as this. In fact, I think they’re as… [ More… ]

Nostalgia is a funny thing. Regardless of your age or station in life, there’s just something about the “good old days” that always make them seem better than the here and now. Nowhere is that more true than in the realm of sports. Ask any oldtimer who they think is better and the answer will… [ More… ]