The potential for adversity abounds within the East Carolina football program but negative circumstances are not a focal point in spring practice. Coach Mike Houston isn't obsessing over the most demanding season opener in Pirate history at Michigan on Sept. 2. Running back Rahjai Harris hasn't held a personal pity party over the knee surgery he needed in … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTSpring reps revealing
East Carolina is in its second week of spring football practice, the weather is cooperating, and the Pirate coaching staff is gathering valuable information in preparing to deal with personnel voids and the challenges of the 2023 schedule. Coach Mike Houston addressed media on Tuesday following a session at the practice facility. "Beginning of week two, finally got some … [Read more...]
THE SPORTS OBJECTIVE: ABSOLUTE EMPOWERMENTJeff Connors with Vonta Leach
With East Carolina in the midst of spring football practice, Bonesville will link to selected episodes of Jeff Connors' series of "Absolute Empowerment" interviews with Pirate football icons in The Sports Objective‘s series of YouTube clips. Watch this replay of the legendary former ECU strength and conditioning guru's interview with Super Bowl champion, Pro Bowler and ECU Hall … [Read more...]
ECU Recruiting NewsClass of 2024 starts with prized receiver
After Chris Rusiewicz was named head football coach at Northwest Guilford High in Greensboro, NC, last January, he naturally began watching game film from the 2022 season to evaluate the Vikings' returning personnel. One particular highlight confirmed the former college head coach had made the right decision to pursue the Northwest Guilford job. The game in early October … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTPirates have work to do
The importance of this spring practice at East Carolina cannot be underestimated. The Pirates are roughly 11 weeks beyond their first bowl win since 2013 and will face what rates as the most demanding challenge in program history with the 2023 season opener at Michigan on Sept. 2. The Wolverines are defending Big Ten champions who earned a College Football Playoff berth last … [Read more...]