East Carolina's defensive improvement has corresponded to the program's overall progress as the Pirates prepare for their first postseason game since the 2014 season against Boston College on Monday at 2:30 p.m. in the Military Bowl in Annapolis. The Pirates were atrocious in 2017, yielding 45.0 points per game. ECU allowed 35.4 contest in Blake Harrell's first season as … [Read more...]
Class of 2022 In-depth AnalysisSurprises, depth highlight early recruiting haul
Needing program depth rather than immediate impact, East Carolina coach Mike Houston achieved both as he brought in 18 newcomers to the Pirate program on Wednesday as college football's early signing period began. The group included some last-minute additions, including a major transfer surprise, and several players whom Houston felt could be contributors next fall. That … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EAST‘What a difference a year makes’
East Carolina had a more traditional recruiting period leading up to the early signing period that began Wednesday. "This time last year, we were in the middle of a pandemic," said Pirates coach Mike Houston. Last year's signing class was put together with limited contact between coaches and prospects. Recruits were limited to virtual campus visits and coaches could not … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTHouston talks Bearcats, bowl, new contract
East Carolina football coach Mike Houston has been busy. Within a span of a couple of weeks, his program has hosted the No. 4 team in the nation and accepted an invitation to the Military Bowl in Annapolis. After guiding the Pirates to their first winning season since 2014, Houston also was rewarded with an $11.5 million contract through 2026. Although ECU was on the … [Read more...]
Football NewsBoston College accepts bid to face Pirates
Boston College has accepted an invitation to fill the Atlantic Coast Conference's spot against American Athletic Conference member East Carolina in the Military Bowl Presented by Peraton in Annapolis, MD, on Dec. 27 (2:30 p.m., ESPN). The matchup will be the first meeting between the Pirates and Eagles. ECU finished the regular season with a 7-5 record (5-3 AAC), while BC … [Read more...]