The number wasn't as large as the first two years of recruiting under coach Mike Houston. But the additions were significant Wednesday as East Carolina's football program picked up 16 new players during the first day of college football's early signing period. The total fell shy of the 18 Houston landed in his first recruiting class during the early period and far off the 25 … [Read more...]
SIGNING DAY PRESS CONFERENCEAudio: Mike Houston
East Carolina football coach Mike Houston spoke with the news media via Zoom on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, to discuss the 16 recruits who inked pacts with the Pirates on the first day of the early signing period. Click media player below (AUDIO ONLY). … [Read more...]
AUDIO FEATUREJake Verity Goes Pro
East Carolina kicker Jake Verity. the leading career scorer for the Pirates, discusses his decision to declare for the NFL draft after introductory remarks by ECU coach Mike Houston. Click media player below (AUDIO ONLY). … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTPirates finish 2020 with full sails
There was drizzle in the region early Saturday as East Carolina prepared to host Southern Methodist in the final game of the 2020 football season for the Pirates. Well before the ECU team took a picture on Bagwell Field at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium after a 52-38 victory over the Mustangs, the sun had emerged on a beautiful fall afternoon. The weather for the American Athletic … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTDifferent kind of Senior Day in store
Like many things during the 2020 college football season, Senior Day will be different as East Carolina hosts Southern Methodist on Saturday at noon. For one thing, seniors can return for another season, according to NCAA stipulations regarding COVID-19. Pirate seniors who bow out of their college careers on Saturday will not be accompanied by their parents in compliance … [Read more...]