East Carolina football coach Mike Houston spoke with the news media via Zoom after practice on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, as the Pirates continued preparing for the season opener with Central Florida. The American Athletic Conference rivals will face off at noon on Sept. 26 (TV: ESPN+) at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. The full-pads workout encompassed drills involving the offense and … [Read more...]

East Carolina football coach Mike Houston spoke with the news media via Zoom after the Pirates capped off preseason camp with a scrimmage on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020. Houston said the  scrimmage was not scripted and was conducted as a full-pads game simulation governed by an experienced officiating crew that included six American Athletic Conference officials. The scrimmage … [Read more...]

East Carolina football coach Mike Houston spoke with the news media via Zoom on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020. Houston indicated the day's helmeted practice session was spirited and productive despite the avoidance of heavy contact as the team prepared for Friday's scrimmage. Responding to a question from Bonesville's Al Myatt about COVID-19 protocols before the Sept. 26 home opener … [Read more...]

East Carolina football coach Mike Houston spoke with the news media via Zoom on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020. Houston cited improvements in the team's performance  and conditioning. He indicated the number of players still quarantined has been declining since practice resumed last week after an extended COVOD-19 pause (AUDIO ONLY). … [Read more...]

Mike Houston spoke with reporters via Zoom on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020. The East Carolina football coach indicated the offense has the upper hand but that the team as a whole is "starting from scratch" as he discussed the Pirates' third practice session since ending a 12-day suspension of activities that began on Aug. 20 in the wake of a round of positive COVID-19 tests. (AUDIO … [Read more...]