East Carolina's Nick Mazzie was tabbed the American Conference Special Teams Player of the Week and quarterback Katin Houser was named honorable mention, the league office announced Monday. Their performances helped ECU capture a 41-27 victory over Tulsa, marking the Pirates' second conference win this season. Mazzie scored a career-high 11 points, successfully making two … [Read more...]
FOOTBALL RECRUITING PROFILERecruiting produces Metrolina Christian reunion
A player current East Carolina offensive lineman Peyton Reeder took under his wing two years ago is now poised to become a Pirate himself. During Reeder's senior season at Metrolina Christian Academy in Indian Trail, NC, sophomore defensive lineman Preston Broadway was asked a week before the season opener to move to offensive guard to replace an injured starter. Broadway … [Read more...]
AMERICAN NOTESAmerican scoreboard, highlights & schedule
Here's a summary of week 8 scores and notable individual performances in the American Conference and a look at the standings and week 9 schedule. WEEK 8 SCOREBOARD Thursday, October 16 East Carolina 41, Tulsa 27 * Saturday, October 18 Tulane 24, Army 17 * Temple 49, Charlotte 14 * North Texas 55, UTSA 17 * UAB 31, Memphis 24 * South Florida 48, … [Read more...]
Inside Game DayPirates sail through Golden Hurricane
GREENVILLE — There were few bones to pick with East Carolina's performance on Night of the Boneyard at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Thursday night. ECU secured another midweek American Conference triumph on ESPN with another fast start. Using a method of operation that resulted in a 28-6 victory over Army on Sept. 25, the Pirates subdued Tulsa, 41-27, to improve to 4-3 on the … [Read more...]
Al Myatt & Kevin MonroeBonesville Pregame Show
Join Al Myatt and Kevin Monroe for the Bonesville Pregame Show as they preview East Carolina's American Conference game with Tulsa. The teams clash Thursday night at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium (7:30 p.m., ESPN). The contest will be the 19th all-time between the programs dating back to when both teams were in Conference USA. ECU went on the road and defeated the Golden Hurrican 38-31 … [Read more...]