East Carolina coach Blake Harrell fielded questions from reporters at his Monday press conference. He noted the Pirates won two of three Thursday night games in their most recent outings and indicated an appreciation that the team would be playing a Saturday game for the first time since September when they face American Conference for Temple at Lincoln Financial Field in … [Read more...]
AMERICAN NOTESAmerican scoreboard, highlights & schedule
Here's a summary of week 9 scores and notable individual performances in the American Conference and a look at the standings and week 10 schedule. WEEK 9 SCOREBOARD Friday, October 24 North Texas 54, Charlotte 20 * Saturday, October 25 Memphis 34, South Florida 31 * Rice 37, UConn 34 (2OT) Navy 42, Florida Atlantic 32 * Temple 38, Tulsa 37 (OT) … [Read more...]
FOOTBALL NEWSAmerican recognizes Mazzie, Houser
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...]