The Mike Houston football coaching era ended on Oct. 20, but his influence remains as East Carolina heads to Annapolis for the Military Bowl against N.C. State on Saturday at 5:45 p.m. (ESPN). Houston was ultimately responsible for bringing in all of the players that will comprise the ECU contingent. New coach Blake Harrell has produced an attitude makeover that resulted in … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTPeach tops bowl list for Pirates
When it comes to bowl games in the history of East Carolina football, many would agree that a 37-34 Peach Bowl win over N.C. State to cap an 11-1 season for the Pirates in 1991 would be at the top of the list. The epic triumph for the Pirates took place on Jan. 1, 1992, at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium before a crowd of 59, 332. It was the last football game played at the … [Read more...]
SCHOOL BY SCHOOL RECRUITING CAPSULESEarly signing period a mixed bag for AAC teams
Upheaval in the American Athletic Conference head coaching ranks made a big impact on the early signing period for the recruiting Class of 2025. Five AAC coaches were dismissed during the regular season, causing large numbers of previously verbally committed to players to look elsewhere by the time the early signing period began on Dec. 4. That meant less activity for some … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTDoeren discusses pending matchups with Pirates
N.C. State coach Dave Doeren will get a heavy dose of East Carolina football in the coming months. The Wolfpack and Pirates meet for the 33rd time on Saturday, December 28, at 5:45 p.m. in the Military Bowl at Navy Marine Corps Stadium in Annapolis (ESPN). State is scheduled to host ECU on Aug. 30 to start the 2025 season. "As far as playing each other at the end and the … [Read more...]
FOOTBALL NEWSAttention! Military Bowl matches Pirates, Pack
The Military Bowl will match in-state rivals East Carolina and N.C. State on Dec. 28 at 5:45 p.m. at Navy Marine Corps Stadium in Annapolis. Tickets were scheduled to go on sale on Sunday (Dec. 8) at 4 p.m. The phone number for the ECU ticket office is (252) 328-4500. A bowl matchup with the Wolfpack completed the Pirates' 1991 season at 11-1 with a 37-34 triumph in the … [Read more...]