One problem with a 35-24 loss at Liberty that was completed in the wee hours of Sunday morning was that the Pirates had a bus ride back to Greenville after the nonconference matchup was over in Lynchburg, VA. "We pulled in around 7 a.m.," said Coach Mike Houston in an exclusive interview Monday. "It was a long night." Houston tweaked ECU's normal Sunday schedule in … [Read more...]
CLASS OF 2025 RECRUITING FEATUREECU lands prospect from quarterback hotbed
When it comes to producing major quarterback talent, Lake Travis High School in Austin, Texas, ranks second to none. The school, located 20 miles west of downtown Austin, has developed a Heisman Trophy winner, one current FBS starter and nine others who have earned scholarships to FBS programs since 2005. East Carolina has helped Lake Travis increase that latter number to … [Read more...]
THE SPORTS OBJECTIVEPirate Football Playback
Watch this "Pirate Football Playback" episode of the The Sports Objective's series of YouTube clips. David Richmond, Matt Semenza and Kyle Barber break down East Carolina's stellar start and subsequent struggles in a weather-delayed middle of the night road loss to non-conference opponent Liberty that began on Saturday and ended on … [Read more...]
Inside Game DayAnother lead slips away at Liberty
LYNCHBURG, VA — East Carolina was unable to finish on a strong start as host Liberty rallied for a 35-24 win on Saturday night — and Sunday morning — at Williams Stadium. For the second straight week, the Pirates had a multiple-possession lead but were unable to maintain it. The Flames overcame a 17-0 deficit to go ahead, 21-17 on a 14-yard scoring pass from Kaidon Salter … [Read more...]
Special FeatureGame Day Weather
East Carolina looks to bounce back from a 21-19 loss to Appalachian State and move to 2-0 on the road as the Pirates take on Liberty tonight at 6 p.m. in Lynchburg, VA. The temperature is expected to be 79 degrees at kickoff with a 30 percent chance of rain, 74 percent humidity and winds from the south at five miles per hour. Conditions will shift by the conclusion of the … [Read more...]