Join Al Myatt and Kevin Monroe for the Bonesville Pregame Show as they preview East Carolina's Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, non-conference game at Old Dominion (6 p.m., ESPN+). Myatt and Monroe analyze the Pirates and their opponent ahead of kickoff each week. With decades of experience as a sports journalist, Myatt has been an anchor columnist for Bonesville since the site's … [Read more...]
THE SPORTS OBJECTIVEECU Football Preview: Old Dominion
Watch this episode of the The Sports Objective‘s series of YouTube clips. Dave Richmond, Bubba Rosenbaum, Kyle Barber and Matt Semenza break down the Pirates' matchup on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at neighboring non-conference foe Old Dominion (6 p.m., ESPN+). They also discuss ECU's week one win over visiting Norfolk State, the Monarchs' close loss at South Carolina and week … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTDegree of difficulty increases at ODU
Mike Houston expects a tougher challenge in week two. The Pirates took care of business in the season opener on Saturday night with a 42-3 win over Norfolk State. ECU visits Old Dominion (0-1) on Saturday for a 6 p.m. kickoff (ESPN+). The Pirates are favored by 2.5 points. Some optimism was created in the first game as Jake Garcis passed for 308 yards and four touchdowns. … [Read more...]
Inside Game Day: Story & ImagesForget ’23, Pirates take off with revamped attack
GREENVILLE — East Carolina reeled in a whopper of a season-opening victory over Norfolk State on Saturday night with what several players referred to as a goldfish mentality. The phenomenon is a sort of selective amnesia that includes an oblivious regard for a 2-10 record in 2023. With calculated additions from the transfer portal and the retention of a well-above average … [Read more...]
Audio: Press Conference Interview #1Mike Houston postgame
East Carolina coach Mike Houston spoke with reporters after the Pirates defeated Norfolk State 42-3 on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Click media player below (AUDIO). … [Read more...]