Join Al Myatt and Kevin Monroe for the Bonesville Pregame Show as they preview East Carolina's Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, clash at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium with American Athletic Conference foe Tulsa (2 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 … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTECU seniors will have their day
East Carolina is scheduled to recognize 14 seniors before Saturday's 2 p.m. kickoff at home against Tulsa (ESPN+). The group includes receiver Jaylen Johnson (No. 1), linebacker B.J. Davis (2), safety Julius Wood (4), linebacker Jack Powers (55, safety Jeremy Lewis (11), defensive lineman Eric Doctor Jr. (13), defensive back Jonathan Jones (15), offensive lineman Ryan … [Read more...]
FOOTBALL NEWSPirates changing directions on offense
East Carolina will have a new offensive coordinator next season as coaching veteran Donnie Kirkpatrick will be stepping aside at the conclusion of a 2023 campaign that has seen the Pirates struggle to score points and win games. ECU head coach Mike Houston released a statement Sunday announcing the impending change. "Donnie Kirkpatrick and I met this morning and we … [Read more...]
Inside Game DayOh no! A zero
ANNAPOLIS -- East Carolina had not been held scoreless for 322 consecutive games, a streak that ended Saturday with a 10-0 American Athletic Conference loss at Navy. In a recurring theme this season, the Pirate defense played well as the offense sputtered for the greater part of the afternoon. ECU managed just 34 yards rushing, but stayed with Alex Flinn at quarterback … [Read more...]
Game Day WeatherWind may be a factor in Annapolis
East Carolina visits Navy today for a noon kickoff. The temperature at the start of the American Athletic Conference contest is expected to be 58 degrees with wind from the north-northwest at 15 miles per hour. Gusts could be as strong as 27 miles per hour. There is a one percent chance of a shower, which will diminish to zero percent by game's end. The temperature will drop … [Read more...]