East Carolina football coach Mike Houston spoke with the news media via Zoom after a rainy practice on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, as the Pirates continued preparing for the season opener with American Athletic Conference rival Central Florida. Houston said Thursday's practice would be the last regular session of the week and that the focus would change to game situation … [Read more...]

East Carolina football coach Mike Houston spoke with the news media via Zoom after practice on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, as the Pirates continued preparing for the season opener with Central Florida. The American Athletic Conference rivals will face off at noon on Sept. 26 (TV: ESPN+) at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. The full-pads workout encompassed drills involving the offense and … [Read more...]

East Carolina football coach Mike Houston spoke with the news media via Zoom after the Pirates capped off preseason camp with a scrimmage on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020. Houston said the  scrimmage was not scripted and was conducted as a full-pads game simulation governed by an experienced officiating crew that included six American Athletic Conference officials. The scrimmage … [Read more...]

East Carolina football coach Mike Houston spoke with the news media via Zoom on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020. Houston indicated the day's helmeted practice session was spirited and productive despite the avoidance of heavy contact as the team prepared for Friday's scrimmage. Responding to a question from Bonesville's Al Myatt about COVID-19 protocols before the Sept. 26 home opener … [Read more...]

East Carolina football coach Mike Houston spoke with the news media via Zoom on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020. Houston cited improvements in the team's performance  and conditioning. He indicated the number of players still quarantined has been declining since practice resumed last week after an extended COVOD-19 pause (AUDIO ONLY). … [Read more...]