GREENVILLE — After jumping out to a 16-0 lead, East Carolina appeared to be in position to end a 2-game losing streak to Appalachian State on Saturday. The reality of the situation for the Pirates was a series of missed opportunities and mistakes that turned into a 21-19 win for the Mountaineers at Dowdy Ficklen Stadium. "Tough to lose that one the way that we did," said … [Read more...]
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Press ConferenceMike Houston postgame
East Carolina coach Mike Houston spoke with reporters after the Pirates' close loss to Appalachian State on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. [Recorded by Al Myatt] Click media player below (AUDIO). … [Read more...]
Special FeatureGame Day Weather
East Carolina looks to improve to 3-0 and end a 2-game losing streak to Appalachian State as the Pirates host the Mountaineers on Saturday for a 4 p.m. kickoff. Conditions at the outset include a temperature of 79 degrees with 71 percent humidity and wind from the East-Northeast at 15 miles per hour. Over the course of the nonconference contest, the temperature will drop to 75 … [Read more...]
Al Myatt & Kevin MonroeBonesville Pregame Show
Join Al Myatt and Kevin Monroe for the Bonesville Pregame Show as they preview East Carolina's Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, clash at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium with cross-state rival Appalachian State (4 p.m., ESPNU). 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...]
THE SPORTS OBJECTIVEECU Football Preview: Appalachian State
Watch this "Pirate Preview" episode of the The Sports Objective‘s series of YouTube clips. Dave Richmond, Bubba Rosenbaum and Matt Semenza look ahead to the Pirates' home matchup on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, with cross-state rival Appalachian State (4 p.m., ESPNU). Black & Gold Podcast host Charles Haynes joins the panel in a middle segment with his thoughts on the … [Read more...]