East Carolina coach Mike Houston dissected a highly competitive 21-19 loss to visiting Appalachian State at his weekly news conference on Monday, before turning his attention to the challenge of facing Liberty (3-0) on the road this Saturday at 6 p.m. (ESPN+). “Talking about the other night, we had a great college football game, great setting," said the sixth-year Pirates … [Read more...]
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Inside Game DayPirates lament narrow loss to Appalachian
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...]
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...]