East Carolina coach Mike Houston met with media earlier in the week as practice focus turned to a matchup with No. 2 Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 2, at noon, in ECU's season opener. The preparation process involves the formation of platoons which have the job of replicating Michigan's anticipated schemes to give the Pirates' top units the best looks possible to … [Read more...]
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THE SPORTS OBJECTIVEOpponent Preview: Charlotte
Watch this special preseason episode of the The Sports Objective's series of podcasts and YouTube clips. Hunter Bailey, Charlotte 49ers beat writer for the Charlotte Observer and co-host of the Highway 49 Podcast, recently joined Bubba Rosenbaum to look ahead to Charlotte's first season in the American Athletic Conference and to head coach Bill Poggi's debut at the helm of the … [Read more...]
ECU Recruiting NewsPennsylvania dual-sport star picks Pirates
Nick Slogik was looking for something extra when considering places to continue his athletic career. The Pennsylvania native found that at East Carolina, where he plans to play for both the football and baseball teams during the 2024-25 academic year. Slogik, a 6-foot-5, 235-pound tight end from Bishop McDevitt High in Harrisburg, PA, made a verbal commitment to play for … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTWhat they were saying at Media Day
East Carolina officially completed preseason camp with a scrimmage at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Saturday. After focusing on improving within the program since early August, the Pirates will turn their attention to preparing for the season opener at No. 2 Michigan on Sat., Sept. 2 at noon (Peacock). Here are some selected comments from coaches, coordinators and players from … [Read more...]
ECU MEDIA DAY PRESSERAudio: Mike Houston
East Carolina football coach Mike Houston spoke with the news media at ECU's Media Day on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in Greenville, NC. Click media player below (AUDIO ONLY, 15 minutes). … [Read more...]