A lady once asked former East Carolina football coach Steve Logan what he did in the offseason. Her assumption was that he didn't have any demands on his time when the Pirates weren't preparing for or playing games. No one could appreciate the humor in that misconception more than current ECU coach Mike Houston, who is doing his best to navigate the new challenges of name, … [Read more...]
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ECU Recruiting NewsTowering lineman Neolian still honing skills (updated)
Editor's note: Story updated to indicate that four offensive linemen are signed or have committed to be a part of ECU's recruiting class of 2023. Marleo Neolien is a classic example of the "late bloomer'' when it comes to football. Raised on the South Shore of Long Island in the village of Freeport, and just outside of New York City where basketball is king, Neolien's … [Read more...]
Basketball NewsPirates top SMU, 77-72
GREENVILLE — East Carolina closed Saturday's American Athletic Conference contest with Southern Methodist on a 10-5 run for a 77-72 win in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. Brandon Johnson had 27 points as ECU evened its overall record at 12-12. Ezra Ausar added 19 points and 13 rebounds as the Pirates improved to 3-8 in the AAC. R.J. Felton had 18 points and Jaden Walker … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EAST: NORTH TEXASThe new American
Fourth in a series examining incoming members of the AAC Effective July1, the American Athletic Conference will undergo an extreme makeover. Central Florida, Cincinnati and Houston leave the AAC for the Big 12. The Knights, Bearcats and Cougars have been powerhouses in the American. The departing institutions have all had their moments on the national stage, bringing … [Read more...]
Basketball NewsECU rally falls short
TAMPA — Host South Florida withstood a late East Carolina comeback for a 71-63 American Athletic Conference win on Wednesday night. The Bulls led 55-32 with 15:18 remaining, but the Pirates closed within seven points, at 70-63, on two free throws by Ezra Ausar with 44 seconds to go. "Proud of those guys that basically played the last 15 minutes of the game," said ECU … [Read more...]