GREENVILLE — Rice introduced some doubt about East Carolina making a successful start in its American Conference opener on Saturday at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. The Owls took a 9-7 lead with 12:47 left in the third quarter on a 23-yard scoring run by Tyvonn Byars. Rice maintained the advantage until Emory Williams connected with Ray Ray Joseph for a 6-yard touchdown and … [Read more...]
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Game Day ForecastKickoff moved to 1 p.m.
East Carolina's first American Conference game of the season against Rice has been moved to a 1 p.m. kickoff due to the forecast of rain as the afternoon progresses. The contest was originally scheduled for a 4 p.m. start. The forecast at 1 p.m. is calling for 72 degrees and cloudy skies with 71 percent humidity and wind from the East at 13 miles per hour. The matchup will … [Read more...]
Al Myatt & Kevin MonroeBonesville Pregame Show
Join Al Myatt and Kevin Monroe for the Bonesville Pregame Show as they look ahead to East Carolina's American Conference opener against Rice. They touch on performances that stood out in the Pirates' rout of N.C. Central and discuss the opportunity for injured players to heal during the bye week before pivoting to a preview of the matchup with the Owls Saturday at Dowdy-Ficklen … [Read more...]
BLACKBEARD'S ALLEY VIDEORice Owls football voice J.P. Heath
Watch this episode of "Blackbeard's Alley" hosted by Bubba Rosenbaum and featuring Rice play by play announcer J.P. Heath. They discuss the season to date and preview the Saturday American Conference matchup between the Owls and East Carolina at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium (4 p.m., ESPN+). https://www.youtube.com/live/ASuBCVt7Gno?si=uFwzDP_xP88Rzlpf … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTRice makes first trip to Greenville since 2009
East Carolina coach Blake Harrell noted that Rice would be playing in Greenville for the first time since 2009 when the Pirates open their 2026 American Conference schedule at home against the Owls on Saturday at 4 p.m. (ESPN+). Rice was among six schools to join the American from Conference USA on July 1, 2023. The Owls took a 24-17 win over ECU in Houston on Sept. … [Read more...]