Playing in a Greensboro Page program that won 25 games and reached the state 4-AA finals once in his first two seasons, C.J. Crump didn’t emerge as a major college football prospect until his junior year. But while recruiting Page safety Alex Angus last season, the East Carolina coaching staff quickly recognized the height, range… [ More… ]
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From the Anchor Desk
Pirates not out of bowl picture yet
East Carolina enters the team’s bye week with a 3-3 record after six games. For a program that has only won three games in each of the last three seasons the improvement is most evident. Still, there is a long way to go. Thursday night’s loss to Temple was a great example of how far… [ More… ]
Insights from Brett
Herring follows tested path to opportunity
Reid Herring announced recently that he is entering the NCAA’s transfer portal with plans to leave the program for his final season of college eligibility. It’s a decision that was hardly earth shattering considering that Herring has been beaten out for the East Carolina starting quarterback job by Holton Ahlers in each of the past… [ More… ]
Inside Game Day
Lights go out as ECU plays Owls closer
GREENVILLE — A program that has yearned for a return to relevance got 60 minutes on the big stage Thursday night. East Carolina football was on display on ESPN against Temple and viewers saw the Pirates put forth a competitive effort under first-year coach Mike Houston, albeit a 27-17 loss that dropped ECU to 3-3… [ More… ]
The Bradsher Beat
Temple’s ground game stymies Pirates
Like the brilliant pinpoints of light that glowed from Pirate fans’ cellphones to accent the No Quarter music, East Carolina’s loss to Temple Thursday night was an exercise in finding the bright spots. The Pirates weren’t deep enough on any part of the field to stop a 4-1 Temple team that added Thursday’s 27-17 result… [ More… ]
Photo Feature
Game Day Gallery
Bonesville’s Al Myatt roamed Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium with his camera during East Carolina’s 27-17 loss to Temple on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019. Myatt captured this curated collection of action shots and other candid photos. (Click any image for expanded view, caption & slide show.)
Audio Feature
Mike Houston Postgame
East Carolina coach Mike Houston spoke with reporters after the Pirates were defeated by Temple 27-17 on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. (Recorded by Al Myatt)