Join Al Myatt and Kevin Monroe for the Bonesville Pregame Podcast as they look ahead to East Carolina's American Athletic Conference matchup with Houston on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, at TDECU Stadium in Houston, TX (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 … [Read more...]
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VIEW FROM THE EASTPirates show progress
Despite the disappointment of a 20-16 loss at Central Florida in East Carolina's last game on Oct. 9, Pirates coach Mike Houston is mindful of the progress ECU has shown as the Pirates face another American Athletic Conference road test against Houston this Saturday (ESPNU., 4 p.m.). "Tough loss, excited about the way our kids competed," Houston said Tuesday ."I said last … [Read more...]
Special FeatureGame Day Weather
The forecast for East Carolina's 4 p.m. kickoff today at Houston is calling for a 40 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms into the six o'clock hour. The temperature is expected to be 80 degrees at the outset with 73 percent humidity and wind from the south-southeast at nine miles per hour. By the conclusion of the American Athletic Conference contest, the temperature will … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTPirates ‘grinding’ with numerous newcomers
In a figurative sense, East Carolina won't run into Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum from the East end of the facility to start the basketball season on Nov. 9, as much as the Pirates will emerge from the transfer portal and an extensive journey on the recruiting trail. So it seems for Coach Joe Dooley as he starts another rebuild in his fourth season since returning to … [Read more...]
Inside Game DayLate score sends UCF past Pirates
ORLANDO — Central Florida drove 64 yards to score on a 1-yard run by Mark-Antony Richards with 23 seconds left for a 20-16 win over East Carolina at Spectrum Stadium on Saturday night. The Pirates got field goals from Owen Daffer from 29, 23 and 34 yards in falling to 3-3 overall and 1-1 in the American Athletic Conference. A 27-yard touchdown pass from Holton Ahlers to … [Read more...]