Jeff Blake never did it. Marcus Crandell and David Garrard never did it. Shane Carden also never did it. The ‘it’ was to throw for over 500 yards in a game at East Carolina. Pirate sophomore Holton Ahlers did ‘it’ Saturday night in ECU's 46-43 loss to No. 17 Cincinnati. Ahlers would have given back all of those yards to get a win against the nationally-ranked … [Read more...]
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Insights from BrettPirates bear the pain of learning how to win
Ever wonder what coaches mean when they say that their teams need to learn how to win? Wonder no more. The East Carolina football team provided a classic example of it Saturday on a night that turned out to be both exhilarating and gut-wrenching. For 51½ glorious minutes, the Pirates took their fans on a Military Appreciation Night joyride back in time to a day in … [Read more...]
Inside Game DayStatement win eludes Pirates
GREENVILLE — East Carolina had a good shot to knock off No. 17 Cincinnati on Saturday night and show the college football world that there is substance to the rebuilding efforts under first-year Pirates coach Mike Houston. The Bearcats avoided an upset with a 32-yard field goal by Sam Crosa as time expired for a 46-43 win. ECU kicker Jake Verity had tied the score at 43 … [Read more...]
Inside Game Day Audio FeatureMike Houston Postgame
East Carolina coach Mike Houston spoke with reporters after the Pirates' 46-43 loss to nationally-ranked Cincinnati on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. (Recorded by Al Myatt) … [Read more...]
Inside Game Day Photo FeatureGame Day Gallery
Bonesville’s Al Myatt roamed Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium with his camera during East Carolina's narrow defeat by No. 17 Cincinnati on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. Myatt captured this curated collection of action shots and other candid photos. (Click any image for expanded view, caption & slide show.) … [Read more...]