We’ve seen the movie before. Many times, in fact, over the past three seasons. And it doesn’t end well. After 30 minutes of play at Central Florida on Saturday, the East Carolina football team trudged toward its halftime locker room with a 35-6 deficit weighing on its collective shoulders like an overloaded barbell waiting to be lifted on a squat rack. It’s an … [Read more...]
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Inside Game DayPirates’ breakout falls short in loss to UCF
ORLANDO — After trailing 35-6 at the half, East Carolina showed impressive resilience in the second half of a 41-28 American Athletic Conference loss at Central Florida on Saturday night. "We wanted to finish the game hard," said Pirates defensive end Kendall Futrell. "We came out in the second half with better effort and a better mindset." A blocked punt by Leroy Henley … [Read more...]
Audio FeatureMike Houston Postgame
East Carolina coach Mike Houston spoke with reporters after the Pirates were defeated by Central Florida 41-28 on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, at Spectrum Stadium. (Recorded by Al Myatt) … [Read more...]
Photo FeatureGame Day Gallery
Bonesville’s Al Myatt roamed Spectrum Stadium with his camera during East Carolina's 41-28 loss to Central Florida on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. Myatt captured this curated collection of action shots and other candid photos. (Click any image for expanded view, caption & slide show.) … [Read more...]
Al Myatt & Kevin Monroe AudioBonesville Pregame
Join Al Myatt and Kevin Monroe for the Bonesville Pregame Podcast as East Carolina prepares for a 7 p.m. kickoff against Central Florida at Spectrum Stadium. Myatt and Monroe analyze the Pirates and their opponent ahead of kickoff each week. Myatt has decades of experience as a sports journalist and has been an anchor columnist for Bonesville since the site's founding in … [Read more...]