Football coaches have a different way of evaluating the performance of their team than those of us watching from the stands and the press box. While fans and the media are creatures of instant analysis and real-time reactions, those whose jobs depend on the outcome tend to take a much more calculated approach. Their standard answer to most postgame questions: “I won’t … [Read more...]
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INSIDE GAME DAYNo injuries, no turnovers as offense romps
GREENVILLE — The East Carolina spring football game shaped up as offense vs. defense vs. Mother Nature. But with the forecast calling for a 70 percent chance of showers on Saturday, the green on the radar dodged Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. "The football gods love us," said first-year Pirates coach Mike Houston. Houston loved the fact that there were no major injuries and took … [Read more...]
Special Photo FeaturePurple-Gold Game Gallery
Bonesville’s Al Myatt captured this collection of action shots and other candid photos during ECU's Purple-Gold Spring Game Saturday afternoon at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. (Click any image for expanded view, caption & slide show.) … [Read more...]
Press Conference AudioMike Houston Postgame
East Carolina head coach Mike Houston spoke with reporters after the Purple-Gold Spring Game on Saturday, Apr. 13, 2019, at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. (Recorded by Al Myatt) … [Read more...]
BASEBALL NEWSBruins take twin bill, sweep ECU
LOS ANGELES — Top-ranked UCLA took both ends of a doubleheader on Saturday to complete a 3-game sweep of East Carolina. The Bruins (27-6) won Saturday's first game 8-5 and took the second game, 3-0, as No. 8 ECU slipped to 25-10. UCLA won Friday's first game, 7-5, on a 2-run double by Michael Toglia in the eighth inning. The Bruins walked off on Toglia's 3-run homer to … [Read more...]