GREENVILLE — East Carolina won its second straight American Athletic Conference contest since a coaching change by obliterating Florida Atlantic, 49-14, on Thursday night before a Black-Out crowd of 30,573 at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium and a national television audience on ESPN2. As in a 56-34 Homecoming win over Temple on Oct. 26, Michigan State transfer Katin Houser threw for … [Read more...]
Inside Game DayPirates W-I-N at Homecoming as Houser passes for 5 TDs
GREENVILLE — Multiple factors came together for East Carolina in a 56-34 American Athletic Conference win at Homecoming over Temple at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Saturday. Interim coach Blake Harrell made the adjustment from press box to sideline with a fresh approach that seemed to energize the players. Quarterback Katin Houser completed 16 of 29 for 269 yards with five … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTHouston’s tenure complicated by changes, COVID
When Mike Houston's tenure at East Carolina as football coach ended Sunday morning, it followed an incredible span of change the former national champion at James Madison could never have anticipated. Houston was confronted with the COVID crisis that shortened a season, lengthened player eligibility and even resulted in the cancellation of a bowl game the Pirates were … [Read more...]
Inside Game DayPirates upstaged by the Daily Show
WEST POINT, NY — The Daily Show on Comedy Central originates in New York City — about 50 miles and $15 in tolls from Michie Stadium, Army's football home. The Black Knights produced their own version of the Daily Show on Saturday and it was no laughing matter for East Carolina. Senior quarterback Bryson Daily ran 31 times for 171 yards and five touchdowns in a 45-28 … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTECU has midseason quarterback decision
East Carolina coach Mike Houston met with media Monday and didn't name a specific quarterback as a starter for an American Athletic Conference matchup at unbeaten Army on Saturday at noon (ESPN2). Jake Garcia has started every game for ECU (3-3, 1-1 AAC), but the Pirates brought in Michigan State transfer Katin Houser late in the first half of a 55-24 loss at Charlotte on … [Read more...]