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...]
Inside Game Day49ers deliver stunning blowout
CHARLOTTE — With over 70 first-year additions to the roster, maybe it was just a matter of time before things meshed for Charlotte. The 49ers put together a breakout performance for a 55-24 American Athletic Conference win over East Carolina at Jerry Richardson Stadium on Saturday. "You can put it on me," said ECU coach Mike Houston on the Pirate radio network. "You can … [Read more...]