The American Athletic Conference continues to be reshaped by the ever-changing landscape of college football. For the second straight year, the AAC will experience a shuffle in membership with 2023 champion Southern Methodist defecting to join the Atlantic Coast Conference next season. The Mustangs will move to the ACC along with California and Stanford in one of the latest … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTCFP validates ECU defense
Michigan's run to the College Football Playoff championship with a 34-13 win over Washington at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, on Monday night was further evidence of just how good East Carolina was defensively in 2023. The performance of coordinator Blake Harrell's unit could be overlooked as the Pirates were 2-10 overall, The Wolverines are a measuring stick of just how … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTPirates must adjust
College football is much different than when Mike Houston came to East Carolina as coach after the 2018 season. Houston had successful tenures at Lenoir-Rhyne, The Citadel and James Madison using a formula of recruiting and developing players within a culture of commitment to success. Those factors are important, but there's more involved these days with the dissolution … [Read more...]
Class of 2024 Early Signing ReviewQB, receivers highlight first wave of recruits
East Carolina replenished some significant parts of its football roster Wednesday as 20 newcomers joined the program on the opening day of college football's early signing period. The signing class is highlighted by four prominent wide receiver prospects and a highly decorated quarterback from Kentucky. Cole Hodge just led the Christian Academy of Louisville to a state … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTECU harvests new talent
Mike Houston has been busy working to make sure a 2-10 record in 2023 was an aberration after two straight bowl berths. Following up on staff changes in recent weeks, Houston stepped to the podium in TowneBank Tower on Wednesday to talk about the recruits the Pirates have locked down in the current class. No mention was made of Katin Houser, a transfer from Michigan … [Read more...]