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By halftime I felt those same very familiar feelings from the pat two years. App was more physical, better prepared and played smarter. ECU made too many penalties, and had to many mistakes to overcome the talent gap. Hopefully we can correct some of these issues or another 3 win season is headed our way.
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Headlines should read...Pirate organization unprepared, gets walked all over.
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You are so correct. I have watched EC football for 62 years, Pirate club for almost 50 years, so I have seen these football jockeys grow up and down. MY only question is, when are these minds of the game going to craft around the talent and not the offense scheme. Our quarterback is not a pocket passer, but they are trying to make him one. That is not going to happen. Just look at the last two seasons. Run first, pass later is not the solution. Why don't they use a another approach. Option football may help!
Reply to this commentIt appeared to be more or less the same old; they certainly lost in the trenches. Among several significant issues, the biggest was (is?) the run game, absent which ECU won't win.
...BUT, for perspective, the opponent will more than likely be in the top 25 when the dust settles in January; there are probably at least 9 teams on the schedule ahead this year that are lesser opponents. Of those, the one upcoming is probably among the better; methinks what happens next Sat. will be quite predictive.
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Can’t teach experience, I love the chip on the shoulder attitude, but the contentious , stare down, let’s fight, who’s your daddy stuff
After each plays gives off the a smell of an immature bush league mentality that I’m not only tired of but embarrassed by. Not cool fellows. I’m sure thats not a reflection of those who care about you. Love my Pirates, keep working hard!
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How is this happening? Does coach Houston understand we have to score to compete? No touchdowns since start of game. What are we missing? Is it coaching g? Is it recruiting? Why are we not any better after 3 years under this coach????
We play Campbell next year - go ahead and prepare to be beat by them at this rate. ECU is a program heading in the wrong direction!!
Reply to this commentNice work Houston- your team (we are getting embarrassed by App State. Nice way to develop a program.
Reply to this commentCoach Houston has them ready to play-not! Penalties, no discipline. ECU is better than this. Do not blame this on last season- remember App State in the same boat.
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"So anytime I can get a chance to impact someone’s eternity, I definitely will try to.”
That there is a profound young man talking; Pirate Nation is blessed to have him.
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Good Coach, we should give him whatever he needs and let him get the job done instead of worrying about his job. Tough recruiting and even worse now. He will find a way just as quick as anyone.
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Be a great one to watch mature. W have for the most part had one or two really good offensive linemen each year, but we are getting closer to a dinesty there if things continue like they are.
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Another great report by Sammy Batten.
We were lucky to get a recruit the quality and character of Mr. Mims.
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Thanks, Sammy
I really enjoy your work.
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Great report.
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Sammy Batten does a great job.
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