Agreed on the dogfight, UTSA always comes to play in the ‘Dome. Against Memphis, the Pirates answered every punch in the mouth with a strong counterpunch. They will need to do it again. The difference this week, I hope, is the Pirates now know they can finish a close game. I fear the continuing penalties may make a tough task too tough to accomplish. The plus side is, despite penalties, the Pirates continue building momentum. The Pirates have a Coach who can make changes ‘on the fly’, and that might make the difference.

Saturday in San Antonio stands to be dogfight featuring pitbulls. Given their lack of a bowl eligibility 6th win, plus their 24 conference games win streak at home, UTSA will NOT go quietly.

Three weeks ago tonight, UTSA brought the absolute hammer down on no. 24 Tulane in their own barn. The latter didn't exactly help themselves by committing 4 turnovers (to UTSA's 0), but the Roadrunners looked frighteningly good. McCown ended up 31 for 33, with 4 TDs; yikes! Undoubtedly, the Pirates' will need to give their full attention to UTSA on Saturday, especially given that they're still seeking bowl eligibility, not to mention the preservation of their remakablehome winning steak. This game is shaping up to be another barnburner. Go Pirates.

Maybe its just me, but in the first half I could not help but think that someone from Memphis was paying the officials to help out UM. Things got better in the second half, but I was very concerned and a little ticked off with the several questionable flags. I was sooooo very happy for our team and fans. Goooo Pirates.

I'm curious about the "weaknesses" in the teams Grok has us leapfrogging. Does its analysis account for more nuanced factors like TV market appeal, fan base travel reputation, or historical conference affiliations that often play a huge role in bowl selections?

...an instant classic, part track meet, but mostly street fight, with the Pirates able to deliver the final knockout blow. ECU showed tremedous courage in standing its ground against a very solid opponent that has occupied the Top 25 for most of the season, despite lots of setbacks and frankly questionable officiating that went against them. There were so many remarkable plays by so many Pirates, on both sides of the ball; this was truly one for the books. Next week vs. UTSA in San Antonio stands to be another barn burner, with the Roadrunners still looking for bowl eligibility and to protect its winning record at home, while the Pirates remain very much in the hunt for the conference title game; confidence should not be an issue for this business trip.

Congratulations to the Pirates for a great win over Memphis. The Pirates overcame the self-inflicted problems of penalties, and some questionable no-calls by officials to answer the bell when needed. The Pirates defense showed up big late, holding the Tigers to a field goal. The offense promptly did to Memphis what it could not do against NC State and Tulane, drive down the field and score. It’s a shame more people didn’t turn out to see a very good game. Hopefully, the Pirates will take this momentum and finish strong in SA and Boca.

Well AI is dead wrong. since Va. Tech is currently 3-6 and will be the underdog (against Fla. St., Miami and Virginia) in its last three game and will not be bowl eligible. I think Duke or Wake Forest or Old Dominion would be a likely Military Bowl opponents if we are selected.

"Yet, with quarterback Katin Houser slinging passes to a deep receiving corps and a defense that’s stiffened..." Actually, the running game (also by formidable committee, like the receivers corps) has become every bit as potent as the passing game; the Pirates have become extremely balanced. None of the above cited opponents prticularly excite me, but drawing VA Tech would probably be best for the program, as a regional (used-to-be) rival. They may end up doing better; one game at a time, as Coach rightfully preaches, with Saturday beig a HUGE one.

I expected Temple to give the Pirates all they could handle on the road in Philly; I did not expect the thorough beat down that the Pirates delivered, and on both sides of the ball. Credit to ECU for their dominating two-way performance vs. a definitely improved Temple edition, keeping themselves in the mix for the conf. post-season. The Pirates would do well to remember the unhappy results of ECU's last two meetings with Charlotte. Hopefully it's a payback game; not a trap game.

Congratulations to the Pirates on playing their most complete game this year. Good to see the Pirates pound the Owls with the running game while sprinkling in well-timed passes that kept Temple off-balanced all day. The defense played aggressively through all four quarters, holding Temple under 250 yds. The Pirates defense made very few mistakes, and appeared to visibly frustrate the Owls. Hopefully, this effort will carryover to next week’s contest with Charlotte. Go, Pirates!!

Does any other college/university have more grads in MLB than the Pirates (8 players, 1 manager)

Coaches picked the Pirates 10? or 5th? It is listed both way in this article. Title line says 10th, list of teams with comments at bottom has ECU 5th. Which is it?

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