GAME PREVIEW: ECU vs. NAVY
It is a game ECU circles on its calendar nearly every year simply because of how much trouble Navy’s triple-option attack gives opponents. Since 2002, the Midshipmen have never ranked […]
Pirates in the middle of ‘fluid situation’ due to COVID-19
ECU’s football team is being forced to make adjustments ahead of Saturday’ game against Navy due to COVID-19. “We are dealing with some issues right now,” head coach Mike Houston […]
Pirates release depth chart for game against Navy
Offense Outside Receiver C.J. Johnson – So. OR Audi Omotosho – Gr. Jonathan Johnson – Sr. Left Tackle Nishad Strother – Rs. Fr. Walter Stribling – Fr. Left Guard Avery […]
‘This was a big game for us’: ECU’s defense flashes potential against Bulls
ECU had been waiting for its defense to turn a corner under new defensive coordinator Blake Harrell. Through two games, the Pirates ranked last in the country in scoring defense, […]
Jake Verity becomes ECU’s all-time leading scorer, picks up AAC Special Teams Player-of-the-Week honor
This weekend was filled with honors and accolades for ECU placekicker Jake Verity. Already a record holder, the senior entered Saturday’s matchup against USF six points away from becoming the […]
POSTGAME NOTES: ECU @ USF
ECU opened its 2020 road conference slate with a 44-24 win over USF on Saturday. The Pirates amassed 432 yards of offense and scored five offensive touchdowns behind freshman running […]
Pirates defeat Bulls 44-24 behind improved offensive line, strong rushing attack
Playing better on offense was a big part of the game plan for the Pirates heading into their second consecutive road game of the 2020 season. After failing to score […]
Special teams could play big role in outcome of ECU-USF
Special teams plays have more than once decided the outcome of a college football game. Last-second field goals, clutch punt returns and the occasional run-back on a missed field goal […]
Pirates pick-up much-needed experience following first road game, will draw on it for second this Saturday
A week can make a big difference sometimes. With a young football team like ECU currently has, every single day is an opportunity for players to gain experience. While each […]
‘It’s the way my teams have always played’: Mike Houston imparting the need for intensity on young Pirate team
Playing hard and playing fast is the go-to arrow in football coaches’ quivers when directing a team how to perform on the field. Mike Houston is no different in that […]
GAME NOTES: ECU @ USF
ECU first played USF on Oct. 19, 2002 in Greenville, North Carolina, losing the game 46-30. Saturday will mark the 11th installment of the series and sixth since the American […]
GAME PREVIEW: ECU @ USF
Looking to avoid going 0-3 to start the season for the second time since 2017, the Pirates will travel to Tampa and take on a South Florida program that has […]
Mason Garcia picks up first career collegiate snaps, continues progression toward future starting role
In the waning half-minute of Saturday’s loss to Georgia State, the Pirates were able to get some of their younger players valuable game reps. Sophomore wide receiver Maceo Donald and […]
‘We didn’t play well together’: continuity an issue for Pirates up front
Continuity is one of the most important aspects of a team sport. Having experienced personnel that plays well together can make the difference between winning and losing. For ECU’s offensive […]
Pirates still searching for team identity after two games
Through two games and two subsequent losses by multiple scores, ECU football is still searching for its identity as a team. With such a young football team, especially on the […]
Pirates release depth chart ahead of USF matchup
Offense Outside Receiver C.J. Johnson – So. OR Audi Omotosho – Gr. Jonathan Johnson – Sr. Left Tackle Nishad Strother – Rs. Fr. Walter Stribling – Fr. Left Guard Avery […]
