GAME PREVIEW: ECU @ TULSA
On Friday night, the Pirates have a chance to do something they have not accomplished since 2013 in Conference USA; win three consecutive road league games. Since joining the American […]
‘I think there’s certain situations for it’: Mason Garcia could remain involved in ECU’s offense moving forward
Mason Garcia is one of the highest rate recruits to don the purple and gold since the turn of the century. His big frame, backed up by his big arm, […]
Pirates inching closer to full health following bye week
ECU’s bye week may have fallen at a bad time for the momentum of the team after its performance against Navy, but it came at a great time to help […]
Pirates release depth chart for Friday night showdown with Tulsa
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 […]
‘He’s a helluva football player’: unstoppable work ethic vaulted Elijah Morris from walk-on to starter for Pirates
At Terry Sanford High School in Fayetteville, North Carolina, 100 tackles is not outside the realm of possibility. An up-tempo offense ensures that is the case, but more often than […]
‘We feel like we’re right there’: Pirates close to clearing the hump
In the nearly two years Mike Houston has helmed ECU’s football program, the locker room, as well as the players, have undergone many changes. A losing team with a losing […]
Pirates expect COVID-19 positive, contact traced individuals back by the weekend
Leading up to last Saturday’s game against Navy, Pirate Nation was abuzz on various social media platforms and message boards over the possibility of junior quarterback Holton Ahlers not playing […]
‘The future is bright right now’: freshmen, newcomers show up big for ECU against Navy
The future is bright for ECU football. While it didn’t show up in the form of a win last Saturday against Navy, the Pirates proved they had what it takes […]
ECU’s athletic department announces additional furloughs, salary reductions
Another round of furloughs and cutbacks are coming to ECU’s athletic department, Athletic Director Jon Gilbert announced in a “From The Helm” letter on Monday. In May, the entire athletic […]
POSTGAME NOTES: ECU vs. NAVY
ECU continued its 2020 home conference slate with a 27-23 loss against Navy on Saturday. The Pirates amassed 372 yards of offense and held the Midshipmen to just 318 total […]
‘It was just a great battle out there’: Pirates edged by Navy 27-23
On Saturday, Pirate Nation received a glimpse of the future of ECU’s football program. Due to issues stemming from COVID-19, junior quarterback Holton Ahlers could not suit up for ECU, […]
‘I think we got a good tandem going there’: freshmen Rahjai Harris, Keaton Mitchell have taken over ECU’s running back room
ECU head football coach Mike Houston spent the off-season lauding the depth and overall talent level of his running back room. While the Pirates returned their top rusher from a […]
Pirates set to welcome 3,500 fans to Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium with new protocols
Dowdy-Ficklen, much like every other college football stadium in the age of COVID-19, has looked different this season. While the Pirates have played just one home game thus far, it […]
‘Very encouraged by Wednesday’s tests’: Pirates receive positive news on COVID-19 front
ECU head football coach Mike Houston said Thursday he was encouraged by his team’s COVID-19 test results from Wednesday. “Very encouraged by Wednesday’s tests,” Houston said. “No positives, so everybody […]
GAME NOTES: ECU vs. NAVY
ECU first played Navy on Sept. 2, 2006 in Annapolis, Maryland, losing the game 28-23. Saturday will mark the eighth installment of the series and fourth since the American Athletic […]
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 […]
