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Harris' big run gives ECU 26-21 win over NC State. Then brawl breaks out near end of Military Bowl
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Rahjai Harris broke free for an 86-yard touchdown run with 1:33 remaining, giving East Carolina a pulsating 26-21 victory over NC State in the Military Bowl in a game that descended into a wild brawl in the final minute. Harris had 220 of ECU's 326 yards...
NC State and East Carolina meet in next season's opener. But first, the Military Bowl
There are times when a postseason bowl seems like the first game of next year for the participating teams. That cliche means something a little different for NC State and East Carolina. The Wolfpack and Pirates face each other in the Military Bowl on Saturday in Annapolis, Maryland....
East Carolina promotes interim coach Blake Harrell to permanent head-coaching job after 4-0 run
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — East Carolina is promoting interim football coach Blake Harrell to the permanent job after he led the Pirates to four straight wins. The school announced the move on Wednesday, roughly five weeks after Harrell took over when Mike Houston was fired. Harrell...
East Carolina fires coach Mike Houston after 5 seasons and loss to Army
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — East Carolina has fired coach Mike Houston after five seasons. Athletic director Jon Gilbert made the announcement Sunday, a day after the Pirates (3-4) lost to No. 23 Army 45-28. Defensive coordinator Blake Harrell will be interim coach for the remainder of...
