The Rise, Fall, and POSSIBLE Revival of ECU Football

[@TheCanesfanjoe]

Steve Logan is a legend here. look at those schedules ECU played in the 90s. beating miami ×2, WVU×2, VT,ncsu, syracuse (when that still meant something) etc.

[@mattw731]

Yea this is kinda of wild, 1 min in and I’m already looking at the credibility. Maybe in the big picture nationally he wasn’t a success, but for ECU as a whole, a legend

[@charlieshort6394]

Agreed. Logan beat Big Name teams year in and year out. Always struggled with Southern Miss, and a couple of bowl losses to TCU and Marshall hurt. Not many remember the Bowl victory over Texas Tech. Logans stay was successful.

[@D2Rwall17]

How abt Justin hardy that’s my cousin btw

[@mlang28]

Love my Pirates..we where one giants killers ..hope we get back. GO pirates

[@trestynmayberry8900]

After this I need to see a downfall of Stanford football

[@EmbracetheGrind]

Added to my list

[@harleytheelderbeagle8610]

NC State fan here. CFB is better when ECU is good. Except when they beat us 😂. Hanging 70 on UNC is cool though

[@kellonboykin9314]

I was there the night night they hung 70 on the heels. As a ECU student at the time and raised a wolf pack fan it couldn't have been sweeter

[@Keyboard_Monkey]

Good to see a state fan who actually throws respect our way. So used to getting the same arrogance you guys get from UNC. A few seasons back as much as it hurt we played a spectacular game, fun watch. Cheers to many more in the future.

[@D2Rwall17]

My cousin was Justin Hardy who was the star receiver on that 70 points drop on UNC

[@Keyboard_Monkey]

@@D2Rwall17I love justin. Spectacular receiver. Send him my thanks as a fan for his part in that. Core childhood memories.

[@chrisstrain7936]

Respect

[@3kegang713]

As a Greenville nc native I really hope ECU turns it around next year

[@scottbrick1011]

An ECU fan here, you definitely are off base calling Steve Logan years a "disappointment " Many huge wins and very good years and players in that time period.

[@brush3056]

There should be a statue of Steve Logan outside dowdy ficklen

[@austinbuck2458]

What’s even crazier that 2015 season that ruff got fired we lost to BYU by a touchdown and Florida by a touchdown along with numerous other one score games with a brand new offensive coordinator and 3rd string QB.

[@jonjahr3403]

I would love for ECU to return to prominence! 💜💛

[@JordanCarter29]

Rebuilt them in CFB. Just won the rose bowl going for the natty next. Shoutout Chase Sowell

[@oVoxxy]

I love starting as ECU their coach has program builder unlocked already somehow lol not sure if he was an assistant somewhere like bama or Clemson but you need 5 playoff wins to get it and I know ECU ain’t made the playoffs😂

[@user-rd2kq2ok7c]

Chase is going to be a monster this year count on it. Shavon Revel might be a top 10 pick by the end of the season

[@johngarnergarner6724]

I have a feeling that ECU will take a dramatic leap forward this year

[@LionsAreBetterThnKc]

Why

[@jeremytuazon2920]

@@LionsAreBetterThnKcnew OC, really good new QB room, great WR/TE transfers, a great returning veteran defense and veteran running backs. Whole new look

[@LionsAreBetterThnKc]

@@jeremytuazon2920 bet

[@brantisonfire]

Last game I saw in person was before Covid. My wife (an alumni ‘08) and I went in October 2018 to see them play UCF. They were getting murdered so we left during the end of the third so we could get on the road back to Raleigh. My dad (also an alumni ‘81 undergrad and ‘94 masters) Luke take me and my sister to games back in the early ‘90s and it’s crazy how much the area around the stadium has changed. We used to tailgate in a dirt parking lot near Dowdy Ficklen and now its homes and more homes.

[@rezarranguez2980]

As an ECU alum, I do pray for prominence in football again. I know we’ve seen some terrible leadership through the years, but still holding on. The school overall has seen some hard times, but we got through them, still are in some ways. I know the love for this program and school are alive, in my experience, it’s the kind of place where people can have a second chance. It does take plenty of work and great leadership, but my God it’s worth it.

[@astunikgaming]

This channel is a hidden Gem. Thank you for the content man. As someone whos just getting into CFB (thanks to CFB25) these little tidbits on the history of lower unkown teams makes acclimating to history and tradition easier. Thanks man.

[@EmbracetheGrind]

I love college football and the history behind it. I’m glad you found the channel and enjoy the content. College football is special so just want to share those stories

[@kennethtilton6137]

In my freshman year at ECU(83-84), they went 8-3, losing only Florida, Florida State, and Miami (the eventual National Champions). Also the Miami game was lost on a broken up game winning pass in the endzone. They were independent at the time so no bowl game! It was Ed Emory’s last year as coach and the team was dubbed the “Emory Express- When you absolutely positively have to score on Saturday night “

[@devilraydesigns]

Lots of cleannnn uniforms

[@EmbracetheGrind]

They have amazing uniforms

[@Keyboard_Monkey]

@@EmbracetheGrindthe pirate uniforms and logos are top tier.

[@PlaylistProleteriat]

Another solid profile vid

[@GarrickKing-w2s]

Surprised David Garrard or CJ2K weren’t mentioned in the video

[@danielpodjun715]

The dominance of FCS level Big Sky Conference

[@immockingu3510]

LETS GOOOO

[@ReinSouls]

I do think East Carolina can make a bowl game this year. Their schedule isn't all that difficult save the gauntlet from week 3 to week 5. App State, Liberty, and UTSA respectively. And those three teams will more than likely have a strong case to be in the CFP come the end of the season. With that said, the Pirates get two of those games at home. App State and UTSA. So if ECU preform better than expected. There's a chance they could swipe one of those two games.

[@NickDorton-f2l]

They need to put that german back up qb in. Jake garcia aint cutting it. His interceptions look like intentional passes to the other team😂

[@stephenvz7852]

Crazy I was going to school there back when we were still c-USA and the we switched the the AAC and popped off and now we kinda booty again.

[@ECUCHRIS904]

We've never popped off in the AAC.

[@stephenvz7852]

@@ECUCHRIS904 for how small of a school as ecu is that is popping off when you go 8-5

[@WhoopityDoo]

Firing Ruffin McNeill inexplicably set the program back for years. Compher was an absolute idiot. Also loved the Holtz era and the stout defensive lines, but good lord did I get tired of seeing 40% of our offense being bubble screens to Dwayne Harris.

[@Keyboard_Monkey]

Dwayne Harris was my childhood hero because of this. 🤣

[@EricCarter-b7u]

No! It did not! That was the best move ECU MAKE! Ruffin McNeil was showing his RACISM SIDE! Which turn off WHITE PLAYER THAT WHEN TO OTHER SCHOOLS! Football is not a one color sports! It take a TEAMS that want to WIN AND PLAY TOGETHER! That has been missing since STEVE LOGAN GOT FIRED

[@brucewillis6180]

Great video. Thank you for giving ECU some publicity. But some of the info was incorrect. You had a ton of info in the 18 minute video. So there was bound to be an error somewhere. You did great. Just a couple mins steps.

[@landonkincaid6630]

Up until recently ECU sold out nearly every game. That something to respect at the group of 5 level.

[@DioChicken]

Texas Tech or Mike Leach would be a great video 👆 🏴‍☠️

[@greekmonkey9790]

"A decade of mediocrity under Steve Logan" Every Pirate loved and still loves Steve Logan and would be absolutely stoked to have him back.

[@frederickshaibani5655]

I grew up in southern Virginia and knew a couple of people with ECU ties (Greenville is about six hours from my hometown). They've historically had great attendance and loyal fans down there, so it's surprising that they haven't branded themselves better in recruiting and facilities. If Mike Houston doesn't win this year, he's toast.

[@ECUCHRIS904]

Recruiting and facilities are good. Just haven't been able to win in the AAC.

[@CrashCarson14]

He's gone. Lol

[@hoderharris]

Thanks for Video,but Logan was a huge part of building the Pirate brand.He beat Miami twice as well as other so-called bigger football schools.He help put ECU on the map. Definitely not a disappointment..

[@brettkassir6608]

This video is very accurate. Loved Ruff as a man, but the offensive mind was really Lincoln Riley. The 2023 was an unexpected disappointment. Coach Houston will have to have a much better season this year in order to keep his job. The bigger question is what is going to happen to mid majors and even teams like VT, UVA, etc.., who cannot compete with the NIL flowing into college football. Will there be different divisions? Look at how much NIL money SMU has collected. They are buying a top five position. This is not a criticism. I just am curious where this ends up.

[@karlwright5847]

Ecu should have kept the 2008 unis those were so classic

[@samhungover405]

Now we need a downfall of Miami hurricanes football

[@LionsAreBetterThnKc]

They got Chris Johnson jr they chillin

[@jacobbrown6909]

Can we get rise fall and rise of Kentucky football since stoops

[@jacksonperry23]

Love Ruff McNeil

[@brush3056]

The downfall came when Bob Stoops picked up the phone and called Lincoln Riley asking if he wanted to be OC at Oklahoma

[@AstroNomics23]

SMU rise and fall and rise and fall and rise again? Lol

[@austinbuck2458]

there is a theory that Mike Houston didn’t expect to be back in 2023 so that’s why he didn’t recruit. In 2022 we lost 3 games by 6 points which all would’ve been wins with an even remotely solid kicking game. People think he expected to win 10 plus games win the conference and get a bigger job.

[@oVoxxy]

We need an app st video they definitely deserve one they are former fcs national champions and had a peat the season they upset Michigan they were the Alabama of the fcs

[@calebellis7173]

Do Marshall next

[@walterkrentz5072]

Should certainly be improved with new OC and two proven QB’s. A weak schedule should help the win total but won’t help power ratings. Most likely 8-4, 7-5 record.

[@huntluu]

Can we get a Troy Trojans one?

[@EmbracetheGrind]

Added to my list

[@Bambino_60]

The Uniforms are legit

[@BubbaOfTheZew]

Literally nobody associated with ECU considers Steve Logan’s run at ECU mediocre or disappointing.

[@wmickinley]

Coach Houston and Coach Harrell are from Franklin ....not Mars Hill.

[@Sean-bw2yj]

I’m from Greenville use to pass the stadium all time

[@fucca9-593]

I remember my cousin who played for North Carolina A&T(fcs hbcu) caught a pick six against Ecu in either 2018 or 2019 and they ended up beating ecu that game and that’s where the viral “tell them bring me my money” clip happened because ecu payed to play against them and lost😂

[@themattlee101]

ENC loves the pirates 💪

[@Steveb57267]

Do navy

[@RussellConwell12]

SIU Salukis

[@EmbracetheGrind]

Added to my list

[@brandoncall4683]

Update: Houston is fired and players are happy now.

[@JifeesAgo]

Can ECU please figure out a way to colab One Piece even just for recruiting 😂😂. Coming from a UGA fan who just loves ECU logo and colors.

[@PlaylistProleteriat]

NCCU 💪🏿

[@EmbracetheGrind]

Got them on my to-do list. Hoping to get it out this week

[@davideckberg3872]

Take Steve Logan's name outcha mouf!

[@breakingthechainusa1007]

I say ECU goes 9 and 3 this year

[@D2Rwall17]

Justin Hardy is my cousin

[@1987bch]

Mason Garcia didn’t get a fair shot at all last season. Mason transferred to Austin Peay. Now they have former 4 star Jake Garcia who is competing for the starting job.

[@martymiller5816]

Mason Garcia was ruined by the game against Michigan his first real game. After that game he wasn't the same and lost the confidence of the team.

[@1987bch]

@@martymiller5816 yea bc the coach wouldn’t ever give him a chance to grow or learn from mistakes. If you had to look over your shoulder every other play you’d lose confidence too. They let the backup get away with so many mistakes that Garcia didn’t get a pass for

[@HarringtonWebb-l5d]

Thompson Shirley Brown Deborah Martinez Eric

[@ECUCHRIS904]

Mediocrity with Steve Logan are you nuts.

[@Skeez-zi7ev]

Don't mention that loser Skip with ECU ever again.

[@edbo20]

Saying that the Logan era was mediocre is saying you don't know what you're talking about. I didn't watch any further. Nonsense

[@ECUCHRIS904]

Same here.

[@j.thompson9345]

Go ahead and move them to the Sun Belt. Matter fact, add them to the East and maybe UTSA to the West.

[@TheCanesfanjoe]

we aint taking a $5 million pay cut to go to the SBC

[@EricCarter-b7u]

Logan was the one who turn around the ECU FOOTBALL TEAM! I don't care what other says! His firing was a big mistake by the schools administration! Ruffin McNeil oh, please! He was a mistake hiring for BLACKS PLAYER'S! A disgusted move, to please one side NOT TO HELP IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF PLAYER ECU NEEDS!

[@RyanGillikin-m6g]

No Mason was a 5 star recruit not 4 star

[@ECUCHRIS904]

He was not a 5 star 😂.

[@carlosorozco4017]

ECU IS 💩 😂 WEAK AS TEAM