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East Carolina Pirates Football Facts

Stadium:
Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
Seating Capacity:
50,000
City/State
Greenville, North Carolina
Conference:
American
Head Coach:
Mike Houston
Fight Song:
E.C. Victory

Here is a list of 10 interesting facts about the East Carolina Pirates:

  1. East Carolina Pirates Football team was established in 1932 and has a rich history in college football.
  2. Their home stadium is Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, located on the East Carolina University campus in Greenville, North Carolina.
  3. The Pirates are a member of the American Athletic Conference (AAC) and compete in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS).
  4. East Carolina has won nine conference championships in football, with titles coming in 1963, 1972, 1973, 1976, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, and 2008.
  5. In 1991, the Pirates had a remarkable season, finishing with an 11-1 record and earning a trip to the Peach Bowl, where they defeated the North Carolina State Wolfpack.
  6. East Carolina has developed a fierce in-state rivalry with the North Carolina State Wolfpack, known as the "Victory Barrel" or "NC State-ECU rivalry."
  7. The Pirates have appeared in 14 bowl games, including the Peach Bowl, Liberty Bowl, and Hawaii Bowl, among others.
  8. East Carolina has a strong tradition of producing talented wide receivers, including Justin Hardy, Zay Jones, and Dwayne Harris, among others.
  9. The Pirates are known for their passionate fanbase, referred to as the "Pirate Nation," which supports the team with enthusiasm and loyalty.
  10. East Carolina has produced several notable NFL players, including Chris Johnson, David Garrard, and Robert Jones, among others.