GREENVILLE, N.C. — East Carolina has fired coach Mike Houston after five seasons.
East Carolina fires coach Mike Houston after 5 seasons and loss to Army
East Carolina has fired coach Mike Houston after five seasons.
By The Associated Press
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 the season.
''After earning back-to-back bowl invitations, we looked poised for continued success,'' said Gilbert of bowl appearances in 2021-22. ''Unfortunately, we have not seen the results we all want, and a change is needed to move the program forward.''
Last season, the Pirates finished 2-10. They were 27-38 under Houston since he took the job in 2019.
At James Madison, Houston won an FCS national championship in 2016.
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