Holtz won't pursue Cuse job

East Carolina Pirates coach Skip Holtz issued a statement through his athletic department Thursday that he has withdrawn his name from consideration to become the new head football coach at Syracuse.

East Carolina's Holtz may talk to Syracuse but doesn't have job

East Carolina's Skip Holtz said he'd like to talk to Syracuse but has not accepted their head coaching job.

Best (or worst) in show: Ranking all 34 bowls

Bowl season has arrived, but not every game is created equal. See how Mark Schlabach ranks all 34 bowl games.

East Carolina holds off Tulsa for Conference USA title, berth in Liberty Bowl

Ben Hartman kicked a 36-yard field goal with 1:43 remaining, and East Carolina took advantage of seven turnovers to beat Tulsa 27-24 Saturday in the Conference USA championship game for its first league title in 32 years.

...Tech Hokies kicks against the East Carolina Pirates at Bank of America Stadium...

On The Mark: Plenty of drama left for championship games

...winner of Saturday's game earns a trip to the Orange Bowl, where it would play Big East champion Cincinnati on New Year's Day. The Hokies are playing in the ACC championship game for...

East Carolina 53, UTEP 21

East Carolina 53, UTEP 21

On The Mark: Deciphering the Big 12 South

Big 12 Shakeout And you thought the political season was finally behind us. You haven't seen anything yet. Tim Heitman/US PresswireBob Stoops is al...

East Carolina 17, UAB 13

East Carolina 17, UAB 13

Southern Miss. 21, East Carolina 3

Southern Miss. 21, East Carolina 3

East Carolina 19, Marshall 16, OT

East Carolina 19, Marshall 16, OT

Hartman nails 39-yarder as E. Carolina beats UCF in OT

East Carolina got a field goal from Ben Hartman in overtime to beat UCF on Sunday.

East Carolina to use two QBs, freshmen on defense

East Carolina will use two quarterbacks and several freshmen on defense next week when the Pirates resume Conference USA play.

East Carolina 30, Memphis 10

East Carolina 30, Memphis 10

Peerman helps Virginia run down East Carolina

Cedric Peerman ran for 173 yards and two long touchdowns, and Virginia turned back a second-half East Carolina rally for a 35-20 victory Saturday.