Yesterday’s solid victory over Tulsa, a 30-17 final, marked the fourth win of the season for ECU (4-3, 2-1 AAC). It also was the fourth game the Pirates have won when throwing the ball less than 40 times.
Let that sink in: ECU is winless when it attempts more than 40 passes.
There are plenty of ways to explain this unusual phenomena in Greenville, but the conclusion is the same any way you look at it. East Carolina is better suited to be a run first offense this season.
That’s not a knock on the incredible talent the Pirates have in their receiving core.