The 1973 East Carolina Pirates football team was an American football team that represented East Carolina University as a member of the Southern Conference during the 1973 NCAA Division I football season. In their third season under head coach Sonny Randle, the team compiled a 9–2 record. Frank Novak was the offensive coordinator in 1973 Carl Reese was the defensive coordinator in 1973 Schedule References East Carolina East Carolina Pirates football seasons Southern Conference football champion seasons East Carolina Pirates football