Persistence paid off for East Carolina in its long-running courtship with Southeast Guilford star Trey Love. A target of the Pirates since 2015, the 6-3, 236-pound defensive end went public on Twitter with his acceptance of a scholarship offer after visiting the campus for last week's Junior Day. Recently-named ECU defensive line coach and associate head coach Robert … [Read more...]
Football Recruiting
Football Recruiting
Purple blood runs thick for Winstead
Less than three weeks after securing elite quarterback Holton Ahlers for its recruiting class of 2018, East Carolina has gained a commitment from the highly regarded player it envisions snapping the ball to Ahlers in the future. Raleigh product Peyton Winstead announced via Twitter on Saturday his intention to pursue his college football career with the Pirates. ECU offered … [Read more...]
Football Recruiting
Pirates land prized defensive back
The last weekend of this year's recruiting cycle became a consequential one for East Carolina on Sunday when Davondre "Tank" Robinson, one of the nation's most coveted prep defensive backs, signaled his intention to pursue his college football career with the Pirates. A product of Santee (SC) Lake Marion High School, Robinson is considered by observers to be the Palmetto … [Read more...]
Football Recruiting
Pirates continue to fortify defensive front
East Carolina put in place another building block for its defense of the future as Georgia Military College stalwart Brandon Henderson pledged this week to join the Pirates' recruiting class of 2017. The Greenwood, SC, product, becomes the fifth defensive end in this recruiting cycle to plot a course to Greenville. Rated a three-star talent by 247sports.com, Henderson … [Read more...]
Football Recruiting
Bowless December has its advantages
Staying home for the holidays is presenting some distinct opportunities for East Carolina football coach Montgomery and staff as they court the Pirates of the future. ECU would prefer to be bowling, but the absence of time demands associated with preparations and hoopla surrounding a postseason invitation has freed up Coach Mo and Company to focus heavily on attracting fresh … [Read more...]