East Carolina opened preseason football camp on Wednesday morning and Blake Harrel was enthusiastic as he entered his third season as head coach since taking over the program on Oct. 20, 2024. "It's an exciting time of year, probably my favorite time of the year," Harrell said. "If you look at the season, the year long, I enjoy all of it and I enjoy being a football … [Read more...]

East Carolina's Blake Harrell was the first coach to the podium on ESPN+ after remarks from commissioner Tim Pernetti at the American Conference media day in St. Petersburg, FL, on Friday. Harrell's first order of business was in support of former East Carolina running back Chris Johnson, 40, the NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 2009, who has been stricken with … [Read more...]

Former East Carolina football assistant coach and administrator Dale Steele passed away Sunday in hospice care in Longs, SC, at the age of 70 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Steele coached wide receivers and was recruiting coordinator when  the Pirates went 11-1 for the 1991 season and topped N.C. State, 37-34, in  the Peach Bowl. He left ECU to be head football coach … [Read more...]

Quarterback generally is considered the most important position on the field. Good teams don't have bad quarterbacks. A lot of factors combine to make a quarterback good in addition to his own ability. A good offensive line is essential to protect the quarterback and give him time to throw. The offensive line enables the run game, which can keep defenses from keying on … [Read more...]