East Carolina's spring football practice concluded without an apparent starter at quarterback as the competition between transfers Jake Garcia and Katin Houser will continue. The Pirates played two quarterbacks extensively during a 2-10 season in 2023, but the guys taking snaps Saturday and the skill personnel surrounding them showed on a sunny, windy afternoon at … [Read more...]
Inside Game Day PhotosGame Day Gallery
Bonesville’s Al Myatt roamed Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium with his camera during the Purple's 23-14 victory over the Gold in East Carolina's Purple-Gold spring game on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Greenville, NC. Myatt captured this curated collection of images. (Click any image for expanded view, caption & slide show.) … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTNew AAC commissioner has open ears
Tim Pernetti, the incoming American Athletic Conference commissioner, did a lot of talking Thursday during a Zoom news conference. He will start out by doing a lot of listening when he takes over for Mike Aresco on June 1. The former Rutgers tight end, who was later athletic director at his alma mater, has the endorsement of Dr. Philip G. Rogers, East Carolina chancellor, … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTSpring drills focused on fast paced attack
East Carolina's lack of production offensively during a 2-10 season in 2023 has had a significant impact on spring practice in 2024. Week three of the offseason workouts will culminate with a scrimmage, which will be closed to the public this Saturday. Fans can check out transfer quarterbacks and the newly installed offensive system at the Purple-Gold game on Saturday, April … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTWilson Raynor’s unique view
No one has looked at East Carolina athletics like Wilson Raynor has. In his role as long snapper for the Pirates in football from 2005 to 2008, he saw things upside down before initiating punts and field goals. In his present avocation as a baseball umpire, he has seen pitches through a mask when calling behind the plate, including the Keith LeClair Classic earlier this … [Read more...]