Watch this episode of "Blackbeard's Alley" hosted by Bubba Rosenbaum and featuring Rice play by play announcer J.P. Heath. They discuss the season to date and preview the Saturday American Conference matchup between the Owls and East Carolina at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium (4 p.m., ESPN+). https://www.youtube.com/live/ASuBCVt7Gno?si=uFwzDP_xP88Rzlpf … [Read more...]
FOOTBALL NEWSAmerican scoreboard, highlights & schedule
Here's a summary of Week 5 scores and notable performances in the American Conference and a look at the standings and schedule heading into Week 6. WEEK 5 SCOREBOARD Thursday, October 1 North Texas 45, Tulsa 44 (OT)* (ESPN) Saturday, October 3 Memphis 59, Charlotte 8* (ESPN+) Air Force 14, Navy 9 (CBS) UAB 33, Samford 14 (ESPN+) Florida Atlantic … [Read more...]
College Sports NewsGrok condenses the Protect College Sports Act
The U.S. Senate passed the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act (PCSA) on Monday, September 28, 2026, by a 77-22 vote. The bill, led by Sens. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA), now heads to the House. Bonesville employed Elon Musk's Grok, xAI's conversational assistant and chatbot, to summarize the highlights of the bill shortly after it passed. The proposed law … [Read more...]
FOOTBALL NEWSAmerican scoreboard, highlights & schedule
Here's a summary of Week 4 scores and notable performances in the American Conference and a look at the standings and schedule heading into Week 5. WEEK 4 SCOREBOARD Friday, September 25 Army 21, Temple 17* (ESPN) UAB 24, Navy 20* (ESPN) Saturday, September 26 UTSA 59, Colorado State 45 (ESPNU) East Carolina 42, NC Central 9 (ESPN+) South … [Read more...]
Game Day ForecastLooks like a great day
A great afternoon and evening for football appears to be in store as East Carolina hosts N.C. Central for a 4 p.m. kickoff today (ESPN+). Partly cloudy conditions are expected at the start of the nonconference contest with 77 degrees, 39 percent humidity and wind from the North-Northwest at 11 miles per hour. The game will finish up under the lights with sunset at 7:01 p.m. The … [Read more...]