East Carolina defensive coordinator Josh Aldridge and offensive coordinator John David Baker spoke with reporters Tuesday about the states of their respective units as drills continue in the second week of fall camp. The Pirates kicked off fall practice last week at the Cliff Moore Practice Complex. ECU's preseason camp will conclude August 20 ahead of the season opener at … [Read more...]
Press Conference VideoBlake Harrell talks about fall camp
East Carolina football coach Blake Harrell spoke with reporters Friday after the team's fifth day of fall practice. The Pirates kicked off the drills on Monday at the Cliff Moore Practice Complex. The Pirates progressed to shells Wednesday and will don full gear Saturday. ECU's preseason camp will conclude August 20 ahead of the season opener at N.C. State on August … [Read more...]
FOOTBALL NEWSPirates add Big Ten foe to 2027 slate
East Carolina and Northwestern will face off in a non-conference football game on September 18, 2027, at Ryan Field, both schools announced on Tuesday. The game will mark ECU’s first trip to Northwestern and its 10th game against a current Big Ten team. The matchup is ECU’s third non-conference contest scheduled for 2027, joining home games against Wake Forest (Sept. 11) and … [Read more...]
FOOTBALL NEWSEarly wakeup call starts first 2025 practice
GREENVILLE – Blake Harrell oversaw his first official fall practice since assuming the role as East Carolina's head football in the middle of the 2024 season. Harrell kicked off the 2025 campaign Monday with the Pirates’ practice on Hight Field at the Cliff Moore Practice Complex. To avoid high temperatures, Harrell had the squad start the drills in shorts and helmets at … [Read more...]
FOOTBALL NEWSThe web weighs in on AAC football
The 2025 football season shapes up to be competitive in the American Athletic Conference. That analysis is based on an artificial intelligence review of web previews from Athlon Sports, ESPN and other sports publishers and on projections by prominent posters on the X social media platform. A consensus tends to indicate Tulane, Texas-San Antonio, Memphis, South Florida, Army, … [Read more...]