Numbers can often tell a story, and that certainly applies to East Carolina offensive recruiting for the Class of 2022. Of the 11 players who inked a national letter of intent with the Pirates in December or during Wednesday's traditional signing day, six of those are offensive linemen. The additions spoke to a program's need for depth, experience and immediate assistance … [Read more...]

Cincinnati's rise to national prominence and overall strength of the American Athletic Conference attracted an array of impressive new talent to East Carolina's major foes last Wednesday during college football's early signing period. Both the Bearcats and Central Florida signed prospects that earned them spots among the top 50 classes in the nation, which marks just the … [Read more...]

Needing program depth rather than immediate impact, East Carolina coach Mike Houston achieved both as he brought in 18 newcomers to the Pirate program on Wednesday as college football's early signing period began. The group included some last-minute additions, including a major transfer surprise, and several players whom Houston felt could be contributors next fall. That … [Read more...]

Because of the exceptional receiver talent in the McEachern (GA) High School football program, it took a while for Kaleb Webb to establish himself. But as a senior this season the 6-foot-2, 185-pounder has emerged as one of the top playmakers in Georgia, piling up more than 1,000 yards and 14 touchdowns receiving and over 600 yards on returns. Even before Webb began … [Read more...]

Even before he officially became a high school student, Nehemiah "Nemo'' Squire was impacting the football program at powerhouse Dillon High School in Dillon, SC. Squire was so gifted as a running back that he played for the Wildcats' junior varsity team as an eighth grader while still attending the city's middle school. "He was very mature at a young age, very … [Read more...]