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...]
CLASS OF 2027 RECRUITING FEATUREPirates find DB in their own back yard
Larry "Andre" Grier III has been good at almost everything he's tried when it comes to sports. Grier was a championship and all-star quarterback in the recreation leagues, an all-conference basketball player in middle school and a stellar outfielder in baseball. He continues to play all three sports at Ayden-Grifton High School, but it's on the gridiron that Grier has … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTNavy favored with stable roster
Navy is the consensus preseason favorite in American Conference football and roster stability is a big reason why. The Midshipmen had some significant losses in terms of personnel completing eligibility from an 11-2 team, but the program prides itself on developing players to step in and fill voids. Coach Brian Newbery, who enters his fourth season after a promotion from … [Read more...]
CLASS OF 2027 RECRUITING FEATUREPirates leap past host of suitors to land center
Cash Freeman knew he wanted to play college football even as a middle schooler in Hendersonville, NC. Freeman literally dominated opponents while playing offensive and defensive lines in football at Valley Springs Middle School where he was also a slugger for the baseball team. His performance on the football field initiated a desire to play the sport at another … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTESPN publication slights Pirates, American
My wife looks for football preseason magazines when she's at the grocery store this time of year. One of her recent acquisitions was ESPN's College Football Preview. Let this serve as a warning — don't invest $14.99 on this edition if you're looking for anything on East Carolina. ESPN goes big on the Power Four teams with at least one page devoted to each, but the Group … [Read more...]