East Carolina coach Blake Harrell addressed the media Monday and fielded questions after the sixth set of spring drills. He noted that the receiving corps is a strength so far and that Miami transfer receiver Ray Ray Joseph is among the players that have stood out. The Pirates will practice in pads again on Wednesday and will participate in the spring's first scrimmage on … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTPirates defining 2026 football outlook
Spring football practice is underway at East Carolina with Coach Blake Harrell supervising the process of organizing the many moving parts that must be in sync for the Pirates to realize a goal of winning the American Conference. Unlike 2025 when ECU went 9-4 overall and 6-2 in the American Conference with a 23-17 win over Pitt in the Military Bowl, there is an absence of … [Read more...]
Spring Practice VideoBlake Harrell presser
East Carolina coach Blake Harrell addressed the media Monday and fielded questions on the third day of spring drills. He alluded to some of the program's goals and indicated his intention to instill a championship mindset and prepare the players to put in the work necessary to win a conference title. The primary task, he said, is to improve each day. Blake noted that Tuesday is … [Read more...]
FOOTBALL NEWSECU kicks off spring drills in chilly weather
East Carolina coach Blake Harrell opened spring practice Wednesday morning, guiding the Pirates through a 90-minute, fundamentals-focused workout in shorts and helmets despite mid-30s temperatures. It was the first of 15 sessions that will culminate in the Purple-Gold Spring Game on April 15 at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. The Pirates build on back-to-back Go Bowling Military Bowl … [Read more...]
FOOTBALL RECRUITINGLeague’s rosters undergo major makeovers
Roster change has always been part of college football as players graduate and new recruits are brought in as replacements. But the introduction of the transfer portal has dramatically altered the number of comings and goings for just about every major college program. The American Conference will again see a large number of newcomers when the 2026 football season begins. An … [Read more...]