Randy Thompson was on the opposite sideline the first time he saw Dontavius Nash on the football field. Nash had already emerged as player to watch in Gaston County, NC, where he racked up 50 tackles and two interceptions as a sophomore safety and made eight catches for 163 yards as a receiver at Hunter Huss High in Gastonia. The long 6-2.5, 180-pounder had already drawn … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EAST: FAUThe new American
Third in a series on institutions joining the AAC The American Athletic Conference will have a net gain of three members with the 2023-24 scholastic year. The departure of Central Florida, Cincinnati and Houston to the Big 12 preceeded a harvest of a half-dozen programs from Conference USA. The additions include Alabama-Birmingham, Charlotte, Florida Atlantic, North … [Read more...]
ECU Recruiting NewsPortal delivers blue chipper RaRa Dillworth
Raneiria Dillworth — RaRa to his friends — had yet to catch the attention of college football recruiters back in the fall of 2019 as the regular season kicked off at Robert B. Glenn High School in Kernersville, NC. It's not that the scouts weren't regularly visiting the school located just East of Winston-Salem. College coaches were already involved in recruiting Glenn's … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EAST: CHARLOTTEThe new American
Second in a series on institutions joining the AAC The membership of the American Athletic Conference will change significantly with the approaching 2022-23 scholastic year. Outgoing programs bound for the Big 12 include Central Florida, Cincinnati and Houston. The AAC will add Alabama-Birmingham, Charlotte, Florida Atlantic, North Texas, Rice and Texas-San Antonio from … [Read more...]
Class of 2023 Early Signing Review (UPDATED)Pirates tap transfer portal for more talent
East Carolina made some impressive additions to its 2023 football roster on December 21 during college football's early signing period. But there could be even more talent joining the Pirates by the time the traditional signing day arrives in February. Fifteen high school prospects signed a national letter of intent with ECU during the early period, and three others came … [Read more...]