Watch this episode of "Blackbeard's Alley" hosted by Bubba Rosenbaum and featuring East Carolina Hall of Famer and radio network commentator Andrew Bayes and Texas-San Antonio beat writer Greg Luca of the San Antonio Express-News. They discuss the Saturday American Conference matchup at the Alamodome between ECU and UTSA (3:30 p.m., ESPN+). The Pirates (5-1 American, 7-3 … [Read more...]
SPECIAL AI FEATUREUpdated odds on ECU’s postseason possibilities
Pirates' Potential Bowl Voyage Mid-November Update By Grok Sports Desk | November 19, 2025 The pirate ship has weathered a storm and emerged stronger as East Carolina notched its fourth straight victory with a gritty 31-27 Senior Day thriller over Memphis on November 15. Now standing at 7-3 overall and 5-1 in the American Conference (AAC), ECU remains firmly in the … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTPirates had history on their side vs. Memphis
East Carolina expanded its lead in its football series with Memphis to 18-8 with a dramatic 31-27 win Saturday at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Senior Day. The outcome gave the Pirates a 3-game winning streak in close contests with the Tigers. In the preceding matchup on Oct. 15, 2022, ECU edged Memphis, 47-45, in four overtimes in Greenville. Holton Ahlers passed for 304 … [Read more...]
FOOTBALL RECRUITING PROFILESpencer continues long line of Raiders to ECU
When opponents have seen Terande Spencer coming this season, they tend to run the other way. But even then, the edge-outside linebacker from Richmond Senior High in Rockingham, NC, makes them pay. "He made a play Friday night (Oct. 31 against Pinecrest) where the play went away from him,'' Richmond coach Brad Denson said. "He gets off his block, takes a pursuit angle and … [Read more...]
UTSA Game Week VideoBlake Harrell presser
East Carolina coach Blake Harrell fielded questions from reporters at his Monday press conference. He praised the way the Pirates executed in the 31-27 American Conference win over a formidable Memphis team and recognized the contributions of the fans and administration in creating an electric atmosphere at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. He then turned his attention to the challenges … [Read more...]