Watch this episode of "Blackbeard's Alley" hosted by Bubba Rosenbaum and featuring Harry Psaros, senior writer for Pittsburgh Sports Now. They discuss the Saturday Military Bowl clash at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis between Pitt and East Carolina (11:00 a.m., ESPN). ECU (8-4 overall, 6-2 American) and the Panthers (8-4, 6-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) will … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTPanthers giving more points with ECU exits
Pittsburgh was an early 6.5-point favorite in the Military Bowl on Saturday at 11 a.m. in Annapolis against East Carolina (ESPN). The line has since expanded to 10 points as the Pirates have been hit with a series of significant personnel exits. Running back London Montgomery reportedly became the latest ECU player to enter the transfer portal on Monday. That means the … [Read more...]
American Conference Early Signing ReviewCoaching shuffle affects American recruiting
Changes at several American Conference programs had major implications during college football's early signing period for a second straight year. Five American teams saw head coaches take other jobs or be dismissed during the 2025 season, prompting significant defections from some classes during the early period from Dec. 3-5. The change was so drastic at North Texas that … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTFrom greatest comeback to greatest exit
In the span of successive days, East Carolina experienced the exhilaration of the greatest comeback in basketball and the agony of the greatest exit in terms of football player personnel. The Pirates topped a Buffalo team that came to Greenville with a 9-1 record on Sunday after the Bulls had built a 21-point lead late in the first half. ECU, which was 3-7 going in, but was … [Read more...]
FOOTBALL NEWSPortal beckons Houser, Smith, Conner
East Carolina Pirates quarterback Katin Houser plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal in January 2026 for his final year of eligibility, multiple outlets reported Monday. It marked his second transfer since entering the college ranks. He will also opt out of the upcoming Go Bowling Military Bowl against Pittsburgh. Two of his top targets headed towards the portal with him … [Read more...]