You might call L.J. Porter a football prodigy. While most players don't receive college scholarship offers until their junior or senior seasons in high school, Porter was awarded one as a middle school running back. And the offer didn't come from a lower division or middle-of-the-road program. It was extended by Southeastern Conference member and six-time national champion … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTMeanwhile, … in the Pack camp
East Carolina and N.C. State are preparing for the season opener in Raleigh on Thursday, Aug. 28, at 7 p.m. (ACC Network). It will be a rematch of the Military Bowl, which the Pirates won, 26-21, in Annapolis on Dec. 28 as Rahjai Harris had a decisive 86-yard scoring run inside the 2-minute warning. Much of the personnel, including Harris, that played in the 2024 finale … [Read more...]
Preseason VideoBlake Harrell shifts from camp mode
Head coach Blake Harrell took questions from reporters after Tuesday's practice and talked about the shift from fall camp mode to opponent preparations. The Pirates will conclude preseason drills on Wednesday and begin zeroing in on getting ready for the season opener at N.C. State on August 28. Play the YouTube clip of the presser below (26 minutes). Courtesy of ECU … [Read more...]
Fall Camp VideoBlake Harrell media day press conference
Head coach Blake Harrell took a wide range of questions from reporters Saturday at East Carolina's football media day. He talked about pushing the players to grow every day and discussed the status of the team after the third week of fall camp. The Pirates will conclude preseason drills on Wednesday and shift to preparations for the season opener at N.C. State on August … [Read more...]
Fall Camp VideoHarrell and Baker post-practice
East Carolina head coach Blake Harrell and offensive coordinator John David Baker spoke with reporters Tuesday about the ongoing efforts to achieve maximum progress as drills continue in the third week of fall camp ahead of a closed scrimmage on Friday. The Pirates kicked off fall practice two weeks ago at the Cliff Moore Practice Complex. ECU will conclude preseason camp … [Read more...]