East Carolina coach Blake Harrell addressed the media Friday and fielded questions after the team's eighth practice session and first scrimmage. He said the offensive line is showing signs of progress, noted that receiver Ray Ray Joseph is having "a great spring" and that the experience of transfer quarterbacks Emory Williams and Mitch Griffis is apparent. The Pirates will … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTHarrell uses Duke hoops as example
Football coach Blake Harrell used some examples from the weekend when talking about the Pirates' progress in spring practice this week. In reference to the quarterback competition between transfers Emory Williams from Miami and Mitch Griffis from Texas Tech, Harrell was asked what he was looking for in evaluating the duo. "Taking care of the football," Harrell … [Read more...]
Spring Practice VideoBlake Harrell presser
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...]