Watch this episode of "Blackbeard's Alley" hosted by Bubba Rosenbaum and featuring Campbell play by play announcer Chris Hemeyer discussing the Camels' Saturday visit to Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium for East Carolina's home opener. Hemeyer has been the voice of the Camels since 2011. His earlier broadcasting stints included a six-year stretch with the Kinston Indian and numerous … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTDollars mean immediate expectations
With five straight nights and some days of meaningful college football season openers, it became apparent that money does not necessarily translate into successful outcomes. Case in point was Texas quarterback Arch Manning, who has an unrivaled NIL value of $6.8 million. Manning did not rise to the occasion as the then-No. 1 Longhorns played at No. 3 Ohio State on … [Read more...]
Game Week VideoHarrell Monday press conference
East Carolina coach Blake Harrell took questions from reporters at his Monday press conference. He reviewed the Pirates' 24-17 road loss to N.C. State in the season opener and also addressed preparations for Saturday's home opener with Campbell. The game with the Camels will be the first meeting between the teams since ECU rolled to a 49-10 victory in 2022. Play the … [Read more...]
AMERICAN NOTESScores, highlights & schedule
Here's a summary of the week 1 scores and notable individual performances and a look at the week 2 schedule in the American Athletic Conference. SCOREBOARD Thursday, August 28 South Florida 34, Boise State 7 NC State 24, East Carolina 17 UAB 52, Alabama State 42 Friday, August 29 Tarleton State 30, Army 27 (2ot) Appalachian State 34, Charlotte … [Read more...]
Inside Game DayPack holds off slow-starting Pirates for 24-17 win
RALEIGH — East Carolina was stopped on fourth down at the N.C. State 9-yard line with 37 seconds left as the Wolfpack held on to top the Pirates, 24-17, in the season opener for both teams on Thursday night at Carter-Finley Stadium. "We didn't do things early in the game to get off to a good start," said ECU coach Blake Harrell on the Pirates' radio network in reference to … [Read more...]