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...]
FOOTBALL NEWSECU kicks off spring drills in chilly weather
East Carolina coach Blake Harrell opened spring practice Wednesday morning, guiding the Pirates through a 90-minute, fundamentals-focused workout in shorts and helmets despite mid-30s temperatures. It was the first of 15 sessions that will culminate in the Purple-Gold Spring Game on April 15 at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. The Pirates build on back-to-back Go Bowling Military Bowl … [Read more...]
FOOTBALL RECRUITINGLeague’s rosters undergo major makeovers
Roster change has always been part of college football as players graduate and new recruits are brought in as replacements. But the introduction of the transfer portal has dramatically altered the number of comings and goings for just about every major college program. The American Conference will again see a large number of newcomers when the 2026 football season begins. An … [Read more...]
Al Myatt & Kevin MonroePirate Talk: NIL, portal issues heat up
Join Al Myatt and Kevin Monroe for Episode 4 of Pirate Talk, a podcast devoted to year-round coverage of all things related to topics of interest to East Carolina fans. In this episode, Myatt and Monroe speculate on how President Trump's promised executive order on college sports could reshape the way transfers and NIL money will be regulated. They also talk about the … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTGilbert, ECU may get direction from Trump
Jon Gilbert has received a 3-year contract extension as athletic director at East Carolina that will run through December of 2029. Gilbert's salary will be $625,000 annually. "It's very generous of the chancellor (Dr. Philip G. Rogers)," Gilbert said. "When you get something like that, it certainly validates the work that my staff and I have done over the last several … [Read more...]