Watch this episode of "Blackbeard's Alley" hosted by Bubba Rosenbaum and featuring Rice play by play announcer J.P. Heath. They discuss the season to date and preview the Saturday American Conference matchup between the Owls and East Carolina at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium (4 p.m., ESPN+). https://www.youtube.com/live/ASuBCVt7Gno?si=uFwzDP_xP88Rzlpf … [Read more...]
FOOTBALL NEWSAmerican scoreboard, highlights & schedule
Here's a summary of Week 5 scores and notable performances in the American Conference and a look at the standings and schedule heading into Week 6. WEEK 5 SCOREBOARD Thursday, October 1 North Texas 45, Tulsa 44 (OT)* (ESPN) Saturday, October 3 Memphis 59, Charlotte 8* (ESPN+) Air Force 14, Navy 9 (CBS) UAB 33, Samford 14 (ESPN+) Florida Atlantic … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTPirates getting healthier during bye week
One of the benefits of a bye week is that it allows a roster to heal. East Carolina coach Blake Harrell provided an injury update in a news conference this week. The Pirates are in the midst of an open date after a 42-9 win over visiting N.C. Central on Saturday. ECU (2-2) will start American Conference play at home against Rice (1-3) on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 4 … [Read more...]
College Sports NewsGrok condenses the Protect College Sports Act
The U.S. Senate passed the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act (PCSA) on Monday, September 28, 2026, by a 77-22 vote. The bill, led by Sens. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA), now heads to the House. Bonesville employed Elon Musk's Grok, xAI's conversational assistant and chatbot, to summarize the highlights of the bill shortly after it passed. The proposed law … [Read more...]
FOOTBALL NEWSAmerican scoreboard, highlights & schedule
Here's a summary of Week 4 scores and notable performances in the American Conference and a look at the standings and schedule heading into Week 5. WEEK 4 SCOREBOARD Friday, September 25 Army 21, Temple 17* (ESPN) UAB 24, Navy 20* (ESPN) Saturday, September 26 UTSA 59, Colorado State 45 (ESPNU) East Carolina 42, NC Central 9 (ESPN+) South … [Read more...]