GREENVILLE — Emory Williams gave the East Carolina offense a dimension that had been missing in a 42-9 win over North Carolina Central at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Saturday. The transfer from Miami completed 25 of 36 passes for 341 yards with three touchdowns and one interception as the Pirates improved to 2-2 going into a bye week before their American Conference opener at … [Read more...]
Game Day ForecastLooks like a great day
A great afternoon and evening for football appears to be in store as East Carolina hosts N.C. Central for a 4 p.m. kickoff today (ESPN+). Partly cloudy conditions are expected at the start of the nonconference contest with 77 degrees, 39 percent humidity and wind from the North-Northwest at 11 miles per hour. The game will finish up under the lights with sunset at 7:01 p.m. The … [Read more...]
BLACKBEARD'S ALLEY VIDEOESPN college football analyst Jay Sonnhalter
Watch this episode of "Blackbeard's Alley" hosted by Bubba Rosenbaum and featuring ESPN analyst and former East Carolina player Jay Sonnhalter. They discuss the season to date and preview the Saturday matchup between the Pirates and N.C. Central at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium (4 p.m., ESPN+). https://www.youtube.com/live/JCXVAPArzes?si=n4uo2zy5IbHB3TZ1 … [Read more...]
Al Myatt & Kevin MonroeBonesville Pregame Show
Join Al Myatt and Kevin Monroe for the Bonesville Pregame Show as they look ahead to East Carolina's non-conference game against N.C. Central. They reflect on the Pirates' close win last week at Old Dominion and preview the contest with the Eagles on Saturday at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium (4:00 p.m., ESPN+). Myatt and Monroe analyze the Pirates and their opponent ahead of kickoff … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTOld Dominion coach: Pirates did less to lose
Old Dominion was favored by 2.5 points at home against East Carolina on Saturday night. The Monarchs were 0-5 all-time against the winless Pirates and had a 17-7 lead in the second quarter. From those somewhat dire circumstances, ECU rallied for a 20-17 victory as the Pirate defense held a 10-win program in 2025 — with a returning quarterback from a 24-10 bowl triumph over … [Read more...]