Front takes shape in new offense Matt Mattox joined the East Carolina staff as offensive line coach on Dec. 8, the week after Coach Mike Houston brought aboard John David Baker from Ole Miss as offensive coordinator. The charge for Mattox is to develop a front that will enable a ground game, protect the passers and do so within Baker's fast-paced offense. Mattox has … [Read more...]
A GLIMPSE AT THE RECRUITING HORIZON2025 interior offensive linemen on ECU’s radar
Between graduation and transfer portal losses, East Carolina's interior offensive line group took some significant hits during the offseason. But the Pirates are off to a fast start replenishing that unit, having already received verbal commitments from prep lineman Jonathan Stokes, from Randleman, NC, and Karson Jones, a transfer from the University of Houston. ECU … [Read more...]
A LOOK AT THE RECRUITING HORIZON2025 OTs on ECU’s radar
Because of the physical demands, the recruitment of offensive linemen has become more focused on the transfer portal these days. But that hasn't slowed East Carolina's pursuit of blocking talent from the high school level, especially at the vital offensive tackle positions. As the hunt for the recruiting Class of 2025 unfolds, the Pirates have already extended a reported 12 … [Read more...]
A GLIMPSE AT THE RECRUITING HORIZON2025 TEs on ECU’s radar
Signing talent at tight end looms as one of the priorities for East Carolina as it pursues the football recruiting Class of 2025. The Pirates are expected to lose three prominent members of their tight end contingent following the 2024 season as Shane Calhoun, Tyler Savage and transfer Casey Kelly are scheduled to complete their college eligibility. As a result, ECU has been … [Read more...]
Inside Game Day: Purple-Gold GameGarcia, Houser trials to be continued
East Carolina's spring football practice concluded without an apparent starter at quarterback as the competition between transfers Jake Garcia and Katin Houser will continue. The Pirates played two quarterbacks extensively during a 2-10 season in 2023, but the guys taking snaps Saturday and the skill personnel surrounding them showed on a sunny, windy afternoon at … [Read more...]