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...]
Inside Game Day PhotosGame Day Gallery
Bonesville’s Al Myatt roamed Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium with his camera during the Purple's 23-14 victory over the Gold in East Carolina's Purple-Gold spring game on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Greenville, NC. Myatt captured this curated collection of images. (Click any image for expanded view, caption & slide show.) … [Read more...]
Purple-Gold Game PostgameAudio: Mike Houston
East Carolina football coach Mike Houston spoke with the news media after the Purple team defeated the Gold team 23-14 in the Purple-Gold Spring Game on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, NC. Click media player below (AUDIO ONLY). … [Read more...]