Tim Pernetti, the incoming American Athletic Conference commissioner, did a lot of talking Thursday during a Zoom news conference. He will start out by doing a lot of listening when he takes over for Mike Aresco on June 1. The former Rutgers tight end, who was later athletic director at his alma mater, has the endorsement of Dr. Philip G. Rogers, East Carolina chancellor, … [Read more...]
A GLIMPSE AT THE RECRUITING HORIZON2025 WRs on ECU’s radar
East Carolina wide receivers coach Dyrell Roberts has been a busy man this spring. Roberts has literally scoured the East Coast to find new blood for the Pirates' future wide receiver corps. The results have already earned ECU a verbal commitment from Connor Hodge, a three-star receiver prospect from Louisville, Kentucky, who also just happens to the younger brother of 2024 … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTSpring drills focused on fast paced attack
East Carolina's lack of production offensively during a 2-10 season in 2023 has had a significant impact on spring practice in 2024. Week three of the offseason workouts will culminate with a scrimmage, which will be closed to the public this Saturday. Fans can check out transfer quarterbacks and the newly installed offensive system at the Purple-Gold game on Saturday, April … [Read more...]
Recruiting Class of 2025 FeatureDecorated prep center committed to Pirates
Struggles dealing with COVID-19 and other issues led Jonathan Stokes to consider giving up football after his freshman year at Randleman (NC) High School. "My freshman year, it was like a big change from middle school speed to high school,'' Stokes said. "That was also when COVID was big and it kind of set me back a little bit. So, I was thinking about quitting. "Coach … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTWilson Raynor’s unique view
No one has looked at East Carolina athletics like Wilson Raynor has. In his role as long snapper for the Pirates in football from 2005 to 2008, he saw things upside down before initiating punts and field goals. In his present avocation as a baseball umpire, he has seen pitches through a mask when calling behind the plate, including the Keith LeClair Classic earlier this … [Read more...]