Changes at several American Conference programs had major implications during college football's early signing period for a second straight year. Five American teams saw head coaches take other jobs or be dismissed during the 2025 season, prompting significant defections from some classes during the early period from Dec. 3-5. The change was so drastic at North Texas that … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTFrom greatest comeback to greatest exit
In the span of successive days, East Carolina experienced the exhilaration of the greatest comeback in basketball and the agony of the greatest exit in terms of football player personnel. The Pirates topped a Buffalo team that came to Greenville with a 9-1 record on Sunday after the Bulls had built a 21-point lead late in the first half. ECU, which was 3-7 going in, but was … [Read more...]
FOOTBALL NEWSPortal beckons Houser, Smith, Conner
East Carolina Pirates quarterback Katin Houser plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal in January 2026 for his final year of eligibility, multiple outlets reported Monday. It marked his second transfer since entering the college ranks. He will also opt out of the upcoming Go Bowling Military Bowl against Pittsburgh. Two of his top targets headed towards the portal with him … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTWhen CFP stands for Change Football Playoffs
East Carolina athletic director Jon Gilbert predicted Monday that there would be changes forthcoming in the College Football Playoff system. The system as it exists followed its guidelines and put No. 20 Tulane and No. 24 James Madison in the playoff ahead of No. 11 Notre Dame and No. 12 Brigham Young. The applicable criteria regarded berths to the five highest-ranked … [Read more...]
Class of 2026 Early Signing ReviewHarrell’s Deep South haul grows [update 2]
Blake Harrell's initial additions to his first complete recruiting class since being named East Carolina's head coach features a heavy influence from the Deep South, the core of which committed early to the Pirates. Eighteen high school and junior college prospects joined the Pirates' recruiting Class of 2026 during college football's early signing period. Football Bowl … [Read more...]