CLEARWATER, FL — East Carolina was facing a repeat of last year's opening loss in the American Athletic Conference tournament as the top seed until an eighth-inning eruption Tuesday at BayCare Ballpark. Trailing Rice, 4-0, the Pirates (41-13) scored 12 runs in the eighth for a 12-4 victory and their fourth straight win over the Owls (22-35), following a sweep in Greenville … [Read more...]
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A GLIMPSE AT THE RECRUITING HORIZON2025 rush ends on ECU’s radar
The "Edge'' or rush end position has become one of the most valued in college football these days. In recent years, players such as Nate Harvey, Kendall Futrell and Chad Stephens have produced impressive sack results for East Carolina playing the hybrid linebacker-defensive end spot. The Pirates will have Stephens back for one more season next fall, and signed prep rushing … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTFront takes shape in new offense
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...]