Jake Garcia is no relation to Mason Garcia although he will start the season at quarterback for East Carolina as Mason Garcia did for the Pirates in 2023. After seasons as an apprentice to Holton Ahlers, Mason Garcia struggled as the linchpin in the ECU offense and his replacement, Alex Flinn, was not the answer. The 2-10 season a year ago was a learning experience for … [Read more...]
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CLASS OF 2025 RECRUITING FEATUREPirates lure Baltimore ‘ball hawk’
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the term "ball hawk'' is defined as "a player skillful in taking the ball away from opponents.'' Maybe they should consider using Angelo Ross's photo next to the entry. The 6-foot-1, 170-pounder from Baltimore, MD, certainly established himself as a "ball hawk'' during his junior season at Mount Joseph High School. Ross led the … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTPirates come out at night
Practice times have varied for East Carolina during preseason. The Pirates practiced under the lights at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Wednesday night, but coach Mike Houston us taking a hard look at morning practices during the 2024 season. An advantage of morning practices on the heavy days — Tuesdays and Wednesdays — the season is that it would allow more recovery time before … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTMonroe harkens back as ’99 Pirates celebrate silver anniversary
Twenty-five years ago was a different time in college football. Transfers had to sit out a year and recruiting did not involve NIL money. The 1999 team was one of the best in East Carolina history. The team will be recognized as ECU hosts Texas-San Antonio in its American Athletic Conference opener on Sept. 28. Kevin Monroe was a senior leader at cornerback as the Pirates … [Read more...]
CLASS OF 2025 RECRUITING FEATUREECU bests slew of suitors for Georgia defensive end
Colquitt County (GA) football coach Sean Calhoun calls star defensive end Amari Wilson a "connection kid.'' So, when numerous Football Bowl Subdivision programs began pursuing the 6-foot-2, 235-pounder, East Carolina immediately stood out. The Pirates were one of the first to offer a scholarship to Wilson back in May 2023 and added an ace in the hole last March by hiring … [Read more...]