Football coach Blake Harrell used some examples from the weekend when talking about the Pirates' progress in spring practice this week. In reference to the quarterback competition between transfers Emory Williams from Miami and Mitch Griffis from Texas Tech, Harrell was asked what he was looking for in evaluating the duo. "Taking care of the football," Harrell … [Read more...]
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BASEBALL NEWSLanahan leads Pirates past UNC-Wilmington
GREENVILLE — East Carolina had several big innings on Tuesday night in a 14-8 nonconference win over UNC-Wilmington at Clark-LeClair Stadium. The Pirates (17-12-1) built an 8-1 lead, were threatened and produced six runs in the eighth inning. "A six spot," said ECU coach Cliff Godwin on the Pirate radio network. "Awesome win." The Pirates took the regular season series … [Read more...]
Spring Practice VideoBlake Harrell presser
East Carolina coach Blake Harrell addressed the media Monday and fielded questions after the sixth set of spring drills. He noted that the receiving corps is a strength so far and that Miami transfer receiver Ray Ray Joseph is among the players that have stood out. The Pirates will practice in pads again on Wednesday and will participate in the spring's first scrimmage on … [Read more...]
BASEBALL NEWSUTSA answers ECU comeback for series win
SAN ANTONIO — East Carolina overcame a 5-0 deficit to lead Texas-San Antonio, 7-5, before the Roadrunners took the deciding game in the American Conference series with an 8-7 walk-off win in the 10th inning on Sunday. The Pirates got five runs in the seventh inning to tie the score at 5, then added single runs in the eighth and ninth for a 7-5 advantage. UTSA tied the … [Read more...]
BASEBALL NEWSRoadrunners take 6-1 win to even series
SAN ANTONIO — Texas-San Antonio started fast in a 6-1 win over East Carolina on Saturday to even the American Conference series at 1-1. The deciding game is scheduled for Sunday at 2 p. m. The Roadrunners (19-8, 3-2 American) scored five runs in the bottom of the first and stayed in control. The Pirates started Ryan Towers on the mound with Gavin Van Kempen, who had … [Read more...]