East Carolina coach Blake Harrell addressed the media Friday and fielded questions after the team's eighth practice session and first scrimmage. He said the offensive line is showing signs of progress, noted that receiver Ray Ray Joseph is having "a great spring" and that the experience of transfer quarterbacks Emory Williams and Mitch Griffis is apparent. The Pirates will … [Read more...]
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BASEBALL NEWSPirates subdue Charlotte in seven
GREENVILLE — East Carolina made short work of Charlotte on Thursday night with a 12-2 American Conference win in seven innings at Clark-LeClair Stadium. The Pirates (18-12-1, 4-3 American) took control by scoring six runs with two out in the second inning for a 6-1 lead. Davin Whitaker got ECU on the board with a 3-run triple for a 3-1 lead. Jack Herring had a 2-run … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTHarrell uses Duke hoops as example
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...]
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...]