The East Carolina homecoming game is scheduled for Oct. 10 against Rice. Every game will have a homecoming feel for former Greenville Rose running back Michael Allen, who transferred to ECU from Marshall in January. He projects as an important component in the Pirates' running dimension in 2026. As a senior for the Rampants in 2021, Allen ran 158 times for 1,173 yards … [Read more...]
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CLASS OF 2027 RECRUITING FEATUREPalmetto State speedster plans early enrollment
Ethan Singletary inherited a family trait that has created a path to major college football. Singletary is a 6-foot, 180-pound receiver at Irmo High School outside Columbia, SC, who joined a group of 16 prep prospects giving East Carolina verbal commitments during the month of June. He made his pledge on June 13 while on campus during an official recruiting visit, choosing … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTPirates will face range of quarterbacks
Quarterback generally is considered the most important position on the field. Good teams don't have bad quarterbacks. A lot of factors combine to make a quarterback good in addition to his own ability. A good offensive line is essential to protect the quarterback and give him time to throw. The offensive line enables the run game, which can keep defenses from keying on … [Read more...]
CLASS OF 2027 RECRUITING FEATUREPirates find DB in their own back yard
Larry "Andre" Grier III has been good at almost everything he's tried when it comes to sports. Grier was a championship and all-star quarterback in the recreation leagues, an all-conference basketball player in middle school and a stellar outfielder in baseball. He continues to play all three sports at Ayden-Grifton High School, but it's on the gridiron that Grier has … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTNavy favored with stable roster
Navy is the consensus preseason favorite in American Conference football and roster stability is a big reason why. The Midshipmen had some significant losses in terms of personnel completing eligibility from an 11-2 team, but the program prides itself on developing players to step in and fill voids. Coach Brian Newbery, who enters his fourth season after a promotion from … [Read more...]