Cash Freeman knew he wanted to play college football even as a middle schooler in Hendersonville, NC. Freeman literally dominated opponents while playing offensive and defensive lines in football at Valley Springs Middle School where he was also a slugger for the baseball team. His performance on the football field initiated a desire to play the sport at another … [Read more...]
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VIEW FROM THE EASTESPN publication slights Pirates, American
My wife looks for football preseason magazines when she's at the grocery store this time of year. One of her recent acquisitions was ESPN's College Football Preview. Let this serve as a warning — don't invest $14.99 on this edition if you're looking for anything on East Carolina. ESPN goes big on the Power Four teams with at least one page devoted to each, but the Group … [Read more...]
CLASS OF 2027 RECRUITING FEATUREBritt tight end Phoenix Barnes saw the light
Even before receiving a scholarship offer from East Carolina in April, Phoenix Barnes already envisioned himself becoming a Pirate. "It was one of the places I had always thought I could see myself playing there,'' said Barnes, a 6-foot-4, 220-pound tight end from Jack Britt High school in Fayetteville, NC. Those thoughts became reality on June 13 when Barnes joined a … [Read more...]
CLASS OF 2027 RECRUITING FEATUREClass of 2027 starts with Miami prep QB star
James Perrone had started over in mid-May the search for a college football program that best suited his quarterback skills. The 6-foot-2, 180-pounder from Miami, FL, had previously given a verbal commitment to South Florida last September. But a head coaching change at the American Conference school led Perrone to back off that pledge on May 14 and re-open his recruitment. … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTFinale contrasts with earlier win over Heels
A pair of losses to host North Carolina, the No. 5 overall seed in the NCAA tournament, ended the season for East Carolina in the double-elimination Chapel Hill regional. The Pirates were topped, 7-5, on Saturday, and, 9-3, on Sunday by the Tar Heels. ECU finished 1-3-1 against UNC for the season. Between the matchups with the Tar Heels, the Pirates took a 10-0 win over … [Read more...]




