A great afternoon and evening for football appears to be in store as East Carolina hosts N.C. Central for a 4 p.m. kickoff today (ESPN+). Partly cloudy conditions are expected at the start of the nonconference contest with 77 degrees, 39 percent humidity and wind from the North-Northwest at 11 miles per hour. The game will finish up under the lights with sunset at 7:01 p.m. The … [Read more...]
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BLACKBEARD'S ALLEY VIDEOESPN college football analyst Jay Sonnhalter
Watch this episode of "Blackbeard's Alley" hosted by Bubba Rosenbaum and featuring ESPN analyst and former East Carolina player Jay Sonnhalter. They discuss the season to date and preview the Saturday matchup between the Pirates and N.C. Central at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium (4 p.m., ESPN+). https://www.youtube.com/live/JCXVAPArzes?si=n4uo2zy5IbHB3TZ1 … [Read more...]
Al Myatt & Kevin MonroeBonesville Pregame Show
Join Al Myatt and Kevin Monroe for the Bonesville Pregame Show as they look ahead to East Carolina's non-conference game against N.C. Central. They reflect on the Pirates' close win last week at Old Dominion and preview the contest with the Eagles on Saturday at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium (4:00 p.m., ESPN+). Myatt and Monroe analyze the Pirates and their opponent ahead of kickoff … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTOld Dominion coach: Pirates did less to lose
Old Dominion was favored by 2.5 points at home against East Carolina on Saturday night. The Monarchs were 0-5 all-time against the winless Pirates and had a 17-7 lead in the second quarter. From those somewhat dire circumstances, ECU rallied for a 20-17 victory as the Pirate defense held a 10-win program in 2025 — with a returning quarterback from a 24-10 bowl triumph over … [Read more...]
CLASS OF 2027 RECRUITING FEATUREFormer QB blossomed into stellar safety
Mason Hefner was headed for a career at quarterback when a twist of fate prompted a position change that turned him into a Football Bowl Subdivision prospect. Hefner is a senior at Lake Norman High School in Mooresville, NC, where the 6-foot, 205-pounder has established himself as one of the state's top safety-linebacker performers over the last three seasons. East Carolina … [Read more...]