East Carolina coach Blake Harrell fielded questions from reporters at his Monday press conference ahead of the Saturday opener at Alabama. He talked in positive terms about the collective experience of the returning and transfer players on his team. He turned his attention to the challenges presented by the Crimson Tide, noting the foe's explosiveness on offense and the quality … [Read more...]
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FOOTBALL NEWSAmerican scoreboard, highlights & schedule
Here's a summary of week zero scores and notable performances in the American Conference and a look at the conference standings heading into the games of week one. WEEK 0 SCOREBOARD Saturday, Aug. 29 Memphis 27, UNLV 21 Asterisk (*) denotes conference game NOTABLE WEEK 0 PERFORMANCES Marcus Stokes, QB, Memphis Marcus Stokes threw for 223 yards and two … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTHarrell defines decision at quarterback
East Carolina coach Blake Harrell has announced that Mitch Griffis will start at quarterback when the Pirates open the season at Alabama on Saturday, Sept. 5, at noon (ABC). Griffis began his college career at Wake Forest, leaving the game after the 2023 season. He played at Texas Tech in 2025 before coming to ECU in January. He competed with Miami of Florida transfer … [Read more...]
Al Myatt & Kevin MonroePirate Talk: QB competition comes to a close
Join Al Myatt and Kevin Monroe for Episode 7 of Pirate Talk, a podcast devoted to year-round coverage of topics of interest to East Carolina fans. In this episode, they analyze the outcome of the quarterback competition between Mitch Griffis and Emory Williams and what it means for how the ECU offense will operate. They also touch on other factors at play in the days leading up … [Read more...]
Al Myatt & Kevin MonroePirate Talk: Countdown to Tuscaloosa
Join Al Myatt and Kevin Monroe for Episode 6 of Pirate Talk, a podcast devoted to year-round coverage of topics of interest to East Carolina fans. In this episode, they dive into the state of affairs with the football program heading into the season opener at Alabama. Myatt and Monroe wrap a discussion about the Sept. 5 non-conference clash in Tuscaloosa around a historical … [Read more...]