East Carolina head coach Blake Harrell and offensive coordinator John David Baker spoke with reporters Tuesday about the ongoing efforts to achieve maximum progress as drills continue in the third week of fall camp ahead of a closed scrimmage on Friday. The Pirates kicked off fall practice two weeks ago at the Cliff Moore Practice Complex. ECU will conclude preseason camp … [Read more...]
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VIEW FROM THE EASTECU hoops looming large on multiple levels
East Carolina basketball has done some growing under the leadership of Mike Schwartz and the Pirate program is getting bigger in several aspects, including revenue sharing. The recruiting haul after the first winning season since 2014 focused on bringing in size so ECU has added stature in a literal sense. After going 19-14 overall and 10-8 in the American in 2024-25, … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTAldridge eyes physical Saturday scrimmage
Defensive coordinator Josh Aldridge was looking forward to Saturday's scrimmage from the standpoint of necessity. East Carolina has not been doing a lot of that activity that involves hitting, wrapping and bringing opposing ball carriers to the ground thus far in preseason camp. "We haven't done a ton of tackling yet," said the former Auburn assistant who also coaches … [Read more...]
Fall Camp VideoAldridge and Baker talk offense and defense
East Carolina defensive coordinator Josh Aldridge and offensive coordinator John David Baker spoke with reporters Tuesday about the states of their respective units as drills continue in the second week of fall camp. The Pirates kicked off fall practice last week at the Cliff Moore Practice Complex. ECU's preseason camp will conclude August 20 ahead of the season opener at … [Read more...]
FOOTBALL RECRUITING PROFILEPirates land decorated Gaffney edge
An up-close look by East Carolina's coaching staff last spring propelled Zyon Ratchford from just another prospect to a major target. The Pirates had corresponded with the 6-foot-3, 215-pound linebacker from Gaffney (SC) High School as well as his teammate, defensive lineman Kelton Smith. But their interest took a more serious turn after ECU's outside linebacker coach Rico … [Read more...]