When opponents have seen Terande Spencer coming this season, they tend to run the other way. But even then, the edge-outside linebacker from Richmond Senior High in Rockingham, NC, makes them pay. "He made a play Friday night (Oct. 31 against Pinecrest) where the play went away from him,'' Richmond coach Brad Denson said. "He gets off his block, takes a pursuit angle and … [Read more...]

A player current East Carolina offensive lineman Peyton Reeder took under his wing two years ago is now poised to become a Pirate himself. During Reeder's senior season at Metrolina Christian Academy in Indian Trail, NC, sophomore defensive lineman Preston Broadway was asked a week before the season opener to move to offensive guard to replace an injured starter. Broadway … [Read more...]

You might call L.J. Porter a football prodigy. While most players don't receive college scholarship offers until their junior or senior seasons in high school, Porter was awarded one as a middle school running back. And the offer didn't come from a lower division or middle-of-the-road program. It was extended by Southeastern Conference member and six-time national champion … [Read more...]

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...]