Preseason All-ACC team announced
N.C. State tight end George Bryan and five UNC defenders -- including embattled tackle Marvin Austin -- are included on the ACC's preseason all-conference team.… Read More »
View ArticleDisgraced Tar Heel Austin to play in all-star game
Despite not having played a down this season after being ruled permanently ineligible by the NCAA, former North Carolina defensive end Marvin Austin will suit up -- in a blue Tar Heels helmet, no less...
View ArticlePostcards from camp: ECU’s wait for JUCO transfer Ray almost over
While junior college transfer kick returner/wide receiver Lance Ray is about to begin his career at ECU -- finally -- the Pirates are no closer to naming starters at quarterback or running back.… Read...
View ArticlePirates take out 38 years of frustration on rival Tar Heels in 55-31 rout
A lot of frustration can be built up in 38 years, which is how long it had been since ECU had beaten UNC in Chapel Hill before Saturday. And much of it was blown off during the course of the Pirates...
View ArticlePIRATES REPLAY: Surviving a trap in Tennessee
ECU Insider Brett Friedlander takes a look back at the good, the bad and the offbeat of the Pirates' 24-17 win at Middle Tennessee on Saturday.… Read More »
View ArticleStill ‘questionable,’ ECU’s Cooper makes trip to Tulane
Senior running back Vintavious Cooper, who suffered concussion-line symptoms last week, made the to New Orleans on Friday and his been upgraded to “questionable” for Saturday's game at Tulane.… Read...
View ArticlePIRATES REPLAY: An winning end to a long rivalry
ECU Insider Brett Friedlander takes a look back at the good, the bad and the offbeat from Saturday's 55-14 rout of Southern Miss.… Read More »
View ArticleCOLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW: East Carolina
Coach: Ruffin McNeill (5th season) 2013 record: (10-3, 6-2 CUSA) Postseason: Beat Ohio in Beef O’Brady’s Bowl Returning starters (Offense 6, Defense 3, Specialists 1): Shane Carden, 6-2, 221, QB, Sr.;...
View ArticlePIRATES REPLAY: ECU’s Temple of doom
ECU Insider Brett Friedlander takes a look back at the good, the bad and the VERY bad from ECU's 20-10 loss to Temple on Saturday… Read More »
View ArticlePIRATES REPLAY: A return to form in Tulsa
ECU Insider Brett Friedlander takes a look back at the good, the bad and the offbeat from ECU's win at Tulsa on Friday … Read More »
View ArticleECU loses top rusher Allen for bowl, Florida leaves duo home
Wednesday, the Pirates lost starting running Breon Allen to what is being reported as an injury to his knee. On the other side of the ball, Gators’ interim coach D.J. Durkin announced that two of his...
View ArticleFive questions to ponder before kickoff: Birmingham Bowl edition
Here's a look ahead at today's Birmingham Bowl game and five key things to watch as ECU takes on Florida… Read More »
View ArticleDespite loss of stars, ECU has ‘blueprint’ to continue football success
Now it’s up to the next group to step in and do its part to prove that the Pirates’ recent success has been build around a solid program, rather than just one great class full of stars.… Read More »
View ArticleScrimmages give local ACC, ECU coaches first glimpses of teams in action
The first week of the college football season is only three weeks away. With the clock ticking and a lot of work still to do, coaches at three of the four state ACC programs and East Carolina held...
View ArticlePOSTCARDS FROM CAMP: Benkert looks like a starter in second ECU scrimmage
The 6-foot-3, 220-pound sophomore completed eight of his 13 passes for 87 yards and led his team to three scores on five possessions during ECU’s controlled scrimmage at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. … Read...
View ArticleTWO-MINUTE DRILL: Saturday’s ACC/ECU football preview capsules
Previews for Saturday's games: N.C. State vs. Troy and ECU vs. Towson… Read More »
View ArticlePIRATES REPLAY: ECU survives Towson by a Hair(ston)
Here’s a look back at the Pirates’ opening night 28-20 win against Towson on Friday: THE GOOD The Pirates’ offense wasn’t particularly polished in its first outing with Blake Kemp at the controls, but...
View ArticleTWO MINUTE DRILL: Saturday’s ACC/ECU football preview capsules
Previews for Saturday's games: UNC vs. N.C. A&T, N.C. State vs. Eastern Kentucky, Duke vs. NC Central, Wake Forest vs, Syracuse and ECU vs. Florida… Read More »
View ArticleECU’s success depends on an unfamilar strategy … defense
ECU's offense is still very much a work in progress. While the Pirates wait for it to evolve into an efficient, high-powered unit -- if it ever does -- they'll have to resort to an unfamiliar strategy...
View ArticlePIRATES REPLAY: Bitten by the Gators at The Swamp
Here's a look back at the good, the bad and the offbeat from ECU's 31-24 loss at Florida on Saturday … Read More »
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