Brian Bailey Show: New ECU Defensive Coordinator Josh Aldridge, Rahjai Harris

by | Jan 6, 2025

The Brian Bailey Show is back after the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

Bailey will speak with new ECU football Defensive Coordinator Josh Aldridge. His had a two-year stay at Auburn (2023-24) where he served as the defensive edge coach in 2024. He was part of a staff that finished among the FBS leaders in first down defense (21st/213), red zone defense (28th/78.4 pct.), rush defense (28th/117.8 ypg), scoring defense (31st/21.3 ppg) and total defense (31st/330.8 ypg).

Bailey will also have star running back and Military Bowl MVP Rahjai Harris to talk about the bowl game and what’s next for him.

Watch on our YouTube page.

The Brian Bailey Show airs each Monday at noon You can reach Bailey on X or at bbailey@wnct.com.

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