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ECU’s Frost named to D1Softball’s D100 Freshman Watch List

By ECUPirates.com East Carolina freshman pitcher Kendall Frost has been named to D1Softball's D100 Freshman Watch List ahead of the 2025 season according to an announcement by the organization on Wednesday morning. The Roswell, Ga. native was named the 2023 GADC...

Seahawks keeping Cornell Powell, 10 others, on 2025 practice squad

The Seattle Seahawks signed Greenville native Cornell Powell to remain on its practice squad. Powell was one of 11 players to secure their rights to the Seahawks via reserve/future contracts. CBSSports.com reports, "Powell ended the season on the Seahawks' practice...

Alabama expressing interest in assistant coach thought to be coming to ECU

Whoa, Nelly. ESPN recently reported that a new assistant football coach, Jason Jones, has been added to ECU football head coach Blake Harrell’s staff. He was slated to take on the role as cornerbacks coach. Now, Rivals.com's Alabama site reports the Crimson Tide have...

MLB.com, SI.com high on Gavin Williams for 2025

MLB.com and SI.com are equally excited about what could be in store for an ECU alum in 2025. Both websites have indicated Cleveland Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams could be in line to have a massive year ahead with a healthy season and a full spring training to ramp...

Former ECU OL signs with UFL’s Houston Roughnecks

A former ECU offensive lineman has signed to play with the UFL’s Houston Roughnecks. Let’s get to work‼️‼️ https://t.co/jsmvv1wBhm — 6️⃣Avery Jones6️⃣ (@averyj_jones) January 7, 2025 Avery Jones has signed with the UFL squad, it was announced on Tuesday. He was a...

PRL chugs along on Tuesday with Mack, Mully, Bryce and more

Pirate Radio Live will be off and running again on Tuesday starting at 3 p.m. Clip Brock and Chandler Honeycutt will have lots to talk about again in the world of sports, from ECU to the rest of the colleges and pros. They'll have the guests to join in also. Scheduled...

Report: Braves expected to add free-agent pitcher Jeff Hoffman

According to a published story from Bleacher Report, the Atlanta Braves will pick up reliever Jeff Hoffman, who is currently a free agent. The report projected the Braves to sign Hoffman to a 3-year, $39 million contract. He has expressed an interest in being a...

ECU’s Jackson named to Softball America’s Preseason Top 100

By ECUPirates.com East Carolina junior outfielder Emma Jackson has been named to Softball America's Preseason Top 100 Players List as organization unveiled the list on Monday. Jackson was tabbed at No. 62 on the list after coming off an impressive sophomore season...

Former ECU DB chooses UNC as next stop

Former ECU defensive back Gavin Gibson is staying in-state for the next stop in his college football career. TarHeelIllistrated reports Gibson will play this fall at the University of North Carolina. He was at Maryland before coming to play at ECU. Former East...

PFF.com: ECU’s Revel would be nice draft pick for Packers

PFF.com has its latest mock draft with one ECU star looking like a good first-round pick. Shavon Revel could be a player to watch on the Green Bay draft board, according to PFF.com. "The Packers‘ cornerbacks were disappointing this season. Revel represents their type...