The Holton Ahlers Show: New ECU Director of Player Development Bruce Bivens

by | Jul 30, 2025

The newest edition of “The Holton Ahlers Show” features one of the newest members of the ECU football family.

The recruiting pitch to parents, inside coaches meetings, indoor practice facilty, culture of the locker, and more are covered by Ahlers with new Director of Player Development and former ECU linebacker Bruce Bivens.

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