PRL Thursday: ECU football talk continues, high schools kick off tonight

by | Aug 20, 2026

Thursday’s “Pirate Radio Live” will have some familiar faces talking about some familiar topics.

ECU’s football team continues preparations for the season opener at Alabama, while high school football kicks off in some places tonight with the bulk of games scheduled for Friday, weather pending. We’ll speak with WCTI’s Brian North and WNCT’s Zach Kaplan to get their thoughts on what’s going on in the football world. We’ll also hear from picks expert Jeff Nadu and catch up with Morgan Ahlers. In addition, we’ll speak with two members of Orthopedics East to get their thoughts on sports, sports injuries, and the best way to combat them. Spend your Thursday afternoon with us, starting at 3.

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