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Bobby Petrino withdraws name from Charlotte football job

Bobby Petrino has withdrawn his name from the Charlotte coaching search after both sides shared a mutual interest. CBSSports.com reports, "Petrino had even expressed optimism about his chances behind the scenes, but on Tuesday, Petrino withdrew his name from...

Eight Pirates earn All-AAC football honors

By ECUPirates.com IRVING, Texas – East Carolina linebacker Zakye Barker, running back Rahjai Harris and wide receiver Chase Sowell headline eight Pirates that were named 2024 All-American Athletic Conference performers according to an announcement by the league...

ECU running back Javious Bond says he will enter transfer portal

ECU running back Javious Bond announced Tuesday on social media that he was entering the transfer portal. Love PirateNation❤️ pic.twitter.com/dsP2opY6O3 — Javious Bond (@BondJavious) December 3, 2024 Bond played in four games this season, totaling 92 yards and a...

Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign Stanley Bryant to one-year deal

ECU alum Stanley Bryant, one of the greatest offensive linemen to play in the CFL, is staying with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The team announced on Monday that he had signed a one-year contract to return for the 2025 season. It will be his 10th season with the team....

PRL: Tuesday with Mack and ECU hosts UNCW in men’s hoops

Pirate Radio Live on Tuesday has familiar faces along with getting you ready for ECU men's hoops and UNC Wilmington. Scheduled guests to join Clip and Chandler are former ECU hoops coach Mack McCarthy, ECU color commentator Si Seymour and Brant Wilkerson with Seahawk...

Pirates set to welcome UNCW to Minges on Tuesday

By ECUPirates.com The East Carolina men's basketball team remains at Williams Arena inside Minges Coliseum as the Pirates gear up to host in-state foe UNCW for a Tuesday night battle. The game is set for a 7 p.m. tip time and the contest will be streamed on ESPN+ with...

Florida Atlantic hires Texas Tech OC as next head coach

The domino effect in the coaching world continued in the AAC on Monday. Florida Atlantic named Zach Kittley as its next football coach. Kittley comes to Boca Raton after three seasons as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Texas Tech. The 33-year-old...

Former Pirate Club director getting extension as Georgia Tech’s AD

A former director of the ECU Pirate Club who is now the athletics director at Georgia Tech is getting a contract extension. J Batt finalized a new five-year deal extending his contract to 2029. According to SI.com, the deal came after some speculation last week that...