
Report: Texas will spend up to $40 million on 2025 football roster
The University of Texas is willing to shell out a lot of money for its football team this upcoming season. The Houston Chronicle reports the program will pay between $35 million to $40 million for its 2025 roster. That would include up to $20.5 million in revenue...

Pirates in baseball: Zach Agnos picks up first save; Hoffman strikes out career No. 500th batter
East Carolina baseball alum Zach Agnos picked up his first big-league save on Wednesday as the Rockies beat the Braves, 2-1. 🗣️ Zach Agnos "Basically we're just ready whenever they call our name. Whether it's the first inning, or whether it's the ninth. It's the same...

Isaiah Mbeng announces he’ll play for ECU in 2025-26
A former William & Mary guard selected to the All-CAA Rookie team before entering the transfer portal has announced he will play for East Carolina starting with the 2025-26 season. Isaiah Mbeng made the announcement Wednesday on his X page, posting two photos of...
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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Bobby Petrino has withdrawn his name from the Charlotte coaching search after both sides shared a mutual interest.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...
Watch: Ja’Quan McMillian’s pick 6 wraps up win for Broncos over Browns
It was a big night for ECU alum Ja'Quan McMillian. MCMILLIAN PICK-SIX TO POSSIBLY ICE IT. 📺: #CLEvsDEN on ESPN 📱: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/byTyDJ5y47 — NFL (@NFL) December 3, 2024 He returned an interception 44 yards for a game-sealing touchdown with 1:48...
Monday Morning Quarterback with Holton Ahlers: Rivalry Week college football explodes, flag planting
A new Monday Morning Quarterback with Holton Ahlers is now out. Holton talks about rivalry week in college football as it exploded in a big way. He also talked about the flag-planting epidemic and ECU makes Coach Blake Harrell the official head coach. Check out Pirate...
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...