Michael Schwartz earns contract extension from ECU through 2028
East Carolina University has announced a contract extension for men's head basketball coach Michael Schwartz. The extension is for one year and takes his contract through the 2027-28 season. Below is more information from ECU Sports Information. Check out Pirate Radio...
Pirates in baseball: Jeff Hoffman picks up sixth save in Blue Jays’ win
ECU alum Jeff Hoffman got his sixth save of the season in a 4-2 win over the Yankees on Friday. The Blue Jays got three runs in the top of the ninth inning after trailing 2-1. Hoffman then came in and nailed the door shut, getting the first two outs before giving up a...
Dallas Cowboys draft ECU’s Shavon Revel in third round
The Dallas Cowboys chose former East Carolina cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. in the third round of the NFL draft on Friday. 🚨 The Dallas Cowboys select ECU Football defensive back Shavon Revel Jr @ShavonRevel with pick No. 76 in the 3rd round of the #NFLDraft...
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Connor Norby said he was surprised when Orioles traded him to Marlins
ECU Alum Connor Norby said he was surprised he was moved this past season. The Baltimore Orioles traded him to the Miami Marlins during the middle of the season. Norby emerged as a star on the MLB level and has a bright future ahead with the team. "I texted my agent,...
SI: Carson Whisenhunt could be part of propsed trade between Giants, Brewers
ECU Alum Carson Whisenhunt could be the centerpiece of a trade between the Giants and Brewers. According to a report from SI.com, "With the Milwaukee Brewers declining the club option for their star closer, Devin Williams, it looks as though they will indeed be...
Watch: Expect slow, steady return for Keaton Mitchell into Ravens’ system
Slow and steady. ECU Alum Keaton Mitchell had one kickoff return for 30 yards for the Ravens in Thursday’s win over the Bengals. He will continue to be worked slowly back into the system. Click here to read more. Check out Pirate Radio Website | Facebook | X (formerly...
Friday is a ‘Best of Pirate Radio Live’
The gang at Pirate Radio Live is reliving some great guests from the past week or so on Friday's edition of "Pirate Radio Live." Among the guests you'll hear from again include Scottie Robinson, Chris Johnson, Trey Yesavage, Mike Schwartz and many more. Click here to...
Katin Houser accounts for 6 TDs to help ECU beat Florida Atlantic 49-14
The Associated Press GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Katin Houser was 17-of-22 passing for 343 yards and five touchdowns and ran for another score Thursday night to help East Carolina beat Florida Atlantic 49-14. Houser hit Chase Sowell in stride down the right sideline for a...
Catch the US Cellular 5th Quarter Call-In Show for #PirateRadioAfterDark
ECU and Florida Atlantic duked it out on the field Thursday night at Ficklen Stadium in front of a nationally televised crowd. When the game is over, Clip Brock, Holton Ahlers, Caiden Norman and the rest of the gang will take your calls and talk about what happened. ...
ECU women reach first-ever AAC soccer title game with win over USF
From ECUPirates.com LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. – It took two overtimes and five rounds of penalty kicks but when it was all over the #3 East Carolina soccer team upset #2 South Florida 1-1 (5-3 PKs) in the American Athletic Conference Semifinal Round on Thursday afternoon...
Justin Hardy, Stanley Bryant named to All-CFL team
Two ECU football alumni have made the All-CFL team. Ottawa Redblacks receiver Justin Hardy and Winnipeg Blue Bombers offensive lineman Stanley Bryant were two of the players chosen on Thursday. See the full list here. Hardy earned his first career selections after...
Clayton McCullough still in mix as Marlins inch closer to hiring manager
The New York Post’s Jon Heyman reports the Miami Marlins are inching closer to hiring a manager. ECU baseball Alum Clayton McCullough remains in the mix for the job. Heyman reports per SI.com, that McCullough has been tied to the job for weeks. His chances improved...
Winnipeg Free Press: Stanley Bryant cornerstone of Blue Bombers’ success
When Stanley Bryant takes the field with his Winnipeg Blue Bombers teammates, they'll be one win away from a spot in the Gray Cup. It's a great moment now but things were not that rosy when Bryant was in the CFL in 2010. He's come a long way and is now regarded as one...