Watch: Keaton Mitchell working out with Ravens during OTAs
Keaton Mitchell and the rest of the Baltimore Ravens were busy on Wednesday running drills and participating in activities during their mandatory Organized Team Activities (OTAs). Ravens have an impressive RB trio with Derrick Henry, Justice Hill, and Keaton Mitchell...
Ryan Jones placed on retired list after injury with Calgary
Former East Carolina football star Ryan Jones has been placed on the retired list after a bad lower-body injury during a CFL preseason game with the Calgary Stampeders. Jones, who was a tight end with the Pirates, suffered a broken leg in the second half of the May 19...
Gators, Pirates to rely on young arms going into regionals
When Florida and East Carolina meet on Friday in the first round of the Conway Regional, we’re likely to see two young arms on the mound starting. Aidan King is an 18-year-old freshman who has performed remarkably during the season for the Gators. Ethan Norby is a...
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East Carolina trio receives All-AAC volleyball postseason honors
By ECUPirates.com IRVING, Texas – East Carolina graduate student and right side Fran McBride has been named to the 2024 All-American Athletic Conference First Team according to a release of the league's postseason awards Thursday morning. Junior outside hitter Angeles...
ECU’s Luke Larsen named Go Bowling Military Bowl Stem Scholar-Athlete
By ECUPirates.com WASHINGTON, D.C. – East Carolina punter Luke Larsen, a graduate student with a degree in industrial logistics and distribution, has been named a Go Bowling Military Bowl STEM Scholar-Athlete for the second consecutive year. He joins Pirate Alum and...
PRL: Coach Mack (we promise) and our big Treasure Chest announcement
It's Thursday and we have some surprises for you. After missing out on Tuesday's show, Coach Mac McCarthy will be among the guests. Clip and Chandler will also welcome Jeff Nadu and Greg Hudson. Plus, we'll have big news about the Treasure Chest giveaway happening...
The Holton Ahlers Show: Chad Stephens & Suirad Ware on Blake Harrell as ECU’s next head coach
On this episode of "The Holton Ahlers Show," ECU seniors Chad Stephens & Suirad Ware join the podcast to discuss why they believe Blake Harrell should be the next head football coach. They also go in-depth on this week's matchup vs North Texas, go behind the...
Record Education Day crowd sees Pirates beat Howard, 65-44
By ECUPirates.com With 6,865 fans in attendance, it was an all-time record for an East Carolina women's basketball game as the Pirates defeated Howard, 65-44, on Wednesday afternoon in Minges Coliseum. Amiya Joyner was sensational in the game with a career-high 32...
Pirates announce 2025 softball schedule
By ECUPirates.com Trips to South Carolina and Clemson, home midweek matchups with Duke and Michigan and a 27-game American Athletic Conference slate highlight East Carolina's 56-game schedule as the Pirates unveiled their 2025 spring slate on Wednesday. 2025 ECU...
Aarrgghh! Navy to wear ‘Jolly Roger’ uniforms against Army
Everyone wants to be a pirate. On Wednesday, Navy unveiled its "Jolly Roger" skull and crossbones new uniforms ahead of the 125th Army-Navy game. Click here to read more. Check out Pirate Radio Website | Facebook | X (formerly Twitter) | Instagram | YouTube
Former ECU, Panthers coaches being considered for Charlotte job
Former ECU football coach Skip Holtz and former Carolina Panthers coach Steve Wilks are potential candidates for the Charlotte opening to replace Biff Poggi. “I’m really looking for somebody that has an expertise on one side of the ball ... Somebody that has cache and...
Could NFL great Ray Lewis be next Florida Atlantic football coach?
It could be the most interesting hire in college football since Deion Sanders took over at Colorado. But could it really happen? ESPN.com is reporting that Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis has been floated as a candidate to become the next head coach at Florida...
North Texas hopes switch on defense will help Saturday against ECU
North Texas' football team is hoping its coordinator switch brings confidence back to the football team’s struggling defense. North Texas hosts ECU on Saturday on Senior Day and in its last home game of the season. “He’s someone who commands a presence in front of the...