The Parker Byrd Show: Former ESPN producer Jason Romano
A new edition of "The Parker Byrd Show" is now out with special guest Jason Romano. Romano served for 17 years as the producer of ESPN shows like "Monday Night Football" and "Mike and Mike in the Mornings." He left ESPN to follow God's call into sports ministry. He...
ECU’s Anthony Smith, NCSU’s Hollywood Smothers among ESPN’s sleeper picks in 2025
ESPN defines sleeper players like this. “Players in this cohort haven't occupied the national stage, and some aren't even in the community theater phase of their stardom. But they have generated excitement within their programs, and according to their coaches and...
Tyler Snead among four must-have CFL fantasy players for Week 12
A good sign of the kind of season you’re having is how you’re regarded in fantasy sports. There is such a thing as fantasy CFL. One player who is a good bet to rack up fantasy points this week, according to the CFL’s website, is ECU alum and Montreal receiver Tyler...
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Keaton Mitchell named Ravens’ Ed Block Courage Award winner
ECU alum Keaton Mitchell received special recognition on Friday. The Baltimore Ravens running back was named the team’s Ed Block Courage Award winner. The honor comes after he came back to the field after suffering a major knee injury last December and rehabbing all...
ESPN: ECU set to hire former UNC assistant as cornerbacks coach
ESPN is reporting on a new assistant football coach being added to head coach Blake Harrell’s staff. Pete Thamel posted on X on Friday that ECU “is expected to hire former UNC corners coach Jason Jones as the school's new cornerbacks coach.” Jones was at UNC for two...
Harold Varner III part of star-studded LIV Golf event coming to India
ECU alum and LIV Golf player Harold Varner III will be part of a star-studded lineup to play in the first International Series event in India. IndiaTribune.com reports the event will be held at the DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurugram, India, on Jan. 30-Feb. 2. It’s...
Jeff Hoffman seeking starting pitcher money to sign with team
ECU alum and free agent relief pitcher Jeff Hoffman is likely seeking a new place to play. Many believe Hoffman will not return to the Phillies, where he was a solid reliever and an All-Star selection in 2024. Now, it’s believed Hoffman wants a chance to be a starter...
Rahjai Harris to sign autographs before Sunday’s ECU men’s basketball game
By ECUPirates.com In partnership with ECU Sports Properties and Specialty FDR, 2024 Go Bowling Military Bowl MVP Rahjai Harris will meet fans and sign autographs in Minges Coliseum on Sunday, January 5, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., ahead of the ECU men's basketball...
ECU women drop heartbreaker to Temple, 63-58
By ECUPirates.com PHILADELPHIA – The East Carolina women's basketball team dropped a heartbreaker to Temple, 63-58, on Wednesday afternoon in the Liacouras Center. Jayla Hearp scored a team-high 19 points in the loss as the Pirates came back, then saw a lead evaporate...
Keaton Mitchell likely to see more playing time again for Ravens on Sunday
The Baltimore Ravens are getting healthy at the right time. That’s bad news for their NFL foes. But it doesn’t apply to everyone on the Ravens. BaltimoreRavens.com reports running back Justice Hill is the only player missing from Thursday's practice. He’s still...
PIrates’ second-half rally falls short at South Florida, 75-69
By ECUPirates.com Tampa, Fla. – Jordan Riley scored a game-high 20 points but East Carolina could not overcome a 20-point second half deficit as the Pirates' fell to South Florida 75-69 in the American Athletic Conference opener for both teams at the Yuengling Center...
SI has Carson Whisenhunt as possible 2025 call-up by Giants
ECU alum Carson Whisenhunt appears ready for the big leagues, at least according to SI.com. The website listed the pitcher as one of three possible players in the San Francisco Giants farm system ready to play in the Majors. Though he struggled some in 2024, they...
Rahjai Harris to meet fans, sign autographs at Jan. 11 event
ECU senior running back and Military Bowl hero Rahjai Harris will meet fans and sign autographs at an event on Jan. 11 in Greenville. Harris will be at Shimmer Boutique on Greenville Boulevard on Jan. 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It was his 86-yard run for a touchdown...