Ja’Quan McMillian knows road to make Broncos will be tough
ECU football alum Ja’Quan McMillian will be the first to recognize he’s got a tough task ahead of him. The Denver Broncos’ cornerback went from an undrafted signee and on the practice squad in 2022 to being a starter last season in nine of 17 games. He even had a...
PRL Wednesday: ECU football past and present with Holton Ahlers, Rahjai Harris
"Pirate Radio Live" will have two of ECU football's biggest names on the show on Wednesday. Former quarterback Holton Ahlers will be on. He'll discuss in part his latest podcasts with new ECU Director of Player Development and former linebacker Bruce Bivens. We'll...
The Holton Ahlers Show: New ECU Director of Player Development Bruce Bivens
The newest edition of "The Holton Ahlers Show" features one of the newest members of the ECU football family. The recruiting pitch to parents, inside coaches meetings, indoor practice facilty, culture of the locker, and more are covered by Ahlers with new Director of...
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Former ECU football coach tabbed as name to watch in 2026 NFL coaching cycle
ESPN has been breaking down each of the divisions in the NFL ahead of the 2025-26 season. One of the previews is the NFC North, where former East Carolina football coach Scottie Montgomery serves as receivers coach for the Detroit Lions. In the preview, ESPN reporters...
AAC bringing in former Big East commissioner for basketball job
The AAC is bringing in a heavyweight to lend some additional credibility to its basketball programs. Mike Tranghese, the former commissioner of the Big East Conference, will advise the league on its approach in both men’s and women’s basketball. The news was released...
Meet ECU football alum, Military Bowl MVP Rahjai Harris this Friday
Friday will give East Carolina University football fans a chance to meet one of last year's star players and the MVP of the Military Bowl. Former Pirates running back Rahjai Harris will be in Greenville at the Tiebreakers at 1920 Smythewyck Dr. from 5:30-7 p.m. In...
PFF.com: Keaton Mitchell part of top-ranked ground game in NFL
The ground game offense in the NFL isn’t what it used to be. Teams don’t just pound it out and then pass anymore. The passing game has become a very crucial part of the offense. It creates a lot more options and brings another level of excitement. But the ground game...
PRL Wednesday: David Glenn, Holton Ahlers, Ken Watlington & App. State
Wednesday's "Pirate Radio Live" is covering a lot of different subjects. In addition to all of the sports that Clip, Chandler and everyone else will be talking about, we'll have a diverse group of guests. WNCT's Ken Watlington leads things off in studio. Pirate...
SI report: ECU alum, Dallas rookie Shavon Revel suffers ‘setback with his knee’
SI.com NFL reporter Albert Breer reports East Carolina alum and Dallas Cowboys defensive back Shavon Revel Jr., has suffered a “setback with his knee” as he works to recover from a torn ACL. When discussing the #Cowboys draft class, @AlbertBreer added that CB Shavon...
Report: Sun Belt Conference interested in ECU; Pirates will take ‘wait and see approach’
Could East Carolina join the Sun Belt Conference? That’s the buzz, according to one website. David Schultz, who reports on the conference for Sun Belt Syndicate, posted the idea on his X page. He reported, “A source tells me the @SunBelt has reached out to...
Trey Yesavage to pitch Wednesday, moves into MLB Pipeline’s top 10 right-handed pitchers’ list
East Carolina alum and Toronto Blue Jays prospect Trey Yesavage will pitch in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday for the New Hampshire River Cats. He’ll do so with a new distinction. Savage has moved into MLB Pipeline’s top-10 list for right-handed pitchers....
Tyler Snead, Montreal Alouettes off to strong start
East Carolina alum Tyler Savage is off to a big start to his third season in the CFL. The Montreal Alouettes receiver has seven catches for 151 yards as his team is now 2-0. He four catches for 117 yards and a near touchdown in last week’s win over Ottawa and fellow...
Pirates in baseball: Alec Burleson homers, Jeff Hoffman, Carson Whisenhunt get wins
Alec Hoffman’s hot June continued Tuesday. The ECU alum and Cardinals’ star hit a solo homer as part of a 3-for-5 night in Tuesday’s 12-2 win over the White Sox. He also drove in another run and raised his batting average to .305 overall, .385 in June (20-for-52, 7...