Former BYU QB Jake Retzlaff to transfer to Tulane
East Carolina’s football team will likely see quarterback Jake Retzlaff this season after all. He’ll just be wearing a different uniform. Sources: Former BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff has verbally committed to transfer to Tulane. The school has spent more than a week...
AAC changing name to American Conference
Out with the old, in with the new. The American Athletic Conference announced it is rebranding itself to the American Conference. The news was released on its website Monday morning and was reported on by multiple sources. The conference that East Carolina calls home...
Pirates in baseball: Gavin Williams has one of best outings of season in Guardians’ 8-2 win over A’s
Gavin Williams came ready to play on Sunday. The ECU baseball alum had one of his best games of the season, matching his career high with 11 strikeouts in an 8-2 win over the Athletics. The 6-foot-6 righthander gave up a run on four hits and one walk. The...
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ECU men’s assistant basketball coach leaves position
East Carolina University assistant men’s basketball coach Reggie Williams announced on social media on Monday that he was leaving the program. Williams wrote in part on his Instagram account, “At this time, I will no longer be serving as Men’s Basketball Coach as I...
ECU’s Tuesday baseball contest versus Campbell canceled
East Carolina University announced its baseball game with Campbell, slated for Tuesday, has been canceled due to weather. Below is the news from ECU Sports Information. Check out Pirate Radio Website | Facebook | X (formerly Twitter) | Instagram | YouTube ===== Photo...
PRL Monday: Justin Hardy breaks down latest CFL training camp
It's Monday and the start of another sports week on "Pirate Radio Live." Monday's show will have Clip, Chandler and the rest of the team breaking down the weekend's sports, including ECU baseball's series with UTSA and Tuesday's game with Campbell. They'll also...
The Brian Bailey Show: ECU softball coach Shane Winkler, Hurricanes talk
Monday's edition of "The Brian Bailey Show" will take a look at the recent run of the East Carolina softball team. 🏴☠️🥎 Monday on The Brian Bailey Show, ECU Softball @ecu__softball Coach Shane Winkler @ShaneWinkler joins @bbaileywnct to recap the Pirates’ run to the...
Cowboys could bring Linval Joseph back to fill void on DL
The Dallas Cowboys signed East Carolina football alum Linval Joseph during the 2024 training camp to fill a void on the defensive line. They could do that again this season. Joseph played 20-25 snaps per game last season, 24% of the snaps on the team. According to...
Analysis: Ja’Quan McMillian could fill a void in Panthers’ secondary
There sure does seem to be a lot of discussion about the future of ECU alum and Denver Broncos defensive back Ja’Quan McMillian. The Broncos recently drafted Jahdae Barron to play in the backfield with star Patrick Surtain and Riley Moss. That has left questions about...
UFL Week 7: Cornell Powell catches TD in DC win, Arlington loses again
There's one more week in the UFL regular season. Week 7 proved to be an interesting one for former East Carolina football stars playing for the Arlington Renegades. The Renegades dropped their third straight game on Saturday, 25-24, to the Michigan Panthers. The loss...
Pirates in baseball: Connor Norby gets two hits to lead quiet Sunday for ECU alum
It was a relatively quiet Mother’s Day for East Carolina alumni playing Major League Baseball or in the minors. Connor Norby had the most productive day at the plate, going 2-for-4 for the Marlins in a 4-2 loss to the White Sox. He was caught stealing second base, the...
Report: QB at three previous schools verbally commits to ECU
A quarterback who had stops most recently at Northwestern along with Mississippi State and Vanderbilt has told ESPN he has verbally committed to play at East Carolina. ESPN college football reporter Pete Thamel posted the news to his X account on Sunday evening....
Photos: Rahjai Harris works out at Buffalo Bills’ rookie minicamp
Former East Carolina running back Rahjai Harris was among 51 total players invited to take part in the Buffalo Bills' rookie minicamp this weekend. The rookie camp was one of many...