’Now, I’m back’: Keaton Mitchell discusses injury, recovery, Ravens’ season
Keaton Mitchell made sure the members of “The Lounge,” the Baltimore Ravens podcast, knew where he was coming from. “Now, I’m back,” Mitchell said. He joined the show to discuss the upcoming season and more with team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing. They talked...
CFL Week 9: Justin Hardy, Ottawa in action, Stanley Bryant out again
Justin Hardy and Ottawa will look to turn things around Thursday at home against Calgary. The ECU alum and the Red Blacks were off last week, nursing a 1-6 start to the season. While Hardy has played well, the team has struggled and is tied with Edmonton for the worst...
PRL Thursday: It’s football time with Greg Hudson, Zach Kaplan and Jeff Nadu joining the show
"Pirate Radio Live" is all new again on Thursday with a lot to talk about. Clip, Chandler and company are embarking on the first football Thursday of the season with the NFL Hall of Fame Game tonight between the Detroit Lions and the San Diego Chargers. They'll be...
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Texans could really use Linval Joseph if he’s available
The NFL offseason hasn’t produced much news on ECU alum Linval Joseph. He played last season with the Dallas Cowboys, who brought him in because they needed help on the defensive line. He had 19 tackles but provided a measure of help that was good but not great. The...
PRL Wednesday: It’s all things Pirates with Rahjai Harris, Holton Ahlers, Shane Winkler
We're halfway through the week but Wednesday's "Pirate Radio Live" is full tilt toward all things ECU. Clip and Chandler will have regular guests Ken Watlington of WNCT-TV and Patrick Mason of The Daily Reflector joining the conversation. We'll also speak with current...
Pirates in baseball: McCrystal helps Daytona beat Jupiter, Jenkins-Cowart
It was a relatively quiet night for East Carolina baseball alumni in the majors and minors. However, two players did have a pretty good night. Ryan McCrystal was 1-for-3 with a double, two runs and two walks in 17-6 win over Jupiter. Fellow ECU alum Jacob...
Gabby Fowler helps ECU softball power past Campbell, 6-0
Gabby Fowler hit two homers to help power the East Carolina softball team to a 6-0 victory over Campbell on Tuesday. The Pirates (25-19) also got homers from Anna Sawyer and Hailey Massaro to help the program tie its single-season record for home runs in the season...
East Carolina tops UNCW 7-3 to win season series
The East Carolina baseball team made it two straight wins as the Pirates beat UNC Wilmington 7-3 on Tuesday. Braden Burress had a big night with a four-hit night to power the Pirates (22-16), who now go to UAB for an AAC series that runs Thursday-Saturday ahead of...
ECU quarterback Jake Garcia entering transfer portal
East Carolina University backup quarterback Jake Garcia is entering the transfer portal. Pirates Offensive Coordinator John David Baker confirmed the news after Tuesday's football practice. “He's got a daughter and he's got people that he cares about that he needs to...
Former ECU women’s basketball player Amiya Joyner to play at LSU
Several media outlets report former East Carolina women’s basketball player Amiya Joyner will next play for LSU. She announced her decision to leave ECU last week. The Farmville Central High School grad won a state title and led the Pirates to the NCAA Tournament in...
Former ECU QB Dominique Davis announces retirement
ECU alum and quarterback Dominique Davis, who played nine seasons in the CFL after stints in the NFL, announced his retirement on Tuesday. Davis posted the news on his Instagram page, saying in part, “As I prepare to close this chapter and step into retirement, my...
PRL Tuesday: Gearing up for ECU-UNCW, rest of sports day
We're getting you set for another Tuesday of sports with "Pirate Radio Live" coming at 3 p.m. ECU's baseball team will host UNC Wilmington at Clark-LeClair Stadium at 6 p.m. Clip, Chandler and the rest of the gang will discuss that, ECU spring football still in action...
Pirates in baseball: Checking in on the season stats of ECU alumni
It was a quiet Monday in baseball for East Carolina University alumni. Only two teams involving former Pirates were in action, the Blue Jays and Cardinals. Toronto reliever Jeff Hoffman did not pitch, and St. Louis’ Alec Burleson did not get a hit in his only at-bat...