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...
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Pirates, Wolfpack set for Aug. 28 season opener
The ECU football team is officially on the clock for the 2025 season opener. NC State posted on its social media about the season opener with the Pirates. The official date is August 28, which is a Thursday. Originally, the game was slated for two days later, on...
ECU football announces 17 mid-year signees
By ECUPirates.com GREENVILLE, N.C. – East Carolina Head Football Coach Blake Harrellofficially announced 17 mid-year signees who have signed with the Pirates pushing the final 2025 signing class to 38 members. In addition to the 17 mid-year enrollees, 13 freshmen...
Can Norby, McCullough and the Marlins make playoffs this year?
It’s probably next to impossible to think the Miami Marlins could make the postseason. The team is projected to be one of the bottom three this season in Major League Baseball. A new manager in ECU Baseball Alum Clayton McCullough and fellow ECU Alum and emerging star...
Watch: Trey Yesavage latest ECU alum featured on MLB TV
MLB.com is highlighting an ECU Baseball Alum pitching prospect for the second time in less than three days. On Tuesday, Giants pitcher Carson Whisenhunt was featured. On Wednesday, Blue Jays pitcher Trey Savage was in the spotlight. Yesavage is listed as Toronto's top...
PRL Thursday: Back from the snow, talking NFL, ECU, college football, more
Wednesday was a snow day at Pirate Radio. We hope everyone enjoyed the rare day with the snow. Clip Brock and Chandler Honeycutt are back for "Pirate Radio Live" starting Thursday at 3 p.m. Among the topics will be the NFL playoffs, Ohio State's win in the national...
The Danny Beal Show: ECU Pitching Coach Austin Knight
Danny Beal knows a thing or two about ECU baseball. Then again, so does Pirates Pitching Coach Austin Knight. Beal, a former ECU pitcher, has a new edition of "The Danny Beal Show" featuring Knight. They talk about the start of the baseball season coming up in a few...
Watch: Alec Burleson talks 2025 season, favorite Cardinals player
ECU Alum Alec Burleson is a popular person being interviewed on the 2025 Cardinals Caravan. Burleson is one of 40 current members of the St. Louis Cardinals, from players to prospects, alumni and team members, who are part of the annual Cardinals Caravan. The group...
ECU women drop home contest to Temple, 69-52
By ECUPirates.com The East Carolina women's basketball team struggled from the tip in a 69-52 loss to Temple on Wednesday afternoon in Minges Coliseum. The Owls led by as many as 25 as the Pirates struggled mightily on the offensive end. final...
Free agent Justin Hardy, Ottawa Redblacks agree on new contract
ECU Alum and free agent wide receiver Justin Hardy has agreed to a new contract with his current team, the Ottawa Redblacks. All-CFL receiver Justin Hardy re-signs with REDBLACKS: Justin Hardy isn’t going anywhere. The Ottawa REDBLACKS have signed their All-CFL...
Patriots hire ECU Alum Terrell Williams as defensive coordinator
The New England Patriots have officially hired ECU Alum and former Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams as the team’s new defensive coordinator. Patriots officially have hired former Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams as their defensive coordinator....