A former ECU assistant football coach has been hired for the same position at Duke.
Chris Foster has been at Northwestern the past two seasons. Before that, he had a two-year term with ECU where the Pirates were ranked No. 2 in yards per carry in 2022 featuring Ravens RB Keaton Mitchell and 2024 Military Bowl MVP Rahjai Harris.
A former ECU offensive coordinator is back in the AAC with a new job. Todd Fitch, who has had other stops, including LSU, will take over as Charlotte's offensive coordinator. Fitch was with the Pirates from 2007-09 under then-coach Skip Holtz. Click here to read more....
By ECUPirates.com GREENVILLE, N.C. - The East Carolina women's basketball dropped a home contest to Florida Atlantic, 64-48, on Saturday afternoon in Minges Coliseum. The Owls' Mya Perry led all scorers in the game with 29 points. The Pirates (8-7, 0-3 AAC) led the...
ECU alum and Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage hasn't officially thrown any innings of pro ball. However, the expectations for him are already sky-high in 2025. SI.com reports, "Trey Yesavage has yet to make his professional debut, but the Toronto Blue Jays'...
For one game, at least, the Jones Brothers are together again. Vi Jones was released from the Tampa Bay Rays’ 53-man roster last Saturday. Then, on Monday, his agent said the Arizona Cardinals had claimed him off waivers. That meant he and his older brother, ECU alum...
When the Dallas Cowboys face the Washington Commanders on Sunday, it could be the final time we see ECU alum Linval Joseph wearing the star. SI.com reports Joseph is one of seven players who likely won’t be back next season. The defensive lineman was signed with hopes...
By ECUPirates.com East Carolina kick returner Winston Wright Jr. has been tabbed a Second-Team All-American by Phil Steele Magazine according to an announcement by the publication. The Savannah, Ga., who became the 28th All-America selection in program history, is the...
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 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...
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...
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...