Latest: ECU Athletics to host Military Bowl celebration on Friday

by | Jan 24, 2025

By ECUPirates.com

Get ready for an unforgettable evening on Friday, January 24 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. as we welcome back the 2024 ECU Football Team for a Military Bowl celebration event sponsored by Team Boneyard.

Here’s What You Can Look Forward To:

  1. Exclusive Giveaways: The first 500 fans in attendance will receive a TowneBank Military Bowl rally towel, and all attendees will receive a commemorative Military Bowl poster provided by ECU Athletics.
  2. Meet the Team: More than 80 players along with head coach Blake Harrell will be available to sign autographs from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.,
  3. Photo Opportunities: Take a photo with the Military Bowl trophy at our special photo booth.
  4. Raffle Prizes: Win a game used football from the Military Bowl, an official Military Bowl ECU jersey, lunch with head coach Blake Harrell and more.
  5. Support the Team: Fans are encouraged to donate to Team Boneyard to support the football program. Checks can be dropped off at registration or a member of Team Boneyard will be available to take credit card payments.

Due to the overwhelming response, the event has been relocated to the Walter & Marie Williams Athletic Hall of Fame in the Smith-Williams Center. Both the men’s and women’s basketball auxiliary gymnasiums will be used for the event.

Bonus Action: The team will be honored at halftime of the men’s basketball game on Saturday, January 25 against South Florida at 1 p.m. Tickets for the contest can be purchased here. The first 500 fans through the gates will receive a Pirate Club t-shirt, and postgame fun continues as the Women’s Basketball team takes on the Lady Bulls at 4:00 p.m.

Celebrate the Pirates 2024 football season, capped off by winning five of their last six games, including an exciting 26-21 win against NC State in the Go Bowling Military Bowl.

About Team Boneyard
Launched in 2022, Team Boneyard is a volunteer-led initiative supported by ECU alumni, donors, fans and former athletes. Team Boneyard has collaborated with numerous Pirate student-athletes, providing compensation for unique opportunities centered on their name, image and likeness.

Pirate Club members can earn two priority points for every $100 contributed to Team Boneyard, which helps enhance seat and parking allocations for football, basketball, and baseball events.
Team Boneyard has multiple options to contribute including monthly payments. For more information and to donate, please visit Team Boneyard or contact the Pirate Club at (252) 737-4540.

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