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Jeff Hoffman posts words of thanks to Philly fans

ECU baseball alum Jeff Hoffman signed a three-year, $33 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. That meant he had to say goodbye to fans of the Philadelphia Phillies. On Sunday, Hoffman wrote on Instagram a heartfelt note to fans of the Phillies...

Will Josh Grosz continue stellar play like in second half of 2024?

ECU alum Josh Grosz had a night-and-day 2024 season. Will 2025 be like the second half of his 2024 season? The Hudson Valley Renegades got quite the performance from Grosz in the second half. The Instagram account YankeesFarm has been charting several of the New York...

The Parker Byrd Show: Inspirational speaker Cleere Reaves

The first episode of Parker Byrd's new podcast, The Parker Byrd Show, is now out. Parker Byrd is a baseball player with ECU. Last season, he became one of the first baseball players in Division I to play college baseball with a prosthetic leg. Since his injury, he's...

Monster fourth quarter pushes Pirates by Tulane, 76-64

By ECUPirates.com The East Carolina women's basketball team got back to their winning ways with a 75-64 victory over Tulane on Saturday afternoon in Minges Coliseum. Freshman Devin Hagemann had a breakout game with 21 points, including four made threes. we back 😤...

ECU wide receiver Jhari Patterson announces entry into NFL draft

ECU senior wide receiver Jhari Patterson became the second player from the school's football team to declare for the NFL draft. God Sent🙌🏾 pic.twitter.com/VtCwwNxf8i — Jhari Patterson (@100nd_BOY_JAY) January 11, 2025 Patterson posted to social media early Saturday...

Pirates’ upset bid comes up short at No. 19 Memphis

By ECUPirates.com and PIrate Radio C.J. Walker tied a career-high with 23 points but the Pirates' upset bid of No. 19 Memphis came up short as the Tigers defeated the Pirates 74-70 on Saturday afternoon at FedexForum. RJ Felton added 20 points and 13 rebounds for the...

Rahjai Harris declares for the NFL draft

The next stop for Rahjai Harris is the NFL. Thank GOD 🙏🏾 Philippians 4:13 🙌🏾 pic.twitter.com/0GL58fSGNT — Rahjai Harris (ICYY) (@icyy_rahjai) January 11, 2025 The East Carolina University fifth-year senior running back made the announcement on his social media...

Jeff Hoffman signs three-year free-agent deal with Blue Jays

For those wondering where ECU Alum and relief pitcher Jeff Hoffman will play in Major League Baseball in 2025, we now have an answer. Tell the world he’s coming home 👀 pic.twitter.com/xKNAhO0viX — Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) January 11, 2025 On Friday, Hoffman...

ECU Athletics to host Military Bowl celebration on Friday, Jan. 24

By ECUPirates.com ECU Director of Athletics Jon Gilbert announced today that the 2024 ECU Football Team will be honored during a special celebration event on Friday, January 24, in Harvey Hall from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. The event, sponsored by Team Boneyard, is free and...

Rahjai Harris among football players chosen for AP’s All-Bowl Team

ECU senior running back Rahjai Harris was among the players selected for the Associated Press’s All-Bowl Team. New date announced for Rahjai Harris signing event in Greenville The AP decided a few years ago to honor the top players in bowl games that were not part of...