A great afternoon and evening for football appears to be in store as East Carolina hosts N.C. Central for a 4 p.m. kickoff today (ESPN+). Partly cloudy conditions are expected at the start of the nonconference contest with 77 degrees, 39 percent humidity and wind from the North-Northwest at 11 miles per hour. The game… [ More… ]
BLACKBEARD'S ALLEY VIDEOESPN college football analyst Jay Sonnhalter
Watch this episode of “Blackbeard’s Alley” hosted by Bubba Rosenbaum and featuring ESPN analyst and former East Carolina player Jay Sonnhalter. They discuss the season to date and preview the Saturday matchup between the Pirates and N.C. Central at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium (4 p.m., ESPN+).
Al Myatt & Kevin MonroeBonesville Pregame Show
Join Al Myatt and Kevin Monroe for the Bonesville Pregame Show as they look ahead to East Carolina’s non-conference game against N.C. Central. They reflect on the Pirates’ close win last week at Old Dominion and preview the contest with the Eagles on Saturday at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium (4:00 p.m., ESPN+). Myatt and Monroe analyze the… [ More… ]
VIEW FROM THE EASTOld Dominion coach: Pirates did less to lose
Old Dominion was favored by 2.5 points at home against East Carolina on Saturday night. The Monarchs were 0-5 all-time against the winless Pirates and had a 17-7 lead in the second quarter. From those somewhat dire circumstances, ECU rallied for a 20-17 victory as the Pirate defense held a 10-win program in 2025 —… [ More… ]
CLASS OF 2027 RECRUITING FEATUREFormer QB blossomed into stellar safety
Mason Hefner was headed for a career at quarterback when a twist of fate prompted a position change that turned him into a Football Bowl Subdivision prospect. Hefner is a senior at Lake Norman High School in Mooresville, NC, where the 6-foot, 205-pounder has established himself as one of the state’s top safety-linebacker performers over… [ More… ]
FOOTBALL NEWSAmerican scoreboard, highlights & schedule
Here’s a summary of Week Three scores and notable performances in the American Conference and a look at the standings and schedule heading into Week Four. WEEK 3 SCOREBOARD Saturday, Sept. 19 Texas State 49, North Texas 35 (USA) Kansas State 31, Tulane 20 (ESPN2) Toledo 49, Temple 48 (OT) (CBSSN) Appalachian State 26, Charlotte… [ More… ]
FOOTBALL NEWSMonarchs reign briefly before Pirates plunder
NORFOLK — East Carolina overcame some second quarter struggles with a dominant second half as the Pirates topped host Old Dominion, 20-17, on Saturday night for their first win of the season. The Monarchs (1-2) scored all 17 of their points within a span of just over five minutes in the second quarter and had… [ More… ]
Game Day ForecastClear sailing expected for ECU-ODU clash
East Carolina plays its first night game of the season at Old Dominion tonight at 6 p.m. (ESPN+). Conditions at kickoff in Norfolk are expected to be 78 degrees with partly cloudy skies, 69 percent humidity and wind from the North-NorthEast at 11 miles per hour. By the conclusion of the nonconference contest, the temperature… [ More… ]
Al Myatt & Kevin MonroeBonesville Pregame Show
Join Al Myatt and Kevin Monroe for the Bonesville Pregame Show as they look ahead to East Carolina’s non-conference challenge on Saturday at Old Dominion. They reflect on the Pirates’ home loss last week to Appalachian State before launching into a preview of the renewal of a building rivalry with the Monarchs at S.B. Ballard… [ More… ]
BLACKBEARD'S ALLEY VIDEOVoice of the Monarchs Ted Alexander
Watch this episode of “Blackbeard’s Alley” hosted by Bubba Rosenbaum and featuring Old Dominion play by play announcer Ted Alexander. They discuss the season to date and preview the Saturday matchup between the Pirates and Monarchs at S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk.
VIEW FROM THE EASTHarrell calls for consistency going into Week 3
East Carolina football coach Blake Harrell emphasized the need for better consistency after the Pirates slipped to 0-2 with a 27-24 loss at home to Appalachian State on Saturday. ECU was coming off a 48-10 setback at Alabama, which is No. 10 in this week’s Associated Press poll. The Pirates were favored by a touchdown… [ More… ]
FOOTBALL NEWSAmerican scoreboard, highlights & schedule
Here’s a summary of Week Two scores and notable performances in the American Conference and a look at the standings and schedule heading into Week Three. WEEK 2 SCOREBOARD Saturday, September 12 South Florida 28, Army 24* (CBS Sports Network) Appalachian State 27, East Carolina 24 (ESPNU) Penn State 27, Temple 9 (ESPN2) UAB 26,… [ More… ]
FOOTBALL NEWSAppalachian holds off ECU comeback for 27-24 win
GREENVILLE — Appalachian State recovered an onside kick attempt by East Carolina with 21 seconds left to seal a 27-24 win at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Saturday. The Pirates (0-2) were in catch-up mode for most of the game due to a missed 33-yard field goal after driving 60 yards on the first possession of the… [ More… ]
Game Day ForecastLate afternoon weather transition expected
East Carolina plays its first home game of the season as Appalachian State comes in for a noon kickoff (ESPNU). The forecast is calling for a temperature of 86 degrees with partly cloudy skies at the outset. There is a zero percent chance of rain at noon with 68 percent humidity and wind from the… [ More… ]