ECU play-by-play announcer Chris Edwards steps down due to academic inconsistencies on resume
Posted July 28, 2023 2:42 p.m. EDT
East Carolina University’s play-by-play announcer Chris Edwards announced Friday he will step down immediately from his new role due to academic inconsistencies on his resume about his education at the school.
Edwards apologized in a tweet posted on Friday afternoon.
“I want to clarify some misleading information regarding my academic accomplishments,” Edwards wrote. “I apologize for any academic inconsistencies on my resume.
“Attending East Carolina University was a dream of mine, and I still have remaining hours to complete my degree.
“I want to apologize to PlayFly and general manager Clay Walker, ECU Director of Athletics Jon Gilbert and his staff and the search committee for any damage I have caused to a university I love dearly. PlayFly and I have decided the best decision is for us to part ways effective immediately. I hope Pirate Nation and all parties involved will accept my sincere apology as we move forward.”
Earlier this month, Edwards was hired to fill the void left by Jeff Charles, who died in February. Edwards was set to start on Aug. 7 in his new role.
As of Friday afternoon, it’s unclear who will serve as ECU’s play-by-play announcer.
Edwards spent 10 years as the play-by-play broadcaster for Duke University baseball on the Duke Blue Devil Sports Network. He’s also been the voice of Duke women’s basketball.
