PiratesCast No. 14

Shawn "The Sandman" Hackett sits down with the Times Herald to talk about Friday's game against the Rochester (N.Y.) Raiders. The team is 4-0 in its history against Rochester, but the Raiders have played the Pirates tough for three of those games, including an overtime affair last season. Coach Karl Featherstone also talks about the rivalry and what the team took from Saturday's 54-7 win against the Miami (Ohio) Valley Silverbacks.

PiratesCast No. 13

Darryl Frager, the star of the 62-30 opening-game win against Rochester, sits down to talk about the burden of helping carry the team as a veteran with the club. He also reveals how coach Karl Featherstone gives him pointers. Featherstone also joins in to give his thoughts on the opener and about who stepped up in the first game.

PiratesCast No. 12

Port Huron Pirates quarterback Shane Franzer sits down with the Times Herald to talk about his expanded role with the franchise as the team prepares for the season opener against the Rochester (N.Y.) Raiders on Saturday. Franzer talks about how the team will replace standout running back Rayshawn Askew, who is stepping up at wide receiver and if the vaunted Port Huron defense might actually be improved since last season.