Twenty-five years ago was a different time in college football. Transfers had to sit out a year and recruiting did not involve NIL money. The 1999 team was one of the best in East Carolina history. The team will be recognized as ECU hosts Texas-San Antonio in its American Athletic Conference opener on Sept. 28. Kevin Monroe was a senior leader at cornerback as the Pirates … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTHeat impacts Pirates’ first practice
East Carolina had its first day of football practice on Wednesday from 9:40 a.m. until 11:50 a.m., wearing only helmets in terms of equipment. ECU coach Mike Houston said heat became a factor later in the session. Anticipation is building nationwide for the season, which will begin for the Pirates at home against Norfolk State on Saturday, Aug. 31, with a 6 p.m. kickoff. The … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTHeat impacts Pirates’ first practice
East Carolina had its first day of football practice on Wednesday from 9:40 a.m. until 11:50 a.m., wearing only helmets in terms of equipment. ECU coach Mike Houston said heat became a factor later in the session. Anticipation is building nationwide for the season, which will begin for the Pirates at home against Norfolk State on Saturday, Aug. 31, with a 6 p.m. kickoff. The … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTVeteran voice Szoke optimistic for second season
The 2023 football season at East Carolina was one that begged for improvement. Jim Szoke described the 2-10 struggle in his first year as radio voice of the Pirates. Szoke is among those who are optimistic for 2024. Jeff Charles' successor is a broadcast veteran, who made a quick entry into his profession decades ago. "I got into broadcasting literally my first week in … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTGilbert sees calm before pending storm
Summer is a time of relative calm on the East Carolina campus as athletic director Jon Gilbert noted Wednesday. "We don't have as many sports teams that are here," Gilbert said. "Football, men's and women's basketball. We've got some volleyball student athletes and soccer student athletes here, but not the entire student body population or student athlete population, and so … [Read more...]