Tim Pernetti, the incoming American Athletic Conference commissioner, did a lot of talking Thursday during a Zoom news conference. He will start out by doing a lot of listening when he takes over for Mike Aresco on June 1. The former Rutgers tight end, who was later athletic director at his alma mater, has the endorsement of Dr. Philip G. Rogers, East Carolina chancellor, … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTSpring drills focused on fast paced attack
East Carolina's lack of production offensively during a 2-10 season in 2023 has had a significant impact on spring practice in 2024. Week three of the offseason workouts will culminate with a scrimmage, which will be closed to the public this Saturday. Fans can check out transfer quarterbacks and the newly installed offensive system at the Purple-Gold game on Saturday, April … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTWilson Raynor’s unique view
No one has looked at East Carolina athletics like Wilson Raynor has. In his role as long snapper for the Pirates in football from 2005 to 2008, he saw things upside down before initiating punts and field goals. In his present avocation as a baseball umpire, he has seen pitches through a mask when calling behind the plate, including the Keith LeClair Classic earlier this … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EAST‘Mags’ returns with memories, aspirations
In a sense, Damon Magazu never left East Carolina. After an outstanding playing career for the Pirates from 2010 to 2013, he spent some time in the work world as a corporate head hunter, applying his degree from ECU in business administration. But he realized that football was still his passion and he got into coaching as a graduate assistant at his alma mater in 2016 and … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EAST‘New season’ starts for Pirates
East Carolina opens play in the American Athletic Conference Tournament at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth against Tulsa today at 12:30 p.m. (ESPNU). "It's an exciting time of the year with conference tournaments," said Pirates coach Mike Schwartz on Tuesday. ECU (14-17, 7-11 AAC) has a 5-game losing streak. The Pirates closed the regular season with an 82-72 loss to … [Read more...]