The setting: Late one night last week in the home of a sleepy diehard Pirate fan, dozing off in his recliner. Suddenly, a slick salesman seems to bound out of the TV, making wild promises in an indistinct space between dream sequence and infomercial. “If you order now, you can have a perfect three inches… [ More… ]
The Bradsher Beat
The Bradsher Beat
ECU lacrosse program sheds its novelty tag
It was fun to be a novelty for a little while — during those two years when East Carolina lacrosse was brand-new and everyone wanted to talk about being a pioneer and fielding a Division I sport with mostly freshmen. But as she leads her team into their third season, head coach Amanda Moore has… [ More… ]
The Bradsher Beat on ECU Softball
Pirates set to host back to back tournaments
One of the most obvious differences between collegiate softball and baseball rosters is the number of names on the pitching staff. Because of the difference in the wear and tear exacted by the different throwing motions, baseball teams carry ten or more pitchers, while Division I softball teams can get by with as few as… [ More… ]
The Bradsher Beat on Track & Field
Redshirt year served as launchpad for Ryan Davis
The highlight reel of East Carolina’s indoor track season so far brings one point home: Athletes who are given the time to mentally and physically develop are rewarded with results. Exhibit A is fifth-year senior Ryan Davis, a thrower who is currently ranked fourth in the nation in the 35-pound weight throw. Davis, a product… [ More… ]
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Sampson had no answer for Jayden Gardner
In a season of highs and lows, the East Carolina basketball team hosted Houston Wednesday with hopes of building another plateau from Saturday’s victory against Tulane, but that goal was thwarted by an unyielding force in the form of a young, talented Houston team. CU (9-12, 2-5 AAC) never trailed by more than twelve points,… [ More… ]
The Bradsher Beat on Baseball Media Day
Pirates digesting influx of new talent
New faces. Same goal. Tried-and-true techniques. Those were the underlying themes from East Carolina baseball coaches and players at Wednesday’s media day at Clark-LeClair Stadium. In a full slate of interviews with head coach Cliff Godwin, associate head coach Jeff Palumbo, new pitching coach Jason Dietrich and eight top Pirate players, the stage was set… [ More… ]
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Tulsa pulls the plug on ECU’s offense
The magic of East Carolina’s Saturday victory over Southern Methodist was sparked by hot outside shooting, tenacious defense and a crowd that was dialed in. An even larger crowd came to Minges Coliseum Wednesday in hopes of re-creating the wonder of last weekend, but repeated shooting mishaps, fouls and defensive missteps didn’t just disengage the… [ More… ]