The complete record of East Carolina game dates has only been kept since 1960, but it’s a fun fact that in those 58 years no Pirate basketball season has started as early as this one. Five years ago, the first game was played on November 8, but November 6 sets a new standard. Not that I’m complaining. I’m one of those sports fans who believes that college basketball is the … [Read more...]

For key offensive contributors like quarterback Holton Ahlers, wide receiver Trevon Brown and running back Anthony Scott, East Carolina’s open date has provided a valuable chance to marinate in the offense with Ahlers at the helm. If you ask the ECU coaches, the Pirate system is running more efficiently each day. Head coach Scottie Montgomery called Tuesday’s practice … [Read more...]

Three years ago, Nick Ciaccia had the opportunity to help hire his cross country coach, Josey Weaver. Now during his final season in the sport, Ciaccia is experiencing the full measure of Weaver’s impact on him as a runner. This morning Ciaccia and his East Carolina squad will compete in the American Athletic Conference meet in New Orleans, and Ciaccia will approach the … [Read more...]

Wednesday was supposed to be the day the East Carolina women’s basketball players were introduced to the media. The annual media day would feature interviews with the players and head coach followed by a practice, which would be open for the first fifteen minutes so that the press could capture a photo and video sneak peek of the season, which tips off in less than three … [Read more...]

It seems to East Carolina outside hitter Sydney Kleinman that conference opponents have been sleeping a bit on the Pirate volleyball team, even if ECU is 4-1 in the conference coming off its most successful season in 35 years. A sophomore transfer from the University of Minnesota, Kleinman is hoping they don’t wake up. “I think a lot of the other teams in the conference are … [Read more...]