It’s likely that Julie Torbett would have made it to 400 wins faster if she had remained at Winthrop University, but the journey to the milestone wouldn’t have been nearly as satisfying. Between Winthrop and her first head coaching post at UNC-Asheville, Torbett collected three Big South titles and two conference coach-of-the-year honors. Her previous stops had established … [Read more...]
The Bradsher BeatSoccer looking to build on promising start
Every coach wishes his athletes would think about the finer points of play when they’re away from practice or competition, but soccer coach Rob Donnenwirth can enjoy his evenings at home knowing that his starting midfielders are dissecting game strategy in their ECU apartment complex. Senior Annah Lindberg, who was named ECU’s student-athlete of the month for August, … [Read more...]
The Bradsher BeatAnderson living joys, tests of senior season
Kiante Anderson grew up in Pirate Country, so he is intimately acquainted with the passionate – and sometimes painful – existence of the most faithful East Carolina fans. The senior defensive end isn’t one to seek the spotlight, but he is still gratified when he is out in Greenville and people recognize him. “Almost everywhere I go, oh, I hear, ‘You’re 96!” said Anderson, … [Read more...]
The Bradsher BeatHV III has a bone to pick with the American media
As a college golfer at East Carolina, and even during his first three years on the Web.com tour, Harold Varner III thought he was working hard to improve his game. Looking back, though, he realizes that he didn’t actually know what hard work was in those days. “I think I’m getting better at learning how I need to get better,” said Varner. “I can’t really describe it, but I … [Read more...]
The Bradsher BeatPirates step up as Little Leaguers aim for the stars
The structure of the Little League World Series means that the players on the Greenville North State All-Star Team, also known as the Southeast squad, are fairly insulated from the hysteria surrounding their accomplishments in their hometown. Between their players and coaches-only housing complex and a packed schedule of practices and activities, the thirteen 12- and … [Read more...]