East Carolina welcomed some 600 fans to the new ECU Student Center on Saturday night to unofficially open the baseball season. Fans stood in a long line to get autographs and to check out the many silent auction items. All of the proceeds from the big night went right back to Pirate baseball. Guests included Chancellor Cecil Staton, new ECU Director of Athletics Jon … [Read more...]
From the Anchor DeskBig crowd expected for Pirate Baseball Banquet
Cliff Godwin and the East Carolina baseball program are all set to unofficially kick off the baseball season this Saturday night with the annual Pirate Baseball Banquet. It will be my honor and privilege to once again emcee the festivities. The dinner will be held at the new Main Campus Student Center, the sparkling 222,000-square-foot facility that opened last month. The … [Read more...]
From the Anchor DeskTalent-rich Pirates have targets on their backs
You can see it in the players' and coaches' faces that this is a Pirate baseball team that can’t wait to open the 2019 schedule. The Radford series can’t get here quick enough on February 15th. Monday was media day for the Pirate baseball team. The event opened with head coach Cliff Godwin. Column continues after photo... “The guys are excited,” said Coach … [Read more...]
From the Anchor DeskMealing settling in with Pirate women
Nicole Mealing certainly doesn’t lack for confidence. That’s a good thing for an East Carolina women’s basketball program working on its third coach since practice started in October. Heather Macy resigned her position just after the American Athletic Conference basketball media day. Chad Killinger was then named interim coach, but he stepped away for personal reasons in … [Read more...]
From the Anchor DeskGardner’s terrific start may be just the beginning
I first saw Jayden Gardner in action last season in the high school Eastern Regional finals at Williams Arena. Gardner’s Heritage High School knocked off a very talented South Central squad, 61-55, in overtime to advance to the state 4A championship game. Gardner fouled out late in regulation with 21 points and 8 rebounds. He seemed comfortable and at ease in what would … [Read more...]