Is it me or does defense dominate every first scrimmage at East Carolina? It certainly seems that way. Even the high-powered offenses of late led by the likes of Shane Carden, and even those of a more vintage era led by David Garrard, Marcus Crandell and Jeff Blake seemed to all struggle in that first scrimmage. Hopefully, it's a sign that this new look defense is ready … [Read more...]
From the Anchor DeskBack to work, finally
This column has all the makings of one of those "What I Did This Summer" essays from elementary school. Bear with me, because there is an East Carolina tie or two coming. I started my summer with a trip to West Virginia for the 4th of July to see relatives. I followed that with a birthday weekend venture to Baltimore to see my beloved Cubs take on the Orioles. I … [Read more...]
Special FeatureAAC Tournament Photos
CLEARWATER, FL — WNCT-TV 9 Sports Director and Bonesville columnist Brian Bailey had his video cam handy as he covered East Carolina's matchup with Houston in the American Athletic Conference Tournament championship game on Sunday, May 28, 2017. Bailey gleaned this collection of stills from his video footage of the contest. The Cougars secured the AAC's automatic bid to the … [Read more...]
AAC Tournament AudioPostgame Presser
CLEARWATER, FL — East Carolina coach Cliff Godwin and players Travis Watkins, Eric Tyler and Charlie Yorgen spoke with reporters after the Pirates fell to Houston on Sunday, May 28, 2017, in the championship game of the American Athletic Conference Baseball Tournament. The Cougars claimed the league's automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament with the win. (Recorded by Brian … [Read more...]
Special FeatureAAC Tournament Photos
CLEARWATER, FL — WNCT-TV 9 Sports Director and Bonesville columnist Brian Bailey had his video cam handy as he covered East Carolina's semifinal victory over Central Florida in the American Athletic Conference Baseball Championship on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Bailey gleaned this collection of stills from his video footage of the contest. The outcome vaulted the Pirates into … [Read more...]