We all knew that one day the shots would fall for this East Carolina basketball team. That day came on Saturday, as ECU shot almost 60 percent from the three point line in a 74-65 win over Tulane. This same gang that hadn't been able to shoot straight came out guns a blazing on Saturday, hitting six of their first seven shots from the three-point line. The Pirates made … [Read more...]
From the Anchor DeskPirates Strike Gold in Backyard
D.H. Conley High School quarterback Holton Ahlers, a four-star recruit, spent most of his junior season putting up crazy offensive numbers. He threw for over 4,500 yards. He threw 51 touchdown passes. He scored 15 more touchdowns on the ground. Those are video game-like numbers. Thus a nickname was born. Halfway through this past football season I decided to call Ahlers … [Read more...]
From the Anchor DeskUnchartered waters for Pirate baseball
Never has an East Carolina baseball team been ranked so highly in the preseason. Baseball America released its preseason poll on Monday morning, and the Pirates were ranked 6th. Previously, East Carolina had garnered preseason rankings of 10th by D1Baseball and Perfect Game, and a 13th ranking by Collegiate Baseball. The news came just in time for ECU's annual baseball … [Read more...]
From the Anchor DeskDriesell disciple plugs the gap for Lebo
Even before last week's news on Jeff Lebo's bad hip, this East Carolina basketball season was on a downward spiral. Lebo's departure puts a whole new twist on the year. The Pirate coach says it was the only solution. "It's been bad for two years but I have tried to get through it because I'm young," said Lebo. "But it has gotten to the place where I couldn't function. I … [Read more...]
From the Anchor DeskPirates hope to right shooting woes
East Carolina had to make like the movie ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles’ just to make it home from Philadelphia this past weekend. With wintry weather all over, the Pirates' flight from Philadelphia to Raleigh was cancelled Saturday. The next flight would be on Monday. So this East Carolina team bussed home from Philly, losing a day of preparation in the process. “We … [Read more...]