Casey Smith has helped mentor a number of National Football League players during his coaching career. There's Brandon Faycson, a cornerback for the Indianapolis Colts, and Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton. And most recently, defensive tackle C.J. Brewer signed with the Buffalo Bills. Smith, now the head coach at Union Grove High School outside of Atlanta, believes … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTPirates finishing strong
East Carolina has played its best football in the late stages of its first two games, putting a comeback together in a 21-20 loss to N.C. State in week one and pulling away from Old Dominion for a 39-21 triumph last Saturday. Coach Mike Houston talked on Tuesday about the outcome that evened the record at 1-1 going into a home game with Campbell (1-1) on Saturday at 6 … [Read more...]
THE SPORTS OBJECTIVEPirate Preview vs. Campbell
Watch this “Pirate Preview” episode of the The Sports Objective‘s series of YouTube clips. In collaboration with The Sports Objective, selected episodes are linked for the enjoyment of Bonesville’s readers. The Sports Objective duo of Dave Richmond and Bubba Rosenbaum discuss Campbell's Saturday visit to East Carolina with Camels play by play announcer Chris Heymeyer during … [Read more...]
THE SPORTS OBJECTIVEPirate Football Playback
Watch this "Pirate Football Playback" episode of the The Sports Objective's series of podcasts and YouTube clips that focus on topics of interest to East Carolina fans. In collaboration with The Sports Objective, selected episodes are linked for the enjoyment of Bonesville's readers. Today's episode, featuring The Sports Objective team of David Richmond, Matt Semenza and … [Read more...]
Inside Game DayPirates run away
GREENVILLE — On a landmark day for underdogs, East Carolina avoided the Sun Belt bite. The Pirates declined the fate that befell No. 6 Texas A&M and No. 8 Notre Dame by revving up their running game to pull away to a 39-21 win over Old Dominion. ODU was within striking distance, trailing 16-14 with three minutes left in the third quarter, but the Monarchs couldn't … [Read more...]