East Carolina looks to improve to 3-0 and end a 2-game losing streak to Appalachian State as the Pirates host the Mountaineers on Saturday for a 4 p.m. kickoff. Conditions at the outset include a temperature of 79 degrees with 71 percent humidity and wind from the East-Northeast at 15 miles per hour. Over the course of the nonconference contest, the temperature will drop to 75 … [Read more...]
Al Myatt & Kevin MonroeBonesville Pregame Show
Join Al Myatt and Kevin Monroe for the Bonesville Pregame Show as they preview East Carolina's Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, clash at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium with cross-state rival Appalachian State (4 p.m., ESPNU). Myatt and Monroe analyze the Pirates and their opponent ahead of kickoff each week. With decades of experience as a sports journalist, Myatt has been an anchor … [Read more...]
THE SPORTS OBJECTIVEECU Football Preview: Appalachian State
Watch this "Pirate Preview" episode of the The Sports Objective‘s series of YouTube clips. Dave Richmond, Bubba Rosenbaum and Matt Semenza look ahead to the Pirates' home matchup on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, with cross-state rival Appalachian State (4 p.m., ESPNU). Black & Gold Podcast host Charles Haynes joins the panel in a middle segment with his thoughts on the … [Read more...]
THE SPORTS OBJECTIVEPirate Football Playback
Watch this "Pirate Football Playback" episode of the The Sports Objective's series of YouTube clips. David Richmond, Bubba Rosenbaum, Matt Semenza and Kyle Barber break down East Carolina's turnover-tainted 20-14 road win over Old Dominion on Saturday. They highlight the stellar defensive effort and rushing attack that produced the victory, look ahead to ECU's Saturday home … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTPirates 2-0, but better execution crucial
The build to East Carolina's season continues Saturday as the Pirates host Appalachian State at 4 p.m. (ESPNU). In the books are a dominant 42-3 win at home over Norfolk State of the Football Championship Subdivision and a 20-14 win at Old Dominion. ECU is 2-0 for the first time since 2016 and has seemingly been impervious to interceptions. The Pirates' defense … [Read more...]