Watch this special episode of the The Sports Objective's series of podcasts and YouTube clips. Marshall play-by-play announcer Steve Cotton and Appalachian State play-by-play announcer Adam Witten join The Sports Objective duo of David Richmond and Bubba Rosenbaum to look ahead to their teams' respective outlooks for the 2023 season and reflect on the series histories. East … [Read more...]
ECU Recruiting NewsHoops star turned offensive tackle picks ECU
Thomas Langley was welcoming students to his health and physical education class to start the new year in 2020 at Metrolina Christian Academy in Indian Trail, NC, when a particular newcomer caught his eye. "I was like, 'Who is that kid?' '' Langley said. "He was probably 6-2, 220 (pounds) as a freshman. He just had these big shoulders and a wide frame. There was another … [Read more...]
ABSOLUTE EMPOWERMENTJeff Connors & Kevin Monroe
Watch this special “Absolute Empowerment” replay of the The Sports Objective‘s series of YouTube clips. East Carolina radio network color analyst, Bonesville contributor and former ECU football star Kevin Monroe is the guest of legendary strength and conditioning guru Jeff Connors for a wide-ranging discussion about their time together in the Pirate program and other memorable … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTWill Wave crest again?
Central Florida, Cincinnati and Houston are leaving the American Athletic Conference but the traditional powers did not leave with an AAC football championship in their final seasons. That title belongs to Tulane, which beat UCF, 45-28, in the American championship game. The Green Wave went on to finish 12-2 with a gripping 46-45 comeback triumph over Southern Cal in the … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTCan Mason ‘Max out’ at Michigan?
Coaches study what works against opposing teams. In that regard, East Carolina will pay attention to what enabled Texas Christian to knock off Michigan, 51-45, in the College Football Playoff semifinals in the Fiesta Bowl to conclude last season for the Wolverines. Offensively, the Horned Frogs got a Herculean effort from quarterback Max Duggan, who had two touchdowns … [Read more...]