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...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTMogridge on the road and building in the trenches
New offensive line coach Allen Mogridge is not letting the grass grow under his feet in his new home as offensive line coach at East Carolina. Mogridge, who takes over for the legendary Steve Shankweiler, returned briefly to campus from the recruiting trail on Wednesday and was soon gone again in the search for prospective players. "I flew into Greenville this morning to put … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTPirate$ uniting
The Pirates Unite fundraising effort made a giant leap forward with the recent announcement of a $5 million gift from the Isley family of Raleigh. The effort will finance some major athletic facility improvements that will include a much-needed indoor practice facility for football. Pirate Club Executive Director Ryan Robinson is monitoring the pulse of the drive. "The … [Read more...]