Marlin Taylor worked with a lot of speedy athletes in four seasons as offensive line coach at South Carolina powerhouse Dutch Fork High School, which won state 5-A titles in each of those years. But when Taylor departed Dutch Fork to become head coach at Lower Richland High just outside of Columbia, he inherited an athlete "in a class of his own'' in Nate Branch. "I've … [Read more...]
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THE SPORTS OBJECTIVE
Pirate 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, Kyle Barber, Matt … [Read more...]
Inside Game Day
Replacement kicker boots Pirates
GREENVILLE — Navy's siege at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium continued Saturday night with a 23-20 win in double overtime over East Carolina, making the Midshipmen 5-0 all-time on the road against the Pirates. ECU's Owen Daffer missed a tying 37-yard field goal attempt to the left to end the game. Daniel Davies had given the visitors the lead by kicking a 36-yarder in the second … [Read more...]
Inside Game Day Photos
Game Day Gallery
Bonesville’s Al Myatt roamed Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium with his camera during East Carolina’s double-overtime loss to Navy on Saturday, Sept. 24, in Greenville, NC. Myatt captured this curated collection of candid photos and action shots. (Click any image for expanded view, caption & slide show.) … [Read more...]
Postgame Presser
Audio: Mike Houston
East Carolina football coach Mike Houston spoke with the news media after the Pirates' double-overtime loss to Navy on Saturday, Sept. 24, at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, NC. Click media player below (AUDIO ONLY). … [Read more...]