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...]
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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...]
Inside Game DayRahjai’s running, shut-down defense key win at ODU
NORFOLK— It's hard to find fault with a win, especially after East Carolina equaled its victory total from a year ago with a 20-14 triumph at Old Dominion on Saturday night. For the second week in a row the Pirates (2-0) gave themselves some issues to work on offensively. Four interceptions by Jake Garcia brought his pick total to seven in two games. The well-traveled … [Read more...]
Special FeatureGame Day Weather
East Carolina takes its first road trip of 2024 with a nonconference matchup at Old Dominion tonight. The temperature is expected to be 75 degrees for the kickoff at 6 p.m. with a 40 percent chance of rain, 84 percent humidity and wind from the north at nine miles per hour. The conditions at the close of the contest are forecast to include a drop in the mercury to 70 degrees, … [Read more...]