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...]
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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...]
BASEBALL NEWSVirginia tops Pirates to close regional
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — East Carolina moved into the regional final of the NCAA baseball tournament with an 8-5 win over Oklahoma on Sunday before falling to host Virginia, 8-3, to end the 2023 season for the Pirates. ECU, which finished 47-19, would have had to top the Cavaliers (48-12) twice in order to advance to the Super Regional. The Pirates led UVa, 2-1, going to the … [Read more...]