Monday was another key step as the Pirates roll on toward opening day in Raleigh. The East Carolina football squad put the pads on for the first time. Those pads will stay on now for most of the rest of the month. Practice in pads is much different, especially in the heat. “I thought we… [ More… ]
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Insights from Brett
Culture conversion begins
It’s the goal of every new coach, especially those taking over losing programs, to change the culture of the team they’ve inherited. East Carolina’s Mike Houston is no exception. It’s one of the first things he said at his introductory press conference back in December. The problem is, a new culture can’t be established until… [ More… ]
VIEW FROM THE EAST: FOOTBALL SEASON PREVIEW
Pirates gear up for challenges
Official practice begins today for the 2019 East Carolina football season, which starts at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, which is also where the 2018 season ended. The final game last season was a schedule adjustment created by cancellations due to Hurricane Florence. Providing there are no weather wipe-outs this season, the Pirates will take on… [ More… ]
Football Recruiting
Tucker, Jackson bring Woodson pedigree to ECU
W.D. Woodson High School in Washington, D.C., has a well-earned reputation for producing big-time secondary talent. Currently, the school located just East of the White House and the U.S. Capital building has three defensive backs on National Football League rosters. They include eight-year veteran safety Tavon Wilson with the Detroit Lions, fourth-year cornerback Ken Crawley… [ More… ]
Insights from Brett
Houston challenges fans to buy in to new era
The start of a new season is always an exciting time. The past is forgotten, everyone is undefeated and at least until the first game is played, anything and everything is possible. Regardless of how dire the projections might be. There’s an even greater sense of hope and anticipation when a new coach is thrown… [ More… ]
The Bradsher Beat
ECU soccer squad inspired by national team
Rarely does a team or an event captivate such a range of Americans as the Women’s World Cup champions did earlier this summer. It’s no surprise that the members of the East Carolina soccer team count themselves as some of the U.S. squad’s biggest fans, but they see the World Cup’s universal appeal as a… [ More… ]
Football Recruiting
Coveted DB Laney eyes another state title
David Laney thought his destiny was to play quarterback when he arrived as a freshman at Highland Springs High School just East of Richmond, VA. Laney had played under center since recreation ball, but as a sophomore at state powerhouse Highland Springs he lost a quarterback competition with then-junior D’Vonte Waller. Fate, however, intervened for… [ More… ]