Watch this “Pirate Preview” episode of the The Sports Objective‘s series of YouTube clips. Brigham Young color analyst and former Cougars quarterback Riley Nelson joins The Sports Objective team of Dave Richmond, Bubba Rosenbaum and Kyle Barber to discuss Friday night's matchup in Provo, UT, between the Pirates and BYU (8 p.m., ESPN2). ECU transport specialist John Fisher joins … [Read more...]
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VIEW FROM THE EASTPirates dealing with short week after big win
East Carolina looks to follow up on a 34-13 home win over Central Florida against host Brigham Young on Friday at 8 p.m. (ESPN2). Four takeaways helped ECU down the Knights for the first time since 2015. Pirates coach Mike Houston cited the pivotal value of an early interception by Jireh Wilson. Coming off a 70-13 win over Temple, UCF was moving toward the Murphy Center … [Read more...]
THE SPORTS OBJECTIVEPirate 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. In this episode, The Sports Objective team of David Richmond, Bubba Rosenbaum, Kyle Barber … [Read more...]
Inside Game DayPirates back in black
GREENVILLE — East Carolina was back in black uniforms and helmets on Saturday night, a fashion statement originating in the Ruffin McNeill coaching era. The Pirates beat Central Florida decisively, 34-13, for their first win over the Knights since 2015, McNeill's final season at his alma mater. Unlike ECU's 44-7 road triumph in 2015 when UCF went winless, this year's … [Read more...]
Inside Game Day PhotosGame Day Gallery
Bonesville’s Al Myatt roamed Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium with his camera during East Carolina’s dominating win over Central Florida on Saturday, Oct. 22, 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...]