Cincinnati's rise to national prominence and overall strength of the American Athletic Conference attracted an array of impressive new talent to East Carolina's major foes last Wednesday during college football's early signing period. Both the Bearcats and Central Florida signed prospects that earned them spots among the top 50 classes in the nation, which marks just the … [Read more...]
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VIEW FROM THE EASTBC becomes Grinch that stole bowl
The plans and sacrifices East Carolina made for the Military Bowl were squelched Sunday with the announcement that Boston College could not play in the game scheduled for Monday at 2:30 p.m. at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium. The news broke as much of Pirate Nation, including the team, coaches and support staff, had already traveled for the Pirates' first bowl game since the 2014 … [Read more...]
Al Myatt & Kevin MonroePregame Podcast
Join Al Myatt and Kevin Monroe for the Bonesville Pregame Podcast as they look ahead to East Carolina's Military Bowl clash with Boston College on Monday, Dec. 27, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, MD (2:30 p.m., ESPN). Myatt and Monroe analyze the Pirates and their opponent ahead of kickoff each week. With decades of experience as a sports journalist, … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTBC coach eyes Pirates’ defensive scheme
East Carolina's defensive improvement has corresponded to the program's overall progress as the Pirates prepare for their first postseason game since the 2014 season against Boston College on Monday at 2:30 p.m. in the Military Bowl in Annapolis. The Pirates were atrocious in 2017, yielding 45.0 points per game. ECU allowed 35.4 contest in Blake Harrell's first season as … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSPirates rally to edge Southern Miss, 68-67
GREENVILLE — East Carolina came from nine points down in the final minutes to stay perfect in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum for the 2021-22 season with a 68-67 win over Southern Miss on Tuesday. Tristen Newton had 22 points and six assists as the Pirates improved to 9-0 at home and 9-3 overall going into their American Athletic Conference opener. ECU hosts Wichita … [Read more...]