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 a pair of Football … [Read more...]
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Football RecruitingTucker, 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 … [Read more...]
Insights from BrettHouston 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 into the equation, as it has been with the East Carolina … [Read more...]
The Bradsher BeatECU 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 promising sign for their sport and their upcoming season. Junior defender … [Read more...]
Football RecruitingCoveted 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 the 6-foot, 170-pounder … [Read more...]