To those of us in the more advanced generations who are slow to grasp the footprint of social media, it might seem like posting on the various platforms is somewhat scattershot and impulsive. But Houston McCullough, from her post in the East Carolina athletics department on her third day as the Pirates’ first-ever content manager, wants us to know that nothing could be further … [Read more...]

The dogpile from Vanderbilt’s national championship celebration has barely been untangled, but already d1Baseball.com has come out with its staff predictions for the eight teams it thinks will make it to Omaha for next year’s College World Series. I’m not a big fan of “way-too-early” picks such as this. In fact, I think they’re as meaningless as a solo homer in the bottom of … [Read more...]

East Carolina basketball coach Joe Dooley has been counting the days to the season opener at home against VMI on Nov. 5. He's looking ahead, not so much like a child anticipates Christmas, but more like a contractor working to pull a building project together on schedule. With an influx of new players, there is a long way to go and a relatively short time to get … [Read more...]

Like a fine wine or a prime roast, college athletics needs some time to breathe, and July is certainly the season of rest in the Pirate Nation. It’s not complete radio silence — facilities improvements and strength and conditioning continue on campus — but it’s pretty eerily quiet compared to the carnival that will open in the fall with games and matches in a half a dozen … [Read more...]