Bonesville’s Al Myatt captured this collection of action shots and other candid photos during ECU's non-conference win over visiting UNC-Wilmington Thursday night. (Click any image for expanded view, caption & slide show. … [Read more...]
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Audio FeaturePostgame Presser
East Carolina interim coach Michael Perry and players B.J. Tyson, Kentrell Barkley and Isaac Fleming spoke with reporters after the Pirates' win over visiting UNC-Wilmington Thursday night. (Recorded by Al Myatt) … [Read more...]
The Bradsher BeatLebo pivots to new chapter
Originally, Thursday was supposed to unfold for Jeff Lebo much like home game days have for the last seven-plus seasons — last-minute scouting of UNC-Wilmington, mapping out game strategy, and making sure the players are focused, warmed up and ready to play. On Wednesday afternoon, with his decision to resign as the head basketball coach at East Carolina, that slate was … [Read more...]
Basketball NewsLebo steps down
GREENVILLE — East Carolina head basketball coach Jeff Lebo announced his resignation effective immediately Wednesday afternoon. The Pirates have stumbled out of the gates this season to a 2-4 record, including a humbling home loss on Sunday to North Carolina A&T. Assistant coach Michael Perry has accepted the role as interim head coach, said ECU athletic director Jeff … [Read more...]
From the Anchor DeskThe ‘chip’ is missing in action
Thankfully, the 2017 East Carolina football season came to an end on Saturday in Memphis. The Tigers made short work of ECU, rolling to a 49-0 halftime lead on their way to a 70-13 victory. All of the talk of Pirate improvement started to crash down on the game’s first play from scrimmage. Memphis quarterback Riley Ferguson hit Anthony Miller on a little first down … [Read more...]