The announcement of the addition of graduate transfers Thomas Sirk from Duke, Tyshon Dye from Clemson and Gaelin Elmore from Minnesota reinforces coach Scottie Montgomery's contention that East Carolina won't back away from anyone in recruiting. South Carolina came after Sirk, a quarterback, even after he had tweeted his plans to join the Pirates. Miami of the ACC sought the … [Read more...]
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Special FeaturePractice Day Photos
CLEARWATER, FL — WNCT-TV 9 Sports Director and Bonesville columnist Brian Bailey had his video cam handy as East Carolina spent time on Friday getting ready for a Saturday semifinal appearance in in the American Athletic Conference Baseball Championship. Bailey gleaned this collection of stills from his video footage of the activities. The Pirates, unbeaten in the … [Read more...]
AAC Tournament AudioPractice Day Presser
CLEARWATER, FL — East Carolina coach Cliff Godwin and players Eric Tyler and Travis Watkins spoke with reporters on Friday, May 26, 2017, as the Pirates spent on off-day preparing for a semifinal rematch with Central Florida in the American Athletic Conference Baseball Championship. (Recorded by Brian Bailey) … [Read more...]
Baseball: AAC TournamentPirates nip USF in 9th
CLEARWATER, FL — East Carolina scored three runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to rally past South Florida for a 6-5 victory in the winners' bracket of the American Athletic Conference tournament at Spectrum Field on Thursday night. A bunt single by pinch hitter Kirk Morgan scored Charlie Yorgen from third base with the walk-off run for the Pirates (31-27). Drew … [Read more...]
Special FeatureAAC Tournament Photos
CLEARWATER, FL — WNCT-TV 9 Sports Director and Bonesville columnist Brian Bailey had his video cam handy as he covered East Carolina's upset win over No. 4 seed South Florida in the American Athletic Conference Baseball Championship on Thursday night, May 25, 2017. Bailey gleaned this collection of stills from his video footage of the second round game. … [Read more...]