Expectations can be a tricky proposition, because they don’t always jive with reality — especially when they run as high as they are for the East Carolina baseball team these days. But given the momentum the Pirates have built over the past two seasons and the team coach Cliff Godwin has assembled for his third year in the dugout at his alma mater, there’s every reason to … [Read more...]
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From the Anchor DeskPirates finally shake the monkey off their back
We all knew that one day the shots would fall for this East Carolina basketball team. That day came on Saturday, as ECU shot almost 60 percent from the three point line in a 74-65 win over Tulane. This same gang that hadn't been able to shoot straight came out guns a blazing on Saturday, hitting six of their first seven shots from the three-point line. The Pirates made … [Read more...]
Recruiting Report Card — Part OneOffense: Pirates load up on future stars
The future of East Carolina's football offense was secured in a span of 72 hours last week. First, there was the major announcement January 30th that local product and highly rated junior quarterback Holton Ahlers will play for the Pirates in 2018. The Tim Tebow clone made a verbal commitment to ECU before a packed gymnasium at D.H. Conley High School, where he earned … [Read more...]
BasketballPirates hold off Tulane
GREENVILLE — East Carolina withstood a Tulane comeback that trimmed a 15-point lead to three points as the Pirates took a 74-65 American Athletic Conference win in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on Saturday. Caleb White contributed 20 points as ECU improved to 11-13 overall and 3-8 in the AAC. Freshman Jeremy Sheppard hit five 3-pointers and finished with 18 points. … [Read more...]
Insights from BrettPirates’ Signing Day wish list answered
Former N.C. State coach Tom O’Brien used to say that it doesn’t matter how many stars a player has by his name when he arrives in college football, but rather how good he becomes by the time he leaves. While it goes without saying that a team stocked with highly-rated athletes will stand a much greater chance of success than one with a roster full of projects hoping to … [Read more...]