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Jim on Pirates poised to build on program’s storied history

"Gonzaga and Butler are non-Power 5 in name alone and are perennially ranked among the nation’s top 25". That is what ECU needs to strive for, and anything else is a defeatist attitude.

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Jim on Pirates poised to build on program’s storied history

The UCONN men have won 4 national titles (1999, 2004, 2011, 2014) in the last 20 years and have been one of the top programs in the country during that period. Gonzaga played for the title two years ago...so thinking non-power 5 teams cannot reach the top of the heap is just not true.

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Brett Friedlander on Pirates poised to build on program’s storied history

So you're saying that ECU is in that same category? UConn was a member of the Big East when it won its national titles. Memphis cheated to get Derek Rose in its Final Four year and both Gonzaga and Butler are non-Power 5 in name alone and are perennially ranked among the nation's top 25. For schools like Loyola-Chicago, VCU and George Mason (and yes, ECU), the odds of catching lightning in a bottole and getting to the F4 are still astronomical.

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Tim Slavin on Pirates poised to build on program’s storied history

I disagree that non power 5 schools cannot reach the final four in college basketball. There are many examples of teams like Butler, Gonzaga, Memphis, UConn, and Loyola-Chicago making the final four. Also I think the AAC can eventually become apart of the mix in college football if it keeps competing at a high level. Remember there is a big tv contract being renegotiated right now between the AAC and ESPN.

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Jack Snypes on Future offensive needs come into focus

I know about red shirts and gray shirts but what is a "blue shirt"?

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Deva Reece on Future offensive needs come into focus

Sammy, great snapshop of current squad at offense and potential signings. Good job!!

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David E Turnage on Future offensive needs come into focus

Both D'Ante Smith and Cortez Herrin should be back for 2020 as they only played in one game as freshmen!

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Steve Reaves on Enthusiasm bountiful as opening week arrives

Ready for some Pirate Baseball !!!!!

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Jim on Ex-coach set ECU’s big recruiting push in motion

Big facility upgrades were a big plus in the recruiting cycle. Stadium, player locker room and lounge plus exercise areas.

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The Kidd on Thanks, Governor Cooper, but no thanks

There is a sizable amount of cash ECU is due. We'll see if Cooper does anything about it. Maybe some other public NC Universities can't make the trip to Blacksburg? I bet that would get some attention. Time will tell if this was real or just a political ploy. As far as Cooper having other important things to work on I disagree. For 40 years I have seen ECU fans turn the other cheek and I'm sick of it. If this had been UNC do you think he would have been too busy? Time will tell. We should pay attention and remember!

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Roger on Big crowd expected for Pirate Baseball Banquet

How does the mustache March specifically raise funds for ALS?

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Glennn T. Todwin on Thanks, Governor Cooper, but no thanks

The potential liabilities must be weigh against the probable assets that might be gained. It seems that the differences are not reconcilable and ill feelings will remain regardless of the path the Pirates follow. Can ECU afford to walk away from a 100 grand or more? Emotions are in the tank. How many Pirate fans will pull for VT during any sporting event in the future? At this point, will pursing compensation aggravate the negativeness that exist between the two schools. I think not.

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Michael J Criscitiello on Thanks, Governor Cooper, but no thanks

I would agree with this attitude but VPI is not willing to buy out the games they just said we aren't coming. VPI considers ECU in default because we opted to not travel during a category four hurricane. ECU cannot just say well ok. ECU needs to be compensated for the games VPI backed out of!

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Frank Beamer on Thanks, Governor Cooper, but no thanks

Why would the governor get involved as long as it appeared the two schools were working on a solution? VT didn't make any real move on the contract until December 22nd, when they cancelled the games in Greenville, barely a month ago. The governor correctly let the two administrations try to work it out and only got involved when it started appearing it was not going to work. He has plenty more important things to work on.

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Brett Friedlander on Thanks, Governor Cooper, but no thanks

Wrong ... The requirement that only one FCS opponent is allowed to count toward bowl eligibility is waived if a "unique or catastrophic situation" prevented the team from finding a suitable FBS opponent to fill its schedule for the following season. VA Tech opting out in December qualifies as a "unique or catastrophic situation."

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