In the new era of connectivity via PC's, Cell Phones, PDA's, and anything else with an internet connection, the ECU Pirates are keeping us all well informed. Through sites such as Facebook, Myspace and Twitter we have been able to find out news about Pirate baseball, basketball, football and the ECU Pirate Club before it ever makes it up on their official ECU site.
Continue reading...14. July 2009
According to Pirate Radio 1250 via Twitter, Nick Schnabel has been added as the newest member of the ECU Baseball coaching staff. He will take the place of Link Jarrett who left ECU to take a position at Auburn. Over the past 2 years Schnabel has served as the Assistant Coach at Liberty.
Continue reading...2. July 2009
On July 27th, David Garrard will be at the Carolina Mudcats' game in Zebulon, NC to throw the first pitch during the pre-game ceremonies. He will also be conducted an autograph session which will be the perfect time for Pirate fans to get memorabilia signed by an East Carolina icon. Let's paint their stadium purple that night and show Garrard the support of the East Carolina fan base!
Continue reading...10. June 2009
It didn't take long for a player with ECU ties to get scooped up in the MLB draft on Tuesday, June 9. With the 25th pick, the Anaheim Angels drafted ECU commit, Mike Trout. ECU had high hopes for the outfielder from Millville Senior High School in New Jersey but we will be able to follow him and other ECU related ballplayers in minor and major league ball parks throughout the country.
Continue reading...3. June 2009
As I stood at my tailgate spot enjoying what might be the best Corona I've ever had, I felt a tug on my sleeve. Standing below me was my little brother and I began grinning ear-to-ear. Jacob was holding his white gem in his hand and he asked, "You think I could get Kyle Roller to sign this?" After my last big pull from the now empty bottle of Corona, I said "Ain't no question."
Continue reading...3. June 2009
Comments Off on East Carolina Baseball: The Legacy of Coach LeClair
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Continue reading...2. June 2009
The Diamond Bucs overcome a 0-6 deficit to defeat the USC Gamecocks and move onto the Super Regional in Chapel Hill, NC to take on the Tar Heels in a best of three series that starts on Friday. ESPN love after the jump...
Continue reading...1. June 2009
Comments Off on East Carolina forces one more game with the Gamecocks
Tonight at 6 p.m East Carolina will play the Gamecocks to decide who will advance to play North Carolina in the super regional, expected to be in Chapel Hill. Too bad we can’t get any live television coverage of the game. In case you missed the game last night like I did, here is the […]
Continue reading...25. May 2009
Comments Off on Pirates selected as regional host for 2009 NCAA baseball tournament
Last night, the NCAA announced the 16 regional hosts for the 2009 NCAA baseball tournament. The East Carolina Pirates were one of the 16 teams announced to host during last night's selection process. The Pirates were one of two North Carolina teams and one of two C-USA teams to host a regional this year.
Continue reading...19. May 2009
Comments Off on Pirates Win Regular Season Baseball Title
On Saturday, the East Carolina Pirate baseball team won the 2009 Conference USA regular season title after sweeping Memphis in an exciting series in Greenville, NC. This also clinched them the #1 seed at the 2009 Conference-USA tournament in Hattiesburg, MS.
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15. July 2009
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