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The “Coach Mac” Attack

Thursday, January 21, 2010

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The “Coach Mac” Attack

What is your nickname for Ruffin McNeill, the new head coach of ECU? Let's get the comment section rolling!

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Skippin’ town…

Thursday, January 14, 2010

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Skippin’ town…

According to Fanhouse.com, Skip Holtz has accepted the head coaching position at USF. Sure, he presented many valid points for being interested in the Bulls but when you are a god in Greenville, why would you want to leave? Vent your frustration in the comment section below. Two questions: who are we going to get as a head coach and how bad will this affect our recruits' decisions? UNC already scooped up a UT recruit after Kiffin got off of the Rocky Top.

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Where will you be on Beale Street?

Monday, December 28, 2009

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Where will you be on Beale Street?

Courtesy of a good friend over on Boneyard Banter, NashvillePirate has been kind enough to provide us with a little insight into where to go and what to do when you are in Memphis supporting the Pirates for the 2010 Autozone Liberty Bowl.

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Good Tidings To You Fellow Pirates

Thursday, December 24, 2009

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Good Tidings To You Fellow Pirates

The 200YTL crew would like to wish you all Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year. This past year, Pirate Nation has been stronger than ever. Even in the face of adversity, we have continued to stand strong and have all hands on deck. We have received many early holiday gifts from our football team included a C-USA championship, an invitation to the 2010 Autozone Liberty Bowl and the great news that Skip feels Greenville is the place for him for the next few years.

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Back-to-Back C-USA Champions!

Monday, December 21, 2009

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Back-to-Back C-USA Champions!

For the first time in Conference USA history the ECU Pirates are back to back champions of the gridiron. After a Van Eskridge interception, the Pirate sealed the deal and booked their ticket to Memphis for the second consecutive year.

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Pirates with a chance to host…

Monday, November 23, 2009

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Pirates with a chance to host…

After the Pirates' victory over UAB this past weekend and a loss by SMU, the Pirates now control their own destiny on the road to the C-USA Championship. If ECU is able to earn a W this weekend against Southern Miss, ECU would win their division of C-USA and host Houston in the conference championship game at Dowdy Ficklen on December 5th. However, Southern Miss is no easy test.

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Q&A with GobblerCountry.com

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

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Q&A with GobblerCountry.com

Early last week, the editor over at GobblerCountry.com, furrer4heisman, sent me direct message on Twitter to see if we would be interested in doing an interview exchange between our two blogs. They have a great preview up for the ECU/Virginia Tech game on their site so go check it out. I just tossed together a five random questions that I thought people might want to know about the upcoming game on Thursday and the Virginia Tech football team.

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How to smoke a Hokie…

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

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How to smoke a Hokie…

I can't think of a much better feeling then getting off of work a little early and heading out to the parking lots and tailgate fields around Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium to get ready for a Thursday night game on ESPN against the Virginia Tech Hokies. The buzz around Greenville must be incredible as everyone prepares for the big night. Check out the post for some information about parking restriction for tailgating on Thursday and an awesome recipe called "The Smokin' Hokie"...

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Pirate Out and Black Out…two classic mistakes…

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

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Pirate Out and Black Out…two classic mistakes…

As many of you have heard, there has been much talk about a Pirate Out (everyone dress up like a pirate) and a Black Out (everyone wear black) for the Virginia Tech game on Nov. 5. I have many questions and concerns about this.

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TOGETHER WE STAND AND DIVIDED WE FALL!

Thursday, October 15, 2009

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TOGETHER WE STAND AND DIVIDED WE FALL!

I am sure I don't stand alone when I say I am a little frustrated with the Pirates performance over the past six games. But as great leaders always do, Terry Holland has taken a stance and made it well known that Pirate Nation must stand together and remain confident and supportive of our team. Below is a message from him sent out today regarding Pirate expectations and maintaining unity and resolve.

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