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Four thousand, one hundred and seventeen?!?!?
I knew the stadium was empty last night while watching the game on ESPN2 HD from the comfort of my own living room but I just didn't realize how empty it was until Denny O'Brien (@TheDOB on Twitter) tweeted that they announced over the P.A. that 4,117 people were in attendance for the game. I thought I had read his update wrong or maybe he had accidentally left out a digit. Nope.
Continue reading...TOGETHER WE STAND AND DIVIDED WE FALL!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
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.
Continue reading...ECU Homecoming: 100 Years of Treasured Traditions
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
There really is no better time to head to Greenville for a football game than Homecoming (unless we land home field for the Conference USA championship). I can't wait. I have spoken to a lot of my friends that are setting up big plans for the game. We are all getting prepared to stir-fry Rice.
Continue reading...Happy 100th Birthday ECU!
Monday, October 5, 2009
One hundred years ago today East Carolina Teachers College held its first class. The date was October 5, 1909 and 123 students (104 women and 19 men) stepped through those doors at what would later become East Carolina University.
Continue reading...Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium expansion to begin in December 2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
ECU has given the go ahead for a 7,000 east endzone expansion beginning this upcoming December. The Dowdy-Ficklen stadium expansion has been much talked about and much anticipated over the past year. Student Pirate Club members and the ECU Marching Pirates would be moved from their current location to the 7,000 seat expansion. This would open up 3,500-4,000 seats between the 35 yard lines for Pirate Club members.
Continue reading...The Plunder Towel & Rowdy Dowdies shirts
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Have you heard about THE PLUNDER TOWEL? If not, come check out the story and find out how to get one so you can be ready for when ESPN comes to town!
Continue reading...A Great Shirt For An Even Better Cause
Monday, August 31, 2009
If you have ever read Boneyard Banter, there is a pretty good chance you know who Whitey is. He could just be another username on Boneyard that you see replying in a funny way to a topic or coming up with a clever nickname for something about the Pirates. However, Whitey’s presence on Boneyard could mean a lot more than that if you are one of the people that has been fortunate enough to be touched by his kindness and sincerity. If you don’t read Boneyard (and you should) then let me pass along an incredible story about one of the biggest East Carolina University fans that I have ever come into contact with.
Continue reading...“This Pirate is a treasure all by herself”
Thursday, August 6, 2009
East Carolina Cheerleader, Cassie Adcock was featured on the popular sports blog Bleacher Report's "College Football Preseason Top 25 Power Rankings: Cheerleader Edition". ECU Cheerleaders were ranked No. 3, beating the No. 22 ranked UNC.
Continue reading...Want to be like Skip? Snag his hat…
Monday, August 3, 2009
U.B.E. just debuted the new white Nike East Carolina Football Coaches Sideline cap and it looks effin' sweet. Check out the post for some more information on the cap and a 10% coupon for your next shopping trip to U.B.E. or Piratewear.com.
Continue reading...Hey Ladies – The Fifth Annual Ladies Football Clinic is on August 1st
Friday, July 24, 2009
It's that time of the year again. On August 1 over 150 ladies will come streaming out of the pirate ship onto Bagwell Field at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. They will all be following Skip Holtz and the rest of the coaching staff as they spend the day learning the ins and outs of college football.
Continue reading...- Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium expansion to begin in December 2009 (57)
- Skippin’ town… (23)
- Desi Brown verbally commits to ECU (16)
- Four thousand, one hundred and seventeen?!?!? (15)
- Argghh You Serious!? (14)
- Pirate Out and Black Out…two classic mistakes… (13)
- A Slap In The Face (9)
- The “Coach Mac” Attack (9)
- Pirate Faithful in Iraq…PURPLE!!! (8)
- ECU Girls…Best in the World: Danielle Moinet (8)
- Pack. Pirates. Dowdy-Ficklen. Saturday, High Noon
- Wake Up And Tailgate!
- Winning catch – ECU vs Tulsa – 9/5/10
- Skip’s Yard Sale
- Choice, Destiny and East Carolina Head Football Coach Ruffin McNeill
- The “Coach Mac” Attack
- Pirates Hire Pirate
- Skippin’ town…
- A Slap In The Face
- Argghh You Serious!?
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009
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