Tailgate party takes a twist (7) Nov 18, 2009
East Carolina football fans bundled up in purple and gold to watch the Pirates play Conference USA rival Tulsa on Sunday night. The game was projected onto a 20-foot-by-20-foot screen situated behind the former Maola plant on Water Street. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Jesse Franklin Pittard Sr. Oct 16, 2009
Frank enjoyed fishing, gardening, East Carolina football, traveling and spending time with family. He was the proud father of one son and daughter-in-law, Jesse Jay and Gina Pittard of Goldsboro; one daughter and son-in-law, Christie and David Rawlings of Jarratt, Va. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Gore heading into the Walk of Fame Sep 30, 2009
I remember the recent times when J.H. Rose would visit and I remember saying Jonathan Williams name (current East Carolina football player) a lot. I also remember saying Pierre Bell, who was a Pirate football player from West Craven. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Pirates looking to repeat history Sep 19, 2009
"They've got a lot of speed at the skill positions. It's kind of a typical East Carolina football team that the wide receivers, the running backs, the defensive backs are all very fast. They've got 17 starters coming back, and they're a very well-coached football team.". "I know they have a lot of good athletes there at ECU," said Williams. (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tuesday's UNC Links Sep 16, 2009
East Carolina football coach Skip Holtz had as good a view as anyone of the big plays West Virginia unloaded on his team last Saturday. He had the same vantage point as the ECU offense sputtered in Morgantown and was shut out in the second half for the second consecutive week. (InsideCarolina.com)
East Carolina brings back painful memories for West Virginia Sep 12, 2009
The largest crowd in East Carolina football history assembled in Greenville, N.C., to welcome then-No. 8 ranked West Virginia. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Pirates to go where line play takes them Sep 4, 2009
If ECU can topple a few of the big name non-conference teams on its schedule such as No. 21 UNC, West Virginia and No. 8 Virginia Tech it will help reinforce the notion that East Carolina football deserves to be mentioned with the other rising non-BCS teams. ECU heads into the 2009 season in good shape on both sides of the ball. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Pirates having leg trouble Aug 18, 2009
East Carolina football coach Skip Holtz's sarcastic shout pierced the humid air. "There's one," he said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
ECU to be next destination for LB Jeremy Grove May 21, 2009
East Carolina Football Recruiting 2010 - ESPN. http://a. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
ECU’s Cole making most of his opportunities May 1, 2009
Ever since I ve grown up, I ve always gone to East Carolina football games and followed the baseball team. Being 30 minutes down the road (in Chocowinity), you re going to follow everything that East Carolina does. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Purple-Gold game — don’t rush to judgement Apr 15, 2009
While the Diamond Bucs have been kicking up dirt, the East Carolina football team has been gearing up for the true annual rite of spring, the Purple Gold Game this Saturday at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium at 3 p.m.. As is the case every April, the stadium s stands will be packed with Pirate faithful clamoring to get their first look at the next great ECU player, the next Chris Johnson or David Garrard. (Washington Daily News, NC)
ECU football team developing depth Apr 9, 2009
GREENVILLE The East Carolina football team s second scrimmage of the spring season Wednesday evening at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium helped develop depth and camaraderie, according to Pirates head coach Skip Holtz. ECU released its first two-deep depth chart for the upcoming season Tuesday, and projected starters at key positions shined in the scrimmage. (Washington Daily News, NC)
ECU kicks off spring practice Mar 19, 2009
GREENVILLE After having to postpone the scheduled first day of spring practice because of wet conditions Monday, the East Carolina football team had a glorious day to hit the field Wednesday. Sunny skies and warm temperatures greeted the defending Conference USA champions. (Washington Daily News, NC)
ECU spring football ready to kick off Mar 17, 2009
We ll give a good, solid look at what they can do and what their future holds for East Carolina football ... 2009 EAST CAROLINA FOOTBALL SCHEDULE. (Washington Daily News, NC)
East Carolina star recognized at Belhaven city council meeting Mar 10, 2009
Fans flocked to the center to watch the city council honor Wilson, a Belhaven native and current East Carolina football standout. Belhaven mayor Adam O Neal read a resolution in recognition of Wilson, then handed the 2005 Northside High School graduate a plaque in honor of the achievement. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Bulldogs look to dominate Mar 1, 2009
New Bern has several national class athletes including Andrew and Anthony Hendrix (both ranked among the nation's best in the 500 and 600 indoors), sprinter Fuquawn Greene (ranked among the top three indoor sprinters in the country) and jumper Larry Price, an East Carolina football recruit ... The East Carolina football recruit may be the quickest runner in the state. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Favre: 'It's time to leave' Feb 12, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009. Search stories on N&O.com. (News & Observer -- Sports)
