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Appalachian State Set to Renew Rivalry with East Carolina
September 01, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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After a 30-year hiatus, Appalachian State will renew its rivalry with former Southern Conference rival East Carolina in a game many around the Old North State have awaited with high expectations since the announcement the two would play in the winter.
Expectations come from the fact...
ECU Tops Pirates In Spring Game, 31-10
April 18, 2009 by
East Carolina Athletics
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Led by quarterback Patrick Pinkney's 229 passing yards and three touchdowns, ECU defeated the Pirates 31-10 in East Carolina's annual spring game Saturday afternoon at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.
I am not saying, I am just saying...
September 06, 2008 by
The Orange Squeeze
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I am not saying, I am just saying...
When all others were bringing out all those great names to replace Greg Robinson at the helm of Syracuse football yours truly pulled out just one name.That name was Skip Holtz, the head coach for East Carolina.
East Carolina Ready To Defend C-USA Title
August 27, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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The East Carolina football team under Skip Holtz has had the same two goals every season: win a conference championship and win a bowl game.
As Holtz enters his fifth season as ECU's head coach, the Pirates have accomplished both — just not in the same season...
UCF-ECU: Walking the Plank?
September 23, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Coming off a comeback victory over Buffalo Saturday, the UCF football team will face many challenges when they hit the road this weekend to take on East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C at 3:30 p.m.The matchup
After a 23-17 win over the Bulls, the Knights (2-1) now head north...
Football. Trio Named To Lombardi Watch List
August 18, 2009 by
East Carolina Athletics
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East Carolina seniors Sean Allen (OL), Nick Johnson (LB) and C.J. Wilson (DE) are three-of-153 players from 79 teams and 11 conferences that were named to the 40th Annual Rotary Lombardi Award Watch List Tuesday.
Middle Class America: Looking for the Next Boise State
August 13, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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I want to be in Boise, Idaho on September 12. That’s when the Broncos of Boise State will have their first chance to win their 100th game since 2000. Granted, they would have to have beaten preseason hype-machine Oregon on opening day but I make a habit of never underestimating...
Football. Hartman Named To Lou Groza Watch List
August 12, 2009 by
East Carolina Athletics
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East Carolina senior Ben Hartman is one-of-30 preseason candidates named to the 2009 Lou Groza Award Watch List, which is given to the nation's top placekicker.
Football. Dodge Named To Ray Guy Award Watch List
August 05, 2009 by
East Carolina Athletics
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East Carolina senior Matt Dodge is one of nine punters that have been selected to the 2009 Ray Guy Award Watch List, according to an announcement by the Greater Augusta Sports Council Wednesday.
Football. Pinkney Named To Johnny Unitas Watch List
July 16, 2009 by
East Carolina Athletics
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East Carolina's Patrick Pinkney is one of 21 preseason candidates for the 2009 Johnny Unitas Award, which is given annually to the nation's most outstanding senior quarterback.
Holtz has fond memories of last ECU game with Tar Heels
September 16, 2009 by
Tar Heel Times
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Skip Holtz has fond memories of East Carolina’s win against North Carolina in 2007. “I remember a lot about it…almost every play,” the ECU coach said with a laugh. He remembers not only the plays. Holtz thinks about Ben Hartman’s last-second field goal that clinched the 34...
Dr. Bob Previews #25 NORTH CAROLINA Vs. EAST CAROLINA
September 17, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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#24 NORTH CAROLINA (-7.5) 26 East Carolina 17 09:00 AM Pacific Time Saturday, Sep-19 NORTH CAROLINA (-7 1/2) 26 East Carolina 17 East Carolina senior quarterback Patrick Pinkney has really ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Dr. Bob's Betting Advice For SMU (+6.5) Vs. EAST CAROLINA
October 10, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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East Carolina (-6.5) 27 SMU 26 Over/Under Total: 54.0 05:00 PM Pacific Time Saturday, Oct-10 East Carolina has struggled offensively with veteran Patrick Pinkney having a down year with a ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Pinkney’s play could be key to ECU-UNC game
September 18, 2009 by
Tar Heel Times
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ECU figured it had a sure thing in quarterback Patrick Pinkney. Yet as ECU prepares for a trip to No. 24 UNC, he has come to embody the Pirates’ early inconsistency. The sixth-year senior has thrown more interceptions than touchdowns and has had trouble with his accuracy. It’s...
Football. East Carolina Defeats Rice, 49-13
October 17, 2009 by
East Carolina Athletics
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Dwayne Harris returned a kickoff 92 yards for a touchdown and added two touchdown catches to help East Carolina beat winless Rice 49-13 on Saturday.
Sean Allen Named Academic All-District
22 days ago by
East Carolina Athletics
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East Carolina senior Sean Allen was named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District First-Team, according to an announcement by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Thursday.
Inside the ACC: Three to watch
September 18, 2009 by
Tar Heel Times
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East Carolina at No. 24 North Carolina: So far this season, Patrick Pinkney has not resembled even remotely the Pirates quarterback who threw for 406 yards in his first career start to stun UNC in Butch Davis' coaching debut two years ago. Opponents have dared Pinkney to beat them...
Football. Harris Earns Weekly C-USA Honor
October 19, 2009 by
East Carolina Athletics
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Junior wide receiver and return specialist Dwayne Harris, who brought back a kickoff for a touchdown and led East Carolina in all-purpose yardage for the fifth time this season during the Pirates' 49-13 win over Rice Saturday, was named Conference USA Special Teams Player-of-the-Week.
Football. East Carolina Tops Tulsa, 44-17
12 days ago by
East Carolina Athletics
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Dominique Lindsay ran for a career-high 172 yards, Darryl Freeney had a career-best 152 yards receiving and East Carolina maintained its lead in Conference USA's East Division with a 44-17 victory over Tulsa on Sunday night.In a rematch of last season's conference championship...
Dodge Receives Second Weekly Honor
September 21, 2009 by
East Carolina Athletics
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For the second straight week, East Carolina senior Matt Dodge received weekly honors from the College Football Performance Awards (CFPA) after being named Kickoff Specialist-of-the-Week and receiving honorable mention Punter-of-the-Week honors following his outstanding play against...
Football. Davis Earns Weekly C-USA Honor
12 days ago by
East Carolina Athletics
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Sophomore cornerback Emanuel Davis, who returned a 42-yard interception for a touchdown during East Carolina's 44-17 Conference USA win at Tulsa, was named C-USA Defensive Player-of-the-Week according to an announcement by the league office Monday afternoon.
Pirates Burn Blazers, Move One Game from Division Crown
6 days ago by
East Carolina Athletics
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Dwayne Harris caught eight passes for 108 yard and two touchdowns, including a kickoff return for a score, to lead East Carolina to a 37-21 win over Alabama-Birmingham on Saturday.
ECU's defensive backs aim not to repeat big mistakes
September 16, 2009 by
Tar Heel Times
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ECU safety Van Eskridge has watched, and re-watched, the game tape from Saturday's 35-20 loss at West Virginia. But two particular moments also keep rewinding, and replaying, in his head. They marked two of four pass plays of at least 28 yards allowed by the Pirates. And the long...
Harris Leads East Carolina Past UCF 19-14
September 26, 2009 by
East Carolina Athletics
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Dwayne Harris scored two touchdowns, including a 3-yard catch midway through the fourth quarter, to help East Carolina defeat Central Florida 19-14 on Saturday.
Football. Pinkney Shines In Pirates Victory Over Memphis 38-19
October 27, 2009 by
East Carolina Athletics
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Quarterback Patrick Pinkney ran for two touchdowns to help East Carolina beat Memphis 38-19 Tuesday night.
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