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Go Pirates!!! Anyone Anytime ... This will get y'all to stop talking about who  --  Southern Pirate   Thu May 17 2012 8:18:02 PM

Small ECU world department. Got on the elevator  --  factoid   Thu May 17 2012 7:58:17 PM

East Carolina is getting larger by the day as well! **  --  PGPirate   Thu May 17 2012 8:11:47 PM

I know football fan shirt color is a taboo subject, but this is pretty cool from  --  PGPirate   Thu May 17 2012 7:55:28 PM

How many are happy with the CUSA additions given the current market?  --  PirateHeist   Thu May 17 2012 7:46:43 PM

Happy. And agree. **  --  PowderKeg   Thu May 17 2012 8:08:38 PM

Agree. Best of bad situation today and could grow into a better tomorrow.  --  factoid   Thu May 17 2012 7:50:05 PM

Happy? No. OK with it? Yep... **  --  Den   Thu May 17 2012 7:48:35 PM

Anyone know when fb game times will be announced? **  --  cusa1   Thu May 17 2012 7:30:33 PM

I believe last year they began announcing them on June 7. **  --  TOC72   Thu May 17 2012 7:36:03 PM

NON ECU Reckling out B3 UCF 5 Rice 0 no outs **  --  cableguy   Thu May 17 2012 7:30:12 PM

8-0 B4 **  --  cableguy   Thu May 17 2012 7:52:09 PM

Wow. **  --  ecukid79   Thu May 17 2012 8:21:39 PM

ECU has the 5th largest alumni base in the Triangle....LINK  --  PGPirate   Thu May 17 2012 6:54:26 PM

I am skeptical. Our # seems way too low. UNCGs seems way too high. **  --  ScourgeOf7seas   Thu May 17 2012 8:00:45 PM

I'm sure those #'s came directly from the AA's **  --  gvegaspirate   Thu May 17 2012 8:18:28 PM

It is. That is our total from the alumni assoc for Wake county only, not...  --  TOC72   Thu May 17 2012 8:18:27 PM

Suprised about UNCG's # **  --  pirateradio97   Thu May 17 2012 7:15:39 PM

Plus, Wonder Woman is head of their alumni associated. **  --  PowderKeg   Thu May 17 2012 7:20:42 PM

Just in the Triangle, not period. **  --  PGPirate   Thu May 17 2012 7:20:12 PM

I didn't realize there were so many farms in the Triangle. **  --  Brices Creek Pirate '74   Thu May 17 2012 6:59:38 PM

HUGE amount of landscaping companies(guys w/a truck and a mower) **  --  gvegaspirate   Thu May 17 2012 7:42:01 PM

Football facility tour with D. Harris..........LINK  --  PGPirate   Thu May 17 2012 6:52:58 PM

Thanks for posting.. loving the increased social media use by our sports tvcrews **  --  PirateHeist   Thu May 17 2012 7:33:02 PM

Just watched tvpirate's report. Interesting seeing the video & interviews at ODU  --  clubdude   Thu May 17 2012 6:27:58 PM

And Middle Tennesse State had their feelings crushed. **  --  OXECU   Thu May 17 2012 6:57:19 PM

They can move UT Chatt and Appy Up and form their own version of this nightmare **  --  Pirate1   Thu May 17 2012 7:10:52 PM

When taking German at ECC, we had to read a book in German written by a German   --  combo   Thu May 17 2012 6:48:20 PM

For those upset with Confrence Stuff there is an Easy answer that will help ECU   --  bigcubdaddie   Thu May 17 2012 6:12:20 PM

Dont watch holes or puppies   --  Val Price   Thu May 17 2012 7:16:47 PM

I don't watch very many and I never watch the espn crowd's chat shows **  --  JollyRoger   Thu May 17 2012 6:50:19 PM

Good thoughts but sorry I'm a college football junkie  --  Bleeds_Purple   Thu May 17 2012 6:22:14 PM

N-ECU, after15+ years i'm moving from Greenville, going to Davenport, FL **  --  EdroLee   Thu May 17 2012 6:10:22 PM

Re: N-ECU, after15+ years i'm moving from Greenville, going to Davenport, FL **  --  combo   Thu May 17 2012 6:49:17 PM

Re: Re: N-ECU, after15+ years i'm moving from Greenville, going to Davenport, FL **  --  gvegaspirate   Thu May 17 2012 7:44:25 PM

Now that we have to watch these teams at DF do the prices of tickets go down? **  --  Jimmy   Thu May 17 2012 6:03:35 PM

Are you still trolling? **  --  PGPirate   Thu May 17 2012 6:28:15 PM

No. **  --  ecukid79   Thu May 17 2012 6:12:37 PM

You dont HAVE to watch anything.   --  Bleeds_Purple   Thu May 17 2012 6:06:17 PM

Correct. And no, the prices won't go down. **  --  factoid   Thu May 17 2012 8:00:07 PM

Construction fence going up adjacent to Minges 1st spade in the ground next week **  --  bluewaterpirate   Thu May 17 2012 5:31:43 PM

Wooooooooohoooooooooooo!!!!!!!! **  --  ecukid79   Thu May 17 2012 5:34:26 PM

X 2... **  --  Den   Thu May 17 2012 7:47:47 PM

Is there any way possible to create an ignore feature here? **  --  NoQuarter08   Thu May 17 2012 5:05:12 PM

Seriusly. The petty bickering is at an all time high. Take it to email folks!! **  --  LKG Pirate   Thu May 17 2012 5:40:41 PM

There are more than 2 perspectives on the conference issue  --  '82Pirate   Thu May 17 2012 4:58:46 PM

X2 **  --  Pirate1   Thu May 17 2012 7:55:00 PM

Good perspective agree with you   --  Val Price   Thu May 17 2012 7:21:18 PM

I was with ya up until the indy thing....  --  dangerous dave   Thu May 17 2012 5:22:20 PM

X2 **  --  Pirate 96   Thu May 17 2012 5:52:46 PM

You know yourself better than we do!! ;o{)> **  --  bertiebuc   Thu May 17 2012 5:19:08 PM

Going indy huh? Well who would we play? The ACC and SEC   --  Bleeds_Purple   Thu May 17 2012 5:09:17 PM

Yeah indy won't work as much as I wish it could **  --  b0ndsj0ns   Thu May 17 2012 5:10:38 PM

I know one thing is for sure.......................  --  ecukid79   Thu May 17 2012 5:06:38 PM

Seems like an appropriate time for this...... (L)  --  clubdude   Thu May 17 2012 6:05:29 PM

Ummmm....will we continue to have entrance videos like that in the future.......  --  ecukid79   Thu May 17 2012 6:15:44 PM

Sarcasm does not become you. ;) ;) :) **  --  clubdude   Thu May 17 2012 6:18:29 PM

P,O,T,D, - it just may require 1 more pregame drink, which is fine too. **  --  mrfree0628   Thu May 17 2012 5:36:33 PM

I just wanna know what people want? WE CAN'T MKAE THE BIG EAST TAKE US **  --  Bleeds_Purple   Thu May 17 2012 5:11:14 PM

Most don't even get it or just want to vent. Spots are almost full in the Big 5  --  NoQuarter08   Thu May 17 2012 5:40:26 PM

I guess to be in the SEC. anything less than that sucks. don't know man.......  --  ecukid79   Thu May 17 2012 5:14:37 PM

MY sentiments...almost exactly...not happy, but will also live through it...and   --  socalpirate   Thu May 17 2012 5:06:18 PM

Update on Dr. DotArrrggg..............................  --  DotArrrggg   Thu May 17 2012 4:53:50 PM

You tried to attend class at the University of No Class, walk the plank DrDot  --  mrfree0628   Thu May 17 2012 5:00:05 PM

Heres the deal guys  --  Bleeds_Purple   Thu May 17 2012 4:53:04 PM

Ok guys....we have a big time program coming into DF...we'd better get ready.  --  Metal Pirate   Thu May 17 2012 4:44:25 PM

I'd say I'm going to laugh my butt off when we lose to them. Funny how some of   --  NoQuarter08   Thu May 17 2012 4:54:21 PM

1. We're not going to lose to App St. 2. I'm joking around. Love that video.:) **  --  Metal Pirate   Thu May 17 2012 4:56:44 PM

It is funny....i was just referring to the general theme on here lately.  --  NoQuarter08   Thu May 17 2012 5:01:15 PM

We should never underestimate an opponent...but...  --  Metal Pirate   Thu May 17 2012 5:14:09 PM

Well if skip hadn't gotten lucky with lawnmower man's injury...  --  dangerous dave   Thu May 17 2012 5:18:18 PM

We were out of shape and damn near lost with their 3rd team QB.  --  Bike Rider   Thu May 17 2012 6:00:42 PM

Don't think La Tech or FIU are too far beneath us....  --  Pirate 96   Thu May 17 2012 6:11:03 PM

If if's and buts were candy and nuts....and I disagree, we would have won. **  --  Pirate 96   Thu May 17 2012 5:48:30 PM

Just stating we would have won, b/c you said we would have lost. ;)...  --  Pirate 96   Thu May 17 2012 5:50:11 PM

My depression continues **  --  Sharke   Thu May 17 2012 4:52:56 PM

Just got a cool email from ECU Planned Giving asking me to "give back"..........  --  ecukid79   Thu May 17 2012 4:32:27 PM

Just purchased USC east FB tickets. What hotel is best? **  --  gvegas1978   Thu May 17 2012 4:32:10 PM

Pirate bus.  --  bertiebuc   Thu May 17 2012 4:30:07 PM

Gary Manning had one.... **  --  shookpirate   Thu May 17 2012 7:05:14 PM

Re: Pirate bus- - -John Dellinger **  --  combo   Thu May 17 2012 5:49:47 PM

Dental center at DCCC formally announced*  --  HC Pirate   Thu May 17 2012 4:10:11 PM

Where is DCCC? **  --  Albemarle Pirate   Thu May 17 2012 4:36:40 PM

Davidson County, link attached  --  gsopirateguy   Thu May 17 2012 4:45:03 PM

So we have Elizabeth City, Ahoskie, Spruce Pines, Lillington, Sylva, Lumberton   --  PGPirate   Thu May 17 2012 6:27:43 PM

Thanks. The center here in Elizabeth City is under const. **  --  Albemarle Pirate   Thu May 17 2012 4:48:57 PM

Pirate Pepsi Machine (Need opinions)  --  hardisonw   Thu May 17 2012 4:04:55 PM

I hope your sign guys have a license to print this legally  --  Smoothy   Thu May 17 2012 4:39:00 PM

It should be ok, if he just puts purple wrap, but used all licensed logo signs.  --  clubdude   Thu May 17 2012 6:16:52 PM

I hope they have something better to do than come down on ONE person....  --  Pirate 96   Thu May 17 2012 4:43:48 PM

They don't ;-)  --  dangerous dave   Thu May 17 2012 5:10:37 PM

LOL....true. **  --  Pirate 96   Thu May 17 2012 5:12:33 PM

Looks cool! Are Pirate beverages going to be included? **  --  Metal Pirate   Thu May 17 2012 4:27:04 PM

I like it!! just like you show it! **  --  Ways1   Thu May 17 2012 4:19:56 PM

It is your machine do what you think is best **  --  corsair   Thu May 17 2012 4:17:26 PM

So, here we are in a revamped conference…  --  pgwpirate   Thu May 17 2012 3:58:00 PM

J...W...B.  --  AT   Thu May 17 2012 4:46:31 PM

For the people that disagree w/ this new conference philosophy...  --  pgwpirate   Thu May 17 2012 4:18:44 PM

2 years ago our fate was sealed  --  b0ndsj0ns   Thu May 17 2012 4:28:37 PM

What we should have done is beat State, there, Kentucky and Ark.   --  DxeChicken   Thu May 17 2012 5:56:51 PM

Beating cupcakes at ECU has never gotten us ranked....   --  Southern Pines Pirate   Thu May 17 2012 5:15:23 PM

That's a plausible sugestion BJ, but then there   --  bertiebuc   Thu May 17 2012 4:32:48 PM

Those big boy games sold season tickets  --  ITPirate   Thu May 17 2012 4:35:14 PM

We assume those things did us in, but lets say  --  b0ndsj0ns   Thu May 17 2012 4:42:57 PM

But we can see that W-L records obviously don't mean that much  --  bertiebuc   Thu May 17 2012 5:23:04 PM

Only team it mattered for was Boise....that was our only shot as well. **  --  Pirate 96   Thu May 17 2012 5:51:49 PM

I can see that. **  --  pgwpirate   Thu May 17 2012 4:32:04 PM

Many on here will B&M but we played the hand that we were dealt  --  ITPirate   Thu May 17 2012 4:27:54 PM

We have beat that to death... **  --  ECU86   Thu May 17 2012 4:26:26 PM

Sorry, but developing rivalries with...  --  lake norman pirate   Thu May 17 2012 4:04:03 PM

It's not their job to deliver us to the 'big time'. We are supposed to....  --  ultraviolet   Thu May 17 2012 4:18:00 PM

"Big Time" is also down to 5 Conferences  --  V.I. Pirate   Thu May 17 2012 4:32:11 PM

Exactly. Control what we can control. **  --  ENC Pirate   Thu May 17 2012 4:19:42 PM

That's my whole point! Control what we can, as ECU and as a Conference. **  --  pgwpirate   Thu May 17 2012 4:23:01 PM

Ditto!!! **  --  ECU86   Thu May 17 2012 4:12:16 PM

ECU86....who would you like to develop rivalries with? Name some teams.........  --  ecukid79   Thu May 17 2012 4:14:56 PM

Rivalries develop through time and tradtion  --  ECU86   Thu May 17 2012 4:23:09 PM

Why wouldnt' you want 10 rivalries? what's the problem with that?..............  --  ecukid79   Thu May 17 2012 4:25:22 PM

If ODU and UNCC become rivals it will mean they are beating us.....  --  Pirate 96   Thu May 17 2012 4:20:08 PM

IMO...there's already a littled "hate" for Charlotte that goes back.............  --  ecukid79   Thu May 17 2012 4:23:01 PM

Honestly I don't really care about having fake created rivalries  --  b0ndsj0ns   Thu May 17 2012 4:17:20 PM

Well others will, based on the reasons I stated. **  --  ecukid79   Thu May 17 2012 4:19:44 PM

There are really two benefits, but neither really moves the needle much in terms  --  lake norman pirate   Thu May 17 2012 4:08:39 PM

No adds were going to move that needle in the way you are talking about.........  --  ecukid79   Thu May 17 2012 4:11:09 PM

Proximity helps to create rivalries. I can guarantee you that............  --  ecukid79   Thu May 17 2012 4:06:36 PM

Don't we have to consistently win first to acheive the next level? **  --  pirateradio97   Thu May 17 2012 4:08:54 PM

Sure. **  --  ecukid79   Thu May 17 2012 4:16:11 PM

What are our choices here? Ask LSU to join? How bout Bama? **  --  pgwpirate   Thu May 17 2012 4:05:17 PM

These are our choices. I'm not arguing that...  --  lake norman pirate   Thu May 17 2012 4:11:40 PM

It helps if you can drive to most or many of the away games **  --  ENC Pirate   Thu May 17 2012 4:03:09 PM

Charlotte, ODU & Marshall **  --  pgwpirate   Thu May 17 2012 4:04:17 PM

True points. La. Tech AD used the phrase last night on the radio...............  --  ecukid79   Thu May 17 2012 4:01:00 PM

What brand does C-USA have nationally? **  --  b0ndsj0ns   Thu May 17 2012 4:02:46 PM

The CUSA brand just went into San Antonio, Charlotte, Miami and TIdewater  --  Hilby Pirates   Thu May 17 2012 4:32:27 PM

A well established, known brand to TV and advertisers. fans too **  --  ecukid79   Thu May 17 2012 4:05:16 PM

Ummm no not at all. **  --  b0ndsj0ns   Thu May 17 2012 4:18:12 PM

Than why does CBS and Fox value the relationship so much? How does...........  --  ecukid79   Thu May 17 2012 4:24:20 PM

They value us enough to pay us penuts. We make barely over  --  b0ndsj0ns   Thu May 17 2012 4:31:39 PM

Doesn't mean it's not a nationally known brand as the La. Tech AD stated. **  --  ecukid79   Thu May 17 2012 4:33:52 PM

The La Tech AD is just thrilled to get on a lifeboat  --  b0ndsj0ns   Thu May 17 2012 4:45:58 PM

How many could name all of the members of the PAC 12? with all the moving......  --  ecukid79   Thu May 17 2012 4:54:10 PM

Sweet we should be rolling in the dough at any moment now **  --  b0ndsj0ns   Thu May 17 2012 4:56:59 PM

You know...just because C-USA < SEC doesn't mean it's not respected and not.....  --  ecukid79   Thu May 17 2012 4:59:09 PM

I guess we aren't **  --  b0ndsj0ns   Thu May 17 2012 5:08:34 PM

Hate to break it to you but CUSA is a lot more respected OUTSIDE of ACC country.  --  NoQuarter08   Thu May 17 2012 4:51:02 PM

Yeah it's better than the leagues they were in, so what?  --  b0ndsj0ns   Thu May 17 2012 4:52:42 PM

WTF do you expect bonds? Seriously. IF all you can do is bitch and complain...  --  NoQuarter08   Thu May 17 2012 4:59:29 PM

I could care less about most Big Ten games **  --  ENC Pirate   Thu May 17 2012 4:04:34 PM

I wish some people would open their eyes. No more AQ in a couple years. **  --  pgwpirate   Thu May 17 2012 4:02:20 PM

They are just removing the term Automatic Qualifier, nothing else will change. **  --  Pirate 96   Thu May 17 2012 4:17:52 PM

Coach Ruff thinks it is a game changer...I'll take his opinion **  --  Albemarle Pirate   Thu May 17 2012 4:33:04 PM

How do you know? TH & Ballard seem to think this is a big positive. **  --  pgwpirate   Thu May 17 2012 4:21:15 PM

I think it will be a positive in terms of recruits.....  --  Pirate 96   Thu May 17 2012 4:38:04 PM

Re: Nor the ACC likely either **  --  Piedmont Pirate   Thu May 17 2012 4:44:37 PM

I think if FSU, VT, or Miami go undefeated they will be one of the 4. **  --  Pirate 96   Thu May 17 2012 4:50:03 PM

SMU AD who hired June Jones and recently Larry Brown - fired **  --  SwissPirate   Thu May 17 2012 3:47:39 PM

I saw that. Seems like it came straight out of left field...  --  SurfinPirate   Thu May 17 2012 3:55:03 PM

Not out of left field - look at the SMU budget and debt he caused (L)  --  purplemind   Thu May 17 2012 4:01:40 PM

Stadiums/Arenas of future Conference USA members   --  Southern Pirate   Thu May 17 2012 3:32:53 PM

Their staduims  --  ECU86   Thu May 17 2012 3:40:09 PM

IMO I think a 30,000 person stadium is right for a team in C-USA but UNCC, FIU,   --  Southern Pirate   Thu May 17 2012 4:01:16 PM

Welcome to Bush League USA-East... **  --  wdm3   Thu May 17 2012 3:46:13 PM

You are going to make those comments.....  --  Pirate25   Thu May 17 2012 3:53:33 PM

Take a couple deep breaths... You will be ok... **  --  wdm3   Thu May 17 2012 4:22:02 PM

So a random poster on a website has as much power as our HC? **  --  Metal Pirate   Thu May 17 2012 3:57:17 PM

Not saying that...but when you make comments at work  --  Pirate25   Thu May 17 2012 4:03:06 PM

You make a lot of assumptions. You might be confusing me with another poster. **  --  Metal Pirate   Thu May 17 2012 4:11:39 PM

Not directing stating you...just all the Debbie Downers **  --  Pirate25   Thu May 17 2012 4:14:21 PM

I agree that some on here complain about stuff...  --  Metal Pirate   Thu May 17 2012 4:22:32 PM

Exactly **  --  Pirate 96   Thu May 17 2012 4:40:38 PM

Lately: Carolina Penal League! **  --  turbopir8   Thu May 17 2012 3:51:31 PM

No, good sir, you will find that League in Chapel Hill. **  --  mrfree0628   Thu May 17 2012 4:50:49 PM

Please stop pulling for ECU. I beg of you....please. **  --  Pirate25   Thu May 17 2012 3:49:20 PM

Haha Bush League USA-East.. that is hilarious **  --  ECU86   Thu May 17 2012 3:48:45 PM

We're moving in reverse. I hope we can escape this madness in a year or two. **  --  turbopir8   Thu May 17 2012 3:44:51 PM

I'm sure our Administration has a long range plan.....  --  ECU86   Thu May 17 2012 3:53:38 PM

ECU86! NOT!!!!!!! **  --  bertiebuc   Thu May 17 2012 4:37:16 PM

Moron alert^^^^ **  --  SIG   Thu May 17 2012 4:20:38 PM

Hard to have a long range plan that's in stone when so much is out of our.......  --  ecukid79   Thu May 17 2012 4:17:51 PM

Our size is fine, just our problem is too many people  --  b0ndsj0ns   Thu May 17 2012 3:41:51 PM

We could give UAB 20K fans each week and they would still only have 20,300 **  --  purplemind   Thu May 17 2012 4:07:27 PM

ECU linkster's doing well in NCAA's  --  Brices Creek Pirate '74   Thu May 17 2012 3:29:17 PM

That is a great start! and 4 better than the host team **  --  Ways1   Thu May 17 2012 4:27:01 PM

We still have unfinished buisness in football.  --  wdm3   Thu May 17 2012 3:27:23 PM

Who asked about Pewter Trailer Hitch covers a few months back? **  --  Kilby Island   Thu May 17 2012 3:08:49 PM

That was me Kilby..........................................are they in yet? **  --  pirate4105   Thu May 17 2012 6:50:42 PM

With all that has gone on with our conference recently I find it interesting....  --  smoknpirate   Thu May 17 2012 3:06:09 PM

Figured you'd have had a "talk people off the ledge" letter  --  b0ndsj0ns   Thu May 17 2012 3:09:58 PM

Why.....you two would only critize that also. **  --  Pirate25   Thu May 17 2012 3:16:11 PM

I know what he'd say, the simple truth is  --  b0ndsj0ns   Thu May 17 2012 3:23:38 PM

Respectfully disagree with that statement...  --  88Pirate   Thu May 17 2012 3:45:26 PM

No he directly pushed for ODU, and they wouldn't have joined  --  b0ndsj0ns   Thu May 17 2012 3:49:49 PM

"you two.." ?? **  --  smoknpirate   Thu May 17 2012 3:20:06 PM

Re: Why.....you would only critize that also. **  --  Pirate25   Thu May 17 2012 3:19:42 PM

I corrected myself on that one..sorry!.. **  --  Pirate25   Thu May 17 2012 3:21:01 PM

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