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Enthusiasm swirls around ECU's campus

Adam Thompson

As a sportswriter, the months of June and July often seem never-ending. The schools are out for the summer, leaving us with few sporting events to cover. Once the spring sports season comes to an end, the one day we look forward to is Aug. 1 - the first...

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Back and ready for redemption

ECU defenders return to the field after injury-plagued 2007 season

Adam Thompson

GREENVILLE - There was no need for introductions when the East Carolina defense gathered together for the first time on Friday for an organized practice. The Pirates return nine starters on a defensive unit that ranked 95th in the nation last year. However,...

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ECU Ladies Clinic shows real women love, know football

Natalie Sayewich

A horde of people, ranging in age, but all lacking a Y in their DNA, converged at ECU on Saturday to learn the Xs and Os of football. At the Ladies Football Clinic, around 175 women - mostly wearing purple and gold - spent the beginning few hours of...

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ECU’s Jenkins signs NBA D-League contract

David Hall

By David Hall Freedom News Service Just like he's said it would all along, Darrell Jenkins' basketball career will continue. He just doesn't know where yet. Jenkins, a former East Carolina point guard, was offered a contract Thursday to play in the...

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Exactly three month’s prior to the ECU men’s basketball team’s first practice, head coach Mike McCarthy, above, spoke about the future of the program on Thursday.

McCarthy injects energy into ECU hoops

Adam Thompson

GREENVILLE - The East Carolina men's basketball team is coming off its most successful season in the Conference USA. Despite finishing just 5-11 in C-USA play, head coach Mack McCarthy is excited about the direction his program is heading. The Pirates...

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Pirates feel the heat from high expectations

Natalie Sayewich

By Natalie Sayewich Sun Journal Staff GREENVILLE - For much of the 2007 season, with each upcoming opponent more ominous than the last, the mantra for the East Carolina football team was "It's not going to get any easier." The first game of the 2008...

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