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I think it's more passionate than hostile.

🏴‍☠️🟪🟪🟨 Purple helmets, purple jerseys, gold pants this Saturday for ECU Football vs NC State.
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ECU football defeats USF in Thursday night game This primetime game was aired live on , which caused there to be a lot of “media timeouts” for commercial breaks. This gave both teams a chance to communicate with

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American Athletic Conference Announces the Addition of Six Universities The American Athletic Conference Board of Directors and Commissioner Mike Aresco announced today that six universities have had their applications for membership in The American approved by the conference’s nine continuing members.

ECU captures third win in a row, trounces Tulane 52-29 ECU defeats Tulane for its third win in a row.

If you have a Twitter account, help out Sup Dogs by tweeting . Let's win this again!

https://twitter.com/barstoolecu/status/1374686829820149762?s=09

Barstool ECU on Twitter “🚨🚨RISE N' SHINE 🚨🚨 We lost A LOT of votes last due to the hour difference, time to get them!!! Click the link below to vote!! WE NEED ALL HANDS ON DECK FOR THIS ONE!! TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW TO VOTE VOTE VOTE!! https://t.co/1ZNu4BvXq2”

BREAKING>>> The AAC releases a statement acknowledging an “officiating error” in last night’s Football vs contest. http://theamerican.org/news/2020/10/31/american-athletic-conference-statement-on-east-carolina-tulsa-football-game.aspx

A true Pirate until the end. RIP Mr. Blanks.

https://www.starnewsonline.com/story/sports/2020/10/26/lighthearted-comical-obituary-shares-passions-east-carolina-football-fan/6006593002/?fbclid=IwAR1QxGdoFLnBOUm_A4u_yWfdeZBmRKu2Zb9MhUuzGAON1YfwP0TOnRGiZ0g

Forever a Pirate: Love of East Carolina highlights season ticket holder's obituary In a funny and lighthearted obituary, family of Joseph Blanks share father's love of sports, including East Carolina football.

Big news for ECU Football.... the Pirates starting QB Holton Ahlers is back!

ECU Football's season opener against Marshall has been rescheduled for 8/29 in a collaborative effort by both institutions to offer a distinctive opportunity to recognize the 50th anniversary of a tragedy that has tied the 2 communities together.

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The AAC is mentioned as an option for BSU. We have an opening, but distance is a problem...

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/amp/ncaa-football/news/boise-state-mountain-west-conference-tv-realignment-aac-pac-12-big-12/krk9etbpkj091cj2pgn7gqqxc?__twitter_impression=true

Weighing Boise State's four best options if it leaves Mountain West Conference Where would Boise State go if it ditches the Mountain West Conference? We look at the four best options.

https://247sports.com/college/east-carolina/Article/East-Carolina-Pirates-Football-Matt-Morgan-Leaves-Program-Starting-Offensive-Lineman-142520700/

Former starting OT Matt Morgan no longer a part of ECU program The former starting offensive lineman has left the football team, but remains in school.

Myrtle Beach Bowl?

CBS ranks the AAC in the top 5 conferences. https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/2019-college-football-conference-power-rankings-sec-on-top-yet-again-while-the-acc-sputters/

2019 College Football Conference Power Rankings: SEC on top yet again while the ACC sputters It was a banner year for the SEC while the American gained traction in the national conversation

I like the throwback logo!

https://247sports.com/college/east-carolina/Article/East-Carolina-Pirates-Football-Throwback-Helmet-Senior-Day-Uniform-Reveal-139377422/

ECU reveals Senior Day uniform featuring throwback helmet The Pirates will indeed wear their new throwback logo helmets on Saturday against Tulsa.

https://www.witn.com/content/sports/East-Carolina-pulls-out-31-24-victory-over-UConn-565381721.html

East Carolina pulls out 31-24 victory over UConn Holton Ahlers scored on a 2-yard run with 3:31 remaining in the game and East Carolina rallied last in a 31-24 victory over Connecticut on Saturday.

What do you think of these suggestions? https://247sports.com/college/east-carolina/LongFormArticle/American-Athletic-Conference-Uconn-Huskies-Leave-Potential-Replacements-Additions-138516687/

Potential options to replace UConn in The American Evaluating some potential additions to the American Athletic Conference to replace departing Connecticut.

What are your thoughts about this past Saturday's game against SMU? Do you think we're heading in the right direction or are we falling back? https://247sports.com/college/east-carolina/Article/East-Carolina-Pirates-SMU-Mustangs-Offensive-Explosion-Close-Loss-138285395/

Pirates come up short at No. 23 SMU, 59-51 DALLAS - The Pirates fall at No. 23 SMU in frustrating fashion.

It's weird to be upset and happy at the same time about a game. Upset that we lost after an amazing performance by our team, but happy for the future of Pirate football after what we saw Saturday night.

http://www.reflector.com/ECU/2019/11/04/WOODWARD-Pirates-played-their-best-game.html

WOODWARD: Pirates played their best game - Daily Reflector East Carolina sophomore quarterback Holton Ahlers throws a pass as Cincinnati's Elijah Ponder pressures at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Saturday night. Ahlers passed for a school-record 535 yards in the Pirates' 46-43 defeat.

Holton Ahlers and CJ Johnson named in Top 15 jaw dropping performances for Week 10.

https://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/15_most_jaw_dropping_performances_from_cfb_week_10/s1_12680_30434168

15 most jaw-dropping performances from CFB Week 10 Even with a slate that included some of the country’s top teams resting, Week 10 of the college football season delivered plenty for fans to enjoy. A weekend without some of college football’s household names offered everyone a chance to see some jaw-dropping performances from unheralded players...

Wow!

NCAA to allow college athletes to be paid for their names, images and likenesses "We must embrace change to provide the best possible experience for college athletes."

https://ecupirates.com/news/2019/10/25/east-carolina-michigan-agree-to-2023-football-meeting.aspx?fbclid=IwAR2yhN12DCQHDAiV9bjPRPA8hdktiobqSbB0lRXGWL3pwvQ4W-ppRCQBOvQ

East Carolina, Michigan Agree To 2023 Football Meeting - East Carolina University Athletics Future Schedules (2020-2028) GREENVILLE, N.C. - East Carolina and Michigan have agreed on a single-game contract for the Pirates and Wolverines to play at Michigan

https://247sports.com/college/east-carolina/Article/East-Carolina-Pirates-USF-Bulls-Betting-Line-Released-137273770/

Betting line released for USF-ECU game The opening line for ECU's homecoming game against USF is here.

We definitely had a better 2nd half in this game. I think Coach is continuing to take us in the right direction. And CJ Johnson is a BEAST! https://247sports.com/college/east-carolina/LongFormArticle/East-Carolina-Pirates-UCF-Knights-Mike-Houston-Postgame-Press-Conference-137243841/

What Mike Houston said after ECU's 41-28 loss to UCF ORLANDO, Fla. -- Here's what ECU coach Mike Houston said after Saturday's loss to UCF.

http://www.theeastcarolinian.com/sports/article_e19dca6a-f06a-11e9-a1b7-b7194af84c3f.html

Pirates to face road test against UCF The East Carolina University (3-3, 0-2 AAC) football team will continue conference play on Saturday when it travels to Orlando, Florida to face the University of Central Florida (4-2, 1-1

https://247sports.com/college/east-carolina/Article/East-Carolina-Pirates-Football-Offense-Help-Second-Half-Jsi-Hatfield-Tight-Ends-Right-Side-136591230/

Three ways ECU can help its offense the second half of the year The Pirates rank near the bottom of the country in offense through six games.

https://247sports.com/college/east-carolina/Article/Gardner-Minshew-Jacksonville-Jaguars-East-Carolina-Pirates-Broken-Hand-Medical-Redshirt-135832200/

Gardner Minshew once tried to purposely break his hand at ECU Gardner Minshew says he was willing to do everything he could to get an extra year of eligibility, even hurting himself.

AD Jon Gilbert addresses feedback from Pirate Nation:

https://ecupirates.com/news/2019/9/18/general-saturdays-events-questions-answered.aspx

Saturday’s Events; Questions Answered - East Carolina University Athletics Pirate Nation!