The Sports Objective Podcast

Peach State product Steven Rogers talks about his path from Augusta's Evans High School to East Carolina, playing for John Thompson and Skip Holtz and more!

Former Pirate defensive lineman discusses his decision to transfer to East Carolina from NC State.

Former East Carolina defensive back Kasey Ross reflects on his time with the Pirates.

A military kid, Will moved around a lot during his childhood and teen years--including spending a few over seas. However, after his family moved to Eastern NC, he found a home in East Carolina University and its football program. While he didn't play much in his final two years with the Pirates, he was the ultimate team player and is now preparing for his first year as the Head Coach of Greenville...

Former East Carolina Defensive Lineman Greg Gardill is as blue collar as they come. From Western PA, he made his way to Greenville to play for the Pirates. He was a redshirt senior when ECU went 11-1 and finished the season ranked 9th nationally. After years back in Johnstown, PA, he and his wife have moved back to North Carolina and lived on the Outer Banks.

Former Pirate punter and holder Trent Tignor talks about how he ended up at East Carolina, his time in the purple and gold and about life in Atlanta.

We caught up with former East Carolina Defensive Back Leonard Paulk to discuss his path to Greenville, his time as a Pirate and his current position with The Boys and Girls Club in Eastern NC.

While this college football season is still very much in doubt, we caught up with Phil Steele to get his thoughts on East Carolina, The American, in-state programs and national landscape.

With the entire East Carolina men's basketball team back on campus, we hear from the Pirates' Associate Head Coach Steve Roccaforte.  Coach Rock talks about the 2020-21 roster and what the Pirates' needs are moving forward. Mike Corey of ESPN makes his debut to talk East Carolina and American Athletic Conference Football!

We talk about the latest impacts of COVID-19 on College Football with Nicole Auerbach of The Athletic. THEN, during our second half hour, we welcome East Carolina alum, Curtis Thieman, of Port City Films back to the show!

Former East Carolina offensive lineman Jordan Davis talks about his recruitment out of The Sunshine State, becoming a consistent starter at left guard and much more!

We caught up with the former East Carolina offensive lineman and assistant coach to reflect on his times with the Pirates PLUS what he is up to now as the DC for Skip Holtz at Louisiana Tech.

Former East Carolina running back Willie Lewis shares his Pirate story and what he is doing now.

We talk to the former Pirate running back and kick returner from the Art Baker Era!

From 1967 to 1977, East Carolina Hall of Famer John Welborn led the Pirate wrestling program to a 94-14-3 mark--including five straight Southern Conference titles from 1972-77! Unfortunately, coach was unable to join us as planned due to sickness (not COVID-19) BUT we were joined by one of his former wrestlers Mike Radford and East Carolina supporter Mike Bunting.  Several other wrestlers chimed i...

Former Pirate offensive lineman from nearby Kinston talks about his years at East Carolina and what he is doing now.

Jacksonville, NC native and SW Onslow product Richard Koonce talks about choosing East Carolina, his time as a Pirate and present day life with his wife, former ECU Women's Basketball standout Danielle Melvin!

Maine Defensive Line Coach and former Pirate player Kurt von Bargen made his debut on the program as we took a trip down memory lane.

We catch up with Tampa native Fred Hicks about his time in the purple and gold!

We catch up with former East Carolina offensive lineman Grant Lowe, who played for the Pirates from 1986-89 during the Art Baker and Bill Lewis Eras.

We take a trip down memory lane with former East Carolina wide receiver Marcellus Harris plus discuss a variety of topics with ECU alum and Athlon Sports Antwan Staley.

The swagger of The U throughout the 1980s and 1990s was documented in ESPN's two-part 30 for 30. We discuss that and much more with Hurricanes' Hall of Fame wide receiver Randall "Thrill" Hill. Then, during our second half hour, we welcome Steve Robertson of GenesPage, Mississippi State's 247 Sports site, back to the program to talk the State flag in Mississippi, COVID-19 impact and more!

We talk with East Carolina Athletics Director of Marketing and Fan Engagement Eric Ward about the challenges of preparing for a football season during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Francisco Cabrera joins the show to talk about 1992 NLCS and much more!

We caught up with former East Carolina walk-on wide receiver Brandon Bishop PLUS David Glenn returned to the show to discuss a variety of topics including when he may return to the air waves!

Former Alabama Head Coach Bill Curry returned to the show to discuss a variety of college football topics. Hank Harrawood, East Carolina alum and Winthrop Deputy AD, made his debut on the program to talk about the impact COVID-19 has had on Division 1 Athletics.