The Sports Objective

We preview the Rice Owls, the Pirates' fifth game of 2023, with Matthew Bartlett of The Roost.

Johnny Cornell--better known as "JC"-- of Pod Up With Matthews in the Morning, a Gainesville resident, returns to the show to talk about year two of the Billy Napier Era with the Gators, the SEC and more. During our second half hour, Corey Gloor joins us to talk about last season's Cotton Bowl Champs and Tulane's quest for back-to-back titles in The American.

Former East Carolina Strength & Conditioning Coach Jeff Connors didn't coach George Koonce during his time at ECU, but the two developed a strong relationship throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. George joined Coach C on the latest edition of Absolute Empowerment to discuss how a kid from Eastern NC overcame long odds to play for the Packers, earn his doctorate, write a book and more. He expl...

UTSA enters The American after consecutive CUSA titles and 23 wins in two seasons.  We discuss the Roadrunners with UTSA Alum Jared Kalmus of the Alamo Audible, Runners Rising and Underdog Dynasty.

Over the course of two-plus hours, we visit with Jay Sonnhalter (ESPN+ Analyst), Adam Witten (App State PxP), David Glenn (North Carolina Sports Network) and Morgan Ahlers (The Voice of Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium).

East Carolina Hall of Fame Linebacker Robert Jones, who played a key role in the Dallas Cowboys' Super Bowl titles of the early 90's, opens up to Coach C--his strength coach during his final season at ECU.

Miles Masercola of the Hoop State Network makes his debut on the show to talk about East Carolina's sophomore sensation Ezra Ausar, incoming freshman Ta'Korrie Faison, transfers Bobby Pettiford and Cam Hayes, commit Jordan Vick and more!     Dave LaMont returns to talk college football and more.  The Miami alum and veteran broadcaster gives us his thoughts on the FBS programs within the state of F...

BigGameBoomer can be a lightning rod on social media with his lists about college football.  He returns to discuss Colorado coming home to the Big 12 and more.

Chris Doering is back to share his thoughts on the SEC entering 2023.

Si Seymour returned to talk Pirate Hoops!

Chris Edwards returns to the program for the first time since being named The Voice of the Pirates!

Bubba Rosenbaum is joined by Gardner Webb PxP Voice Phil Constantino & Florida Atlantic PxP Voice Ken LaVicka as The Sports Objective continues to preview the Pirates' 2023 Schedule.

After losing nearly 200 receptions, 2500 yards and 20 touchdown from 2022, the Pirates will need several new targets to take on larger roles in '23! Jaylen Johnson, Jsi Hatfield and Shane Calhoun will be some of the familiar names for East Carolina fans.

We talk ECU Athletics with Justin Behr, the Director of Marketing and Fan Engagement and Brian Meador of Video Production.

While Keaton Mitchell's 1,400 yards and big-play ability are gone, there is still plenty of talent at running back within the East Carolina program.  We discuss what new RB coach Re'Quan Boyette has at his disposal.

Dave and Kyle talk ECU Athletics. 

Second-year East Carolina Basketball coach Mike Schwartz joined us to discuss the 2023-24 roster and more!

Dave, Kyle and Matt talk about the search for a new PxP Voice of the Pirates, ECU Football and more.

Alex Turner, former Pirate defensive lineman, joins us to reflect on his path to East Carolina, time as a Pirate, life as a med school student and what lies ahead.

Rene Ingoglia returned to discuss the Pirates, the new look American & more!

While names like Berry, Smith and Stringer are gone from the ECU Defense, the Pirates are deeper and more talented than they have been in a long time.  We discussed each position group and more with fourth year DC Blake Harrell on the final Monday of June.

Chip Sigmon, member of Coach Connors' Armored Life Team, joined Coach C to talk his career path, faith and what he is up to now.

Donnie Kirkpatrick talks about a lot of new faces and names on the offensive side for the Pirates.

Ryan Robinson returned to the program to talk ECU Athletics and fundraising!

We preview opponents two and three of 2023 as we welcome Steve Cotton of Marshall and Adam Witten of App State back to the show.