The Sports Objective

Brad Johnson joined us to talk about growing up in the North Carolina mountains, playing two sports at Florida State, spending 17 seasons as a quarterback in the NFL and more!

We catch up with future Pirates Justin Redd and Elijah Jones.  Justin, an offensive guard, is coming over from Norfolk State where he was the MEAC Lineman of the Year.  Meanwhile, Mike Schwartz and staff's fourth commit for 2022 is Elijah Jones, a 6'8 forward from New Jersey. 

Ernie Shepherd, lead singer of the Charlotte based Journey Tribute band Trial By Fire, made his debut as he promoted the band's upcoming Greenville show and more!

Diehard Pirate fan and longtime high school coach Jason Tindal joined Bubba to talk about the East Carolina quarterbacks and wide receivers.

Isaiah Winstead, who accumulated nearly 150 catches during his time at Norfolk State and Toledo, talks about his decision to play his final college football season with East Carolina. 

Following a very frustrating mid-week loss to NO. 29 Old Dominion, East Carolina won another AAC series as they took 2 of 3 from Wichita State. 

We take an in-depth look at the Pirate running backs and tight ends. 

We take a look at the offensive line, a position group that has gone from being a glaring weakness in 2019 to quite possibly a strength in 2022. 

East Carolina snaps three-game skid (VCU, NC State & @Cincy) with series win at Cincinnati.  Lane Hoover, AMak and Jacob Jenkins Cowart come up big with the bat as the Pirates score 20 runs on 30 hits in their two wins over Bearcats.  

David Glenn, Veteran writer and sports  talk host, and longtime coach / analyst Mack McCarthy return to the show to discuss the Final Four AND much more!

Si Seymour returned to the program to talk East Carolina Basketball and the Pirates' direction under Mike Schwartz. 

The former East Carolina defensive back talks about playing for Jeff Fisher  in the USFL, embracing the Shark Mentality and the Pirate defense in 2022.

We recap the Pirates 4-1 week that featured mid-week wins at UNCW and over Elon before taking two of three against VCU.

The Vol Network's Vince Ferrara has worked closely with Tennessee Associate Head Coach Mike Schwartz for years and shares his thoughts on the new East Carolina Head Coach. 

East Carolina goes 3-2 on the week with a series win against a quality Saint Mary's club from the West Coast Conference. 

Despite the program's first non-losing season since 2013-14, Jon Gilbert fired Joe Dooley just over 24 hours after the conclusion of the Pirates' season in a decision that was seemingly made for quite some time.

After a 1-5 start, East Carolina Baseball has reeled off five straight victories--all against teams who were in last year's NCAA Tournament--and the Pirates will now start their first five-game week of the season when the travel to Virginia Tech on Tuesday. 

We reflect on the Pirates' 70-62 loss to the Shockers and look ahead to The American Tournament at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

Kevin Williams, East Carolina's Men's Golf Coach, rejoins the show for the first time since returning to Greenville.

We take a look back at the Pirates' win at Campbell and series loss against North Carolina.  Plus, we take a look ahead and around The American!

Sophomore Tristen Newton scored 27 points to lead East Carolina to a 64-59 win over Tulsa in the home finale'.

Jonathan "JJ" Jenkins came to East Carolina as a walk-on before leaving as an All-American and draft pick.

The Pirates get to the free throw line frequently and convert to hold off South Florida.

Re'quan Boyette, a native of Wilson, joined us to talk about the hiring process and his first six weeks in Greenville on Mike Houston's staff.

No. 8 East Carolina was swept by Bryant on opening weekend.  We discussed it and what lies ahead with the PxP Voice of Pirate Baseball, Scott Rogers! EXTRA INNINGS IS PRESENTED BY NEXT LEVEL TRAINING CENTER  VISIT NEXTLEVELTC.COM OR CALL 252.756.NEXT , TODAY!!