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Former East Carolina DC Rick Smith returns to The Sports Objective Channel, as he will discuss the Pirates and many other college football topics with Kyle Barber and Stevie Flythe on Just Another Sports Podcast! #tsotv #ecupirates #eastcarolina #collegefootball #ecu

During our first half hour, we talk about the "Prime Effect" on Colorado, the Pac-12 and College Football at large with Brian Howell of the BuffZone and the Boulder Daily Camera. Brent Beaird, a Heisman Trophy voter, of the SECond Helping Podcast will join us during the second part of our show to talk about the SEC, ACC and more! #coachprime #coloradobuffaloes #tsotv #collegefootball #deionsanders...

Former East Carolina Tight End and ESPN Analyst Jay Sonnhalter is joined by former Pirate linebacker Matt Semenza, as they discuss some of College Football's Top Week Six match-ups.

Coach C has an excellent 75-minute conversation with Greenville native and former East Carolina great Holton Ahlers.  They discuss football, faith and more!

The Pirates (1-4, 0-1) failed to capitalize on their red zone opportunities, as they scored just one touchdown in five opportunities and fell to Rice, 24-17, on Saturday night in Houston. The Owls improved to 3-2 overall and 1-1 in The American.

Former East Carolina Running Back Dominique Lindsay joins Kyle and Stevie to talk Pirate Football. 

East Carolina Letterwinners Jay Sonnhalter, who is an ESPN ANALYST and Matt Semenza take a look at some of College Football's TOP WEEK FIVE GAMES.

J.P. Heath, Rice PxP Voice, makes his debut on the program as we preview Saturday night's AAC Opener for East Carolina.

Bert Hill, who spent time on the staffs of Pat Dye, Jackie Sherrill, Nick Saban and others, joined Coach C.

The Pirates limited the Runnin' Bulldogs to just 107 yards of total offense, as East Carolina pitched its first shutout since blanking Duke, 38-0, in Durham to start the 2000 season. We reflect on non-conference play and look ahead to next week's league opener at Rice.

Kyle and Stevie are joined by former East Carolina OC Doug Martin, who was also a head coach for 16 years between his time at Kent State and New Mexico State.

East Carolina Football Letterwinners Jay Sonnhalter & Matt Semenza take a look at some of the top games of Week Four in College Football. 

The 0-3 Pirates have a formidable FCS foe in Gardner Webb coming to Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Saturday night. We get a look at the Runnin' Bulldogs as we hear from Head Coach Tre Lamb and ESPN+ PxP Voice Phil Constantino.

The Pirates took a 21-10 with just over 2 minutes left in the half but App State proceeded to outscore East Carolina, 33-7, over the final two-plus quarters en route to a convincing 43-28 win at Kidd Brewer Stadium. ECU Sports Network Color Analyst Andrew Bayes joins us to reflect on the 0-3 start and look ahead.

Kent Johnston, who played DB at Stephen F. Austin, spent four decades in the strength and conditioning industry with experience on the college and NFL levels.  He trained East Carolina great George Koonce during his several seasons with the Green Bay Packers in the 1990s while also spending time with other NFL teams and serving multiple stints at Alabama. #tsotv #absoluteempowerment #jeffconnors

Terry Gallaher, who played for Pat Dye at East Carolina, joins us to talk Pirate  Football ahead of this weekend's trip to App State.  Gallaher had three receptions for 218 yards and three touchdowns at App State as a freshman in 1975.

Following a frustrating fourth quarter in Saturday's loss to Marshall, East Carolina will head to Boone to take on App State at Kidd Brewer Stadium for the first time since 1979. "AJ" (Alex Johnson) of the Black and Gold Podcast will join us to preview Shawn Clark's Mountaineers.  App State is coming off a heartbreaking 40-34, double overtime defeat at #17 North Carolina. Tune in via YouTube and F...

Ted Pardee, son of Jack Pardee, discusses growing up the son of an NFL coach, playing for his dad at the University of Houston, his dad being a "Junction Boy" for legendary coach Bear Bryant in the 1950's and more!

Former Pirate Linebacker Matt Semenza (1993-97) talks football, life and more with his former strength coach, Jeff Connors.

Despite their immense offensive struggles, the Pirates had done enough to carry a 13-10 lead into the fourth quarter. However, following a missed opportunity for the ECU offense, the Herd trampled the Pirates as they scored 21 points in the final period and went on to the 31-13 win.

Kyle and Stevie talk East Carolina Football with former Pirate receivers Andrew Bodenheimer (2008-12) and Hunter Gallimore (1987-91).

East Carolina Letterwinners Jay Sonnhalter and Matt Semenza pick some of the top Week Two games.

Marshall comes to Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium for East Carolina's home opener this weekend. The Thundering Herd, who were pushed to the brink on Saturday in a 21-17 win against FCS foe Albany, has never won in Greenville. Keith Morehouse, the son of former Marshall PxP Voice, the late Gene Morehouse, will return to the program. Keith has spent years as the sports director at WSAZ in Huntington.

We talk about the Pirates' season-opening 30-3 loss at No. 2 Michigan and this weekend's match-up with Marshall.

Kate Holland Baynard, daughter of Hall of Fame Coach and Administrator Terry Holland, joined us to share about her dad. #tsotv #ecupirates #eastcarolina #ecu #uva #Virginia #acc #davidson #collegebasketball #collegesports  SUBSCRIBE @TheSportsObjective