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From the Anchor Desk - Check in with Brian Bailey for timely stories and audio features. Brian pens his thoughts on key actors and events in the ongoing saga of the Pirates and captures 1-on-1 audio clips with coaches and players.

• 061510 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Ultimate team player gone but not forgotten [fb]
• 060810 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Godwin busy during long, slow summer [ba]
• 052510 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Barely in, but with new life [ba]
• 051810 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Kee & Co. primed for Austin Regional [oly]
• 051110 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Pirates of the fairer sex hog the headlines [wbk-oly]
• 050410 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Holland's Mulligan [wbk]
• 042710 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Holland hits home run with Moore hiring [wbk-ba]
• 042010 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Exceptional day in more ways than one [ba-g]
• 041310 BRIAN BAILEY ::: ECU adapting to midseason shakeup [ba-fb]
• 040610 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Ol' ECU spirit alive and well this spring [fb]
• 032310 BRIAN BAILEY ::: And a Tar Heel shall lead them... [bk-fb]
• 031610 BRIAN BAILEY ::: ECU in search of momentum [ba]
• 030910 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Expect the unexpected from Holland [bk-ba-fb-g]
• 030210 BRIAN BAILEY ::: ECU tackles tough slate head-on [ba]
• 022310 BRIAN BAILEY ::: 'Family' ties bind Ruff regime [fb]
• 021610 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Forget the snow, it’s baseball season [ba]
• 020910 BRIAN BAILEY ::: "23" ceremony gets emotions flowing [ba]
• 020210 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Expectations high as first pitch nears [ba-bk-wbk]
• 012610 BRIAN BAILEY ::: McNeill era off and running at ECU [fb]
• 011910 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Stockstill drama nears climax [fb]
• 011610 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Wild week ends with two pressers [fb]
• 011210 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Lady Bucs meld together for hot start [wbk]
• 010210 NCAA COLLEGE FOOTBALL ::: Brian Bailey ::: AutoZone Liberty Bowl ::: East Carolina vs. Arkansas ::: Daily Report & Photo Gallery No. 5 ::: Domination begets pain [fb]
• 010110 NCAA COLLEGE FOOTBALL ::: Brian Bailey ::: AutoZone Liberty Bowl ::: East Carolina vs. Arkansas ::: Daily Report & Photo Gallery No. 4 ::: Calm prevails on Liberty Bowl Eve [fb]
• 123109 NCAA COLLEGE FOOTBALL ::: Brian Bailey ::: AutoZone Liberty Bowl ::: East Carolina vs. Arkansas ::: Daily Report & Photo Gallery No. 3 ::: Dustup was an unwanted distraction [fb]
• 123009 NCAA COLLEGE FOOTBALL ::: Brian Bailey ::: AutoZone Liberty Bowl ::: East Carolina vs. Arkansas ::: Daily Report & Photo Gallery No. 2 ::: Messy day, touching day in Memphis [fb]
• 122909 NCAA COLLEGE FOOTBALL ::: Brian Bailey ::: AutoZone Liberty Bowl ::: East Carolina vs. Arkansas ::: Daily Report & Photo Gallery [fb]
• 121509 BRIAN BAILEY ::: It's back to work for Pirate football [fb]
• 120809 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Pirates and fate make formidable team [fb]
• 120109 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Getting it done with Bubbas [fb]
• 112409 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Stage set for more ECU-USM drama [fb]
• 111709 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Bucs in harmony with Tulsa time [bk]
• 111009 BRIAN BAILEY ::: McCarthy nurturing youth movement [bk]
• 110309 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Team, town primed for the big stage [fb]
• 102009 BRIAN BAILEY ::: A touchdown to remember [fb]
• 101309 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Holtz makes the point about points [fb]
• 100709 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Black and blue vs. Barnum & Bailey [fb]
• 092909 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Red Alert! Red zone changes coming [fb]
• 092209 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Defending the title starts now [fb]
• 091509 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Second half blues beating Pirates [fb]
• 090809 BRIAN BAILEY ::: The good, the bad and the ugly [fb]
• 090109 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Pent up energy set to be unleashed [fb]
• 082509 BRIAN BAILEY ::: 'Golden' boys mature and motivated [fb]
• 081809 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Roller, Harris spurn pros for a year [ba-fb]
• 081109 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Holtz gets to the point with the press [fb]
• 072809 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Signs of grid season cropping up all over [fb]
• 071409 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Godwin active on multiple fronts [ba-bk]
• 061609 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Mired in the summer doldrums [fb-bk-ba-g]
• 060909 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Omaha still on ECU's agenda [ba]
• 060209 BRIAN BAILEY ::: LeClair's dream one step closer to reality [ba]
• 052609 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Clark-LeClair gets its day in the sun [ba]
• 051909 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Perfect week positions ECU for host role [ba]
• 051209 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Resident seeding guru maps out scenarios [ba-oly]
• 050509 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Jockeying for first place heats up [ba-oly]
• 042809 BRIAN BAILEY ::: All in a day's work; Challenger League in the spotlight [ba]
• 042109 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Ol' man Pinkney shines in spring game [fb]
• 041409 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Coaches, players prep for spring climax [fb-ba]
• 033109 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Schedule takes a turn to the tough side [ba-fb-bk]
• 031709 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Personnel issues muddle football outlook [fb-ba]
• 031009 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Pirates playing well despite five-game skid [bk-ba]
• 030209 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Imperfect weekend had its high points [ba]
• 022409 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Les Garner, friend of the Pirates, passes [ba]
• 022409 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Great start, great week ahead [ba]
• 021709 BRIAN BAILEY ::: LeClair's influence profound at ECU [ba]
• 021009 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Thumbs up for Pirate hoops [bk]
• 020309 BRIAN BAILEY ::: The goal is, and always will be, Omaha [ba]
• 012709 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Big challenge means big opportunity [bk]
• 012009 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Shakeup preceding road trip [bk]
• 011309 BRIAN BAILEY ::: C-USA schedule a long, hard journey [bk-misc]
• 121608 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Pirates get set for ACC run [bk-fb-g]
• 120908 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Annual gossip fest in full swing [fb]
• 120208 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Underdog faces juggernaut [fb]
• 112508 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Holtz to deploy all able bodies [fb]
• 111808 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Limping Pirates playing for East title [fb-bk]
• 111108 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Pirates rule East Division — for now [fb]
• 110408 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Little rest after season-saving win [fb]
• 102808 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Barkley brings his A-game to town [bk-fb]
• 102108 BRIAN BAILEY ::: No stardust in Garrard's eyes [fb-ba]
• 101508 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Listing Pirate ship undergoing fixes [fb]
• 100708 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Dr. Jekyll, meet Mr. Hyde [fb]
• 093008 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Time to reflect, regroup, reload [fb]
• 092308 BRIAN BAILEY ::: No time for looking back [fb]
• 091608 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Wounded Pirates forced to adjust [fb]
• 090908 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Keeping the circus at bay [fb]
• 090208 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Football gods even out the tally [fb]
• 082608 BRIAN BAILEY ::: It's finally that time of the season [fb]
• 081908 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Injuries dampen summer camp [fb-g]
• 081208 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Pirates look solid in first scrimmage [fb-g]
• 080708 BRIAN BAILEY ::: The swagger is back [fb]
• 072908 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Ladies prep for pigskin season [fb]
• 072208 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Press shindigs signal kickoff is near [fb]
• 071508 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Strongman event taking on special aura [fb]
• 070808 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Pirates working hard to get ready [fb-ba]
• 070208 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Summertime is slow time [g-fb-ba]
• 061708 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Summer Vacation [fb-bk-g]
• 052708 BRIAN BAILEY ::: ECU aims to loosen up at the beach [ba]
• 052508 BRIAN BAILEY ::: A spare day in the Big Easy [ba-g]
• 052408 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Another downer courtesy of Houston [ba]
• 052308 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Pirate rally sends Owls packing [ba]
• 052208 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Worst case scenario at hand [ba]
• 052008 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Bucs brace for New Orleans gauntlet [ba]
• 051308 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Lost weekend complicates the cause [ba]
• 050608 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Bucs reaching for postseason plums [ba]
• 042908 BRIAN BAILEY ::: C.J. sets out on trail blazed by Jones [fb-ba-g]
• 042208 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Tough treading [ba]
• 041508 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Mother Nature stars at spring game [fb-ba-bk]
• 040808 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Holtz looking for a few good leaders [fb-ba]
• 040108 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Important time for spring football [fb-ba]
• 032508 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Pirates on defense about defense [ba-bk]
• 031808 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Even dozen for Diamond Pirates [ba-bk]
• 031108 BRIAN BAILEY ::: ECU sweep honors LeClair legacy [ba-bk]
• 030408 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Program making progress under Mac [bk-ba]
• 022608 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Will the real ECU please stand up? [ba]
• 021908 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Diamond Pirates primed for opener [ba]
• 021208 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Home is where the hope is [bk-ba]
• 020508 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Signing Day Eve [fb-fbr-ba]
• 012908 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Play ball! [ba-bk]
• 012208 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Super Bowl rooting interests plentiful [bk-fb]
• 011508 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Week of opportunity for Pirate hoops [fb]
• 010808 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Back down to earth [fb]
• 121107 BRIAN BAILEY ::: The time to sign McCarthy is now [bk-fb]
• 120407 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Paradise awaits [fb-bk]
• 112707 BRIAN BAILEY ::: GMAC Bowl holding its cards for now [fb]
• 112007 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Bowl-bound Pirates hobbling [fb]
• 111307 BRIAN BAILEY ::: That’s why they play the game [fb-bk]
• 110607 BRIAN BAILEY ::: ECU in 'survive and advance' mode [fb]
• 103007 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Season in "single elimination" phase [fb]
• 102307 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Pirates must keep eyes on the prize [fb]
• 101607 BRIAN BAILEY ::: "Pulmonary Pirates" live on the edge [fb]
• 100907 BRIAN BAILEY ::: From one shootout to the next [fb]
• 100207 BRIAN BAILEY ::: What a difference a kick makes! [fb]
• 092507 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Adverse outcomes test Pirates' mettle [fb]
• 091807 BRIAN BAILEY ::: One that got away [fb]
• 091107 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Hartman took shortcut from dud to idol [fb]
• 090507 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Opener was stirring for all concerned [fb]
• 082807 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Game week opens on sour note [fb]
• 082107 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Two scrimmages down, one to go [fb]
• 081407 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Young backs jockey for travel squad [fb]
• 080707 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Kass a natural in high-profile position [fb]
• 072407 BRIAN BAILEY ::: Bailey Boys' vacation: What a ride! [fb]
• 070307 BRIAN BAILEY: Credit ESPN for correct decision
• 061907 BRIAN BAILEY: Heels got a taste of C-USA’s best
• 061207 BRIAN BAILEY: Pirates settle for watching postseason
• 060507 BRIAN BAILEY: Rough regional doesn't alter ultimate goal
• 052907 BRIAN BAILEY: ECU's road to Omaha starts in Chapel Hill
• 052207 BRIAN BAILEY: Pirates cool-headed as tourney looms
• 051507 BRIAN BAILEY: Momentum comes at the right time for ECU
• 050907 BRIAN BAILEY: ECU looks to reignite against Heels
• 050107 BRIAN BAILEY: Pirates seek another turning point
• 042407 BRIAN BAILEY: Pirates' full focus is on Tar Heels
• 041707 Bailey: Pirates put on good spring show
• 041007 Bailey: Pirates and umps strike out
• 040307 Bailey: Maybe it wasn't so bad after all
• 032707 Bailey: Streaking Pirates approaching big hurdles
• 032007 Bailey: Better times ahead for Lady Pirates
• 030607 Bailey: Lady Pirates get set to go dancin’
• 022707 Bailey: Happy turn of events for hoops
• 022007 Bailey: Lady Pirates provide bright spot
• 021307 Bailey: UCLA next in Pirates' marathon quest
• 020607 Bailey: A week marked by big days
• 013007 Bailey: Poignant ceremony opens baseball season
• 012307 Bailey: Motivation key for Pirates and fans
• 011607 Bailey: Pirates suffering from deep freeze
• 010907 Bailey: Win was the perfect tonic for Pirates
• 121206 Bailey: Holiday hustle and bowl bustle collide
• 120506 Bailey: Let's go bowling!
• 112806 Bailey: Resurrected program getting its just rewards
• 112106 Bailey: Wounds run deep after loss
• 111406 Bailey: A day for wins and remembrances    
• 110706 Bailey: A big day in November
• 103106 Bailey: The Interception
• 102406 Bailey: Pirates open 'third' season at Southern Miss
• 101706 Bailey: Injuries are Pirates' biggest concern
• 101006 Bailey: Tulsa is THE game
• 100306 Bailey:  Pirates' bye week complicated by ailments
• 092606 Bailey: Pirates on right track
• 091906 Bailey: Turnabout sends season in new direction
• 091206 Bailey: Roller coaster ending tough to stomach
• 090506 Bailey: Different feelings for different results
• 082906 Bailey: Pirates prep for Middies with invisible ball
• 082206 Bailey: Scrimmages provide answers with questions
• 081506 Bailey: Preparations geared to building depth
• 080806 Bailey: Q&A's with Shankweiler and Hudson: Offense and defense, straight from the gurus
• 080106 Bailey: Annual pigskin rituals about to kick in
• 072506 Bailey: C-USA poll hands Bucs bulletin board material
• 071806 Bailey: Coach's impact will endure
• 071106 Bailey: One slow month
• 062006 Bailey: The legend of Drew continues
• 061306 Bailey: Radio deal brings back memories
• 060606 Bailey: Inaugural Drew-Skip Classic a smash
• 052606 Bailey: Streak on the brink
• 051606 Bailey: Witter, Bucs set stage for pivotal final week
• 050906 Bailey: Lost weekend dents postseason drive
• 050206 Bailey: Gloomy weekend ends on high note for Whimper
• 042506 Bailey: One rally shy of an ideal weekend
• 041106 Bailey: Coaches disappointed with spring outing
• 040406 Bailey: Colorful past fostered great spring tradition
• 032106 Bailey: Pirates clicking heading into big week
• 031605 Bailey: Woes forgotten as Pirates find cure
• 022806 Bailey: Prep teams relish limelight in Greenville
• 022106 Bailey: Pirates warming to the task in wintry start
• 011706 Bailey: Shooting woes plague men and women
• 011006 Bailey: Memphis presents unique historical challenge
• 121305 Bailey: Pirates bogged down by basics
• 120605 Bailey: Lady Pirates sprint out of the gates
• 112905 Bailey: Holtz has program on right track
• 112205 Bailey: This group of seniors endured and survived
• 111505 Bailey: Pirates learning lessons the hard way
• 110805 Bailey: 'Hurricane' season not over yet
• 110105 Bailey: Goblins and turf demons too much to handle
• 102505 Bailey: Coach groping for cure for ground game woes
• 101805 Bailey: Conquering the 'Big D'
• 101105 Bailey: Pirates hope to kill the buzz in Texas
• 100405 Bailey: Fighting for progress, one fumble at a time
• 092705 Bailey: What a difference a week makes
• 092005 Bailey: Offense takes some heat for porous defense
• 091305 Bailey: Pirates sailing into unknown waters at Wake
• 090605 Bailey: After long absence, clutch play is back
• 083005 Bailey: Months of preparation about to be gauged
• 082305 Bailey: From The Anchor Desk: Back to the business of football
• 072605 Bailey: From The Anchor Desk: Heat and hydration forging men of steel
• 072005 Bailey: From The Anchor Desk: Summer sizzle brews pigskin fever
• 060805 Bailey: From the Anchor Desk: Draft, turnover keep baseball in the news
• 060105 Bailey: From the Anchor Desk: Worry turned to opportunity for Pirates
• 052505 Bailey: From the Anchor Desk: Big stakes ride on Pirates' pitching
• 051805 Bailey: From the Anchor Desk: 'Bitter pill' complicates pursuit of at-large bid
• 051105 Bailey: From the Anchor Desk: Yogi was right
• 050405 Bailey: From the Anchor Desk: Cook's exit might not be team's last
• 042705 Bailey: From the Anchor Desk: What a way to entertain the kinfolks!
• 042005 Bailey: From the Anchor Desk: No 'relief' in sight for thin pitching staff
• 041305 Bailey: From the Anchor Desk: Mazey looking to banged up staff for stoppers
• 040605 Bailey: From the Anchor Desk: Going around in circles can be a good thing
• 033005 Bailey: From the Anchor Desk: Camels play 'home' game at ECU
• 032505 Bailey: From the Anchor Desk: Pirates bounce back from lost weekend
• 032305 Bailey: From the Anchor Desk: No need to panic as Diamond Pirates regroup
• 031705 Bailey: From the Anchor Desk: Holland slips an ace out of his sleeve
• 031605 Bailey: From the Anchor Desk: Holland laying groundwork for hoops hire
• 030905 Bailey: From the Anchor Desk: Magic moments for the ages
• 030205 Bailey: From the Anchor Desk: 'As the Pirate turns'
• 022305 Bailey: From the Anchor Desk: Herrion deserved another year
• 021605 Bailey: From the Anchor Desk: Pirate baseball opens with question marks
• 020905 Bailey: From the Anchor Desk: International star rising in the East
• 020205 Bailey: From the Anchor Desk: Pirates see pair of wins as just the beginning
• 012805 Bailey: From the Anchor Desk: Smiles hard to come by against stiff schedule
• 011905 Bailey: From the Anchor Desk: Chilly start for baseball
• 011205 Bailey: From the Anchor Desk: Seasoned staff fits Holtz formula
• 010505 Bailey: From the Anchor Desk: Ingram primed to hit the hardwood
• 122904 Bailey: From the Anchor Desk: Ten Hopes for the New Year
• 122204 Bailey: From the Anchor Desk: Holtz eyes 'Shank' for key appointment
• 121504 Bailey: From the Anchor Desk: Holtz recipe blends in dash of ECU ingredients
• 120804 Bailey: From the Anchor Desk: Another long night on the road
• 120104 Bailey: From the Anchor Desk: Holland grasps magnitude of 'historic' hire
• 112404 Bailey: From the Anchor Desk: Resilient J.T. still looking at a glass half full
• 111704 Bailey: From the Anchor Desk: Hoops season here for 'left-handed' Pirates
• 111004 Bailey: From the Anchor Desk: Pirates still wrestling with road demons
• 110304 Bailey: From the Anchor Desk: Herrion: Young Bucs not short on athleticism
• 102704 Bailey: From the Anchor Desk: Thompson goes head-to-head with adversity
• 102004 From the Anchor Desk: Pinkney's redshirt year safe, assures J.T.
• 101304 From the Anchor Desk: 'Holy water' or voodoo? Pirates evade spell
• 100604 Thompson fighting through difficult times
• 093004 From the Anchor Desk: Pinkney's guts will pay dividends
• 092204 From the Anchor Desk: Pirate Nation pining for success
• 091504 From the Anchor Desk: Muscle mattered in Wake game
• 090804 From the Anchor Desk: Stars finally in alignment for ECU athletics
• 090104 From the Anchor Desk: Thank God, It's September!
• 082504 From the Anchor Desk: Epic triumph gets big brush off
• 081804 - From the Anchor Desk: Scrimmage No. 1 fuels praise aplenty
• 081104 - From the Anchor Desk: Karma coming together second time around

• 072804 - From the Anchor Desk: New ritual reinforces drive for redemption

• 071404 - Door open for Floyd as AD search evolves

• 070704 - From the Anchor Desk: Thoughts of autumn on the brain

• 063004 - From the Anchor Desk: AD, SID functions in steady hands

• 062304 - From the Anchor Desk: Plodding along during snail days

• 061604 - From the Anchor Desk: Seeding derailed trip to Omaha

• 060904 - From the Anchor Desk: Locked and loaded for battle on foreign field

• 060204 - From the Anchor Desk: Plot twist makes for fascinating regional

• 052604 - From the Anchor Desk: To the victors go the spoils

• 052004 - From the Anchor Desk - 'As The World Turns' in reruns at ECU

• 051204 - From the Anchor Desk: Pirates charge ahead toward big stakes

• 050504 - From the Anchor Desk: Streak zapped, but bigger goals are ahead

• 042904 - From the Anchor Desk: "Omaha Express" roaring ahead

• 042104 - From the Anchor Desk: ECU, State will be posturing for postseason

• 041404 - From the Anchor Desk: Ex-Pirate backstop rides herd on pitchers

• 040704 - From the Anchor Desk: Spring ended with positive vibes at QB

• 033104 - From the Anchor Desk: Brindise inspires hope for offensive revival

• 032404 - From the Anchor Desk: This March Madness is maddening

• 031104 - From the Anchor Desk: Future promise on display in loss

• 030904 - From the Anchor Desk: ECU braced for back-to-back bullies

• 030304 - From the Anchor Desk: Weekend to remember stirs 'Jungle'

• 022504 - From the Anchor Desk: Omaha on the mind, morning, noon and night

• 021804 - From the Anchor Desk: No frost lingers on hot-starting Pirates

• 021104 - From the Anchor Desk: Memphis game another opportunity to jell

• 020404 - From the Anchor Desk: The Skid Stops in Tampa!

• 012804 - From the Anchor Desk: First Super Bowl trip had ECU ties

• 012104 - From the Anchor Desk: Herrion won't bow to ECU hoops hex

• 011604 - 'One of a kind' leaves warm legacy

• 010704 - From the Anchor Desk: UAB game has big implications

• 123103 - From the Anchor Desk: Herrion game plan 'on time'

• 121703 - From the Anchor Desk: Letter to the North Pole

• 121003 - From the Anchor Desk: Sun peeks through on ties with NCHSAA

• 120303 - From the Anchor Desk: Pats say 'It's time' for ECU to lose

• 112603 - From the Anchor Desk: Deeper ECU hoops squad cruising so far

• 111903 - From the Anchor Desk: It's Time!

• 111203 - From the Anchor Desk: Fans of distinction made heartbreak bearable

• 110503 - From the Anchor Desk: Sky falls but hope perseveres

• 102903 - From the Anchor Desk: Mission: Derail DeAngelo Express

• 102203 - From the Anchor Desk: What a difference a win makes

• 101503 - From the Anchor Desk: Berry misses out on Misery Bowl No. 2

• 100803 - From the Anchor Desk: We've waited a long time... for this?

• 100303 - From the Anchor Desk: Who will save the season?

• 092403 - From the Anchor Desk: A win is a win is a win

• 091703 - From the Anchor Desk: From Hurricanes to hurricane for ECU

• 091003 - From the Anchor Desk: Bright spots becoming scarce

• 090303 - From the Anchor Desk: That's why they play the games

• 082603 - From the Anchor Desk: Pirates' O-line gets heady praise from Stockstill

• 082203 - From the Anchor Desk: For casual observers, scrimmages don't tell full story

• 081903 - From the Anchor Desk: Hamrick rolls another Lucky 7

• 081203 - From the Anchor Desk: J.T. just keeps going and going and going

• 080503 - From the Anchor Desk: Preseason itinerary brings new wrinkles

• 080103 - From the Anchor Desk: Don't look now but today is August 1st

• 072903 - From the Anchor Desk: High school practice jogs the old memory banks

• 072503 - From the Anchor Desk: Everybody optimistic until season's reality bites

• 072203 - From the Anchor Desk: Football powerbrokers eclipse coaches' gatherings

• 071803 - From the Anchor Desk: Summer travels feature plenty of Pirate chatter

• 071103 - From the Anchor Desk: Let's talk football. Part II

• 070803 - From the Anchor Desk: Let's talk football, Part I

• 070103 - From the Anchor Desk: Miami Makes the Leap — Now What?

• 062703 - From the Anchor Desk: ECU chancellor keen on conference developments

• 062403 - From the Anchor Desk: Mountain West gearing up; C-USA had better be ready

• 062003 - From the Anchor Desk: Big Top needed for this circus

• 061703 - From the Anchor Desk: Can ECU add another chapter of primetime glory?

• 061003 - From the Anchor Desk: Area's baseball pipeline as bountiful as ever

• 060303 - From the Anchor Desk: Wilson regional missed out on box office bonanza

• 053003 - From the Anchor Desk: Road to Omaha starts in town kind to 'believers'

• 052803 - From the Anchor Desk: All not pleased with Pirates' postseason berth

• 052303 - From the Anchor Desk: Pirates "squeeze" some more life into NCAA hopes

• 052003 - From the Anchor Desk: Tranghese sounds like "beaten man"

• 051603 - From the Anchor Desk: Television markets based on bogus science

• 051303 - From the Anchor Desk: Mixed Monday bag for East Carolina baseball

• 050903 - From the Anchor Desk: Is ECU prepared to navigate stormy weather?

• 050603 - From the Anchor Desk: Pirates deal surprise to USM; Promotion for Tracy?

• 050203 - From the Anchor Desk: Non-league strategy understandable but painful

• 042903 - From the Anchor Desk: Tidbits of note flowing down from West Va.

• 042503 - From the Anchor Desk: Pirates backed into corner as crucial stretch looms

• 041803 - From the Anchor Desk: Loss can't spoil hot dogs in the 'Jungle'

• 041503 - From the Anchor Desk: Football + baseball + fans = winning weekend

• 041103 - From the Anchor Desk: Purple-Gold game already has a winner — the fans

• 040803 - From the Anchor Desk: J.T. among those eager for Saturday's action

• 040403 - From the Anchor Desk: Mazey getting cranky about Pirates' shortcomings

• 040103 - From the Anchor Desk: 'Clark Kent' upstages Pitino, Huggins; Troth blooms

• 032803 - From the Anchor Desk: East Carolina officials should clear the air

• 032503 - From the Anchor Desk: Sports Saturdays — Non-stop action, morning to night

• 032103 - From the Anchor Desk: Gridiron Pirates open their own March Madness

• 031803 - From the Anchor Desk: Experts at disadvantage in office pools

• 031403 - From the Anchor Desk: C-USA, ACC flap an interesting dilemma

• 031103 - From the Anchor Desk: Tournament week for Pirates means recruiting

• 030703 - From the Anchor Desk: American Division rigors mask ECU's progress

• 030403 - From the Anchor Desk: Longest Day coming for Williams Arena

• 022803 - From the Anchor Desk: Patience under pressure pays dividends for Thompson

• 022503 - From the Anchor Desk: C-USA referees are the Real Maniacs

• 022103 - From the Anchor Desk: Is a defensive conspiracy in the works?

• 021803 - From the Anchor Desk: 'Perfection' mandatory in predawn football workouts

• 021403 - From the Anchor Desk: Unsinkable LeClair ready for baseball

• 021103 - From the Anchor Desk: Home crowd becomes indispensable for ECU

• 020703 - From the Anchor Desk: Are You Ready for Some Football (J.T. Style)?

• 020403 - From the Anchor Desk: It's Christmas Eve for recruiting fanatics

• 013103 - From the Anchor Desk: Postseason hopes ride on curing road curse

• 012803 - From the Anchor Desk: Coach Bill morphs into Dr. Phil

• 012403 - From the Anchor Desk: Herrion & Company searching for answers

• 012103 - From the Anchor Desk: Coach: "We're going to need our crowd"

• 011903 - From the Anchor Desk: Thompson still beating the bushes

• 011303 - From the Anchor Desk: Can Pirates ambush another high-flying visitor?

• 011103 - From the Anchor Desk: ECU seeks firm foothold among league's leaders

• 010703 - From the Anchor Desk: Pitino says Pirates' den a perilous place

• 010303 - From the Anchor Desk: No letdowns allowed in the Herrion camp

• 010103 - From the Anchor Desk: Pirate hoops en route to new destinations

• 122402 - From the Anchor Desk: ECU gets 'Bah! Humbug!' treatment in Conway

• 122102 - From the Anchor Desk: Coach Thompson impressive in first news conference

• 121702 - From the Anchor Desk: Not a creature was stirring

• 121402 - From the Anchor Desk: Suspense lingers after Friday the 13th drama

• 121002 - From the Anchor Desk: ECU athletics at a crossroads

• 120602 - From the Anchor Desk: End of long, abnormal football season looms

• 120302 - From the Anchor Desk: Food for thought on Friday night damage control

• 112602 - From the Anchor Desk: "Play" Logan has been demanding materializes

• 112202 - From the Anchor Desk: Note to 'D': Stop all explosions except cannon's

• 111902 - From the Anchor Desk: Miserable Saturday salvaged by Droopy's

• 111502 - From the Anchor Desk: Defenders' youth continues to frustrate coaches

• 111202 - From the Anchor Desk: "Sunshine" to the rescue

• 110802 - From the Anchor Desk: This was more than an exhibition, folks

• 110502 - From the Anchor Desk: Optimism the tone of the day for Pirate hoops

• 110102 - From the Anchor Desk: ECU athletic department finds itself under microscope

• 102902 - From the Anchor Desk: Herrion optimism arrives just in nick of time

• 102502 - From the Anchor Desk: Logan's passion is working with his quarterbacks

• 102202 - From the Anchor Desk: "Boo-birds" have short memories

• 101802 - From the Anchor Desk: ECU Homecomings flavored by wins and old friends

• 101502 - From the Anchor Desk: Pirates striving for maturity the hard way

• 101102 - From the Anchor Desk: Pirates embrace head-knocking regimen

• 100902 - From the Anchor Desk: 'Chip' back where it belongs

• 100402 - From the Anchor Desk: 'Turnover Bowl' appropriate name for Saturday battle

• 100102 - From the Anchor Desk: Tweaks of O-line and running tactics in the works

• 092702 - From the Anchor Desk: WVU game conjures up emotional memories of '99

• 092402 - From the Anchor Desk: Warm welcome not expected in Morgantown

• 092002 - From the Anchor Desk: Good time to give it a rest

• 091702 - From the Anchor Desk: L-Train, Pirate running game appear on same night

• 091302 - From the Anchor Desk: Troth's heart set on righting the ship

• 091002 - From the Anchor Desk: Football Formulas 101: Turnovers = Losses

• 090602 - From the Anchor Desk: College football on Fridays is just a lose-lose deal

• 083002 - From the Anchor Desk: Cloud of Controversy Produces Uncertainty at ECU

• 083002 - From the Anchor Desk: Our Old Friend 'The Chip' About to Kick In..?

• 082702 - From the Anchor Desk: For Troth, First Whistle Can't Come Soon Enough

• 082302 - From the Anchor Desk: Scrimmage leaves chicken or egg question unanswered

• 082002 - From the Anchor Desk: Team on mission to live up to slogan: 'Finish Strong'

• 081302 - From the Anchor Desk: Maturity not a concern for new ECU QB

• 080602 - From the Anchor Desk: I Stand Corrected, but...

• 070302 - From the Anchor Desk: Omaha Factor Weighed Heavily in Decision

• 062102 - From the Anchor Desk: Next Step Should Be Influenced by LeClair

• 060502 - From the Anchor Desk: LeClair Has Scripted Omaha in ECU's Future

• 052902 - From the Anchor Desk: Once Again, Inspiration Pays Timely Visit to ECU

• 052202 - From the Anchor Desk: On Eve of Tournament, LeClair Inspires Pirates

• 051502 - From the Anchor Desk: 'Next game' takes priority over '40 wins'

• 050802 - From the Anchor Desk: Baseball rituals can come from unusual places

• 050102 - From the Anchor Desk: L-Train strives for notice among dread-locks

• 042402 - From the Anchor Desk: Garrard brash, Henry miffed after draft day

• 041702 - From the Anchor Desk: Tar Heels' visit no big deal... Or, is it..?

• 041002 - From the Anchor Desk: Pirates stay in the mix in tough league race

• 040302 - From the Anchor Desk: Houston Series a C-USA Litmus Test for Pirates

• 032702 - From the Anchor Desk: Pirates Seek Experience in Juco Targets

• 032002 - From the Anchor Desk: Former Spider Hoops Guru Tarrant High on Herrion

• 031202 - From the Anchor Desk: When It Comes to Postseason Bids, I'll Take C-USA

• 030802 - From the Anchor Desk: Unique Twist: Losing Season with a Winning Feel

• 030502 - From the Anchor Desk: Huge Week of C-USA, Prep Hoops Is Upon Us

• 030102 - From the Anchor Desk: Big Question Mark Removed About ECU Hoops

• 022602 - From the Anchor Desk: USM, DePaul Pulling for Pirates to Lose

• 022202 - From the Anchor Desk: LeClair Wants Spotlight to Shift to His Team

• 021902 - From the Anchor Desk: Swinging for the Fences Still Part of the Mix

• 021502 - From the Anchor Desk: Time to 'Play Ball!'; Hoops Tiebreakers Explained

• 021202 - From the Anchor Desk: ECU Endured Road Beating in More Ways than One

• 020802 - From the Anchor Desk: Winning on Road in C-USA a Monumental Task

• 020602 - From the Anchor Desk: Hoops Tradition Got Major Boost from Big Occasion

• 020102 - From the Anchor Desk: Pirates Must Clean Up Act and Regroup in a Hurry

• 012902 - From the Anchor Desk: No Lack of Confidence in the Pirate Camp

• 012502 - From the Anchor Desk: Coach Got a Whiff of Something Bad on the Way

• 012202 - From the Anchor Desk: DePaul Stands in Pirates' Path to Tourney Berth

• 011802 - From the Anchor Desk: Crowd Not Only Showed Up for Cards, but Pitched In

• 011502 - From the Anchor Desk: Cards Live by the Three; Tennessee WR Commits

• 011102 - From the Anchor Desk: ECU-Charlotte Rivalry About to Heat Up

• 010802 - From the Anchor Desk: Huggins Validates Sour 'Rep'; Gabe is Back

• 010402 - From the Anchor Desk: Ready or Not, Big-time Hoops Challenge is Here

• 010102 - From the Anchor Desk: Happy New Year, and Get Ready for Some Hoops!

• 122801 - From the Anchor Desk: New Year Brings Back Pirate Hoops Memories

• 122101 - From the Anchor Desk: Hang On for Very Different Off-season

• 121901 - Special 'From the Anchor Desk': Hooters and the Rusty Razor

• 121801 - From the Anchor Desk: Are 6-5 Pirates Bowl-worthy? Just Ask Logan

• 121401 - From the Anchor Desk: NCAA Defies Logic; Williamston Reunion

• 121101 - From the Anchor Desk: Pirate Pair Take My Words to Heart

• 121101 - Brian Bailey's Final 2001 Conference USA Power Rankings

• 120701 - From the Anchor Desk: Spring Time in December for Pirates

• 120401 - From the Anchor Desk: Fan$ Influenced GMAC Bowl's Selection

• 120401 - Brian Bailey's Conference USA Power Rankings

• 120201 - Brian Bailey's Conference USA Hoops Preview

• 113001 - From the Anchor Desk: ECU's Bowl Hopes Still Alive — for the Moment

• 112701 - From the Anchor Desk: Bowl Situation Murky, but Pirates in the Mix

• 112701 - Brian Bailey's Conference USA Power Rankings

• 112301 - From the Anchor Desk: Win Over USM Needed to Soothe Pirates' Pain

• 112101 - From the Anchor Desk: Three that I Will Especially Miss

• 112101 - Brian Bailey's Conference USA Power Rankings

• 111601 - From the Anchor Desk: Sweet for TV, but Sour for Pirates

• 111301 - From the Anchor Desk: Ground Hog Day

• 111301 - Brian Bailey's Conference USA Power Rankings

• 110901 - From the Anchor Desk: Will the L-Train Get More Touches?

• 110601 - From the Anchor Desk: It All Comes Down to Three Big Games

• 110601 - Brian Bailey's Conference USA Power Rankings

• 110201 - From the Anchor Desk: A Tale of Two Halves — That's Entertainment!

• 103001 - From the Anchor Desk: Not the Only Game in Town After All

• 103001 - Brian Bailey's Conference USA Power Rankings

• 102601 - From the Anchor Desk: Game Time Switch a Big Win-Win

• 102601 - Brian Bailey's Conference USA Power Rankings

• 102301 - From the Anchor Desk: That, Pirate Fans, Was a Total Victory

• 101901 - From the Anchor Desk: Mixed Up Message on Friday Football Front

• 101901 - Brian Bailey's Conference USA Power Rankings

• 101601 - From the Anchor Desk: More to Henry than What You See

• 101201 - From the Anchor Desk: C-USA Gets What It Deserves

• 101201 - Brian Bailey's Conference USA Power Rankings

• 100901 - From the Anchor Desk: Super Bowl of Trash Talking

• 100501 - From the Anchor Desk: No Extra Burdens for Garrard

• 100501 - Brian Bailey's Conference USA Power Rankings

• 100201 - From the Anchor Desk: Growing Up, I HATED the Heels

• 092801 - From the Anchor Desk: Good News on C-USA's Horizon

• 092801 - Brian Bailey's Conference USA Power Rankings

• 092501 - From the Anchor Desk: Impotent Force vs. Movable Object

• 092101 - From the Anchor Desk: C-USA Shifts Back into High Gear

• 092101 - Brian Bailey's Conference USA Power Rankings

• 091801 - From the Anchor Desk: Pirates Ready for Business

• 091401 - From the Anchor Desk: Sports Not So Important Right Now

• 091401 - Brian Bailey's Conference USA Power Rankings

• 091101 - From the Anchor Desk: Mood in Greenville on the Upswing

• 090701 - From the Anchor Desk: Battle of New Orleans Is Vital

• 090701 - Brian Bailey's Conference USA Power Rankings

• 090401 - From the Anchor Desk: Wake Shocker Still Stinging

• 083101 - Brian Bailey's Conference USA Power Rankings

• 083101 - From the Anchor Desk: Critical Weekend for C-USA

• 082801 - From the Anchor Desk: Signs Abound that Kickoff Is Near

• 082401 - From the Anchor Desk: Cards Unimpressive in Win

• 082101 - Brian Bailey's Preseason Wish List
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