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New blog debuts: FANkind

Capitol Broadcasting — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:45:03 -0400

The reporters from The Fan and WRAL combine to give you a blog that's fun, offbeat, irreverent - and always interesting. It launches today at noon.

NFL quarterback, ECU star opens summer camp in Durham

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:35:01 -0400

NFL starting quarterback and ECU star David Garrard opened a summer camp for aspiring football players and cheerleaders in his native Durham, where he played at Southern High School.

Heels clinch trip to Omaha with 9-3 win over ECU

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:15:57 -0400

North Carolina becomes the first member of the ACC to make four straight trips to the College World Series.

FANkind: Pit road can be the Pits!

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:08:10 -0400

Looking for insight on local sports? We’ve got it here — all day, every day, from the staffs of 99.9 FM The Fan, WRAL-TV and WRAL.com.

Game blog: Heels win 9-3

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 15:12:05 -0400

Carolina is looking to clinch its fourth straight trip to Omaha, while ECU is fighting to keep its season alive.

Scouting the ECU at UNC baseball series

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 23:13:05 -0400

North Carolina and East Carolina begin a best of three Super Regional Saturday at Boshamer Stadium at noon.

UNC is a good story, but ECU is a great one

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 07:02:38 -0400

The Pirates started dreaming of Omaha under coach Keith LeClair, who died of ALS. Now, they get their chance in Chapel Hill.

Carolina hosts ECU for right to go to Omaha

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:19:22 -0400

North Carolina will host in-state rival East Carolina in a best-of-three series for the right to go to the College World Series in Omaha, Neb.

ECU rallies to advance to Super Regional

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:21:06 -0400

The Pirates come from behind to defeat South Carolina in the bottom of the tenth to advance to Super Regional play versus North Carolina later this week.

Pirates force Monday night game with win over South Carolina

Sun, 31 May 2009 21:24:07 -0400

East Carolina scores the first eight runs and holds on to defeat South Carolina 8-6 and force a Monday night match-up to decide the regional championship.

Pirates advance to regional final with win

Sun, 31 May 2009 18:07:43 -0400

East Carolina scores eight runs in the fifth, including 2-home runs from Kyle Roller as the Pirates defeat Binghamton 16-9 to advance to the regional final.

Holland says ECU athletics has huge impact on economy

Wed, 27 May 2009 14:23:59 -0400

East Carolina athletics director Terry Holland joined The Sports Lunch on 99.9FM The Fan on Wednesday to talk about his thriving sports programs, including hosting an NCAA regional in baseball.

Baseball Pirates to host regional

Mon, 25 May 2009 20:31:35 -0400

East Carolina will host opening round games of the NCAA Baseball Championships in Greenville.

ECU's Holtz doesn't encourage early enrollment

Tue, 05 May 2009 21:07:17 -0400

Pirates Head football Coach wants kids to enjoy senior year of high school.

East Carolina blanks UNC 4-0 on the diamond

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:18:19 -0400

UNC is shut out for the first time this season as the 24th ranked Pirates defeat the Heels 4-0.

Pinkney stars in ECU spring game

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 19:48:05 -0400

Patrick Pinkney, who was granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA, passes and runs for three touchdowns.

ECU's nonconference schedule includes UNC, Va. Tech

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:15:35 -0500

The Pirates open at home Sept. 5 against Appalachian State. They play at UNC Sept. 19 and have Va. Tech at home on Thursday, Nov. 5.

Recruiting: State, Carolina, ECU hoping to land last-minute signing day signatures

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:37:58 -0500

The Heels are hoping to hear good news from three prospects, while the Pack is looking to add a pair of defensive ends.

Recruiting: In-state teams seem to have secured players

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:55:09 -0500

Barring any surprises, all five in-state Division I schools should enjoy relatively drama-free signing days.

Recruiting: State lands pair of DTs, ECU gets RB

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:58:11 -0500

The Wolfpack's 2009 recruiting class now includes a hefty 26 members.

Live from Radio Row: Radio Row Monday: The Fan in Detroit

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:25:18 -0400

99.9 FM The Fan is live from Radio Row in Detroit. Listen to them live and catch the highlights here on WRALSportsFan.com.

Carolina, ECU add to football recruiting haul

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:31:03 -0500

The Heels added one of the nation's best offensive lineman, while East Carolina adds two players that participated in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas.

Holland: Holtz' contract will remain the same

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:28:25 -0500

Skip Holtz will not have his contract changed as payback for dropping out of contention at Syracuse. ECU extended his deal in September.

Holtz not leaving ECU for Syracuse

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:38:18 -0500

ECU coach Skip Holtz is not leaving for Syracuse, he said in a statement Thursday.

ECU to play Tulsa in Conference USA title game

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 20:12:44 -0500

Tulsa win over Marshall coupled with Houston's loss to Rice allowed the Golden Hurricane to host the Conference USA Championship Game.

And the best program in the state is ...

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:30:45 -0500

Who has the best football program in the state? Is it N.C. State? Or Carolina? Someone else? We'd like to know what you think.

ECU announces 2009 football game with Appalachian

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:52:26 -0400

The Pirates had hoped to play N.C. State but will play Appalachian State instead.

Lou Holtz says he doesn't offer fatherly advice on Skip's coaching

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:53:01 -0400

Lou Holtz joined 99.9 The Fan on Tuesday to talk about the college football season and his relationship with his son.

ECU AD Holland gets pay raise

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:21:26 -0400

East Carolina's board of trustees approves a $32,400 raise for Terry Holland, bringing his salary to $356,400 annually.

East Carolina WR Jamar Bryant suspended indefinitely

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:20:56 -0400

Bryant is the Pirates' second-leading receiver this season with 19 catches, 216 yards and three touchdowns.