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Author: Jared Shafit + Artemus Brower

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The Boneyard Podcast is the weekly East Carolina Pirates athletics show from ECU alumni Jared Shafit and Artie Brower. Since 2020, two Pirate grads have covered ECU football, baseball, basketball, and the rest of East Carolina Athletics—game previews and recaps, roster and recruiting talk, American Conference storylines, and honest takes from Pirate Nation.

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Episode 300. South Florida at East Carolina, Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2 at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium for Night of the Boneyard. ECU alumni Jared Shafit and Artie Brower, with guest Colby Alfrey, celebrate 300 episodes, recap the Pirates’ 17-9 Halloween win over Temple, and preview USF — the Bulls’ defense, coaching, and what ECU has to do under the lights.Use promo code Boneyard20 for 20% off at https://rhoback.comUse Promo code Boneyard15 for 15% off at TakeUltra.com The Rundown:— Episode 300— Cliff Godwin’s return and the start of basketball season— Temple recap: 17-9 at Dowdy-Ficklen— USF preview with Colby Alfrey— Night of the Boneyard keys and prediction— Walk the Plank: Holy War, Green and Gold Bowl, Miami–Notre Dame— Gambling Corner: Week 10 picksFollow:X — https://x.com/BoneyardPodcastYouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@BoneyardPodcastInstagram — https://www.instagram.com/boneyardpodcastTikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@theBoneyardPodcast
Temple at East Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+ at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. ECU alumni Jared Shafit and Artie Brower recap the Pirates’ 41-34 overtime loss at Memphis and preview Temple — coaching changes on both sides of the American, what ECU has to clean up, and whether the Pirates can stop the slide at home.Use promo code Boneyard20 for 20% off at https://rhoback.comThe Rundown:— Memphis recap: 41-34 in overtime— How the lead got away again— Temple preview: coaching, players, and the matchup— Walk the Plank— Gambling Corner: Week 9 picks— ECU vs Temple predictionFollow:X — https://x.com/BoneyardPodcastYouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@BoneyardPodcastInstagram — https://www.instagram.com/boneyardpodcastTikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@theBoneyardPodcastChapters00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview02:59 Reflections on ECU's Performance05:58 Analyzing Coaching and Player Issues09:57 Temple's Struggles and Coaching Changes15:00 Guest Introduction: Sean McGady18:01 Temple's Season Overview21:54 Discussion on Conference Parity24:51 Future Prospects for Temple and ECU27:56 Fan Engagement and Community Support29:12 The Impact of Winning on Fan Engagement30:45 Evaluating Casey Keeler's Leadership32:34 Roster Challenges and Coaching Accountability35:38 Temple vs. ECU: Game Predictions38:12 The Buzz Around the Sixers40:44 Phillies' Struggles and Future Outlook43:44 Predictions and Final Thoughts53:36 Atlanta Sports Dynamics56:48 Coaching Changes and Impacts01:01:10 Upcoming Game Predictions
East Carolina at Memphis, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. ECU alumni Jared Shafit and Artie Brower recap the Pirates’ 30-17 overtime loss at UAB — 14-0 lead, then the collapse — and preview Memphis, the rivalry, and what ECU’s offense has to do to stay in it.Use promo code Boneyard20 for 20% off at https://rhoback.comThe Rundown:— UAB recap: 30-17 in overtime at Protective Stadium— How a 14-0 lead got away— Memphis preview: offense, coaching, and the rivalry— Walk the Plank: Brewers Timeless Ticket fiasco— Gambling Corner: Week 8 picks— ECU at Memphis predictionFollow:X — https://x.com/BoneyardPodcastYouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@BoneyardPodcastInstagram — https://www.instagram.com/boneyardpodcastTikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@theBoneyardPodcastChapters00:00 Introduction and Episode Highlights04:31 Tragic Incident at UTSA07:56 ECU Women's Soccer and Volleyball Success08:31 Deep Dive into ECU vs UAB25:31 Previewing ECU vs Memphis34:30 Memphis Football Performance Overview38:57 Defensive Strengths and Key Players40:43 Coaching Dynamics and Fan Expectations44:35 Rivalry with ECU and Fan Sentiment52:00 Future Prospects and Quarterback Concerns01:01:47 Equal Playing Field in Sports01:02:20 The Milwaukee Brewers Ticket Controversy01:05:32 Lifetime Tickets and Fan Expectations01:09:23 Gambling Corner: Predictions and Insights01:17:20 ECU's Upcoming Game Analysis
James Madison is headed to the American Conference. Then ECU is at UAB, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN at Protective Stadium in Birmingham. ECU alumni Jared Shafit and Artie Brower get into what JMU’s move means for the league, recap the Pirates’ 28-12 American opener win over Rice, and preview Thursday night in Birmingham.Use promo code Boneyard20 for 20% off at https://rhoback.comThe Rundown:— James Madison and American Conference realignment— Rice recap: 28-12 at Dowdy-Ficklen— Second half and the defense— UAB preview: Thursday night in Birmingham— Walk the Plank: rankings, App State–Coastal, Ohio State–Indiana— Gambling Corner: Week 7 picks— ECU at UAB prediction— ECU Marching Band headed to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day ParadeFollow:X — https://x.com/BoneyardPodcastYouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@BoneyardPodcastInstagram — https://www.instagram.com/boneyardpodcastTikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@theBoneyardPodcast
Rice at East Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, 4 p.m. ET on ESPN+ at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Homecoming, and the Pirates’ American Conference opener. ECU alumni Jared Shafit and Artie Brower preview Rice after the bye — returning pieces Sam Dankah and JD Lampley, the Owls’ offense, and what ECU has to be to start conference play 1-0.Use promo code Boneyard20 for 20% off at https://rhoback.comThe Rundown:— Conference season kickoff— Sam Dankah and JD Lampley back— Rice preview: offense, defense, and the matchup— Houston sports and conference rivalries— Walk the Plank— Gambling Corner: Week 6 picks— ECU vs Rice prediction
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