The Sports Objective

ECU Head Football Coach- Blake Harrell held his weekly press conference.  The Pirates are traveling to the City of Brotherly Love to take on the Temple Owls.  We start off with Blake Harrell and then have players, Keelan Robinson and Raheem Craig.  Don't forget to like us on Facebook.  You can follow us on X @TheSportsOBJ.  You can follow us on Instagram @thesportsobjective.  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to keep up with what's going on with the Pirates!

As we go through the 2nd bye week of the season, the fellas look at the Temple game.  What are the advantages of a bye week?  Does it help or hurt having an extra bye week?  We will take a look at all the games in the American and College Football.  There is a new model for the CFP. The new model shows 24 teams for CFP.  How do you feel about this?  We will have a roundtable and take your questions and comments.  Please make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel.  You can like us on Facebook.  Follow us on X and Instagram.  We are also on TikTok! Go Pirates! 

There is no game this week, but still plenty to talk about.  We take a really early look at Tulsa.  Former ECU TE for Football, Jay Sonnhalter joins the guys to discuss ECU Football so far.  ECU Men's and Women's Basketball have their Media Days this week.  Plus, there is more to talk about in our roundtable!

The Pirates get a big win in Dowdy-Ficklen on Thursday Night.  ECU wins 41-27 on Night of the Boneyard.  We will break down the film with former ECU Linebacker Matt Semenza.  A look around the American and College Football.  A way too early look at Temple.  The Bye week- What does that mean for the Pirates?  Round Table and Final Thoughts.    Make sure to like, follow, and Subscribe. You can listen to the show wherever you listen to your favorite podcast!

Blake Harrell’s Weekly Press Conference- Tulsa with player interviews- Noah Davis and Panda Askew.

The fellas look back to the game in New Orleans against Tulane.  We will break down the game plus look ahead to the Thursday Night Matchup in Greenville against Tulsa.

The Pirates are off this week, but we have two special guests for you.  Dickie Corrada who was a two sport athlete for the Pirates from 1967-1971 has a new book out called, "I am a Pirate."  Bethany Bradsher was the developmental editor for Dickie's Project.  The book is out now, so we look forward for great Pirate football and baseball stories.  We plan also for a roundtable and talk about this week's big college football games.   To order Dick's Book, use the link below for Ebay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/167810024435?_skw=I+am+a+Pirate&itmmeta=01K6HC62ABGDFWHB349HNMTTE7&hash=item271241c3f3:g:H4gAAeSwKu1o0KrX&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA8FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1cJbibyIMbSXMk2B3tNkqAfSjh3zISYWl%2BvNfIv2Py3SJOV2PtIvctW1t7nBqlfrgjGF8oVQIf59kpto%2F5KGLtDohS%2B%2BBWOhO9WLlsz7tr6BQCtLYwwn1P5uQs%2FIOtoHIYoyyF5oPl0WBI6cuU%2FsXc%2FNDBsqO7EFmm2vV51WfBHABuREBo7CQfXqsQjh1%2F4t46RJwVInkwhZ7zM%2BmQXDvx9Ol1GNEsUZlhyP0%2FYroab9ltbFDCTeVFUexcON0NVdTXSHlNwNwkzrvQCrtA38qf%2B0sNT0%2BSCbqvA9lPGdp3DqQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR6almKy0Zg

The fellas look back at the Army game.  They will look way ahead to the Tulane.  The Pirates are off this week with a well Deserved Bye Week.  

The Pirate Preview on TSO-  Former ECU Football Punter and ECU Hall of Famer, Andrew Bayes joins the Podcast.  Army Black Knights Insider, Sal Interdonato - Black Knight Nation Journalist comes on to give an insights on Army.  We have a Roundtable and give our predictions for the game!

The fellas look at the Conway Regional Preview.  Special Guests, Parker Byrd's Dad, Jeff Byrd, Kevin Brockway from the Gainesville Sun, and Fairfield Associate Head Coach Brian Fay. Don't forget to like us on Facebook.  You can follow us on X @TheSportsOBJ and Instagram @thesportsobjective. You can email us at TheSportsOBJ@gmail.com.

Guys talk about the wins again UNCW and Elon but get swept in the Conference Series against FAU this weekend in Greenville.

The fellas take a look back at the week on the road for the Pirates.  the close loss in Durham on Tuesday night plus the sweep in Houston over Rice this weekend.  We will have the Pitcher and Player of the week.  Also, we will look at the upcoming week!

The guys will break down the Campbell Game. Plus, look back at the UNC Game at the DBAP and at UNC.  On Monday, ECU vs UNC Finale will be in Greenville at Clark-LeClair Stadium.  In addition, ECU will Host ODU on Wednesday instead of the orginal Tuesday date!   This coming weekend is the Keith LeClair Classic!   The Pirates have Kent State on Friday at 4:30pm. ECU hosts Indiana State on Saturday Afternoon at 4:30pm The Hokies will play the Pirates on Sunday Afternoon at 3:30pm A huge week ahead and a lot to be excited about for this season!

Pirate Preview- Live from Fisherman's Inn_Pirates Vs Pack in Military Bowl.  Former ECU Football Pirate, Jody Schultz, hosted TSO and ECU Fans at his restaurant, The Fisherman's Inn on the Eastern Shore MD.

The guys are joined by Brandon Simmons, former ECU Running Back and Offensive Coordinator for SE Raleigh Bulldogs.  They talk about the first scrimmage plus to preview the HS Football Season for SE Raleigh.

The guys take a look at the start of the 2024 Fall Camp and a Roundtable Discussion on various sports topics!

The guys welcome in Stevie Flythe to the show.  They talk about the new NCAA Football Game and more Pirate News!

TSO Summer Nights- Stevie Flythe joins the Guys to discuss football and much more!

Sports Objective Sunday as we talk Pirate Football and more!

Former ECU RB Brandon Simmons drops by to talk football.  We discuss the upcoming ECU Football Season.  We discuss the schedule and give insights on our thoughts about the Pirates in 2024!   Also, we look at the impact on NIL and the Transfer Portal.  Will the Pirates be better in 2024?  How will the Pirates fare with a new offense?  Will the future be bring with a new indoor practice facility?  We are three million dollars away from having it fully funded. Finally, we look at where Brandon is coaching now at SE Raleigh.  The Bulldogs and the 2024 season starting in August.  He is the Offensive Coordinator and Coaches the Quarterbacks!