Good morning. If you can talk the talk, then you better be able to walk the walk. Women’s basketball coach Kim McNeill did just that when she showed off her strength in the weight room to the team.

What else are we mixing into today's Brew?

🏈 Improvements to be made
🏐 Honoring the Honor Roll Queen
​🏴‍☠️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Improvements Ahead. Although this isn’t the start of the season the Pirates were anticipating, head coach Mike Houston sees things he likes that the team is doing, and there are things he wants them to improve upon, too. Overall, he wants the entire offense to push itself and improve. The quarterbacks, Mason Garcia and Alex Flinn did some great things, but execution was not fulfilled to the greatest extent. The team will face Appalachian State on Saturday and hopes to have their first season win.

🏈 Here’s a summary of what Houston said in his press conference.

🎙️ Also, listen to ‘Inside Pirate Nation’ for more of Houston’s thoughts.

🔼 A10 Star. If I had a crystal ball to tell me who would get the next A10 honor, Carlia Northcross’s name would be all over it. She’s had an amazing season so far being named All-Tournament Team, Defensive Player of the Week, and breaking the record for most blocks in a match in school history. Now, she’s added to the Honor Roll. Don’t be surprised when we announce another Northcross honor in the near future.

🤔 PIRATES TRIVIA

Bettering Himself. Quarterback Mason Garcia has already doubled his stats after playing just two games this season compared to his last three years. So far this season, Garcia has 24 rushing attempts and 41 passing attempts.

Today’s question—how many completed passes does Garcia have so far this season?

Think you got it? Scroll on down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

For more information on how you can support ECU Student Athletes through Team Boneyard, please email Doug Gomes at [email protected] or visit the Team Boneyard website.

⏪ ICYMI

We like our Brew hot n’ fresh. But we’re not opposed to you reheating your cup. Here’s some news you may have missed recently…

🏴‍☠️ Spotted. Is that you in the photo? If you attended last week’s football game, there’s a chance that ECU got a picture of you! To find out, follow this link to see all of the photos.

🏴‍☠️ Bobble Bobble. Want some ECU trinkets to add to your collection? Attend the soccer game tomorrow at 7 p.m. and be one of the first 50 fans to receive a Pirate Bobble Head in honor of Youth Sports Night.

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📅 COMING SOON

Thursday 9/14

⚽️ Soccer vs Florida Atlantic @ 7pm ET | Watch Here

Friday 9/15

🏐 Volleyball vs Duquesne @ 3pm ET | Live Stats
🏃 Cross Country Adidas XC Challenge

Saturday 9/16

🏐 Volleyball vs Virignia Tech or Queens @ TBA
🎾 Women’s Tennis Tribe Invitational
🏈 Football at Appalachian State @ 3:30pm ET | WNCT 107.9 FM

Sunday 9/17

🎾 Women’s Tennis Tribe Invitational
⚽️ Soccer at UNC Greensboro @ 6pm ET | Watch Here

Tickets Available

🎟️ Grab your home and away football tickets today!

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 21!

🏴‍☠️ Have a great Wednesday, y’all!