The Sports Objective

The Sports Objective

We will be OBJECTIVE and the OBJECTIVE is SPORTS! THE UNOFFICIAL PODCAST OF THE PIRATES!

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January 23, 2026 106 mins

This is a brand new show for TSO.  It's Our Baseball Preview Show, called, "TSO On Deck."  Each Thursday night at 8pm, join Dave Richmond, Allen Vick, Justin Butts, and Johnny "Stats" Robertson for a look back at the Mid-Week Games and a Preview of the Weekend Series.

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The fellas take a look at what the Pirates picked up in the Portal.  What is overall final grade for the transfer portal?  We will all discuss. 

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The fellas will talk about the middle of the transfer portal period. We will give the Pirates a Mid-Term Grade.  In addition, we will talk CFP Championship Game, Miami vs. Indiana on Monday January 19th.

We will have a round table discussion about the NFL Playoffs, ECU Basketball and much more.

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From all of us at TSO, we want to wish you all a happy and safe New Year! 

It is the beginning of the Transfer Portal Period for 2026.  What players are staying?  What players are going?  We will talk about the new coaching hires also.

There is plenty to talk about even in the off season.  We will have a round table and take your questions and comments as always.

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It's our Annual Holiday Extravaganza!  We will talk about the Bowl!  Who is going to be our QB for the Bowl?  Do we have any news on our QB1 for next season?  Who will be our DC?  There are plenty of questions about the bowl and the 2026 Season.  What is your Christmas Miracle for Pirate Athletics?

We love to have fun with our Holiday Extravaganza! What are your favorite Christmas Movies?  What are your favorite Chris...
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December 17, 2025 101 mins
We are getting closer to the Military Bowl on Saturday December 27th in Annapolis, MD.  The Pirates and Panthers will battle it out on the grid iron to find out who are the Champions of the Military Bowl.

Who will become the next OC for the Pirates?  ECU also has to fill the DC for the team.  Will Houser stay?  These questions are still in play.  We know that the OC is the top priority for ECU Head Coach Blake Harrell...
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Emergency Pod as Houser and Smith have entered the portal on Monday.  Who is going and who is staying?
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December 14, 2025 158 mins
This has been a big week as the Pirates have lost their OC and DC.  Some players are entering the transfer portal.  What impact does this have on the team and football program?  

We will give you all the latest on what's going on.  All the latest bowl news and happenings around ECU Sports.

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December 10, 2025 101 mins
We have Paul Hill, from Hill Sports to talk about his Hills Champions Event on Saturday Night in Harvey Hall in the Murphy Center on the ECU Campus.  His Keynote Speaker is Vincent Chapman, The Dancing Umpire from the Savannah Bananas.

We will talk more about the bowl game.  Then, we look at the other bowl matchups.  We will discuss anything related to Pirate Football.  Are there any coaches leaving?  Who is entering ...
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December 8, 2025 59 mins
Our Bowl Selection Sunday Show on TSO.  Where will the Pirates go?  Who's going to the bowl?  What kind of fun things are there to do? 

We will discuss all of that plus any breaking news concerning the Pirates as far as Transfer Portal etc.

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December 4, 2025 73 mins
On this episode, we are helping you out find the perfect gift the Pirate on your list.  General Merchandising Manager for ECU Student Stores, John Palmer will join us.  David Glenn from the David Glenn Show will drop by to talk about the upcoming bowl season, college hoops, and much more! 

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November 30, 2025 148 mins
We will take a look back at the game.  What does this mean for which bowl we will go to?  Our expert, Matt Semenza will break down the game with FAU.  Our insider, Johnny Robertson will give us stats on the game.  Our Head Coach, Stevie Flythe will give us his take on the game.  Kyle From La Grange Barber will spice us things and give us his hot takes.  

We will look at other college football games around the nation and...
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November 27, 2025 100 mins
Join us as we talk about the final game of the regular season.  The Pirates travel to Boca Raton, Florida to take on the FAU Owls.  The Game is Saturday at noon on ESPN+ and the Pirate Sports Radio Network.  

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The fellas talk about the UTSA Game and look ahead to FAU.
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The Pirates win on Senior Day and they beat Memphis on a come from behind victory in the 4th quarter 31-27.  The Pirates are now 7-3 overall and 5-1 in the American.  They are still in the running for the Conference Championship with two games to go.

The guys will break down the game and talk about what's at stake with the Conference Championship still up for grabs.  What bowl games could the Pirates go to?  Is the pl...
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It is Senior Day at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.  The Pirates Host the Memphis Tigers with First Place Implications on the line.  The Pirates are 6-3 overall and 4-1 in the conference, while Memphis is 8-2 overall and 4-2 in the American.  The game is at 4pm on ESPNU and on the Pirate Sports Radio Network!  Don't forget to like our Facebook page!  You can follow us on X @TheSportsOBJ.  Instragram is @thesportsobjective and Tiktok is...
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The Pirates became bowl eligible on Saturday as they beat Charlotte 48-22.   This is the fourth time in five seasons have punched their ticket to post season.  The Pirates are still in the hunt for the American Conference Championship for Football.  It was homecoming and the first time the Pirates have beaten Charlotte in the Conference.  Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel.  You can like us on Facebook.  Follow u...
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The Pirates are hosting the Charlotte 49ers this Saturday at 3pm in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.  It's homecoming, so there should be a good crowd.  If the Pirates win, then they will be eligible.  The Pirates are in the hunt for an American Football Conference Championship.  Joining the show is David Glenn of the David Glenn Show.  We will talk ECU vs Charlotte Football Game,  ACC Football, ACC Basketball, First Year of Revenue Sha...
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Johnny "Stats" Robertson and Dave Richmond break down the first basketball game of the season.  ECU beat the Eagles 92-89.  How do the Pirates look this year?  We will give you our thoughts.  Join us all season long with the ECU Men's Basketball Team!  
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The Pirates get a big win on the road in Philadelphia beating Temple 45-14.  It was by far the most complete game we have seen all year.  We get our expert analysis from former Pirate Linebakcker, Matt Semenza with a complete breakdown of the game.  Johnny "Stats" Robertson will give us the insider perspective on the game.   Kyle from La Grange Barber gives us hot takes on the win.  We will look ahead to hosting Charlotte on S...
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