Zack Smith

Zack Smith

Joined: Sep 20, 2019

Sports fanatic and aspiring writer living in the Raleigh, NC. My sports fandom mainly resides in the Tarheel State with teams like the Hornets, Hurricanes, Panthers, and ECU Pirates but stretches with the Atlanta Braves.

DALLAS, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 09: Holton Ahlers #12 of the East Carolina Pirates in the first half at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

2020 ECU Football: Way-Too-Early Predictions

DALLAS, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 09: The helmet of Jaison Fournet #63 of the East Carolina Pirates at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

ECU Football: Pirates bringing in Blake Harrell as defensive coordinator

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 20: Justin Williams #14 of the Carolina Hurricanes looks on against the Washington Capitals in the first period in Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena on April 20, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Justin Williams to make season debut at perfect time for Hurricanes

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 31: Head coach Mike Houston of the East Carolina Pirates watches his team warm up before their game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

East Carolina won’t retain defensive coordinator Bob Trott

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 31: Head coach Mike Houston of the East Carolina Pirates watches his team warm up before their game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Early Signing Day: Five ECU signees that you should know about

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 29: Will Grier #3 of the Carolina Panthers walks off the field after their preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Bank of America Stadium on August 29, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

Breaking: Will Grier to start for the Panthers

CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 07: Fans display towels to welcome head coach Mack Brown of the North Carolina Tar Heels back to Kenan Stadium before their game against the Miami Hurricanes on September 07, 2019 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

3 Things UNC Fans Should Be Thankful For

DALLAS, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 09: The East Carolina Pirates mascot at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

3 Things ECU Fans Should be Thankful for this Thanksgiving

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 09: Shemar Jean-Charles #8 of the Appalachian State Mountaineers celebrates with fans after winning their game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

Battle 4 NC: Ranking the Top 5 Football Teams in NC after Week 12

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 09: Appalachian State Mountaineers student fans react after winning their game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

Battle 4 NC: Ranking the Top 5 Football Teams in NC after Week 11

WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 02: Kenneth Walker III #25 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons runs with the ball in the second quarter during their game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at BB&T Field on November 02, 2019 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

Battle 4 NC: Ranking the Top 5 Football Teams in NC after Week 10

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 16: Tre Jones #3 of the Duke Blue Devils cuts down a piece of the net after defeating the Florida State Seminoles 73-63 in the championship game of the 2019 Men's ACC Basketball Tournament at Spectrum Center on March 16, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

The Elite 8: Ranking the Top Basketball Teams in North Carolina

CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 21: Greg Ross #10 of the North Carolina Tar Heels tackles Darrynton Evans #3 of the Appalachian State Mountaineers during the first half of their game at Kenan Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Battle 4 NC: Ranking the Top 5 Football Teams in NC

ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 16: Head coach Joe Dooley of the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles reacts in the first half against the Florida State Seminoles during the first round of the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Amway Center on March 16, 2017 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

East Carolina Basketball: 2019-20 Preview and Predictions

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 31: Alim McNeill #29 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack attempts to tackle Darius Pinnix Jr. #7 of the East Carolina Pirates during the first half of their game at Carter-Finley Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

ECU Football First Half Grades and Second Half Predictions

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 28: Benny Walls #32 of the Temple Owls celebrates after the game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Lincoln Financial Field on September 28, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Temple Owls defated the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 24-2. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Three Takeaways as Temple Defense Lights Up ECU