Episodes

Sept. 29, 2023

Kicking off the Friday with the Carolina Panthers, college football, and the Ryder Cup

Four things to keep an eye on for Panthers - Vikings Bryce’s ankle … seems fine! I’m not one for conspiracy theories, but it seems like Bryce doesn’t even know Injuries as a whole are mounting Are we going to see DJ Johnson ever going to play?! Adam Theilen vs his former team College Football -NC State in action tonight against Louisville … still ‘not sure what to make of this team award’ between NC State & Louisville! -No. 17 Duke hosts No. 11 Notre Dame tomorrow … College GameDay is com...
Sept. 29, 2023

NC State vs Louisville tonight at Carter Finley Stadium!

Cory Smith, Pack Pride, on how he sees NC State competing against another team with ugly wins. What’s the difference between this game versus their past ones so far this season? How does he see State’s confidence going into this game? What interesting fact doe Cory bring up that really shows the team still needs to develop? Cory believes their trying to build some sort of balance to help with their success.
Sept. 28, 2023

A big rematch tonight between the Packer vs the Lions tonight!

Bridget Condon, NFL Network, on how she sees this game playing out after the Lions ruining the Packers playoff chances last year. Where are the Packers and how does Bridget see this game against the Lions going? Adam thinks Brandon Staley was trying to lose his job last weekend with his play calling on 4th. Does Bridget agree or should he be looking at it differently? What’s something Bridget loves about Brandon Staley? Plus, Bridget breaks down what Taylor Swift is doing for the fanbase in the...
Sept. 28, 2023

Who should be sent out for Sunday Singles??

Scott Michaux, Global Golf Post, on the Ryder Cup and who he’s leaning more towards on coming away successful. Adam is SHOCKED that these guys aren’t in it, but why is Scott not? Adam also has a couple of predictions, but how likely does Scott see those happening? Is Scottie Scheffler using a long putter? Adam goes over some of the pairings and how Scott likes those matchups? What does Scott think it will all come down to?
Sept. 28, 2023

Damian Lillard is now a Milwaukee Buck!

Brenden Whitted, HU Bison Express, on the trade and what that means for the Bucks and their new potential. Why is this great for Milwaukee? Why is Adam so interested to see how Damian Lillard handles being on this team? Will he be able to mesh well with other stars? One of the things about Phoenix when they acquired Kevin Durant, the team elevated but how will this workout for them this year? What team CAN make the playoffs, if they “wanted to”?
Sept. 28, 2023

Only two days away from College GameDay coming to Durham!

David Shumate, Duke play by play, on what he’s been seeing in this Duke team that’s impressed him and gotten them to where there are so quickly. What does Duke have to do to win this game on Saturday? When did David see the possibilities of this team? David says Duke is a mentally tough team because of these reasons, which have really ramped up over the last couple of years. What experience did this team go through that’s helped give them the confidence to beat Duke? Adam is convinced Duke is t...
Sept. 27, 2023

Canes are 1-0!

Rod Brind’Amour, Carolina Hurricanes head coach, talks about last night’s first preseason game and the second one coming up tonight. Rod’s son, Skylar, now plays for the Florida Panthers who the Carolina Hurricanes will be playing against tonight. What’s it going to feel like for Rod seeing his son, Skylar, step out on the ice tonight? Has he offered any words of advice to him? There’s someone who WILL be on the ice tonight, Jack Drury, so how big of a training camp has this been for him? What k...
Sept. 27, 2023

When was GameDay on Duke’s radar?

Bob Weiseman, Deputy Director of Athletics at Duke, on the upcoming HUGE event for Duke football and the Triangle area. Where will GameDay be located on campus? Are we trying to one up Notre Dame because of where it’ll be located? How difficult was it to keep it all a secret while everything was going on? What was their mindset, from a University perspective, on preparing for this event. How many people that work for Duke help to pull this off?
Sept. 27, 2023

We were told the Panthers would look like THIS and we’re still waiting

Vashti Hurt, Carolina Blitz, on how the Carolina Panthers are not living up to everything they said they were going to be with a new offensive minded staff. So what’s the hold up? Where’s the cracks in this plan that’s not coming through? Where does Vashti think the Carolina Panthers are so far this season? Which players did Vashti have high hopes for and they’re just disappointing her this season? Bryce Young is getting trashed right now, after only two games.
Sept. 27, 2023

A football player who knows how it feels to play for Notre Dame and, currently, Duke.

Jamion Franklin, Duke (former Notre Dame) football player, on transferring and preparing for College GameDay in Durham. Why did Jamion decide to leave Notre Dame and transfer to Duke? What was the lead up like for the Clemson game, as a Duke player? What do people not realize about Duke, in Jamion’s opinion? What impacts the team the most going into games? How does he feel about Coach Elko and what’s his secret (if there is one)? What does Mike Elko preach to the team, which stands out to Jamio...
Sept. 27, 2023

What does Duke need to do to win vs ND?

Chip Patterson, CBS Sports, on the College GameDay matchup and what the ceiling might be for Duke; if there is one. How does Duke matchup when it comes to ND? What’s going to be the difference for the Blue Devils? Is Clemson still a top 15 team? And has Chip seen the latest article about Clemson leaving the conference? What’s an interesting point Chip makes about this article and what could that mean for Clemson and/or the conference?
Sept. 26, 2023

The Ryder Cup is here!

Jason Sobel, Action Network HQ, on predictions and breaks down regarding this year’s Ryder Cup. Who’s the favorite in this? Every European player seems to be playing well, just like the Americans, so why aren’t they the favorites at home? In Adam’s opinion, the American players aren’t playing at their highest levels right now. What does Jason make of Brooks Koepka’s mullet and how might that help him in this tournament? Phil Mickelson and his captain seat. Who does Jason think will fill those s...
Sept. 26, 2023

What can Nick and Dabo learn from each other in this season?

Marty Smith, ESPN, on how the past 4 weeks in college football have unfolded thus far. What does Marty take from Duke having College GameDay coming to Durham? What were some play calls that Marty noticed in college football last weekend that he thought was a little shady? What does Marty think about all of this conference realignment? Is it a good or bad thing, or both, in his eyes? What’s the most interesting thing about the transfer portal to Marty?
Sept. 26, 2023

Are the Carolina Panthers going to get a win before the Bye?

Darin Gantt, Panthers.com, on why a lot of Frank Reich’s play calling has been situational and where these Panthers are headed. Frank Reich WANTS to use the running game, but he doesn’t. Why? Frank talked a lot about a diversity of mind, but right now we just have a lot of different perspectives vs everyone working in cohesion. How does Darin think Andy Dalton did last Sunday? Does Darin think it’s a good idea for Bryce to sit on the sidelines and watch than go out there and potentially hurt hi...
Sept. 26, 2023

Canes Preseason starts today!

Rod Brind’Amour, Carolina Hurricanes Head Coach, talks about the Canes starting the season off tonight with the Tampa Bay Lightning. What does Rod believe Demetri Orlov can bring to the team? Would Rod say they were “missing” this placeholder last season and now they’ve filled it with THIS player? And does he think this new player will potentially play with Aho? Who’s starting tonight in goal and what was the decision making process to decide that? What did he like from this rookie that he like...
Sept. 25, 2023

The highs and lows of the ACC schools after Week 4

Roddy Jones, ESPN/ACC Network, on which ACC teams are more promising after Week 4 than expected and vice versa? College GameDay is coming to Durham! When Roddy looks at the Duke Blue Devils, what does he see? What has Mike Elko done a great job for the Duke Blue Devils’ football team? Moving on to Clemson and FSU. Adam saw some interesting irony with Dabo bringing on a new kicker, so does Roddy see it as well or is there more to it? How good is Miami, in Roddy’s opinion?
Sept. 25, 2023

GameDay is coming to Durham this Saturday!

Dave Harding, Duke Football Radio Analyst, on the Duke vs Notre Dame game in Durham; with GameDay joining! Did Dave see Duke being as successful as they have been so far this season or is he somewhat surprised at their 4-0 record? Adam believes the game against Clemson should’ve opened up everyone’s eyes at who Duke is. Who are the guys, in Dave’s opinion, that makes Duke’s defense THIS good? What’s been the secret sauce for Duke? Notre Dame will be a different kind of challenge than what Duke ...
Sept. 25, 2023

Carolina Panthers are now 0-3…what are we doing?

Will Brinson, CBS Sports, on his overview of the Panthers and others like; like the Jets, Bills, Dolphins, and Taylor Swift. Could the Aaron Rodgers injury actually HELPING the Jets, by exposing their bigger issues? After the Cowboys vs Cardinals game, are we all seeing that Dallas isn’t the juggernaut (again?) Sam Howell and the Commanders are back to Earth after their loss to the Bills? Is this more reflective for the Bills or the Commanders? The Chiefs crush Chicago, but really all anyone is...
Sept. 25, 2023

It’s been a big summer for Cane, Brett Pesce, for good and bad reasons

Brett Pesce, Carolina Hurricane, on getting married this summer and being up on the chopping block at the same time. How do you explain what the feeling is being back in the Canes locker room, especially when the option of him NOT being a Cane was a real option? What went through his head when they signed Orlovsky? How prepared does he feel going into this year for the team’s chances on going for the Stanley Cup again? Vegas has the Carolina Hurricanes as favorites. What’s the significance of t...
Sept. 22, 2023

MLB playoffs are right around the corner!

Ryan Fagan, Sporting News, on which teams are making their way into the playoffs; if they aren’t there already. Why does Adam ONLY look at the loss column once we hit September? Do the Marlins have options? Atlanta Braves are obviously a great team, so do they have ANY weaknesses? Which player on the Braves team has been super impressive to him? Going into October, who has the best bullpen? What’s the biggest thing when determining bullpens and how successful they’re likely to be? How many time...
Sept. 22, 2023

Roundtable time!!! Carolina Panthers & ACC Football 09-22-23

Josh Graham and Randy Slack join the roundtable to talk college football, pro football, and more! What do the guys say to those who are already doubting Bryce Young? Where do the Carolina Panthers need the MOST help, in the guys opinion? What do they anticipate to see this weekend against the Seattle Seahawks? Do the Panthers regret not going after Justin Fields? And looking at the NC State vs Virginia game tonight, Dave Doeren seems to think it doesn’t matter the history his QB and OC has. Do ...
Sept. 22, 2023

NCHSAA is making big moves regarding High School athletics

Nick Stevens, Managing Editor for High School OT, on funds that high schools may not be getting now. All of this stems from one Senator who is still upset from something that happened years ago, but is a good thing. So why does this Senator think it was a bad thing? What are some things they’ve been using that money for? Should there have been more transparency, which may have made everyone happy? Are they viewing this more as a nuisances than a necessity? Overall, is this good or bad for high ...
Sept. 22, 2023

Canes Training Camp and another weekend of ACC football!

Luke DeCock, News & Observer, dives into what he saw at the Carolina Hurricanes first training camp practice, as well as the one from this morning. Also, just how big is the NC State vs Virginia Cavaliers game tonight? Who’s going to be playing these preseason games, since the Canes aren’t wanting to wear out their main guys? Is this a “must win” for NC State to beat Virginia tonight? Why does Luke feel so passionately about this? Is the Pitt vs UNC game another one where UNC needs to prove who...
Sept. 22, 2023

Bryce Young won’t be playing this Sunday vs the Seattle Seahawks

Anish Shroff, Carolina Panthers play by play, will also be calling the NC State vs Virginia game tonight. Why is Armstrong coming back to Virginia not as cut and dry as some may think? How big is this game, on so many different levels? What kind of narrative does Anish believe is in this game? Bryce checked all the boxes except for one, so is it easy for fans to go to that ONE thing? What will we see from Andy Dalton? Does Anish believe this will be good for Bryce to have the opportunity to wat...