Episodes

Feb. 20, 2024

Carolina Panthers have to address Brian Burns, offensive line; Brian Burns trade to Detroit Lions?

Tim Donnelly says Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales and GM Dan Morgan have to be strategic about how they approach the franchise tag Brian Burns, and more potential free agent signings, such as OL Trent Brown from the...
Feb. 19, 2024

Carolina Panthers have alignment with coaching staff; Carolina Hurricanes are winning no matter who the goalie is

Tim Donnelly says Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales emphasized familiarity when rounding out his coaching staff, which is a correction from the previous staff with Frank Reich where owner David Tepper had influence on...
Feb. 19, 2024

UNC Basketball needs to run through Armando Bacot; Wake Forest basketball's inconsistencies

Tim Donnelly says UNC basketball is at their most efficient offensively when running through Armando Bacot down low, and through Harrison Ingram, which allows RJ Davis to be his most efficient as a shooter for head coach Hube...
Feb. 19, 2024

NC State basketball has a tough road to NCAA Tournament; Jared McCain is carrying Duke basketball

Tim Donnelly says NC State basketball and head coach Kevin Keatts have a tough road to making it to the NCAA Tournament, but that their recent win over Clemson basketball with a late game-winning bucket by DJ Horne was a step...
Feb. 16, 2024

Carolina Hurricanes have questions in goal; face Arizona Coyotes & Vegas Golden Knights

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes facing the Arizona Coyotes & Vegas Golden Knights in a back-to-back on the road, but questions still rise about what Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon & President/GM Don Wad...
Feb. 16, 2024

NC State basketball needs wins at all costs; Wake Forest basketball has tough road test at Virginia basketball

NC State basketball travels to Clemson basketball as their NCAA Tournament hopes are hanging by a thread, and Wake Forest basketball travels to Virginia basketball searching for a win on the road at UVA Basketball.
Feb. 16, 2024

UNC Basketball needs to turn things around vs Virginia Tech basketball; Duke basketball vs Florida State

Tim Donnelly says UNC basketball needs to turn their level of play and season around quickly, and it starts for head coach Hubert Davis against Virginia Tech basketball. Also, Duke basketball is on the road at Florida State b...
Feb. 16, 2024

Carolina Panthers need to rebuild their image as a franchise

Tim Donnelly says that the Carolina Panthers and owner David Tepper have to rebuild their image as a franchise, and it starts with how they treat their current players as NFL Free Agency approaches.
Feb. 16, 2024

Would the Carolina Hurricanes trade for Nashville Predators goalie Juuse Saros?; Bracketology latest

Would the Carolina Hurricanes consider trading forward Martin Necas to the Nashville Predators for goalie Juuse Saros ahead of the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline? Also, Tim Donnelly says ACC basketball continues to produce as a conf...
Feb. 16, 2024

Solutions for No. 7 UNC basketball; offense needs to run through Armando Bacot

Tim Donnelly says UNC basketball needs to run the offense more through Armando Bacot, and that head coach Hubert Davis needs adjust North Carolina basketball's offense right now while RJ Davis hasn't been as efficient. Also, ...
Feb. 16, 2024

Bryce Young needs to have a say in No. 1 WR for Carolina Panthers; Steve Wilks fired by 49ers

Tim Donnelly says that Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young needs to have a say in who the number one wide receiver is moving forward, and that head coach Dave Canales & GM Dan Morgan need to approach Bryce Young about who he wan...
Feb. 16, 2024

Bryce Young needs to have a say in No. 1 WR for Carolina Panthers; Steve Wilks fired by 49ers

Tim Donnelly says that Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young needs to have a say in who the number one wide receiver is moving forward, and that head coach Dave Canales & GM Dan Morgan need to approach Bryce Young about who he wan...
Feb. 16, 2024

Confidence & Concerns for ACC basketball schools in North Carolina

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox share where their confidence is, and what their concerns are regarding NC State basketball, UNC basketball, Wake Forest basketball, and Duke basketball.
Feb. 15, 2024

Valentine's Days poems, giving flowers

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox have fun with Valentine's Day by writing poems and giving flowers out to sports figures in the State of North Carolina.
Feb. 15, 2024

Julius Peppers in the NFL Hall of Fame; Steve Wilks fired by San Francisco 49ers

Former Carolina Panthers DE Julius Peppers spoke to the media for the first time since the announcement of his induction into the NFL Hall of Fame, including how he felt slighted being the No. 2 overall pick. Also, Tim Donnel...
Feb. 15, 2024

There is something off with UNC basketball; Carolina Hurricanes lose close game vs. Dallas Stars

Tim Donnelly says there's something off right now with UNC basketball after No. 7 North Carolina basketball loses on the road, 86-79, against Syracuse basketball. Head coach Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels have lost 3 of their...
Feb. 13, 2024

NFL quarterback moves, John Calipari vs John Cheney, ACC basketball

During Cop or Drop, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the anniversary of the John Calipari and John Chaney argument from 1994, Where Justin Fields will end up and if the Pittsburgh Steelers are the team to trade for the Chica...
Feb. 13, 2024

Duke basketball is driven by Mark Mitchell, Jared McCain;

Tim Donnelly says that Mark Mitchell & Jared McCain for Duke basketball are the driving forces for head coach Jon Scheyer after the Blue Devils defeated Wake Forest basketball, 77-69, and that Kyle Filipowski can be the guy t...
Feb. 13, 2024

UNC Basketball looks to get right against Syracuse basketball; Wake Forest basketball is inconsistent

Tim Donnelly discusses UNC basketball going on the road against Syracuse basketball, and there are small & subtle things that North Carolina basketball and head coach Hubert Davis can sharpen late in the season. Also, after s...
Feb. 13, 2024

Carolina Panthers are building staff to help Bryce Young

Tim Donnelly says the Carolina Panthers have been assembling a coaching staff the proper way to help quarterback Bryce Young, and that head coach Dave Canales has been able to assemble his staff the way he wants.
Feb. 12, 2024

ACC basketball podium; what Carolina Panthers can learn from Super Bowl LVIII

Tim Donnelly reveals this week's podium standings for ACC basketball in North Carolina, including Duke basketball, Wake Forest basketball, UNC basketball, and NC State basketball. Also, what lessons can the Carolina Panthers ...
Feb. 12, 2024

Patrick Mahomes & Kansas Chiefs are now the NFL standard; 49ers needed to give the ball to McCaffrey late

Tim Donnelly discusses the Super Bowl LVIII win by the Kansas City Chiefs over the San Francisco 49ers, 25-22, and that betting against Patrick Mahomes is never a safe choice. Plus, teams and coaches have to make sure they pu...
Feb. 12, 2024

Carolina Hurricanes need to be in goalie market at NHL trade deadline

Tim Donnelly says Pyotr Kochetkov played phenomenal for the Carolina Hurricanes in a 1-0 shutout win over the New Jersey Devils, but with the injuries to Antti Raanta & health concerns of Frederik Andersen, and Kochetkov's in...
Feb. 12, 2024

NC State basketball must win ACC Tournament; UNC basketball has some concerns

Tim Donnelly says that after a loss over the weekend to Wake Forest basketball, NC State basketball doesn't have much to play for this season other than pride, and the hopes that Kevin Keatts' team makes a run in the ACC tour...