Episodes

March 6, 2024

Confidence & Concerns for ACC basketball schools in North Carolina

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox share their confidence levels and concerns about Wake Forest basketball, NC State basketball, UNC basketball, and Duke basketball.
March 6, 2024

Carolina Hurricanes must be willing to take a risk at trade deadline

Tim Donnelly says the Carolina Hurricanes must be willing to take a risk at the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline to acquire a player that can help elevate the roster as the Hurricanes look to win their first Stanley Cup since 2006, with that player possibly being Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel.
March 6, 2024

Duke basketball outcoached NC State basketball; Will Kevin Keatts be back as NC State basketball coach?

Tim Donnelly says NC State basketball and head coach Kevin Keatts played right into what Duke basketball and head coach Jon Scheyer wanted as the Blue Devils beat the Wolfpack, 79-64. Tim Donnelly wonders if NC State basketball coach Kevin Keatts will be brought back after this season if NC State doesn't win the ACC Tournament and make it to the NCAA Tournament.
March 6, 2024

Carolina Panthers place franchise tag on Brian Burns

Tim Donnelly discuss the latest with the Carolina Panthers placing the franchise tag on Brian Burns, and what impact contract negotiations will have on not just Burns, but others like Derrick Brown, Frankie Luvu, and more.
March 4, 2024

Carolina Hurricanes drop game to Winnipeg; NHL trade deadline approaches

The Carolina Hurricanes allowed five goals in the third period to the Winnipeg Jets. Also, the NHL Trade Deadline is fast approaching, and are the Carolina Hurricanes willing to make a big move?
March 4, 2024

Carolina Panthers halt contract talks with Brian Burns; Russell Wilson to be released

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Panthers stopping contract talks with Edge/OLB Brian Burns according to Josina Anderson of CBS Sports as NFL Free Agency is set to begin shortly. Plus, live reaction to the breaking news that the Denver Broncos will be releasing QB Russell Wilson at the start of the new league year.
March 4, 2024

Duke crushes Virginia; UNC basketball tops NC State; Wake Forest loses on the road, again

Duke basketball gets a big win over Virginia basketball despite not being at full strength. Tim Donnelly discusses how UNC basketball can win while not playing their best, as shown in North Carolina basketball coming back in the 2nd half to beat NC State basketball, 79-70. Also, Wake Forest basketball suffers another road loss, this time at Virginia Tech basketball despite leading at hafltime.
March 1, 2024

Former UNC quarterback Drake Maye speaks to the media at the NFL scouting combine

Tim Donnelly recaps what former North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye had to say when he addressed the media today at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine. Tim delves into Maye’s journey from collegiate standout to NFL prospect, as he shares his expectations for him in this year’s NFL draft. Also, Tim Donnelly discussed former NC State linebacker Payton Wilson's impressive showing at the NFL Scouting Combine.
March 1, 2024

Triangle Rivalry Week: NC State basketball at No. 9 UNC; No. 10 Duke vs. Virginia preview

Tim Donnelly previews a highly anticipated college basketball matchup between NC State basketball, and No. 9 North Carolina basketball tomorrow in Chapel Hill. Tim breaks down the key storylines, player matchups, and strategic considerations for this pivotal rivalry game. Also, Tim Donnelly previews another college basketball showdown as the No. 10 Duke basketball prepares to take on Virginia at Cameron Indoor tomorrow evening. Tim analyzes the key storylines, player matchups, and strategic con...
March 1, 2024

Hurricanes Prevail: Recap of Carolina’s 4-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets

Tim Donnelly discussed the Carolina Hurricanes' triumphant 4-2 victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Tim recaps the thrilling action from last night's game, dissecting the key plays and standout performances that propelled the Hurricanes to victory in the final game of their three-game road stretch. Also, Tim previews the Hurricanes matinee matchup against the Winnipeg Jets at PNC Arena tomorrow.
Feb. 29, 2024

How sports has changed in North Carolina the last four years

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how the sports landscape in the State of North Carolina both professionally and collegiately have changed since Leap Day 2020.
Feb. 29, 2024

Duke basketball has to manage injuries heading into postseason

Tim Donnelly says Duke basketball is in a tough spot dealing with an injury to Caleb Foster as head coach Jon Scheyer has shortened his rotation for much of the season, but will have to adjust going into the final stretch of the regular season before the ACC Tournament and NCAA Tournament. Also, the NFL combine doesn't carry as much weight now to elevate players, but it can validate them.
Feb. 29, 2024

UNC System president, board has power over conference realignment; Big Ten & SEC look down on ACC football

Tim Donnelly is joined by WRAL Sports Investigative Reporter Brian Murphy about how the UNC System Board of Governors voted Thursday to give the system president and the board itself the final say over a school's ability to change athletic conferences, including what that would mean for UNC & NC State, as well as the ACC as North Carolina has been rumored for looking to leave the Atlantic Coast Conference. Tim Donnelly says ACC football is being 'little brothered' by SEC football & Big Ten foot...
Feb. 29, 2024

Carolina Hurricanes: potential trade deadline moves

Jamie Hersch of the NHL Network joined Tim Donnelly to discuss the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline, and what potential moves the Carolina Hurricanes can do leading up to the trade deadline, including adding to their forward group. Plus, goalie Spencer Martin will be facing his former team, the Columbus Blue Jackets, for the first time since the Blue Jackets placed him on waivers.
Feb. 28, 2024

NC State spring football practice; Payton Wilson at NFL Combine; Mel Kiper Mock Draft 2.0

During Hit It & Quit It, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss NC State football beginning spring football practice, former NC State football LB Payton Wilson at the 2024 NFL Combine, the latest mock draft from Mel Kiper and why he has UNC QB Drake Maye as the third QB in the 2024 NFL Draft. Also, why Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis is making winning plays that don't necessarily show up in the stat sheet.
Feb. 28, 2024

Dave Canales can be ruthless assessing Carolina Panthers roster; Should Panther pursue Tee Higgins or Brandon Aiyuk?

Tim Donnelly says that the Carolina Panthers' roster can be picked over in a ruthless manner by new head coach Dave Canales because of Canales' comments at the 2024 NFL Combine about how he will assess the roster. Also, Tim argues why the Carolina Panthers should look to acquire Bengals WR Tee Higgins or 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk.
Feb. 28, 2024

NC State basketball has lacked cohesion, loses to Florida State 90-83; Carolina Hurricanes use simple approach, beat Minnesota Wild, 3-2

Tim Donnelly says NC State basketball and head coach Kevin Keatts have lacked a consistent rotation all season, and the lack of continuity has loomed large, including in their 90-83 loss at Florida State basketball. Tim Donnelly says the Carolina Hurricanes simplified their approach by focusing on getting more shots towards the goal in their 3-2 win over the Minnesota Wild.
Feb. 28, 2024

Confidence & Concerns: UNC basketball, NC State basketball, Duke Basketball, Wake Forest basketball

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox share their confidence & concerns for the ACC basketball schools in North Carolina, including UNC basketball, NC State basketball, Duke basketball, and Wake Forest basketball.
Feb. 27, 2024

Will the Carolina Hurricanes trade for a forward? Carolina Panthers latest with Ikem Ekwonu

During Cop or Drop, questions were asked about the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline, including if the Carolina Hurricanes will make a trade for a forward if a goalie is no longer in the works, but also what the Carolina Panthers might do with left tackle Ikem Ekwonu after GM Dan Morgan spoke to the media at the 2024 NFL Combine.
Feb. 27, 2024

Will the Carolina Hurricanes trade for a forward? Carolina Panthers latest with Ikem Ekwonu

During Cop or Drop, questions were asked about the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline, including if the Carolina Hurricanes will make a trade for a forward if a goalie is no longer in the works, but also what the Carolina Panthers might do with left tackle Ikem Ekwonu after GM Dan Morgan spoke to the media at the 2024 NFL Combine.
Feb. 27, 2024

Drake Maye will be highly criticized ahead of 2024 NFL Draft; NC State begins spring practice

Tim Donnelly says RJ Davis solidified himself as ACC Player of the Year after his 42-point performance for UNC basketball as North Carolina basketball beat Miami basketball, 75-71. Also, a vital time for NC State football as they began spring practices and try to get all of their transfers for buy in for the 2024 football season.
Feb. 27, 2024

Carolina Panthers have to do more than 'fix' Bryce Young

Tim Donnelly says that the Carolina Panthers have more to do than 'fix' QB Bryce Young, as head coach Dave Canales said as the 2024 NFL Combine that the season isn't about 'fixing' Bryce Young, but making sure the offense is build around Bryce Young and for Bryce Young. Also, former NC State QB Russell Wilson spoke out publically about how the Denver Broncos wanted him to waive the injury clause in his contract and threated to bench him if he didn't.
Feb. 27, 2024

RJ Davis solidified himself as ACC Player of the Year after 42-point game: NC State & Wake Forest basketball in action

Tim Donnelly says RJ Davis solidified himself as ACC Player of the Year after his 42-point performance for UNC basketball as North Carolina basketball beat Miami basketball, 75-71. Also, NC State basketball visits Florida State football, and Wake Forest basketball looks to follow up their win over Duke basketball as they travel to Notre Dame basketball.
Feb. 26, 2024

Podium standings for ACC basketball in North Carolina; ACC basketball gets no respect

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox rank the four ACC basketball schools in the State of North Carolina on the Podium with Wake Forest basketball, UNC basketball, NC State basketball, and Duke basketball. Also, the disrespect towards ACC basketball by the likes of Joe Lunardi and others continues to devalue the league, even though the postseason success in the NCAA Tournament continues to be there.