Episodes

Nov. 3, 2023

Defense has to be a focus point for the Hurricanes; Miami at NC State

The New York Rangers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 last night, extending their winning streak to six games. Chris Kreider and Will Cuylle scored the goals for the Rangers while goaltending Igor Shesterkin earned the victory in front of the net. Tim Donnelly explained how one of the main struggles for the Hurricanes in these losses comes from the defenseman. Also, this weekend, the Miami Hurricanes will travel to Raleigh to take on the NC State Wolfpack in a key ACC matchup. Both teams ar...
Nov. 3, 2023

Duke defeats Wake Forest; Frank Reich vs. his old team

Last night, the Duke Blue Devils defeated the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 24-21 in a thrilling football game. The Blue Devils were led by Freshman quarterback Grayson Loftis, who threw for only 86 yards and one touchdown. Tim Donnelly discussed the win and how the Blue Devils should celebrate becoming bowl-eligible again under head coach Mike Elko. Also, this weekend, the Indianapolis Colts will travel to Charlotte to take on the Carolina Panthers. The Colts are currently 3-5 and looking to snap ...
Nov. 2, 2023

Duke basketball shines, NC State basketball struggles in exhibitions

Duke basketball easily cruised by UNC-Pembroke, and NC State basketball narrowly defeated Mt. Olive. Tim Donnelly points out what he loved about Duke's Tyrese Proctor, and why it's too early to panic about NC State basketball.
Nov. 2, 2023

Remember Bob Knight & Walter Davis

The basketball world lost two legends, including former Indiana & Texas Tech basketball coach Bob Knight, who was mentor to Coach K. And the loss of former UNC basketball and NBA star Walter Davis. Erroll Reese of The Sports Shop reflects on the life of Walter Davis, his legacy in North Carolina basketball history, the NBA, and more.
Nov. 2, 2023

Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich faces former team

Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich faces his former team, the Indianapolis Colts, at Bank of America Stadium. But the game will not feature Colts rookie QB Anthony Richardson due to a season-ending shoulder injury. James Boyd of The Athletic, who covers the Indianapolis Colts, discussed with Tim Donnelly about Frank Reich as a head coach, Reich handing play-calling to Thomas Brown, and helps compare Richardson to Panthers QB Bryce Young.
Nov. 2, 2023

Who are the core players for the Carolina Panthers?

Carolina Panthers LB Frankie Luvu was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week. Tim Donnelly discuss their confidence and concerns regarding the Carolina Panthers, and who along with Frankie Luvu are the core players for the Carolina Panthers not just in 2023 or 2024, but in 2025 as well.
Nov. 1, 2023

Carolina Hurricanes are getting healthy; Raiders fire Josh McDaniels

The Carolina Hurricanes are getting healthier, including Andrei Svechnikov now practicing with the top line after skating on the fourth line in his two games to start his 2023-2024 NHL season. Also, there's a lot of love for Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young. Plus, World Series Game 5 between the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks.
Nov. 1, 2023

Will UNC football QB Drake Maye be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft?

Will North Carolina football QB Drake Maye be the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, or will USC QB Caleb Williams be the No. 1 pick? Tim Donnelly says that some draft experts & gurus have UNC QB Drake Maye being drafted No. 1 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. Also, ACC basketball is starting to get underway as Duke basketball & NC State basketball are set to compete in exhibition games.
Nov. 1, 2023

Florida State should be No. 2 in College Football Playoff Rankings

The first College Football Playoff rankings were released, and ACC football only had two schools ranked in the top-25, including Florida State football being at No. 4. Tim Donnelly points out how FSU and the ACC are being looked down upon by the CFP selection committee, and that FSU football should be ranked No. 2 behind Ohio State football.
Nov. 1, 2023

Carolina Panthers players can move forward after NFL Trade Deadline

With the NFL Trade Deadline come and gone, the Carolina Panthers didn't make any trades, which means players such as Brian Burns, Donte Jackson, Jeremy Chinn, Derrick Brown, and others, can move forward without having to worry about possibly being traded.
Oct. 31, 2023

Carolina Panthers fail to make trade at NFL trade deadline

The Carolina Panthers did not make a trade at the 2023 NFL Trade deadline, keeping players like Brian Burns, Frankie Luvu, Donte Jackson, Jeremy Chinn, and others. Tim Donnelly says it's a failure by the team, and wonders what the team will do with the players they didn't trade. The Carolina Panthers know who their franchise QB is with Bryce Young, while many other franchises have uncertainty at quarterback.
Oct. 31, 2023

Halloween fun for North Carolina sports; ACC football schedules

What would 'scare' North Carolina schools and teams the most? Including UNC football, NC State football, Duke basketball, UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis, Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour, and others. Also, more reactions to ACC football schedules that were released for the 2024 through 2030 college football seasons, which include Cal football, Stanford football, and SMU football.
Oct. 31, 2023

Carolina Hurricanes win; Dabo Swinney claps back at fan; Mike Elko

The Carolina Hurricanes got another win as Teuvo Teravainen scored his 8th goal in ten games this season. Clemson football head coach Dabo Swinney gets aggressive towards a caller on his radio show. Tim Donnelly says that coaches should never punch down. Also, is Duke football coach Mike Elko still an attractive candidate for other schools that may look to poach Elko away from Duke?
Oct. 31, 2023

Where did the Carolina Panthers go wrong at the NFL Trade Deadline?

Where did the Carolina Panthers go wrong at the NFL Trade Deadline? The Carolina Panthers did not trade any players on their roster for future draft capitol, including Brian Burns, Jeremy Chinn, DJ Chark, Derrick Brown, and others. Also, will the Washington Commanders fire head coach Ron Rivera before the end of the season?
Oct. 30, 2023

Dave Doeren calling out Steve Smith Sr. has people talking about NC State football

NC State football coach called out former Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith Sr. for saying NC State fans are looking towards to basketball season when predicting NC State football vs Clemson football on ESPN's College Game Day. Tim Donnelly said that Doeren had people in the college football world talking about NC State, which is a good thing, and how college coaching keeping receipts is a new trend we're seeing.
Oct. 30, 2023

UNC football has wasted QB Drake Maye; Cooper Flagg commits to Duke basketball

UNC football lost for the second straight week, this time at Georgia Tech, 46-42. Tim Donnelly puts the loss on head coach Mack Brown and the coaching staff for losing to another team they should've beaten, and for having wasted a great opportunity to elevate the program with QB Drake Maye. Cooper Flagg, the top recruit in college basketball, commits to Duke basketball.
Oct. 30, 2023

NC State football had the best weekend in North Carolina; UNC disappoints

UNC football lost for the second straight week, this time at Georgia Tech, 46-42. Tim Donnelly puts the loss on head coach Mack Brown and the coaching staff for losing to another team they should've beaten, and for having wasted a great opportunity to elevate the program with QB Drake Maye. NC State football got a big win over Clemson football.
Oct. 30, 2023

Carolina Panthers, Bryce Young get first win

The Carolina Panthers get their first win of the season, beating the Houston Texans, 15-13, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC, as kicker Eddy Pineiro hit a game winning 23-yard field goal as time expired. Tim Donnelly gives credit to offensive coordinator Thomas Brown and rookie QB Bryce Young for executing the final drive, but points out that problems don't go away just because of a win.
Oct. 27, 2023

NC State football vs Clemson football doesn't have same feel

NC State football hosting Clemson football is a matchup of two teams that are 4-3 on the season, which has taken a lot of the luster out of the matchup in the 'Textile Bowl.' Also, are we all in on Florida State as they take on Wake Forest football to boost ACC football?
Oct. 27, 2023

Can UNC football bounce back?; Will Duke beat Louisville without Riley Leonard?

UNC football looks to bounce back against Georgia Tech football after last week's loss to UVA football. How will North Carolina look in their matchup vs GA Tech after losing to Virginia football? Plus, will Duke football be able to beat Louisville football on the road if QB Riley Leonard is unable to play due to an ankle injury?
Oct. 27, 2023

Carolina Hurricanes starting to look like themselves; football picks

The Carolina Hurricanes earned a 3-2 OT win over the Seattle Kraken after Martin Necas scored with 10 seconds left in OT. Necas scored twice and added an assist. Tim Donnelly points out the win over Seattle could be the spring board for the Hurricanes to get back to the style of play that was so effective in 2022-2023. Also, predictions for Florida State football vs Wake Forest football, NC State football vs Clemson football, UNC football vs Georgia Tech football, Duke football vs Louisvile foo...
Oct. 27, 2023

Bryce Young vs CJ Stroud: Did the Carolina Panthers make the right choice?

The Carolina Panthers welcome rookie QB CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans to Bank of America Stadium on Sunday. Did the Carolina Panthers and GM Scott Fitterer and owner David Tepper make the right choice by drafting Bryce Young with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft? Tim Donnelly says it's too early to make that call. Carolina Panthers OLB/DE/Edge Brian Burns suffered an elbow injury in practice leading up to Sunday's game vs. the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium. Tim Donnel...
Oct. 26, 2023

Bryce Young vs CJ Stroud; Carolina Panthers confidence & concerns

Carolina Panthers face the Houston Texans, with the game featuring 2023 NFL Draft No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young for the Panthers and No. 2 overall pick CJ Stroud of the Houston Texans. How will the Panthers look offensively after their bye week? Also, what are the biggest concerns, and where does confidence lie with the Carolina Panthers right now?
Oct. 26, 2023

What if the Carolina Panthers don't make a trade?; NC State basketball guard Casey Morsell

The Carolina Panthers need to be sellers at the 2023 NFL trade deadline, and GM Scott Fitterer and owner David Tepper need to be active now to ensure that teams don't go after other available players. Brian Burns, Jeremy Chinn, Terrace Marshall Jr., Frankie Luvu, Donte Jackson, and others who don't directly help Bryce Young right now should all be considered for trades. But What If the Carolina Panthers don't trade a player? Or maybe only make a smaller trade? Plus, NC State guard Casey Morsell...