Episodes

MJ Morris provided a spark on offense for NC State football, taking over for Brennan Armstrong at quarterback. Also, NC State LB Payton Wilson called out NC State fans for booing Armstrong. Also, UNC football might be peaking at the right time with Drake Maye at QB and Tez Walker being added to the mix at WR.

After another ACC win over Syracuse football, UNC football has a legit path to making the College Football Playoff, and North Carolina football could have a great chance of making the ACC football championship game with a win over Miami football, setting up their path to the CFP. Tim Donnelly points out that with QB Drake Maye, and the addition of Tez Walker on offense, the North Carolina Tar Heels could be poised to peak at the right time of the season.

Starting in 2021, the Carolina Panthers have traded away 11 draft picks, and WR DJ Moore, to find a franchise quarterback. The Panthers have traded picks for Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield, and have traded picks to draft Matt Corrall, and Bryce Young. All of this has taken place during the time that Scott Fitterer has taken over as General Manager of the Carolina Panthers under owner David Tepper.

The frustrating part to the Carolina Panthers season is that the team has not shown any improvement week-to-week since the season began, and it applies to head coach Frank Reich, quarterback Bryce Young, the defense, and front office with general manager Scott Fitterer. Are the Carolina Panthers going to trade OLB/DE/Edge Brian Burns during the middle of the season? Tim Donnelly points out that both sides might be destined for a mutual split, and gets the feel from head coach Frank Reich that t...

During the Starting Five, Tim Donnelly and producer Graham Hill discussed Tez Walker making his debut this season for North Carolina against Syracuse tomorrow, D.J. Moore had a career game last night on Thursday night football, and the Carolina Hurricanes' final preseason game tonight against the Nashville Predators. Also, NC State looks for an offensive spark out of MJ Morris as he makes his first start against Marshall tomorrow. Plus, the Carolina Panthers playoff hopes could be over with a lo...

Wolfpack legend and former NFL quarterback Mike Glennon joined Tim Donnelly to discuss the struggles of Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young through the first four weeks of the season. During times like these, Mike believes there's something to be said about Young showing frustration on the sidelines as a sign of leadership for the offense. He also shared his thoughts on the changing of quarterbacks for NC State and how different the offense will look this week because of it. Also, the cha...

As announced yesterday, UNC wide receiver Tez Walker has been granted immediate eligibility by the NCAA, allowing him to play for the Tar Heels for the rest of the 2023 season. Tim Donelly and producer Graham Hill discuss how other schools felt about this and why it is positive for them. Tim explains how other schools can now use this as an example for governor officials when their institution goes through a similar situation. Also, Glover Quin, Host of Bleav in Lions on Bleav; former Pro-Bowle...

The Chicago Bears defeated the Washington Commanders 40-20 last night on Thursday Night Football, earning their first win of the season. Justin Fields threw for 282 yards and four touchdowns. D.J. Moore has eight receptions for 230 yards and three touchdowns. Tim Donelly and producer Graham Hill discussed how Moore's performance last night should make the Carolina Panthers feel. On the other side, Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell threw for 388 yards, two touchdowns, and one intercep...

What are we confident in, and concerned with, when it comes to the Carolina Panthers? Also, Utah football has caught buzz for a NIL deal for their scholarship players with new pickup trucks. Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox come up with their own NIL deals that NC State football could use for the $25,000 that each scholarship player gets.

How will UNC football WR Tez Walker help UNC football and QB Drake Maye on the field now that he's been declared eligible by the NCAA? Also, Tim Donnelly admits where he got it wrong.

UNC football wide receiver Tez Walker was declared eligible by the NCAA, and will now be immediately able to play for the North Carolina Tar Heels. Tim Donnelly said that the finger pointing will continue between North Carolina and the NCAA, but the focus from both sides should've been to work together to do what's best for Tez Walker. Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina joined Tim Donnelly to discuss Tez's eligibility, the change from the NCAA, and how Tez Walker will help QB Drake Maye and UNC fo...

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein discussed the letter he sent to the NCAA regarding UNC football WR Tez Walker, and Walker's eligibility. Stein shared why he sent a letter to the NCAA, where the NCAA might have been in a wrong position from a legal standpoint, and if he would step in for future situations.

Where does confidence lie, and concerns exist, for UNC football, NC State football, Duke football, and Wake Forest football.

During Hit It & Quit It, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss several topics, including more on the potential of Major League Baseball coming to Raleigh, and if MLB in Raleigh could work best if a team were to relocate. Also, conversations about Duke football and QB Riley Leonard's ankle injury, UNC basketball, MJ Morris starting at QB for NC State football, if Andrei Svechnikov will be ready for the Carolina Hurricanes season opener, and the latest food items at the North Carolina State Fair.

Carolina Panthers rookie QB Bryce Young has struggled so far in his first season. Tim Donnelly discusses the pressure that Bryce Young is facing his first year, how he's not living up to very high expectations as of yet, and has progressed as expected. Former Duke basketball, NBA, and USA basketball star Carlos Boozer discusses his book, "Every Shot Counts: A Memoir of Resilience" which includes stories of Prince renting out his house, playing on the 'Redeem Team' in the Olympics with Kobe Brya...

The Carolina Panthers are reportedly in the market for a No. 1 wide receiver and could make a trade during the season to acquire a starting WR. Tim Donnelly points out that they had one in DJ Moore before being traded to the Chicago Bears, and that trading a No. 1 away was a bad move knowing you were going to draft Bryce Young No. 1 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Coming off of a bye week, UNC football is set up perfectly to make a run to the ACC championship, and possibly a berth in the College Football Playoff. Tim Donnelly said everything is lined up for North Carolina football and QB Drake Maye to make a run to the ACC Championship game, and possibly the CFP. Also, NC State football has turned the offense over from QB Brennan Armstrong to QB MJ Morris. How can the Wolfpack get more production from their offense?

Does Carolina Panthers DE/OLD/Edge Brian Burns want out of Carolina? Brian Burns' recent actions on social media might indicate that he's not happy. Also, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox give out quater-season NFL Awards.

How can the Carolina Panthers improve their offense? Tim Donnelly says that the coaching staff needs to allow Bryce Young to have his favorite plays involved, and that it might be time to make Chuba Hubbard the starting running back over Miles Sanders. Should Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich give up play calling duties and lean on his coaching staff more to help out Bryce Young and the Panthers offense?

Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon in a recent interview stated his desire to lead an ownership group to bring an MLB expansion team to Raleigh, NC. Lou Pascucci of MLB Raleigh discussed on The Drive with Tim Donnelly how the idea of bring a MLB team Raleigh could potentially come to fruition, how the Triangle is one of the fastest growing areas in the country, and how feasible it would be to bring a team to Raleigh, NC.

Chris Lea of WRAL Sports & the Panthers Playbook Podcast shared his thoughts on the Carolina Panthers' 21-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, and questions why Bryce Young appears to have a much more limited playbook than backup QB Andy Dalton, and if head coach Frank Reich wanted to draft Bryce Young. Tim Donnelly also says that Frank Reich needs to be willing to swallow his pride and allow some of the other offensive coaches take over play calling duties.

Carolina Panthers rookie QB Bryce Young is not progressing the way many were expecting, and making some mistakes that many did not expect him to make going into the NFL. Tim Donnelly points out that not all of blame should fall on Bryce Young, but that Bryce isn't as NFL ready as many were thinking. Also, there were reports by Ian Rappaport of the NFL Network that the Carolina Panthers were looking to trade for a starting WR. Tim Donnelly says it'd be a mistake right now for the Panthers to try...

Duke football suffered a close loss to Notre Dame football, 21-14, at an energetic Wallace Wade Stadium in front of a primetime national audience. But the biggest concern coming out of that game is the health of QB Riley Leonard after he suffered an ankle injury late in the loss. Also, Tim Donnelly ranks NC State football, UNC football, Duke football, and Wake Forest football and places each on 'The Podium.'

NC State head football coach Dave Doeren announced that MJ Morris will take over as the starting quarterback over Brennan Armstrong. Tim Donnelly warns NC State Wolfpack football fans that a change at QB isn't going to fix all of their problems on offense. NC State made the decision today to start QB MJ Morris in place of Brennan Armstrong, but Tim Donnelly points out that the NC State defense, led by Payton Wilson, is carrying the team, and will continue to keep the Wolfpack in games during th...