Episodes

Oct. 12, 2023

Benching Bryce Young would be a bad move by Carolina Panthers

Carolina Panthers rookie QB Bryce Young has struggled at the start of his career, there have been rumblings if head coach Frank Reich didn't want to select Bryce Young in the 2023 NFL Draft. Tim Donnelly points out that the Carolina Panthers should not bench Bryce Young, and that a decision to do so by owner David Tepper, General Manager Scott Fitter, or head coach Frank Reich would be a bad one.
Oct. 11, 2023

New faces on the Carolina Hurricanes roster; Canes are the Stanley Cup favorite for Vegas

During the Starting Five, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the new additions to the Carolina Hurricanes roster for the 2023-24 season, the depth they have in defensemen, and how that can contribute to the team's success and Hurricanes Winger Andrei Svechnikov to miss the start of the season due to his ACL injury dating back to last season. Also, Tim and Dennis discuss what's the next step for Hurricanes Center Sebastian Aho in contributing to a Stanley Cup run. Plus, according to Las Vegas, the...
Oct. 11, 2023

Why can't David Tepper be more like Tom Dundon; Hurricanes.com reporter Walt Ruff

Adam Gold, the host of the Adam Gold Show, the Hurricanes' pregame show, the Stromwatch, and postgame show, the Aftermath, joined Tim Donnelly to make a side-by-side comparison of Carolina Panther owner David Tepper and Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon. They discussed why Tepper can't be more like Dundon regarding how they've set their respective teams up for success. Adam points out that the difference between the two franchises has been found in the coaching. Also, Hurricanes.com reporter...
Oct. 11, 2023

Carolina Hurricanes General Manager and President, Don Waddell discusses the 2023-24 season

Carolina Hurricanes General Manager and President Don Waddell joined Tim Donnelly to discuss the team's offseason moves, the expectations for the upcoming season, and his thoughts on the new additions to the roster. Waddell also discusses the team's young players and how they've continued to develop during their time here in Carolina. He is optimistic about the team's chances of success in 2023-24 and believes the Hurricanes are a contender for the Stanley Cup.
Oct. 11, 2023

Carolina Hurricanes Opening Night vs. Ottawa Senators; Hurricanes Play-By-Play Commentator Mike Maniscalco

Tim Donnelly and Dennis Cox are live from PNC Arena as the Carolina Hurricanes begin their 2023-24 season tonight against the Ottawa Senators. The Hurricanes are off an Eastern Conference Final appearance in the last, and they have a lot of talent on the current roster, led by Sebastian Aho, Andrei Svechnikov, and Brent Burns. Tim and Dennis preview tonight's game and discuss how the team can make a statement in the season's early going. Also, the Carolina Hurricanes play-by-play commentator on...
Oct. 10, 2023

Questionable decisions about the Carolina Panthers; Latest on Duke QB Riley Leonard

During the Starting Five, Tim Donnelly discusses questionable decisions by the Carolina Panthers, including they WR Terrace Marshall Jr. played 0 snaps vs. the Detroit Lions despite being dressed for the game. Also, the latest on Duke football QB Riley Leonard as he's recovering from an ankle injury before facing NC State football.
Oct. 10, 2023

The case for NC State football's Payton Wilson to be National Defensive Player of the Year

Tim Donnelly states his case why NC State football LB Payton Wilson should be in consideration, and win, the National Defensive Player of the Year.
Oct. 10, 2023

Andrei Svechikov out for season opener for Carolina Hurricanes

Carolina Hurricanes forward Andrei Svechnikov won't play in the season opener for the Carolina Hurricanes as he's not been medically cleared to play in the 2023-2024 season yet after tearing his ACL towards the end of the 2022-2023 NHL Season. Also, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox predict season awards for the Carolina Hurricanes, and expect breakout seasons for Sebastian Aho, Seth Jarvis, and others.
Oct. 10, 2023

Carolina Panthers must accept they're in a rebuild

The Carolina Panthers have to accept that they're in rebuild, and every move they make the rest of the season from Owner David Tepper, General Manager Scott Fitterer, and head coach Frank Reich must be done with the future and rookie QB Bryce Young in mind. The Carolina Panthers from owner David Tepper, to General Manager Scott Fitterer, to head coach Frank Reich, to QB Bryce Young are not on the same page, and the lack of cohesion from top to bottom is the worst spot a franchise can be in the ...
Oct. 10, 2023

MJ Morris provided a spark for NC State football; UNC football is peaking

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.
Oct. 10, 2023

UNC football has a path to the College Football Playoff

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.
Oct. 10, 2023

The real reason why Bryce Young has to work for the Carolina Panthers

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.
Oct. 10, 2023

Carolina Panthers haven't improved; Brian Burns going to be traded?

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...
Oct. 6, 2023

Tez Walker is back; MJ Morris at quarterback; Panthers have nothing to lose against Lions

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...
Oct. 6, 2023

Mike Glennon on Bryce Young struggling; NC State looks for offensive spark in Morris

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...
Oct. 6, 2023

Tez Walker from the POV of NC State; Glover Quin previews Panthers vs. Lions

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...
Oct. 6, 2023

D.J. Moore goes off for the Bears; Sam Howell breakdown for the Commanders

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...
Oct. 5, 2023

Confidence & Concerns for the Carolina Panthers; Utah NIL deal

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.
Oct. 5, 2023

How Tez Walker will impact UNC football on the field

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.
Oct. 5, 2023

REACTION: Tez Walker declared eligible by NCAA immediately for UNC football

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...
Oct. 5, 2023

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein discusses Tez Walker, NCAA

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.
Oct. 4, 2023

Confidence & Concerns for ACC football schools in North Carolina

Where does confidence lie, and concerns exist, for UNC football, NC State football, Duke football, and Wake Forest football.
Oct. 4, 2023

MLB to Raleigh; Latest on Carolina Hurricanes; ACC football; NC State Fair

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.
Oct. 4, 2023

Confidence level in Bryce Young is low right now; Carlos Boozer discusses new book

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...