Episodes

Dec. 5, 2023

The Carolina Hurricanes need to address their goalie issues

The Carolina Hurricanes have struggled in goal for much of the season, and Dennis Cox & Tim Donnelly point to the advanced numbers to show the Hurricanes are getting below average play from their goalies. Should the Carolina ...
Dec. 5, 2023

Jim Harbaugh as the next Carolina Panthers coach rumors; evaluating Bryce Young

The Carolina Panthers are in search for a new head coach after firing head coach Frank Reich. Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the rumor of Michigan football head coach Jim Harbaugh as being the next head coach of the Panthe...
Dec. 4, 2023

What's the future of ACC football after Florida State misses CFP?

What's the future of ACC football after Florida State was left out of the College Football Playoff, despite going 13-0 and winning the ACC? Tim Donnelly wonders if Florida State will use the lack of ACC's reputation as a way ...
Dec. 4, 2023

Duke basketball is struggling after back-to-back losses on the road

Duke men's basketball dropped to No. 22 in the men's college basketball rankings after losing on the road at both Arkansas basketball, and ACC foe Georgia Tech basketball. Tim Donnelly points to where Duke coach Jon Scheyer n...
Dec. 4, 2023

Florida State earned trip to College Football Playoff; ACC basketball podium

Tim Donnelly says the College Football Playoff selection committee clearly got it wrong by leaving out Florida State football from the CFP despite going 13-0 and winning the ACC Championship. Tim says the injury to FSU quarte...
Dec. 4, 2023

Carolina Panthers didn't look much different in 21-18 loss to Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Carolina Panthers and Bryce Young failed to convert on 3rd & 1 and 4th & 1 late in the game as the Panthers lose 21-18 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first game under interim head coach Chris Tabor. Tim Donnelly point...
Dec. 1, 2023

Hurricanes lose to Islanders in OT; Duke coaching search continues; Panthers vs. Buccaneers preview

During the Starting Five, Tim Donnelly discussed the Carolina Hurricanes' 5-4 loss to the New York Islanders last night, ACC Basketball heating up this weekend with some key conference matchups, and is it already too late for...
Dec. 1, 2023

Panthers at Buccaneers: Post-Frank Reich era; ACC Basketball heats up this weekend

The Carolina Panthers head to Tampa Bay to take on the Buccaneers in a week 13 NFC South showdown. Both teams are desperate for a win, with the Panthers looking to transition out of the Frank Reich era and the Buccaneers hopi...
Dec. 1, 2023

Hurricanes lose to Islanders; Greg Olsen: From broadcast booth to head coaching job?

Last night, the Carolina Hurricanes fell to the New York Islanders 5-4 in overtime. There were some positives out of the Hurricanes, but there were some concerns, one being the goaltending. Tim Donelly recapped the game and d...
Dec. 1, 2023

Panthers at Buccaneers: Our expectations for Bryce Young; ACC Championship Game preview

The Carolina Panthers travel to Tampa Bay to face the Buccaneers in a crucial week 13 NFC South matchup. With the firing of head coach Frank Reich, all eyes will now turn to rookie quarterback Bryce Young, who continues to le...
Nov. 30, 2023

NC State QB MJ Morris entering transfer portal; Carolina Panthers & Carolina Hurricanes each have questions

NC State QB MJ Morris is entering the transfer portal after two seasons with the Wolfpack and head coach Dave Doeren. MJ Morris elected to only play in four games this season after becoming the starter midway through the year...
Nov. 30, 2023

Are college football programs going to recruit quarterbacks strictly from the transfer portal?

With so many college football players entering the transfer portal, Tim Donnelly wonders if top Power 5 college football programs will recruit their starting quarterbacks strictly out of the transfer portal. Also, he wonders ...
Nov. 30, 2023

UNC basketball showed highs & lows in win vs Tennessee basketball; Jon Scheyer still learning

No. 17 North Carolina defeated No. 10 Tennessee 100-92, in the ACC/SEC challenge. Tim Donnelly points out how UNC basketball played to their peak in the first half, but also showed signs of the team that missed the 2023 NCAA ...
Nov. 30, 2023

Next Carolina Panthers' coach shouldn't deal with David Tepper

The Carolina Panthers and owner David Tepper are in search of a new head coach after the firing of Frank Reich. Tim Donnelly says the next head coach shouldn't deal with Tepper if Tepper tries to impose coaching strategies an...
Nov. 29, 2023

ACC/SEC Challenge; Tiger Woods returns; 2024 NFL Draft Rankings; when will Duke football find new coach?

During Hit It & Quit It, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox roll through the biggest stories, including the Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, the ACC/SEC Challenge as Duke travels to Arkansas and UN...
Nov. 29, 2023

How will college football teams manage rosters for bowl games? Confidence & Concerns for ACC football

In Confidence & Concerns for ACC football schools in the State of North Carolina, what are the biggest concerns, and where does confidence lie in Duke football, Wake Forest football, UNC football, and NC State football?
Nov. 29, 2023

Could Bill Belichick be the next head coach of the Carolina Panthers?; Latest on Sports Betting in North Carolina

The Carolina Panthers and owner David Tepper have fired head coach Frank Reich after just 11 games as the Panthers head coach. Reich was 1-10. Tim Donnelly reacts to the firing of Reich, special teams coordinator Chris Tabor ...
Nov. 29, 2023

Duke QB Riley Leonard leaving; Notre Dame football next? | UNC football adds QB

Duke football QB Riley Leonard announced on Instagram that he's leaving Duke University. There are multiple reports that Leonard is set to transfer to Notre Dame football. Is the 2024 NFL Draft a possibility? Duke football he...
Nov. 28, 2023

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper doesn't look good at press conference

Chris Lea of WRAL Sports joined Tim Donnelly to discuss how Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper came across at his press conference after firing head coach Frank Reich. Lea was surprised at how short the availability was, ho...
Nov. 28, 2023

NC State football might find themselves playing in the Orange Bowl

NC State football finished the regular season 9-3 after defeating UNC football, 39-20, at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, NC. Depending on the result of the ACC Championship between Florida State football and Louisville foo...
Nov. 28, 2023

Carolina Panthers have to fully focus on Bryce Young; 2024 NFL Hall of Fame

The Carolina Panthers and owner David Tepper have fired head coach Frank Reich after just 11 games as the Panthers head coach. Reich was 1-10. Tim Donnelly reacts to the firing of Reich, special teams coordinator Chris Tabor ...
Nov. 28, 2023

David Tepper hasn't learned to be an owner in the NFL, and it shows with Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers and owner David Tepper have fired head coach Frank Reich after just 11 games as the Panthers head coach. Reich was 1-10. Tim Donnelly reacts to the firing of Reich, special teams coordinator Chris Tabor ...
Nov. 27, 2023

NC State football coach Dave Doeren isn't afraid to show hatred towards UNC football

NC State football finished the regular season 9-3 after defeating UNC football, 39-20, at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, NC. Tim Donnelly points out how NC State football coach Dave Doeren isn't afraid to talk trash about ...
Nov. 27, 2023

Duke football coach Mike Elko takes Texas A&M football job

Duke head football coach Mike Elko was hired to take the vacant head coaching job with Texas A&M football. Elko previously served as the defensive coordinator at Texas A&M from 2018-2021 under former coach Jimbo Fisher. Tim D...