Episodes

Jan. 3, 2024

Gene Chizik and UNC are parting ways

Al Hood, Tar Heel Blog, on the latest UNC firings and whether the Gene Chizik era was a success for the football program. How does Al believe Gene did for UNC’s football program? Where did things really start to go wrong? Should UNC be looking for, not only a DC, but a new head coach in this hiring process? How does Al feel UNC will advance from this move?
Jan. 3, 2024

College Football Playoffs and Michigan vs Washington

Chip Patterson, CBS Sports, on the upcoming college football Championship game and the recent firing of this UNC football coach. What kind of connection does Washington have in the locker room, as they gear up for the Championship game? How does Chip see this game with Michigan vs Washington playing out? What are the likely scenarios and why? Gene Chizik and the program are parting ways after two years back in Chapel Hill. Does Chip think this is a good move for UNC football and who might be a ...
Jan. 3, 2024

David Tepper gets a fine $300K from the NFL, but is that enough??

David Tepper threw a beverage on a Jacksonville Jaguars fan during the Sunday's Carolina Panthers game and was fined $300,000. He issued a statement yesterday, but where is the apology? Why didn't the NFL and Roger Goodell do more? Is there any hope David Tepper will ever change his ways and put his energy towards the team, culture, and creating a winning?
Jan. 3, 2024

A former NC State and NFL QB, dealing with real life issues

Erik Kramer, “The Ultimate Comeback: Surviving a Suicide Attempt, Conquering Depression, and Living with a Purpose, What put him in a place to go through what he’s been through and then inspire him to write this book? How would Erik have approached things differently, looking back at his experiences? What might be the differences and similarities for people who are athletes and non-athletes, but may be having the same feelings? How long had Erik been dealing with depression? What pushed him to ...
Jan. 2, 2024

Carolina Hurricanes vs NY Rangers tonight in NY!

Rod Brind’Amour, Carolina Hurricanes Head Coach, on what’s turning the team around and getting them back on track. Is there any obvious differences to Rod other than the puck just finding the back of the net? What has Aho’s game been like lately? Who else has been showing up more, in a positive ways, on the ice? What has he liked about their 5 on 5 game? Jarvis, Martinook, Staal: what does Rod like most about this line being together? What does Rod think the difference has been for Pyotr? What’...
Jan. 2, 2024

David Tepper is an embarrassment to the Carolina Panthers franchise

Will Brinson, CBS Sports, on David Tepper’s most recent way of making the news and other analysis on NFL games from this past weekend. David Tepper threw a beverage on a Jacksonville Jaguars fan and still on Tuesday morning, has yet to address it. Detroit Lions tried to play a sneaky move during the Dallas Cowboys game, but Adam believes he should’ve played it straight out and ended up paying the price for it. Why does Will say the NFL “can’t get out of their own way”? Buffalo Bills vs Miami Do...
Jan. 2, 2024

FSU still trying to get out of the Grant of Rights

Wit Minter, NIL Attorney/Sports Law, on Florida State’s lawsuit and attempt to get out of the Grant or Right/ACC. Will THIS matter for FSU when it comes to getting out of the Grants of Rights with the ACC? What kind of argument is FSU bringing that may or may not help them out in their lawsuit? Why have so many schools in the past not tried to challenge it sooner, if it’s a possibility? Is it possible they wouldn’t have a home if FSU was actually able to get out of this agreement? Would another...
Jan. 2, 2024

Canes working on getting back to their game during the NYE weekend

Luke DeCock, News & Observer, on what the Carolina Hurricanes have been doing to get things back on track and their game against the NY Rangers tonight. It looks like the Carolina Hurricanes are getting their stride back, so is it finally getting the power play going or something else? Who’s really been stepping up lately, that’s definitely showing with their most recent wins? Who doesn’t have to be “great” he just has to be “not terrible”? The NY Rangers hold THIS stat, which could prove to be...
Dec. 29, 2023

The Canes, the Pop-Tart Bowl, and Sports Betting

CANES WIN AGAIN! Svech - Hat Trick Fast - two goals Aho - FOUR ASSISTS Burns - THREE assists Raanta - was okay, but he just needs to be okay … Carolina didn’t allow a shot on goal for the final 17:10 of the game But top guys HAVE to be top guys . Aho has been on a tear. The stars stepped up when they needed to. NC State loses Pop Tarts Bowl, 28-19 Had to go back and watch this … good game overall, but NC State couldn’t overcome the deficit Offense was mostly KC Conception, and Brennan ...
Dec. 29, 2023

Carolina Panthers: Four things to look for this Sunday

Here they are: 25 yd TD play Offensive play 50+ yards Strip sack on defense 50+ RZ TD%
Dec. 28, 2023

Steve Smith Sr., snubbed from NFL Hall of Fame Finalist list

Former Carolina Panthers & Baltimore Ravens WR Steve Smith Sr. was snubbed from the NFL Hall of Fame Finalist list, but points out that he'll eventually make it to the Hall of Fame, and that's what matters the most.
Dec. 28, 2023

UNC Football had a disappointing season

The Adam Gold show discusses UNC football's loss to West Virginia football, 30-10, in the Duke's Mayo Bowl, and how the loss was a fitting ending for a disappointing season for North Carolina football and head coach Mack Brown.
Dec. 28, 2023

What kind of changes might we see with the Carolina Panthers roster next year?

Vashti Hurt, Carolina Blitz, discusses which players she’s talked to and whether it’s likely they’ll stay a Panther for next season and seasons to come. “In a perfect world”, would Brian Burns stay with the Carolina Panthers? Which guy does Vashti point out that really hasn’t produced what people had hoped he would, but you haven’t heard much about him? Who, on the coaching side of the team, does Vashti believe will still be there for the 2024-25 season?
Dec. 28, 2023

Duke's Mayo bowl recap, prep for the Pop Tart bowl, and the Carolina Hurricanes

UNC Football - disappointing end to the season Everything about yesterday looked bad -first play - 75yd TD, INT in the endzone, short punt goes off players leg recovered by WVU, WVU punt return TD -75-80% of people in attendance were WVU fans -they didn’t want to be there Carolina lost 5 of their last 7 games … only wins were in triple-OT against Duke who was playing with their third string QB in true freshman Grayson Loftus, and Campbell, who’s an FCS school NFL Hall of Fame Finalists ann...
Dec. 27, 2023

We have the receipts, can we take THESE 2023 sports takes back?

Paul Ihander and Victoria Vodenichar go over things they’d like to take back from 2023 in the sports world. Which ones do you agree with and which ones would you add?
Dec. 27, 2023

Duke’s Mayo Bowl: UNC vs WV today at 5:50pm ET

Chris Lea and Pat Welter are currently on their way to Charlotte for the Duke’s Mayo Bowl, so what do they anticipate for this matchup vs West Virginia. Plus, Paul asks some interesting questions about their opinions on the team and location.
Dec. 27, 2023

Carolina Hurricanes game vs Nashville Predators tonight at 8pm ET

Paul Ihander discusses the Carolina Hurricanes game vs the Nashville Predators tonight at 8pm ET. What is it that the Carolina Hurricanes need to do tomorrow night to come away with a win? The stars need to show up, consistently, to help them. Which guys are we specifically talking about?
Dec. 27, 2023

Panthers, Canes back from a break, and gift giving in the NFL

Paul Ihander runs back something he said yesterday about Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers from this past weekend’s game. Also, the Carolina Hurricanes are off to Nashville from a game vs the Predators. What star guys NEED to show up for them to get a win? Plus, the Bowl Season’s only appearance inside North Carolina. On a day where Sam Howell is benched in Washington in favor of Jacoby Brissett. What makes a good teammate or better gift giver, in the NFL?
Dec. 26, 2023

North Carolina and Duke football get Christmas gifts out of the transfer portal

Paul Ihander, sitting in for Adam Gold, discussed North Carolina and Duke football getting Christmas gifts out of the transfer portal over the weekend. The Tar Heels got NC State safety Jakeen Harris, while the Blue Devils received Texas quarterback Maalik Murphy. Paul discussed what both additions do for the improvements of their teams.
Dec. 26, 2023

The New York Islanders stole the holiday spirit from the Carolina Hurricanes

Paul Ihander, sitting in for Adam Gold, discussed how the New York Islanders stole the holiday spirit from the Carolina Hurricanes in a nail-bitting 5-4 thriller. Despite late rallies from Carolina, the Islanders held strong, sending the Hurricanes into a tailspin over the Holiday break before they return to the ice tomorrow to face Nashville.
Dec. 26, 2023

Carolina Panthers rally but come up short in 33-30 loss to the Packers

Paul Ihander, sitting in for Adam Gold, reviews the Carolina Panthers' intense 33-30 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Christmas Eve. He discussed the game-changing plays, standout performances, and what ultimately led to the final decision after a late-game rally by the Panthers came up short.
Dec. 22, 2023

Florida State is making official big waves

Brian Murphy, WRAL Sports Investigative Reporter, on FSU holding a Board of Trustees meeting this morning. What did their meeting this morning mean for them, as well as the ACC, if anything yet? If Florida State is successful with this, who’s to say an SEC might not start challenging their Grant of Rights? What’s the most interesting part from today’s meeting, in Brian’s opinion?
Dec. 22, 2023

Panthers vs Green Bay this Sunday!

4 Things I want to see: -A TD pass from Bryce over 25 yards -A play of 50+ yards … Panthers are only team in the NFL without a play of 50+ yards this entire season 48 yd reception by Hayden Hurst, a 48 yard run by Miles Sanders - those are the two longest plays -A strip-sack by the defense -Over 50% in red zone
Dec. 22, 2023

Florida State University called a pre-Christmas meeting with the Board of Trustees, but it’s not so jolly

So Florida State had a BOT meeting this morning, and it appears they’re going to be challenging the ACC’s grant of rights and media rights deal … … FSU Chair of BOT Peter Collins … FSU Legal in the meeting says it would cost about $572 million to get out of the deal … FSU says if the BOT votes to challenge the GOR, they’ll immediately file in circuit court in Tallahassee, … ACC “unilaterally” can decide to extend the current ACC deal for 9 years from 2027-2036, decision has to be made