Episodes

Dec. 11, 2023

Hurricanes players meeting; Transfer portal continues to spin; Are the Panthers at rock bottom?

During the Starting Five; Tim Donnely discussed North Carolina Linebacker Cedric Gray declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft, Duke defeating UNC-Charlotte in basketball this past Saturday, and the transfer portal continues to spin…
Dec. 11, 2023

Is Bryce Young regressing in his NFL career?

Bryce Young might have had his worst NFL performance yesterday in the Panthers' 28-6 loss to the New Orleans Saints. Tim Donnely explained if Panthers fans should be concerned that Young is going backward in his NFL career. …
Dec. 11, 2023

Just how good is the Carolina Panthers defense?

As the Carolina Panthers now find themselves 1-12 overall for the season, following a 28-6 loss to the New Orleans Saints, Tim Donnelly asks the question of how good is the Carolina Panthers' defense. Are opposing teams okay…
Dec. 11, 2023

Have the Carolina Panthers officially hit rock bottom?

Tim Donnely breaks down the struggles of the Carolina Panthers in yesterday's 28-6 loss to the New Orleans Saints. He focuses specifically on Bryce Young's missing throws, the red zone struggles of the defense, and the lack …
Dec. 9, 2023

Duke football hires Manny DIaz as head coach; Duke basketball needs to turn things around

Duke football hired its next head, Penn State football defensive coordinator Manny Diaz. Diaz was previous a head coach at Miami football. Tim Donnelly discusses how the coming weeks are critical for Diaz, but that Duke made…
Dec. 9, 2023

Why UNC would be first choice for conference expansion by SEC, Big Ten

ESPN's Pete Thamel said recently that North Carolina would be the most attractive school in the ACC for conference expansion to the SEC or the Big Ten. Tim Donnelly says why UNC is the perfect school to be picked ahead of Cl…
Dec. 9, 2023

Carolina Panthers, Bryce Young must find something to build towards

Tim Donnelly points to the Carolina Panthers' schedule late in the season, including Sunday's game at the New Orleans Saints, and how Carolina and QB Bryce Young need to find some positive moments to build off of going into …
Dec. 8, 2023

Carolina Hurricanes aren't working together, and individuals might need to be called out

Tim Donnelly says that individual players might need to be called out on the Carolina Hurricanes after Rod Brind'Amour said multiple players are not 'pulling their weight' after a 3-2 loss to the Calgary Flames. Donnelly als…
Dec. 7, 2023

Duke football hires Manny Diaz; MJ Rice debuts for NC State basketball

Duke football appears to be finalizing a deal according to multiple reports with Penn State defensive coordinator, and former Miami football coach, Manny Diaz to be the next head coach of the Blue Devils. Also, MJ Rice made …
Dec. 7, 2023

Top stars for Carolina Hurricanes must step; time to go get a goalie?

Tim Donnelly says the top players for the Carolina Hurricanes - Sebastian Aho, Andrei Svechnikov, Seth Jarvis, among others - need to elevate their play on a consistent basis, and that the top players didn't show up during a…
Dec. 7, 2023

People within Carolina Panthers are being selfish

The Carolina Panthers are the definition of dysfunction, and an article by The Athletic cited sources breaking down the lack of communication in the organization with several staff members going to GM Scott Fitterer and owne…
Dec. 6, 2023

Carolina Panthers are in complete disarray as a franchise; Sam Howell struggling for Commanders

The Carolina Panthers are the definition of dysfunction, and an article by The Athletic cited sources breaking down the lack of communication in the organization with several staff members going to GM Scott Fitterer and owne…
Dec. 6, 2023

UNC basketball currently lacks depth, loses to 87-76 to UCONN; Duke still needs a football coach

UNC basketball didn't get enough depth scoring outside of Armando Bacot, Harrison Ingram, and RJ Davis in a 87-76 loss to UCONN basketball at Madison Square Garden in the Jimmy V Classic. Tim Donnelly said that North Carolin…
Dec. 6, 2023

Confidence & Concerns for ACC basketball schools in North Carolina

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the early part of the college basketball season, including sharing their concerns about, and where confidence lies with ACC basketball schools in the State of North Carolina, including Duke …
Dec. 5, 2023

UNC vs UConn; Duke football still needs a coach

During Cop or Drop, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss if the Carolina Hurricanes need to make a move to address their struggling goalie play, the top-10 men's college basketball matchup between UNC basketball and UConn baske…
Dec. 5, 2023

Florida State being left out of College Football Playoff still doesn't feel good; New proposed NCAA rules

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, and that being another day remov…
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 Panth…
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 …
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 quart…
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 poin…
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 fo…
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 hop…