Episodes

Dec. 15, 2023

Breaking boundaries with Duke Football's new head coach Manny Diaz

Tim Donnelly discussed the future of Duke football with the Blue Devils' newly appointed head coach, Manny Diaz. Tim discussed with Coach Diaz his vision, strategies, and plan for elevating Duke football to new heights. From ...
Dec. 15, 2023

Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers: The bar has been set low for Bryce Young

Tim Donnelly explained at this point in the season, the bar has been set super low for Panthers quarterback Bryce Young regarding his in-game performance. Tim continues to advocate how all he'd like to see is some improvement...
Dec. 15, 2023

Carolina Hurricanes claw back in road trip to defeat Red Wings in tight battle

Tim Donnelly discussed how the Carolina Hurricanes clawed their way back from a rough road trip to snatch a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings last night. The Canes, who stumbled through the first four games of their six-...
Dec. 14, 2023

Dysfunction has led to selfishness with Carolina Panthers

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox express their concerns and share their confidence when it comes to the Carolina Panthers, including how the dysfunction of the franchise has stemmed for selfishness, and how personal agendas will lik...
Dec. 14, 2023

Carolina Panthers don't know how to handle their stars; Cam Newton comments

After recent comments by former Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton about how the Panthers mishandled former RB Christian McCaffrey, Tim Donnelly points out how the Carolina Panthers historically have mishandled their star player...
Dec. 14, 2023

Carolina Hurricanes must find consistency in goal, style of play

Tim Donnelly says the Carolina Hurricanes need to find consistency, not just on the scoreboard with wins, but by consistently playing their style of play, and goaltending. Tim also points out the production of Dmitry Orlov & ...
Dec. 14, 2023

NC State football is filling their needs via the transfer portal

Tim Donnelly discusses how NC State football is filling their needs on offense with players through the transfer portal, including Coastal Carolina QB Grayson McCall. Tim points out that the Wolfpack could still look to add a...
Dec. 13, 2023

Rebuilding the Carolina Panthers - how long will it take?

How long will it take for the Carolina Panthers to rebuild their organization and be a competitive football team again. Tim Donnelly says much of that depends on who the next head coach, and possibly new GM are going to be, b...
Dec. 13, 2023

Where can Bryce Young Improve?; Drake Maye's NFL Draft stock

During Hit It & Quit It, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the biggest sports stories, including UNC QB Drake Maye's NFL Draft projections and if he might be the third QB drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft, the development of Caro...
Dec. 13, 2023

Carolina Hurricanes get much needed win over Ottawa, 4-1; Temporary Restraining Order against the NCAA

The Carolina Hurricanes got three points from Sebastian Aho, and great goaltending from Pyotr Kochetkov, but Tim Donnelly says they're more to be done for the Carolina Hurricanes to get out of their recent skid, and that cons...
Dec. 13, 2023

NC State football found their next QB in Grayson McCall; Confidence & Concerns - ACC Hoops

Tim Donnelly explains why the addition of Coastal Carolina QB Grayson McCall in the transfer portal is the perfect fit for NC State football and head coach Dave Doeren. Also, Tim & Dennis Cox discuss their confidence level an...
Dec. 12, 2023

Bryce Young can play better despite Carolina Panthers being awful

Tim Donnelly says that it's okay to be critical of Bryce Young's performance as a quarterback, while also acknowledging that the Carolina Panthers aren't doing much to help him. Tim Donnelly says it's hard to compare Bryce Yo...
Dec. 12, 2023

Duke basketball and NC State basketball in action; Carolina Panthers players worth keeping

Duke basketball and NC State basketball are in action in games that will allow them to fine tune rotations. Duke will have a chance to still figure out what they're going to do at center, while NC State will have another chan...
Dec. 12, 2023

Carolina Hurricanes need to turn things around quickly; Cop or Drop

Tim Donnelly points out how the Carolina Hurricanes need to turn things around quickly as they wrap up their road trip through Canada against the Ottawa Senators. Tim says the time is sooner than later for the Carolina Hurric...
Dec. 12, 2023

Drake Maye declares for 2024 NFL Draft; Riley Leonard to Notre Dame

UNC football QB Drake Maye has declared for the 2024 NFL Draft, along with WR Tez Walker, and LB Cedric Gray, and won't play in the Duke's Mayo Bowl. Tim Donnelly says that it's hard to replace Maye as a QB, but a strong to f...
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. A...
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 o...
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 Cle...
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 t...
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 also...
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 h...