Episodes

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...
Nov. 27, 2023

Is Carolina Panthers GM Scott Fitterer next to be fired? Who should be next head coach?

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

Frank Reich fired: David Tepper is responsible for Carolina Panthers and their problems

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. 22, 2023

Confidence & Concerns for ACC football schools in North Carolina

Can Wake Forest football find a way to beat Syracuse football despite not being eligible to make a bowl game? Will Duke football be able to look past the conversations about head coach Mike Elko possibly leaving for another j...
Nov. 22, 2023

UNC football's offense & Drake Maye vs NC State football's defense & Payton Wilson is must-watch

NC State football vs UNC football is strength-on-strength with the Wolfpack defense, led by Payton Wilson, going against the Tar Heel offense, led by QB Drake Maye. Former NC State football QB Mike Glennon discusses with Tim ...
Nov. 22, 2023

Is Frank Reich still coaching for his job with the Carolina Panthers?

The Carolina Panthers dropped to 1-9 on the season after a 33-10 loss as home to the Dallas Cowboys. There are questions about head coach Frank Reich and if he's on the 'hot seat' and may potentially be fired. Tim Donnelly sa...
Nov. 21, 2023

Duke basketball tested themselves early; sports conversations to avoid at Thanksgiving

Tim Donnelly gives credit to Duke basketball and head coach Jon Scheyer for scheduling two tough opponents early in the season, allowing the Blue Devils to learn their weaknesses, allowing them to adjust appropriately early i...
Nov. 21, 2023

What moves can Carolina Panthers make? What NFL coach is fired next?

During Cop or Drop, Dennis Cox poses questions to Tim Donnelly about the Carolina Panthers, the firing of Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada, if Florida State football can make it to the College Football Pl...
Nov. 21, 2023

Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young needs help; Is the Carolina Panthers coaching job appealing?

Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young doesn't have much around him when it comes to protection from the offensive line, or great skill players, but Tim Donnelly points out that Young can perform better. Donnelly points that Kansas...
Nov. 21, 2023

NC State vs UNC: who has the most the game from a win?

NC State football and UNC football are both 8-3 going into their rivalry matchup. Tim Donnelly points that NC State and head coach Dave Doeren have the most to gain from a win over North Carolina and head coach Mack Brown. Pl...
Nov. 20, 2023

NC State football is rallying behind Brennan Armstrong

NC State football improved to 8-3 after defeating Virginia Tech, 35-28, which saw QB Brennan Armstrong account for four touchdowns (2 passing, 2 rushing). Tim Donnelly says the Wolfpack are rallying through adversity and behi...
Nov. 20, 2023

Has Mike Elko situation become distraction for Duke football?; Carolina Hurricanes search for consistency

After a loss on the road at Virginia football, Tim Donnelly wonders if Duke football's loss to UVA football is a result of being 'distracted' by the potential of head coach Mike Elko taking a job at Texas A&M football, or Mic...
Nov. 20, 2023

UNC football struggles to win games they're supposed to win; Confidence level in Bryce Young

The North Carolina Tar Heels lost to Clemson football, 31-20, despite UNC football and QB Drake Maye being a better team for much of the game. Also, UNC football head coach Mack Brown discusses the state of the program when i...
Nov. 20, 2023

Carolina Panthers' problems go far beyond Frank Reich; David Tepper hasn't gotten it right as owner

The Carolina Panthers dropped to 1-9 on the season after a 33-10 loss as home to the Dallas Cowboys. There are questions about head coach Frank Reich and if he's on the 'hot seat' and may potentially be fired. Tim Donnelly sa...
Nov. 17, 2023

Mack Brown is not retiring; Hurricanes vs. Penguins; Frank Reich coaching for his job

During the Starting Five, Tim Donnelly discussed the news from UNC football spokesperson Jemery Sharpe that head coach Mack Brown is not retiring, Jaycee Horn being ruled out for the upcoming game against the Dallas Cowboys, ...
Nov. 17, 2023

Panthers defense better buckle up; North Carolina has a chance to redeem themselves

The Carolina Panthers' defense better buckle up this Sunday as they take on an explosive Dallas Cowboys offense. Defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero spoke with the media and described how the Cowboys' offense can dictate the co...
Nov. 17, 2023

Point of emphasis for Mike Elko; NC State has to keep the same energy

The Duke Blue Devils will face off against the Virginia Cavaliers in Charlottesville in their final ACC road game. Both teams are looking to end their season on a high note, as Duke is looking to bounce back after their doubl...
Nov. 17, 2023

Cowboys vs. Panthers: Frank Reich coaching for his job? Mack Brown says he's not retiring

The Dallas Cowboys take on the Carolina Panthers this Sunday at Bank of America Stadium in a crucial evaluation game for head coach Frank Reich. The Cowboys are second in the NFC East, while the Panthers are last in the NFC S...