Episodes

Oct. 10, 2023

The case for NC State football's Payton Wilson to be National Defensive Player of the Year

Tim Donnelly states his case why NC State football LB Payton Wilson should be in consideration, and win, the National Defensive Player of the Year.
Oct. 10, 2023

Andrei Svechikov out for season opener for Carolina Hurricanes

Carolina Hurricanes forward Andrei Svechnikov won't play in the season opener for the Carolina Hurricanes as he's not been medically cleared to play in the 2023-2024 season yet after tearing his ACL towards the end of the 202...
Oct. 10, 2023

Carolina Panthers must accept they're in a rebuild

The Carolina Panthers have to accept that they're in rebuild, and every move they make the rest of the season from Owner David Tepper, General Manager Scott Fitterer, and head coach Frank Reich must be done with the future an...
Oct. 10, 2023

MJ Morris provided a spark for NC State football; UNC football is peaking

MJ Morris provided a spark on offense for NC State football, taking over for Brennan Armstrong at quarterback. Also, NC State LB Payton Wilson called out NC State fans for booing Armstrong. Also, UNC football might be peaking...
Oct. 10, 2023

UNC football has a path to the College Football Playoff

After another ACC win over Syracuse football, UNC football has a legit path to making the College Football Playoff, and North Carolina football could have a great chance of making the ACC football championship game with a win...
Oct. 10, 2023

The real reason why Bryce Young has to work for the Carolina Panthers

Starting in 2021, the Carolina Panthers have traded away 11 draft picks, and WR DJ Moore, to find a franchise quarterback. The Panthers have traded picks for Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield, and have traded picks to draft Matt...
Oct. 10, 2023

Carolina Panthers haven't improved; Brian Burns going to be traded?

The frustrating part to the Carolina Panthers season is that the team has not shown any improvement week-to-week since the season began, and it applies to head coach Frank Reich, quarterback Bryce Young, the defense, and fron...
Oct. 6, 2023

Tez Walker is back; MJ Morris at quarterback; Panthers have nothing to lose against Lions

During the Starting Five, Tim Donnelly and producer Graham Hill discussed Tez Walker making his debut this season for North Carolina against Syracuse tomorrow, D.J. Moore had a career game last night on Thursday night footbal...
Oct. 6, 2023

Mike Glennon on Bryce Young struggling; NC State looks for offensive spark in Morris

Wolfpack legend and former NFL quarterback Mike Glennon joined Tim Donnelly to discuss the struggles of Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young through the first four weeks of the season. During times like these, Mike belie...
Oct. 6, 2023

Tez Walker from the POV of NC State; Glover Quin previews Panthers vs. Lions

As announced yesterday, UNC wide receiver Tez Walker has been granted immediate eligibility by the NCAA, allowing him to play for the Tar Heels for the rest of the 2023 season. Tim Donelly and producer Graham Hill discuss how...
Oct. 6, 2023

D.J. Moore goes off for the Bears; Sam Howell breakdown for the Commanders

The Chicago Bears defeated the Washington Commanders 40-20 last night on Thursday Night Football, earning their first win of the season. Justin Fields threw for 282 yards and four touchdowns. D.J. Moore has eight receptions f...
Oct. 5, 2023

Confidence & Concerns for the Carolina Panthers; Utah NIL deal

What are we confident in, and concerned with, when it comes to the Carolina Panthers? Also, Utah football has caught buzz for a NIL deal for their scholarship players with new pickup trucks. Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox come up ...
Oct. 5, 2023

How Tez Walker will impact UNC football on the field

How will UNC football WR Tez Walker help UNC football and QB Drake Maye on the field now that he's been declared eligible by the NCAA? Also, Tim Donnelly admits where he got it wrong.
Oct. 5, 2023

REACTION: Tez Walker declared eligible by NCAA immediately for UNC football

UNC football wide receiver Tez Walker was declared eligible by the NCAA, and will now be immediately able to play for the North Carolina Tar Heels. Tim Donnelly said that the finger pointing will continue between North Caroli...
Oct. 5, 2023

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein discusses Tez Walker, NCAA

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein discussed the letter he sent to the NCAA regarding UNC football WR Tez Walker, and Walker's eligibility. Stein shared why he sent a letter to the NCAA, where the NCAA might have been...
Oct. 4, 2023

Confidence & Concerns for ACC football schools in North Carolina

Where does confidence lie, and concerns exist, for UNC football, NC State football, Duke football, and Wake Forest football.
Oct. 4, 2023

MLB to Raleigh; Latest on Carolina Hurricanes; ACC football; NC State Fair

During Hit It & Quit It, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss several topics, including more on the potential of Major League Baseball coming to Raleigh, and if MLB in Raleigh could work best if a team were to relocate. Also, co...
Oct. 4, 2023

Confidence level in Bryce Young is low right now; Carlos Boozer discusses new book

Carolina Panthers rookie QB Bryce Young has struggled so far in his first season. Tim Donnelly discusses the pressure that Bryce Young is facing his first year, how he's not living up to very high expectations as of yet, and ...
Oct. 4, 2023

Carolina Panthers can't afford to trade for a wide receiver right now

The Carolina Panthers are reportedly in the market for a No. 1 wide receiver and could make a trade during the season to acquire a starting WR. Tim Donnelly points out that they had one in DJ Moore before being traded to the ...
Oct. 3, 2023

UNC football, Drake Maye, poised to make run to ACC title, possible CFP berth; NC State turns to MJ Morris

Coming off of a bye week, UNC football is set up perfectly to make a run to the ACC championship, and possibly a berth in the College Football Playoff. Tim Donnelly said everything is lined up for North Carolina football and ...
Oct. 3, 2023

Does Brian Burns want out of being a Carolina Panthers?; Quarter-season NFL awards

Does Carolina Panthers DE/OLD/Edge Brian Burns want out of Carolina? Brian Burns' recent actions on social media might indicate that he's not happy. Also, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox give out quater-season NFL Awards.
Oct. 3, 2023

Solutions for fixing the Carolina Panthers offense, Bryce Young

How can the Carolina Panthers improve their offense? Tim Donnelly says that the coaching staff needs to allow Bryce Young to have his favorite plays involved, and that it might be time to make Chuba Hubbard the starting runni...
Oct. 3, 2023

Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon wants MLB in Raleigh, NC

Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon in a recent interview stated his desire to lead an ownership group to bring an MLB expansion team to Raleigh, NC. Lou Pascucci of MLB Raleigh discussed on The Drive with Tim Donnelly how t...
Oct. 2, 2023

How much is Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich to blame for struggles?

Chris Lea of WRAL Sports & the Panthers Playbook Podcast shared his thoughts on the Carolina Panthers' 21-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, and questions why Bryce Young appears to have a much more limited playbook than backu...