Episodes
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...
Oct. 2, 2023
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young is not progressing as expected
Carolina Panthers rookie QB Bryce Young is not progressing the way many were expecting, and making some mistakes that many did not expect him to make going into the NFL. Tim Donnelly points out that not all of blame should fa...
Oct. 2, 2023
Duke loses close game to Notre Dame; North Carolina football podium
Duke football suffered a close loss to Notre Dame football, 21-14, at an energetic Wallace Wade Stadium in front of a primetime national audience. But the biggest concern coming out of that game is the health of QB Riley Leon...
Oct. 2, 2023
NC State football starting QB MJ Morris won't fix all of their problems
NC State head football coach Dave Doeren announced that MJ Morris will take over as the starting quarterback over Brennan Armstrong. Tim Donnelly warns NC State Wolfpack football fans that a change at QB isn't going to fix al...
Sept. 29, 2023
Louisville vs. NC State tonight; No. 11 ND vs. No. 17 Duke; Bryce Young is back
During the Starting Five, Tim Donelly and Graham Hill discuss Louisville at NC State in a primetime matchup for the ACC, Quarterback Sam Howell and the Washington Commanders look to rebound against the Philadelphia Eagles, an...
Sept. 29, 2023
NC State needs offensive success against Louisville; UNC needs to breathe during BYE week
The undefeated Louisville Cardinals and the NC State Wolfpack are meeting in a pivotal ACC matchup. Both teams are undefeated in ACC play and looking to move up in the conference standings. Tim Donnelly discussed how one play...
Sept. 29, 2023
Bryce Young returns this Sunday; Riley Leonard is ready for his close up moment
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is set to return to the starting lineup this Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings after missing last week with an ankle injury. Tim discussed how this needs to be the week the Panther...
Sept. 28, 2023
Carolina Hurricanes Preseason game 2, Moms try to win tickets, state of ACC football
The Carolina Hurricanes look strong through two preseason games. Dennis Cox tells Tim Donnelly that Canes fans will like newcomers Michael Bunting and Brendan Lemieux. Also, moms call the show to state why their child should ...
Sept. 28, 2023
What is the most concerning part of the Carolina Panthers?
What are Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox most concerned about, and confident in when it comes to the Carolina Panthers, including the defensive injuries, Brian Burns, Bryce Young's ankle, and more. Also, Adam Theilen faces his form...
Sept. 28, 2023
Bryce Young's ankle injury for Carolina Panthers a bit of a mystery
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young returned to practice after missing Sunday's game vs. the Seattle Seahawks. Bryce Young said he doesn't know when or how his ankle injury happened, and doesn't seem truly certain what the ankle...
Sept. 27, 2023
Carolina Panthers dealing with injuries; Duke football coach Mike Elko to Michigan State?
Carolina Panthers are dealing with major injuries, including to safety Xavier Woods, who might miss a month of longer with a hamstring injury. Also, Sam Hartman and Notre Dame football vs Duke football in a top-20 matchup. Al...
Sept. 27, 2023
ACC Basketball schedule highlights NC; College coaching becoming entertainers
The ACC released the upcoming men's basketball schedule, which features NC State basketball, Duke basketball, and UNC basketball all playing each other in the final week of the regular season, with each team getting a game on...
Sept. 27, 2023
Bryce Young is back at practice for Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers rookie QB Bryce Young was back at practice today after missing Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks. Tim Donnelly breaks down how head coach Frank Reich and the coaching staff can reassess the offense ...
Sept. 26, 2023
Canes season underway; Will Bryce Young play?
In the starting Five, the Carolina Hurricanes begin their preseason games, the question if Bryce Young will play Sunday vs. the Minnesota Vikings, the Taylor Swift effect on Travis Kelce jersey sales, Monday Night Football, a...
Sept. 26, 2023
Bryce Young of CJ Stroud?
Tim Donnelly poses the question: if the Carolina Panthers could do it over again, would they draft Houston Texans QB CJ Stroud, or stick with Bryce Young as your future at QB. Donnelly points out that early success doesn't me...
Sept. 26, 2023
Carolina Hurricanes start preseason games; NCAA singling out UNC's Tez Walker
The Carolina Hurricanes begin their preseason schedule against Tampa Bay Lightning tonight, and Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the biggest storylines to start the season for the Canes, including if Tony DeAngelo or Jalen C...
Sept. 26, 2023
Is Frank Reich best coach for Bryce Young? When will Panthers get first win?
Is Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich the best coach for rookie QB Bryce Young? Tim Donnelly wonders if Reich needs to change his coaching style to best develop Bryce Young and reach his full potential. When will the Ca...
Sept. 25, 2023
Who had the college football weekend in the State of North Carolina?
Who had the college football weekend in the State of North Carolina and takes atop the podium? UNC football takes the top spot with win over PITT, Duke takes second place after routing UConn, NC State makes the podium at thir...
Sept. 25, 2023
UNC QB Drake Maye is looking like the superstar we expected
North Carolina football QB Drake Maye looked like the superstar and high 2024 NFL Draft prospect many expected him to be in a 41-24 win on the road over PITT football, which saw Drake Maye throw a left-handed TD pass. Also, D...
Sept. 25, 2023
Carolina Panthers trust Andy Dalton more than Bryce Young
By throwing the ball 58 times, Tim Donnelly says Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich trusts Andy Dalton more than Bryce Young, and how Frank Reich is hindering the development of Bryce Young. Also, the Panthers finally h...
Sept. 25, 2023
Carolina Panthers' false start penalties were 'pathetic'
The Carolina Panthers' false start penalties were called 'pathetic' by head coach Frank Reich, and Tim Donnelly said it's on the coaches and players for the eight false start penalties and mental mistakes in a 37-27 loss to t...