Episodes
Oct. 24, 2023
UNC football needs to bounce back after bad loss to UVA football
After losing to UVA football, UNC football needs to regroup and bounce back quickly. North Carolina Football can't allow the loss to Virginia football 'beat them twice,' knowing that advancing to the ACC Championship game is ...
Oct. 23, 2023
Sam Howell sacks are getting worse; Florida State beats Duke; Virginia upsets North Carolina
During the Starting Five, Tim Donnelly discussed the Carolina Hurricanes allowing six goals again in their recent loss to the Colorado Avalanche, Jon Scheyer's six-year contract extension through the 2028-29 season, and Washi...
Oct. 23, 2023
Panthers need a No. 1 wide receiver; How does UVA loss affect Drake Maye?
The Carolina Panthers are in desperate need of a number-one wide receiver. The team's current receiving corps is led by Adam Thielen, who is 33 years old and coming off a down season. DJ Chark Jr. and Jonathan Mingo are talen...
Oct. 23, 2023
Carolina Hurricanes allow another six goals in loss; Carolina Panthers had the week off
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 6-4 on Saturday night, remaining undefeated for the season. The Avalanche were led by a balanced attack, with six players scoring goals. Tim Donnelly asked if we're givi...
Oct. 23, 2023
Virginia upsets UNC; Florida State defeats Duke; What both losses mean for both teams
Virginia upset the #10 North Carolina Tar Heels in Chapel Hill on Saturday night, 31-27. The Cavaliers, led by second-year head coach Tony Elliot, gained 228 rushing yards and were led by running back Mike Hollins, who carrie...
Oct. 20, 2023
Virginia vs. North Carolina preview; Duke vs. Florida State preview, defense matters
During the Starting Five, Tim Donnelly discussed the NC Courage home quarterfinal match against Gotham FC this Sunday, the Carolina Hurricanes 7-4 loss to the Seattle Kraken, and the allegations against Michigan for stealing ...
Oct. 20, 2023
Carolina Panthers' Crossroads: Time to Brain Burns? Duke vs. Florida State Preview
Is it time for the Carolina Panthers to consider trading away star defensive end Brian Burns? Tim Donnelly discussed how this move would be a major shakeup for the team, and it's unclear what the Panthers would be able to get...
Oct. 20, 2023
Hurricanes get dominated by the Kraken; Carolina Panthers and NC State on BYE weeks
The Seattle Kraken defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 7-4 last night, earning their first win of the 2023-24 season. Tim Donnelly discussed if it's too early in the season to be concerned with the Hurricanes and what it means f...
Oct. 20, 2023
Happy anniversary of trading away Christian McCaffery; Virginia vs. North Carolina preview
Today marks the first anniversary of the Carolina Panthers trading away running back Christian McCaffery. Tim Donnelly goes through what led to this and what it's contributed to the Panthers this season. Also, Tim explains wh...
Oct. 19, 2023
UNC football & Duke football face different challenges in Week 8
UNC football takes on UVA football, with North Carolina football being the heavy favorite over Virginia football. Tim Donnelly notes that the UNC Tar Heels need to look impressive against lesser competition. Also, Duke footba...
Oct. 19, 2023
How bye week can help Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers, plus Cons & Cons
The bye week for the Carolina Panthers can allow Bryce Young and offensive coordinator the opportunity to develop what works best for Bryce Young, and change their approach on offense. Plus, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox give the...
Oct. 19, 2023
Silver linings for Carolina Panthers; Will NC State & Wake Forest make bowl games?
Despite starting the year 0-6, there are silver linings for the Carolina Panthers & QB Bryce Young for their bye week when it comes to Bryce Young's development, Thomas Brown's play calling, and for the organization to decide...
Oct. 19, 2023
Evaluating the trade values for Carolina Panthers players; are college athletes employees?
ESPN's Bill Barnwell broke down which players in the NFL would command at least one first round draft pick in the NFL draft for each team, including the Carolina Panthers. Barnwell wrote that Brian Burns would be worth two fi...
Oct. 18, 2023
Jeremy Chinn injury bad on many levels for Carolina Panthers; Carolina Hurricanes; ACC football
Carolina Panthers safety Jeremy Chinn is out for up to six weeks with a quad injury, and the injury will hurt the Panthers both on and off the field, especially when it comes to Chinn's trade value. Also, discussions about th...
Oct. 18, 2023
Confidence & Concerns for ACC football schools in North Carolina
What are Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox concerned about, and confident in when it comes to UNC football, Duke football, NC State football, and Wake Forest football.
Oct. 18, 2023
Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers offense to benefit from Thomas Brown play calling; ACC football grades, awards
Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich turned over play calling duties to offensive coordinator Thomas Brown, and it's now on Brown to bring the best out of rookie QB Bryce Young. Tim Donnelly discusses who could benefit th...
Oct. 18, 2023
NFL teams should be tanking for UNC Qb Drake Maye in 2024 NFL Draft; Canes comeback win
Every team in that is looking to draft USC football QB Caleb Williams in the 2024 NFL Draft should also be looking hard at UNC football QB Drake Maye, and why some teams might prefer Maye out of North Carolina football. Also,...
Oct. 17, 2023
When will Brian Burns be traded by Carolina Panthers?; Adam Thielen resurgence
When will the Carolina Panthers trade Brian Burns? Will Jeremy Chinn and/or Derrick Brown be traded? Plus, more about Duke football and QB Riley Leonard as they prepare for a top-25 matchup at Florida State football, if Wake ...
Oct. 17, 2023
Where MJ Morris can improve for NC State football; NC Legislature to discuss conference realignment
What can NC State QB MJ Morris learn the most during the bye week and just five total starts in his college career? Also, the North Carolina Legislature is going to discuss conference realignment that would involve public uni...
Oct. 17, 2023
The time for Carolina Panthers to trade Brian Burns is now
The time for the Carolina Panthers to trade OLD/Edge Brian Burns is now, and all moves made by General Manager Scott Fitterer, owner David Tepper, and head coach Frank Reich should be made with the future of Bryce Young in mi...
Oct. 17, 2023
Carolina Hurricanes disrespected by national hockey media; Confidence & Concerns
ESPN put out a list of their projected top-100 players for the 2023-2024 NHL season, and only three Carolina Hurricanes players were on the list: Jaccob Slavin at 79, Brian Burns at 61, and Sebastian Aho at 22. Tim Donnelly p...
Oct. 16, 2023
North Carolina football team that had best weekend; pre-season AP Top 25 poll
On this week's edition of 'The Podium,' Tim Donnelly left Wake Forest football off the podium, gave NC State football the bronze, Duke football the silver, and UNC football the gold after North Carolina beat Miami football. A...
Oct. 16, 2023
Tez Walker makes UNC football a College Football Playoff contender
UNC football WR Tez Walker makes North Carolina football a legit College Football Playoff Contender because he adds the big play threat for QB Drake Maye, which allows other players to get favorable matchups. Tim Donnelly say...
Oct. 16, 2023
Carolina Panthers need to start trading assets; Carolina Hurricanes struggle to start season
The Carolina Panthers are entering their bye week, and after starting the season 0-6, the Panthers must look at their roster and start trading away players to gather assets and draft capitol. The Carolina Hurricanes have star...