Episodes

UNC Basketball must control tempo at UVA basketball; NC State basketball has to get ready for ACC Tournament
Feb. 23, 2024

UNC Basketball must control tempo at UVA basketball; NC State basketball has to get ready for ACC Tournament

Tim Donnelly says UNC basketball must control the tempo vs UVA basketball, but that North Carolina Basketball must be ready to win a rock fight against Virginia basketball, and that the Tar Heels need to be efficient offensively running the offense through Armando Bacot, Harrison Ingram, and RJ Davis. Also, NC State basketball faces Boston College basketball with the team already looking ahead to the ACC basketball tournament.
Carolina Hurricanes get massive win over Florida Panthers, 1-0
Feb. 23, 2024

Carolina Hurricanes get massive win over Florida Panthers, 1-0

Tim Donnelly says the Carolina Hurricanes earned a massive 1-0 win over the Florida Panthers with Pyotr Kochetkov and Sebastian Aho leading the way, and that Kochetkov seems to be the No. 1 goalie headed into the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Also, a look ahead to the Hurricanes vs. the Dallas Stars and Buffalo Sabres.
Confidence & Concerns for Carolina Hurricanes; Sebastian Aho is underrated
Feb. 22, 2024

Confidence & Concerns for Carolina Hurricanes; Sebastian Aho is underrated

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox share their points of confidence and level of concerns for the Carolina Hurricanes, while also stating how center Sebastian Aho continues to be one of the most underrated players in the NHL.
College Football Playoff expansion is bound for 16 teams; EA Sports College Football 25
Feb. 22, 2024

College Football Playoff expansion is bound for 16 teams; EA Sports College Football 25

Tim Donnelly says the College Football Playoff is already looking to expand to at least 14 teams, but says that people who run college football do not actually care about what's best for the sport and only think about money. Also, Tim Donnelly discusses how EA Sports College Football 25 is allowing college football players to opt-in on the game to receive $600 payment and a free copy of the game.
Carolina Panthers & Brian Burns must negotiate in good faith; US Olympic swimmer Claire Curzan prepares for 2024 Paris Olympics
Feb. 22, 2024

Carolina Panthers & Brian Burns must negotiate in good faith; US Olympic swimmer Claire Curzan prepares for 2024 Paris Olympics

Tim Donnelly says that the Carolina Panthers and Brian Burns must negotiate a contract extension in good faith, and that Burns likely doesn't want to play the 2024 NFL season on a franchise tag. US Olympic swimmer Claire Curzan discusses with Tim Donnelly her preparation for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, what it was like competing in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo while there were several restrictions due to COVID-19, transferring to Virginia from Stanford, competing in the world championships,...
Duke basketball crushes Miami, 84-55; peaking at right time; Jay Williams & JJ Redick give hot takes
Feb. 22, 2024

Duke basketball crushes Miami, 84-55; peaking at right time; Jay Williams & JJ Redick give hot takes

Tim Donnelly says Duke basketball is starting to look like a national title contender and might be peaking at the right time heading into March Madness after crushing Miami basketball, 84-55. Also, Tim Donnelly points out hot takes by former Duke players, including JJ Redick talking about how fans don't want to be educated when it comes basketball, and how Jay Williams sayd Caitlin Clark can't be considered one of the greats of women's college basketball because she has yet to win a national cha...
Carolina Panthers potential salary cap casualties; Carolina Hurricanes latest
Feb. 21, 2024

Carolina Panthers potential salary cap casualties; Carolina Hurricanes latest

During Hit It & Quit It, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss Carolina Panthers players that could be released to save money on the team's salary cap for the 2024 NFL Season, the latest updates with the Carolina Panthers are Frederik Andersen is working his way back into practices, NC State women's basketball, and more.
NC State basketball's season has been disappointing; Will Kevin Keatts return?
Feb. 21, 2024

NC State basketball's season has been disappointing; Will Kevin Keatts return?

Tim Donnelly says NC State basketball's season has been a disappointment this season after losing to Syracuse basketball, 87-83, which likely means NC State basketball and head coach Kevin Keatts will have to win the ACC Tournament in order to make the NCAA Tournament. Also, will head coach Kevin Keatts be back as the head coach of NC State basketball after this season, and should his approach with the transfer portal change?
NFL teams should look at Carolina Panthers before trading for No. 1 pick in 2024 NFL Draft; MLB to Raleigh?
Feb. 21, 2024

NFL teams should look at Carolina Panthers before trading for No. 1 pick in 2024 NFL Draft; MLB to Raleigh?

Tim Donnelly says that teams should look at the Carolina Panthers and what happened to their franchise after trading up for the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft as teams look to add a franchise quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft with Drake Maye, Caleb Williams, or Jayden Daniels and potentially trade up to the No. 1 overall pick with the Chicago Bears. Also, could Raleigh, North Carolina eventually get an expansion MLB franchise?
Confidence & Concerns for ACC basketball schools in North Carolina
Feb. 21, 2024

Confidence & Concerns for ACC basketball schools in North Carolina

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox share their confidence levels, and concerns about Wake Forest basketball, UNC basketball, NC State basketball, and Duke basketball as they discuss ACC basketball in the State of North Carolina.
Will Carolina Panthers re-sign Jeremy Chinn?; Future of Kevin Keatts at NC State; Tuesday Feedback
Feb. 20, 2024

Will Carolina Panthers re-sign Jeremy Chinn?; Future of Kevin Keatts at NC State; Tuesday Feedback

During Cop or Drop, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss if the Carolina Panthers will bring back safety Jeremy Chinn, what trades the Carolina Hurricanes will make before the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline, if Kevin Keatts will return as NC State men's basketball coach, and more. Also, Tuesday Feedback from listeners who have left comments.
NC State basketball has to beat Syracuse basketball; UConn team to beat; CFP Changes
Feb. 20, 2024

NC State basketball has to beat Syracuse basketball; UConn team to beat; CFP Changes

Tim Donnelly says NC State basketball and head coach Kevin Keatts are in another must-win situation as they face Syracuse basketball at home at PNC Arena to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive. Also, UCONN basketball is the team to beat in college men's basketball this season, and might the 'villain' that college basketball needs. Also, changes to the selection process for the 12-team College Football Playoff.
Carolina Hurricanes are peaking at the right time, but have questions about goaltending
Feb. 20, 2024

Carolina Hurricanes are peaking at the right time, but have questions about goaltending

Tim Donnelly says the Carolina Hurricanes are looking like a team ready for the Stanley Cup Playoffs after their most recent win, 6-3, over the Chicago Blackhawks, which also showcased the talent of skill of Connor Bedard for Chicago, but also shows that the Hurricanes under head coach Rod Brind'Amour can be successful no matter who's in goal, including Spencer Martin. But questions still remain about who the goalies will be as the playoffs approach.
Carolina Panthers have to address Brian Burns, offensive line; Brian Burns trade to Detroit Lions?
Feb. 20, 2024

Carolina Panthers have to address Brian Burns, offensive line; Brian Burns trade to Detroit Lions?

Tim Donnelly says Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales and GM Dan Morgan have to be strategic about how they approach the franchise tag Brian Burns, and more potential free agent signings, such as OL Trent Brown from the New England Patriots, and WR Mike Evans from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Tim Donnelly discusses a trade scenario that has been floated about the Carolina Panthers trading Brian Burns to the Detroit Lions for the 29th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, but Donnelly says that more tha...
Carolina Panthers have alignment with coaching staff; Carolina Hurricanes are winning no matter who the goalie is
Feb. 19, 2024

Carolina Panthers have alignment with coaching staff; Carolina Hurricanes are winning no matter who the goalie is

Tim Donnelly says Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales emphasized familiarity when rounding out his coaching staff, which is a correction from the previous staff with Frank Reich where owner David Tepper had influence on the coaching staff. Tim Donnelly says the Carolina Hurricanes earned two strong wins on the road over the Arizona Coyotes and Vegas Golden Knights, even with questions about the future in goal with Frederick Andersen working his way back from blood clots, Antti Raanta out w...
UNC Basketball needs to run through Armando Bacot; Wake Forest basketball's inconsistencies
Feb. 19, 2024

UNC Basketball needs to run through Armando Bacot; Wake Forest basketball's inconsistencies

Tim Donnelly says UNC basketball is at their most efficient offensively when running through Armando Bacot down low, and through Harrison Ingram, which allows RJ Davis to be his most efficient as a shooter for head coach Hubert Davis. Also, Wake Forest basketball struggles to win on the road once gain, this time a 49-47 loss at Virginia basketball as Wake Forest and head coach Steve Forbes are on the outside looking in for the NCAA Tournament.
NC State basketball has a tough road to NCAA Tournament; Jared McCain is carrying Duke basketball
Feb. 19, 2024

NC State basketball has a tough road to NCAA Tournament; Jared McCain is carrying Duke basketball

Tim Donnelly says NC State basketball and head coach Kevin Keatts have a tough road to making it to the NCAA Tournament, but that their recent win over Clemson basketball with a late game-winning bucket by DJ Horne was a step in the right direction. Also, Duke basketball freshman guard Jared McCain is leading the Blue Devils after a 35 point performance against Florida State basketball and is the heartbeat for head coach Jon Scheyer's team.
Carolina Hurricanes have questions in goal; face Arizona Coyotes & Vegas Golden Knights
Feb. 16, 2024

Carolina Hurricanes have questions in goal; face Arizona Coyotes & Vegas Golden Knights

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes facing the Arizona Coyotes & Vegas Golden Knights in a back-to-back on the road, but questions still rise about what Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon & President/GM Don Waddell will do at the trade deadline regarding goaltending.
NC State basketball needs wins at all costs; Wake Forest basketball has tough road test at Virginia basketball
Feb. 16, 2024

NC State basketball needs wins at all costs; Wake Forest basketball has tough road test at Virginia basketball

NC State basketball travels to Clemson basketball as their NCAA Tournament hopes are hanging by a thread, and Wake Forest basketball travels to Virginia basketball searching for a win on the road at UVA Basketball.
UNC Basketball needs to turn things around vs Virginia Tech basketball; Duke basketball vs Florida State
Feb. 16, 2024

UNC Basketball needs to turn things around vs Virginia Tech basketball; Duke basketball vs Florida State

Tim Donnelly says UNC basketball needs to turn their level of play and season around quickly, and it starts for head coach Hubert Davis against Virginia Tech basketball. Also, Duke basketball is on the road at Florida State basketball where they look to continue to build off of recent wins.
Carolina Panthers need to rebuild their image as a franchise
Feb. 16, 2024

Carolina Panthers need to rebuild their image as a franchise

Tim Donnelly says that the Carolina Panthers and owner David Tepper have to rebuild their image as a franchise, and it starts with how they treat their current players as NFL Free Agency approaches.
Would the Carolina Hurricanes trade for Nashville Predators goalie Juuse Saros?; Bracketology latest
Feb. 16, 2024

Would the Carolina Hurricanes trade for Nashville Predators goalie Juuse Saros?; Bracketology latest

Would the Carolina Hurricanes consider trading forward Martin Necas to the Nashville Predators for goalie Juuse Saros ahead of the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline? Also, Tim Donnelly says ACC basketball continues to produce as a conference in the NCAA Tournament, yet is disrespected by voters and seeding in the NCAA Tournament despite March Madness success.
Solutions for No. 7 UNC basketball; offense needs to run through Armando Bacot
Feb. 16, 2024

Solutions for No. 7 UNC basketball; offense needs to run through Armando Bacot

Tim Donnelly says UNC basketball needs to run the offense more through Armando Bacot, and that head coach Hubert Davis needs adjust North Carolina basketball's offense right now while RJ Davis hasn't been as efficient. Also, are UNC basketball and Duke basketball trending in opposite directions?
Bryce Young needs to have a say in No. 1 WR for Carolina Panthers; Steve Wilks fired by 49ers
Feb. 16, 2024

Bryce Young needs to have a say in No. 1 WR for Carolina Panthers; Steve Wilks fired by 49ers

Tim Donnelly says that Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young needs to have a say in who the number one wide receiver is moving forward, and that head coach Dave Canales & GM Dan Morgan need to approach Bryce Young about who he wants as a No. 1 receiver. Also, more about San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan firing defensive coordinator Steve Wilks.