Episodes
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 th...
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Feb. 16, 2024
Confidence & Concerns for ACC basketball schools in North Carolina
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox share where their confidence is, and what their concerns are regarding NC State basketball, UNC basketball, Wake Forest basketball, and Duke basketball.
Feb. 15, 2024
Valentine's Days poems, giving flowers
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox have fun with Valentine's Day by writing poems and giving flowers out to sports figures in the State of North Carolina.
Feb. 15, 2024
Julius Peppers in the NFL Hall of Fame; Steve Wilks fired by San Francisco 49ers
Former Carolina Panthers DE Julius Peppers spoke to the media for the first time since the announcement of his induction into the NFL Hall of Fame, including how he felt slighted being the No. 2 overall pick. Also, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the breaking news that San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, who is the former interim head coach of the Carolina Panthers.
Feb. 15, 2024
There is something off with UNC basketball; Carolina Hurricanes lose close game vs. Dallas Stars
Tim Donnelly says there's something off right now with UNC basketball after No. 7 North Carolina basketball loses on the road, 86-79, against Syracuse basketball. Head coach Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels have lost 3 of their last 5 games. Also, the Carolina Hurricanes lose a close game against the Dallas Stars, 4-2, with Jack Drury continuing to grow for head coach Rod Brind'Amour.
Feb. 13, 2024
NFL quarterback moves, John Calipari vs John Cheney, ACC basketball
During Cop or Drop, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the anniversary of the John Calipari and John Chaney argument from 1994, Where Justin Fields will end up and if the Pittsburgh Steelers are the team to trade for the Chicago Bears QB, ACC basketball teams in the NCAA Tournament, and more.
Feb. 13, 2024
Duke basketball is driven by Mark Mitchell, Jared McCain;
Tim Donnelly says that Mark Mitchell & Jared McCain for Duke basketball are the driving forces for head coach Jon Scheyer after the Blue Devils defeated Wake Forest basketball, 77-69, and that Kyle Filipowski can be the guy that still puts up big points. Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox share their current confidence level in the Carolina Hurricanes and head coach Rod Brind'Amour as they get set to face the Dallas Stars on the road as the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline approaches.
Feb. 13, 2024
UNC Basketball looks to get right against Syracuse basketball; Wake Forest basketball is inconsistent
Tim Donnelly discusses UNC basketball going on the road against Syracuse basketball, and there are small & subtle things that North Carolina basketball and head coach Hubert Davis can sharpen late in the season. Also, after suffering a 77-69 loss on the road at No. 9 Duke basketball, Tim says Wake Forest basketball is a hard team to figure out.