Episodes

The Carolina Hurricanes over the weekend placed goalie Antti Raanta on waivers, sending him down to Chicago Wolves of the AHL, and called up rookie goalie Yaniv Perets to back up Pyotr Kochetkov. Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how the Carolina Hurricanes still should look to make a move in goal, and provide an update about when Frederik Andersen might be healthy enough to return from his blood-clotting issue.

In breaking news, NC State football landed a running back in the transfer portal in graduate senior Jordan Waters from Duke football. Tim Donnelly points out how NC State Wolfpack coach Dave Doeren has been landing key pieces to add to his offense via the transfer portal. Also, former UNC basketball star Eric Montross lost his battle to cancer. North Carolina basketball loses a close matchup with Kentucky basketball, showing that they're close to winning big games, but not quite there yet this s...

Tim Donnelly says that even though the game wasn't pretty, the Carolina Panthers earned their 9-7 win over the Atlanta Falcons, and that Bryce Young, and the Panthers defense made the key plays when they needed to down the stretch.

During the Starting Five, Tim Donnelly discussed No. 9 North Carolina vs. No. 14 Kentucky in the CBS Sports Classic, NC State vs. No. 12 Tennessee in the Basketball Hall of Fame Game, and Thursday night football's impact on the coaching market. Also, the Atlanta Falcons face the Carolina Panthers in a divisional rematch. Plus, the Carolina Hurricanes return to PNC Arena tonight as they face the Nashville Predators.

Tim Donnelly discussed the future of Duke football with the Blue Devils' newly appointed head coach, Manny Diaz. Tim discussed with Coach Diaz his vision, strategies, and plan for elevating Duke football to new heights. From building a new coaching staff to recruiting tactics, and elevating the current roster. Also, Tim gives his really bold predictions for the upcoming sports weekend.

Tim Donnelly explained at this point in the season, the bar has been set super low for Panthers quarterback Bryce Young regarding his in-game performance. Tim continues to advocate how all he'd like to see is some improvement out of Young and the Panthers as a team. Also, Tim previews the divisional rematch between the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers. In week 1, Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers offense struggled in a 24-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons that saw Young throw two intercept...

Tim Donnelly discussed how the Carolina Hurricanes clawed their way back from a rough road trip to snatch a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings last night. The Canes, who stumbled through the first four games of their six-game trek, found their footing in the Motor City, fueled by clutch goals and stellar goaltending. Tim also discussed how the team needs to continue the momentum tonight as they return to PNC Arena to face the Nashville Predators.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox express their concerns and share their confidence when it comes to the Carolina Panthers, including how the dysfunction of the franchise has stemmed for selfishness, and how personal agendas will likely far outweigh team goals for the remainder of the season. Also, Carolina Panthers tickets for their Sunday home game against the Atlanta Falcons were seen as low as $5 on the resale market.

After recent comments by former Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton about how the Panthers mishandled former RB Christian McCaffrey, Tim Donnelly points out how the Carolina Panthers historically have mishandled their star players. Cam Newton also called SF 49ers QB Brock Purdy, Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott, among others, 'game managers' and not play-makers.

Tim Donnelly says the Carolina Hurricanes need to find consistency, not just on the scoreboard with wins, but by consistently playing their style of play, and goaltending. Tim also points out the production of Dmitry Orlov & Tony DeAngelo have not lived up to what was expected of them.

Tim Donnelly discusses how NC State football is filling their needs on offense with players through the transfer portal, including Coastal Carolina QB Grayson McCall. Tim points out that the Wolfpack could still look to add a running back or two in the transfer portal.

How long will it take for the Carolina Panthers to rebuild their organization and be a competitive football team again. Tim Donnelly says much of that depends on who the next head coach, and possibly new GM are going to be, but also the development of Bryce Young. Also, will New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick be the next head coach of the Carolina Panthers?

During Hit It & Quit It, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the biggest sports stories, including UNC QB Drake Maye's NFL Draft projections and if he might be the third QB drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft, the development of Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young, and more.

The Carolina Hurricanes got three points from Sebastian Aho, and great goaltending from Pyotr Kochetkov, but Tim Donnelly says they're more to be done for the Carolina Hurricanes to get out of their recent skid, and that consistency is what matters most. Brian Murphy, WRAL Sports Investigative Reporter, joined Tim Donnelly to discuss the Federal Court ruling today putting a 14-day restraining order on the NCAA when it comes to transfer waivers and transfer decisions for collegiate student-athlet...

Tim Donnelly explains why the addition of Coastal Carolina QB Grayson McCall in the transfer portal is the perfect fit for NC State football and head coach Dave Doeren. Also, Tim & Dennis Cox discuss their confidence level and concerns with NC State basketball, Duke basketball, UNC basketball, and Wake Forest basketball.

Tim Donnelly says that it's okay to be critical of Bryce Young's performance as a quarterback, while also acknowledging that the Carolina Panthers aren't doing much to help him. Tim Donnelly says it's hard to compare Bryce Young to other rookie QBs because the situation with the Carolina Panthers isn't good with the lack of skill players and protections, but that it is fair to compare Bryce Young's play NOW to the decisions Bryce Young was making earlier in the season.

Duke basketball and NC State basketball are in action in games that will allow them to fine tune rotations. Duke will have a chance to still figure out what they're going to do at center, while NC State will have another chance to incorporate MJ Rice into the lineup. Also, Tim Donnelly says there are very few players right now on the Carolina Panthers roster that are worth building around in the future.

Tim Donnelly points out how the Carolina Hurricanes need to turn things around quickly as they wrap up their road trip through Canada against the Ottawa Senators. Tim says the time is sooner than later for the Carolina Hurricanes to make a move for a goalie. Also, questions about NC State football and the transfer portal, Drake Maye in the NFL Draft, and more in Cop or Drop.

UNC football QB Drake Maye has declared for the 2024 NFL Draft, along with WR Tez Walker, and LB Cedric Gray, and won't play in the Duke's Mayo Bowl. Tim Donnelly says that it's hard to replace Maye as a QB, but a strong to finish will be much more important to the future of the program for head coach Mack Brown. Also, Duke QB Riley Leonard announced he is transferring to Notre Dame football for his senior season.

During the Starting Five; Tim Donnely discussed North Carolina Linebacker Cedric Gray declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft, Duke defeating UNC-Charlotte in basketball this past Saturday, and the transfer portal continues to spin and players continue to enter. Also, the Carolina Hurricanes dropped their fourth straight game to the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday. Plus, have the Carolina Panthers officially hit rock bottom this season?

Bryce Young might have had his worst NFL performance yesterday in the Panthers' 28-6 loss to the New Orleans Saints. Tim Donnely explained if Panthers fans should be concerned that Young is going backward in his NFL career. Also, the Carolina Hurricanes are currently on a four-game losing streak. Tim explains why it's not too early to be concerned about the team's playoff chances.

As the Carolina Panthers now find themselves 1-12 overall for the season, following a 28-6 loss to the New Orleans Saints, Tim Donnelly asks the question of how good is the Carolina Panthers' defense. Are opposing teams okay with punting the ball back to the Panthers' offense knowing that they struggle with production? Also, Tim explains how the transfer portal continues to spin around the college football landscape and if Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes have a right to complain in regards to last...

Tim Donnely breaks down the struggles of the Carolina Panthers in yesterday's 28-6 loss to the New Orleans Saints. He focuses specifically on Bryce Young's missing throws, the red zone struggles of the defense, and the lack of big plays from the team. Also, Tim Donnelly discussed the Carolina Hurricanes holding a players-only meeting following their 4-3 loss to the Vancouver Canucks this past Saturday. Tim explains how the time for meetings should've happened a long time ago and now it's time fo...

Duke football hired its next head, Penn State football defensive coordinator Manny Diaz. Diaz was previous a head coach at Miami football. Tim Donnelly discusses how the coming weeks are critical for Diaz, but that Duke made a hire to keep the momentum built by previous head coach Mike Elko. Also, Tim Donnelly shares how Duke basketball can turn things around after back-to-back losses as the Blue Devils face UNC-Charlotte.