Episodes

During the Starting Five, Tim Donnelly discussed the Carolina Hurricanes' 5-4 loss to the New York Islanders last night, ACC Basketball heating up this weekend with some key conference matchups, and is it already too late for Duke as far as hiring a new head football coach? Also, Louisville will face Florida State tomorrow night in the ACC Championship game. Plus, what should we expect between the Carolina Panthers as they face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their first game since firing head coach...

The Carolina Panthers head to Tampa Bay to take on the Buccaneers in a week 13 NFC South showdown. Both teams are desperate for a win, with the Panthers looking to transition out of the Frank Reich era and the Buccaneers hoping to snap a two-game losing streak. Tim Donnelly discussed how the Panthers will look to get their season back on track now that Frank Reich is no longer the head coach. Also, the ACC basketball season is heating up as key conference matchups are taking place this weekend....

Last night, the Carolina Hurricanes fell to the New York Islanders 5-4 in overtime. There were some positives out of the Hurricanes, but there were some concerns, one being the goaltending. Tim Donelly recapped the game and discussed what the Hurricanes need to improve upon moving forward. Also, former Carolina Panthers tight end and current FOX analyst Greg Olsen has publicly expressed interest in the Panthers’ head coaching vacancy. While Olsen has no previous coaching experience, his deep kn...

The Carolina Panthers travel to Tampa Bay to face the Buccaneers in a crucial week 13 NFC South matchup. With the firing of head coach Frank Reich, all eyes will now turn to rookie quarterback Bryce Young, who continues to learn the ropes as the Panthers’ signal-caller. Tim Donnelly shared his expectations for Young this Sunday, as it’ll be his first game under interim head coach Chris Tabor. Also, the stage is set for the 2023 ACC Championship game in Charlotte, featuring the Louisville Cardin...

NC State QB MJ Morris is entering the transfer portal after two seasons with the Wolfpack and head coach Dave Doeren. MJ Morris elected to only play in four games this season after becoming the starter midway through the year over Brennan Armstrong, preserving a year of eligibility and redshirting the 2023 college football season. Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the future of college football with the transfer portal, and how college programs might be finding their QBs in the portal as opposed...

With so many college football players entering the transfer portal, Tim Donnelly wonders if top Power 5 college football programs will recruit their starting quarterbacks strictly out of the transfer portal. Also, he wonders college football coaches are going to look at their rosters year-to-year more often.

No. 17 North Carolina defeated No. 10 Tennessee 100-92, in the ACC/SEC challenge. Tim Donnelly points out how UNC basketball played to their peak in the first half, but also showed signs of the team that missed the 2023 NCAA Tournament in the second half. No. 7 Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer is still learning how to coach his team on the road in tough environments, and it showed in a 80-75 loss at Arkansas basketball.

The Carolina Panthers and owner David Tepper are in search of a new head coach after the firing of Frank Reich. Tim Donnelly says the next head coach shouldn't deal with Tepper if Tepper tries to impose coaching strategies and play calls.

During Hit It & Quit It, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox roll through the biggest stories, including the Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, the ACC/SEC Challenge as Duke travels to Arkansas and UNC basketball hosts Tennessee basketball, 2024 NFL Draft Rankings for players, and when will Duke football find their newest head coach after Mike Elko left for Texas A&M football.

In Confidence & Concerns for ACC football schools in the State of North Carolina, what are the biggest concerns, and where does confidence lie in Duke football, Wake Forest football, UNC football, and NC State football?

The Carolina Panthers and owner David Tepper have fired head coach Frank Reich after just 11 games as the Panthers head coach. Reich was 1-10. Tim Donnelly reacts to the firing of Reich, special teams coordinator Chris Tabor becoming interim head coach with Jim Caldwell being special advisor. There are reports that New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick could be next in line to be the Carolina Panthers head coach. Would that work? What's the confidence level in Bryce Young after the coa...

Duke football QB Riley Leonard announced on Instagram that he's leaving Duke University. There are multiple reports that Leonard is set to transfer to Notre Dame football. Is the 2024 NFL Draft a possibility? Duke football head coach Mike Elko left the program earlier in the week to take the head coaching job at Texas A&M football. UNC football lands Texas A&M QB Max Johnson from the transfer portal. Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox react live to Johnson's decision to choose the North Carolina Tar Hee...

Chris Lea of WRAL Sports joined Tim Donnelly to discuss how Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper came across at his press conference after firing head coach Frank Reich. Lea was surprised at how short the availability was, how Tepper avoided questions, and how some media members were passed over from asking questions. Also, former Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen has expressed interest in becomming the next head coach for the Panthers.

NC State football finished the regular season 9-3 after defeating UNC football, 39-20, at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, NC. Depending on the result of the ACC Championship between Florida State football and Louisville football, there's a possibility that Dave Doeren and NC State Wolfpack can be competing in a New Year's Six game, that being the Orange Bowl. The decision will fall on the College Football Playoff Rankings and how the CFP views the win by Louisville football over NC State footb...

The Carolina Panthers and owner David Tepper have fired head coach Frank Reich after just 11 games as the Panthers head coach. Reich was 1-10. Tim Donnelly reacts to the firing of Reich, special teams coordinator Chris Tabor becoming interim head coach with Jim Caldwell being special advisor. Tim Donnelly points out that the focus moving forward for the Carolina Panthers has to be Bryce Young. Also, during Cop or Drop, Tim Donnelly discusses Julius Peppers, Steve Smith Sr., and Torry Holt all b...

The Carolina Panthers and owner David Tepper have fired head coach Frank Reich after just 11 games as the Panthers head coach. Reich was 1-10. Tim Donnelly reacts to the firing of Reich, special teams coordinator Chris Tabor becoming interim head coach with Jim Caldwell being special advisor. Tim points out how much of the problems of the Carolina Panthers fall on owner David Tepper for continuing to get it wrong, and that David Tepper still hasn't learned how to be an owner in the NFL.

NC State football finished the regular season 9-3 after defeating UNC football, 39-20, at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, NC. Tim Donnelly points out how NC State football coach Dave Doeren isn't afraid to talk trash about North Carolina football, and it clearly shows from how Dave Doeren talks about NC State fans vs UNC fans.

Duke head football coach Mike Elko was hired to take the vacant head coaching job with Texas A&M football. Elko previously served as the defensive coordinator at Texas A&M from 2018-2021 under former coach Jimbo Fisher. Tim Donnelly points at the continued double-standard of head coaches being able to freely move to different job, but that players are restricted.

The Carolina Panthers and owner David Tepper have fired head coach Frank Reich after just 11 games as the Panthers head coach. Reich was 1-10. Tim Donnelly reacts to the firing of Reich, special teams coordinator Chris Tabor becoming interim head coach with Jim Caldwell being special advisor. Also fired were running backs coach Deuce Staley, and quarterback coach Josh McCown. Is GM Scott Fitterer the next to be fired? Who should be the next head coach of the Carolina Panthers, and who would be w...

The Carolina Panthers and owner David Tepper have fired head coach Frank Reich after just 11 games as the Panthers head coach. Reich was 1-10. Tim Donnelly reacts to the firing of Reich, special teams coordinator Chris Tabor becoming interim head coach with Jim Caldwell being special advisor. Tim points out how much of the problems of the Carolina Panthers fall on owner David Tepper for continuing to get it wrong.

Can Wake Forest football find a way to beat Syracuse football despite not being eligible to make a bowl game? Will Duke football be able to look past the conversations about head coach Mike Elko possibly leaving for another job to close out their year with a win at home vs Pitt football? How will NC State football and UNC football handle the emotions of a rivalry game when they face each other at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, NC?

NC State football vs UNC football is strength-on-strength with the Wolfpack defense, led by Payton Wilson, going against the Tar Heel offense, led by QB Drake Maye. Former NC State football QB Mike Glennon discusses with Tim Donnelly what it's like playing in the rivalry, and how Brennan Armstrong of NC State football and UNC QB Drake Maye will impact the game for their respective teams. Glennon also offers some insight on Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young and his development.

The Carolina Panthers dropped to 1-9 on the season after a 33-10 loss as home to the Dallas Cowboys. There are questions about head coach Frank Reich and if he's on the 'hot seat' and may potentially be fired. Tim Donnelly says a loss to the 3-7 Tennessee Titans would be far worse for Reich, Bryce Young, and the Carolina Panthers. Tim Donnelly points out that the schedule is not the toughest in the NFL for the Panthers moving forward, which could possibly allow Bryce Young to play in close game...

Tim Donnelly gives credit to Duke basketball and head coach Jon Scheyer for scheduling two tough opponents early in the season, allowing the Blue Devils to learn their weaknesses, allowing them to adjust appropriately early in the year. Also, sports topics and conversations to avoid at the Thanksgiving dinner table.