Episodes

Dec. 14, 2023

Carolina Panthers don't know how to handle their stars; Cam Newton comments

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.
Dec. 14, 2023

Carolina Hurricanes must find consistency in goal, style of play

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.
Dec. 14, 2023

NC State football is filling their needs via the transfer portal

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.
Dec. 13, 2023

Rebuilding the Carolina Panthers - how long will it take?

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?
Dec. 13, 2023

Where can Bryce Young Improve?; Drake Maye's NFL Draft stock

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.
Dec. 13, 2023

Carolina Hurricanes get much needed win over Ottawa, 4-1; Temporary Restraining Order against the NCAA

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-athle...
Dec. 13, 2023

NC State football found their next QB in Grayson McCall; Confidence & Concerns - ACC Hoops

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.
Dec. 12, 2023

Bryce Young can play better despite Carolina Panthers being awful

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.
Dec. 12, 2023

Duke basketball and NC State basketball in action; Carolina Panthers players worth keeping

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.
Dec. 12, 2023

Carolina Hurricanes need to turn things around quickly; Cop or Drop

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.
Dec. 12, 2023

Drake Maye declares for 2024 NFL Draft; Riley Leonard to Notre Dame

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.
Dec. 11, 2023

Hurricanes players meeting; Transfer portal continues to spin; Are the Panthers at rock bottom?

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?
Dec. 11, 2023

Is Bryce Young regressing in his NFL career?

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.
Dec. 11, 2023

Just how good is the Carolina Panthers defense?

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 las...
Dec. 11, 2023

Have the Carolina Panthers officially hit rock bottom?

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 f...
Dec. 9, 2023

Duke football hires Manny DIaz as head coach; Duke basketball needs to turn things around

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.
Dec. 9, 2023

Why UNC would be first choice for conference expansion by SEC, Big Ten

ESPN's Pete Thamel said recently that North Carolina would be the most attractive school in the ACC for conference expansion to the SEC or the Big Ten. Tim Donnelly says why UNC is the perfect school to be picked ahead of Clemson or Florida State. Also, REAL Bold Predictions for the sports weekend.
Dec. 9, 2023

Carolina Panthers, Bryce Young must find something to build towards

Tim Donnelly points to the Carolina Panthers' schedule late in the season, including Sunday's game at the New Orleans Saints, and how Carolina and QB Bryce Young need to find some positive moments to build off of going into the offseason.
Dec. 8, 2023

Carolina Hurricanes aren't working together, and individuals might need to be called out

Tim Donnelly says that individual players might need to be called out on the Carolina Hurricanes after Rod Brind'Amour said multiple players are not 'pulling their weight' after a 3-2 loss to the Calgary Flames. Donnelly also says the team needs to look for help at goalie, but problems go beyond just what's in net.
Dec. 7, 2023

Duke football hires Manny Diaz; MJ Rice debuts for NC State basketball

Duke football appears to be finalizing a deal according to multiple reports with Penn State defensive coordinator, and former Miami football coach, Manny Diaz to be the next head coach of the Blue Devils. Also, MJ Rice made his debut for NC State basketball, which added a boost for the Wolfpack. Also, NC State football linebacker Payton Wilson was awarded the Dick Butkus award as the nations top collegiate linebacker.
Dec. 7, 2023

Top stars for Carolina Hurricanes must step; time to go get a goalie?

Tim Donnelly says the top players for the Carolina Hurricanes - Sebastian Aho, Andrei Svechnikov, Seth Jarvis, among others - need to elevate their play on a consistent basis, and that the top players didn't show up during a 6-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. Donnelly points out that Rod Brind'Amour was quick to point out how the top players weren't ready to play right from puck drop. Tim Donnelly points out that it might be time for the Carolina Hurricanes to make a move in net. Plus, Cons & Co...
Dec. 7, 2023

People within Carolina Panthers are being selfish

The Carolina Panthers are the definition of dysfunction, and an article by The Athletic cited sources breaking down the lack of communication in the organization with several staff members going to GM Scott Fitterer and owner David Tepper with complaints about the offense under former head coach Frank Reich, and about how the team is developing rookie QB Bryce Young. Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how many within the Carolina Panthers organization are pointing fingers, but no one is offering ...
Dec. 6, 2023

Carolina Panthers are in complete disarray as a franchise; Sam Howell struggling for Commanders

The Carolina Panthers are the definition of dysfunction, and an article by The Athletic cited sources breaking down the lack of communication in the organization with several staff members going to GM Scott Fitterer and owner David Tepper with complaints about the offense under former head coach Frank Reich, and about how the team is developing rookie QB Bryce Young. Tim Donnelly also points to the recent struggles of Washington Commanders QB Sam Howell, and how the final stretch of the season ...
Dec. 6, 2023

UNC basketball currently lacks depth, loses to 87-76 to UCONN; Duke still needs a football coach

UNC basketball didn't get enough depth scoring outside of Armando Bacot, Harrison Ingram, and RJ Davis in a 87-76 loss to UCONN basketball at Madison Square Garden in the Jimmy V Classic. Tim Donnelly said that North Carolina needs to develop more depth, and that Hubert Davis doesn't fully trust his whole roster as of yet. Duke football is currently the only Power 5 college football program that doesn't have a head coach, and Tim Donnelly says that every day they don't have a head coach is anot...