Episodes

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the early part of the college basketball season, including sharing their concerns about, and where confidence lies with ACC basketball schools in the State of North Carolina, including Duke basketball, Wake Forest basketball, NC State basketball, and UNC basketball, including thoughts on North Carolina basketball losing to UCONN basketball.

During Cop or Drop, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss if the Carolina Hurricanes need to make a move to address their struggling goalie play, the top-10 men's college basketball matchup between UNC basketball and UConn basketball, and what's next for the Duke football coaching search. Also, more on NC State Athletic Director Boo Corrigan and the College Football Playoff, and if ACC schools should be mad at Corrigan for Florida State football being left out of the CFP.

Tim Donnelly says the College Football Playoff selection committee clearly got it wrong by leaving out Florida State football from the CFP despite going 13-0 and winning the ACC Championship, and that being another day removed from the situation doesn't make it feel any better. Tim says the injury to FSU quarterback Jordan Travis should not factor into the decision making by the committee's decision to leave out FSU for Alabama football or Texas football because both of those schools have losses...

The Carolina Hurricanes have struggled in goal for much of the season, and Dennis Cox & Tim Donnelly point to the advanced numbers to show the Hurricanes are getting below average play from their goalies. Should the Carolina Hurricanes make a trade for a goalie? Much of that depends on the health of Frederik Andersen.

The Carolina Panthers are in search for a new head coach after firing head coach Frank Reich. Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the rumor of Michigan football head coach Jim Harbaugh as being the next head coach of the Panthers, which picked up when Harbaugh was recently seen in the Charlotte, NC area. Also, Tim Donnelly has a suggestion for people posting single clips of Bryce Young on social media and making blanket statements about the QB.

What's the future of ACC football after Florida State was left out of the College Football Playoff, despite going 13-0 and winning the ACC? Tim Donnelly wonders if Florida State will use the lack of ACC's reputation as a way to push their way out of the conference, or possibly raise more funds as a way to buy their way out of the ACC Grant-of-Rights.

Duke men's basketball dropped to No. 22 in the men's college basketball rankings after losing on the road at both Arkansas basketball, and ACC foe Georgia Tech basketball. Tim Donnelly points to where Duke coach Jon Scheyer needs to assess and reevaluate his team through the early part of the season. UNC basketball is up to No. 9 in the AP Top 25 after picking up wins over Tennessee basketball, and vs. Florida State basketball, showing both their high potential, but also low potential. Also, N...

Tim Donnelly says the College Football Playoff selection committee clearly got it wrong by leaving out Florida State football from the CFP despite going 13-0 and winning the ACC Championship. Tim says the injury to FSU quarterback Jordan Travis should not factor into the decision making by the committee's decision to leave out FSU for Alabama football or Texas football because both of those schools have losses. Also, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox reveal their first version of 'The Podium' featuring...

The Carolina Panthers and Bryce Young failed to convert on 3rd & 1 and 4th & 1 late in the game as the Panthers lose 21-18 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first game under interim head coach Chris Tabor. Tim Donnelly points out that nothing seemed different under Tabor than it did with former head coach Frank Reich, and that the Carolina Panthers clearly lack any sort of explosive players on the team. The Carolina Panthers and Bryce Young failed to convert on 3rd & 1 and 4th & 1 late in the ...

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...