Episodes
Nov. 15, 2023
Confidence and Concerns for ACC football; Tyler Snead on Grey Cup
What are Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox most confident about, and concerned with, when it comes to ACC football schools in the state of North Carolina. Also, former ECU WR Tyler Snead is competing with the Montreal Alouettes in the Grey Cup in the Canadian Football League.
Nov. 15, 2023
Duke men's basketball beats Michigan State; Florida State No. 2 in CFP
Duke men's basketball got a top-25 win as they defeated Michigan State in the Champions Classic, led by freshman Caleb Foster's 18 points, including 16 in the 2nd half. Also, the College Football Playoff rankings featured Florida State football at No. 4,. but the disrespect for ACC football continues.
Nov. 15, 2023
Carolina Panthers haven't made the worst trade in recent years
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson is out for the reason due to a shoulder injury. Tim Donnelly says that not matter how bad things might go for the Carolina Panthers when it comes to QB Bryce Young, the trade to move up to No. 1 in the 2023 NFL Draft will never be as close to how bad the trade the Browns made with the Houston Texans to acquire Watson. Also, the latest with the Carolina Hurricanes, Duke football coach Mike Elko's odds of taking the Texas A&M football job, and more, in 'Hit It &...
Nov. 15, 2023
Frank Reich is taking back play-calling duties for Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich is taking back over play-calling duties from offensive coordinator Thomas Brown after turning the duties over three games ago. Tim Donnelly points out how bad this is for rookie QB Bryce Young, and that the constant change of voices is terrible for Young's development.
Nov. 14, 2023
Broncos defeat Bills; Payton Wilson DPOY campaign; Frank Reich considering taking play-calling back?
During the Starting Five, Tim Donnelly discussed the Denver Broncos' 24-22 victory over the Buffalo Bills last night on Monday Night Football. Jaycee Horn's 21-day practice window opening up now that he's been taking off injured reserved, and Payton Wilson's defensive player of the year campaign is beginning. Also, the New York Jets released former North Carolina running back Michael Carter. Plus, could Frank Reich be considered taking play-calling back from offensive coordinator Thomas Brown?
Nov. 14, 2023
Russini hints at Bill O’Brien joining the Panthers; NC State WBB Guard Saniya Rivers
Dianna Russini, Senior NFL insider for The Athletic, hinted at former Houston Texans General Manager and Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien joining the Carolina Panthers staff. Tim Donnelly appreciates Russini offering a solution to the Panthers' problem. Tim explains how O’Brien speaks the same language as Young since he was Young’s offensive coordinator at Alabama. Also, NC State women's basketball defeated No. 2 UConn 92-81 this past Sunday to improve the team to 2-0 to start the se...
Nov. 14, 2023
The latest update on North Carolina sports betting; Jaycee Horn opens practice window
Brian Murphy, WRAL sports investigative reporter, joined Tim Donnelly to give us the latest update on sports betting in North Carolina. The state lottery commission released a catalog of sports to place wagers on. Also, mobile sports betting will no longer go live on January 8th, meaning the college football national title game that occurs that night is no longer available to bet on. Also, Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn returned from the injured reserve this past Monday. Horn suffered...
Nov. 14, 2023
Frank Reich thinking about taking back play-calling; Broncos defeats Bills on MNF
The Carolina Panthers have struggled mightily this season, and head coach Frank Reich could consider taking back play-calling duties from offensive coordinator Thomas Brown. Reich, who called plays for the Panthers at the beginning of the season, handed off duties to Brown. Tim Donnelly explained how Reich taking play-calling back over would hurt the belief of the offense even more. Also, Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos defeated Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills last night on Monday Night ...
Nov. 13, 2023
Texas A&M fires Jimbo Fisher, Brennan Armstrong leads NC State; UNC defeats Duke
In the Starting Five, Tim Donnelly discussed Texas A&M firing Jimbo Fisher and Fisher receiving a $77 million buyout, NC State women's basketball defeating No. Uconn yesterday and NC State defeated Wake Forest in Brennan Armstrong's return game. Also, the Carolina Hurricanes kicked their butt into gear against the Tampa Bay Lighting on Saturday. Plus, North Carolina defeated Duke this past Saturday in a double-overtime thriller. Did we see Mack Brown coach his last game in Chapel Hill?
Nov. 13, 2023
Were we wrong about the Panthers playoff chances; UNC students storm the field, so what?
The Carolina Panthers enter into week eleven after a disappointing week ten loss to the Chicago Bears. Were we wrong this off-season in discussing the Carolina Panthers' playoff chances, or did we assume the NFC South was bad enough for them to win the division and make the playoffs? Tim Donnelly wants you to fill in the blank by asking if the Carolina Panthers had **blank** they would be in the hunt for the playoffs. Also, following the North Carolina Tar Heels 47-45 win over the Duke Blue Dev...
Nov. 13, 2023
Duke's perspective in the 2OT loss to UNC; Jimbo Fisher fired by Texas A&M
The Duke Blue Devils fell to the North Carolina Tar Heels in double overtime this past weekend, 47-45. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with neither team able to gain a significant advantage. In the first overtime, both teams kicked field goals. In the second overtime, Maye scored and gave the Tar Heels the lead with a 5-yard touchdown run, and the Tar Heels were able to convert the two-point try. Duke had a chance to tie the game, but Freshman quarterback Grayson Loftis couldn't convert on...
Nov. 13, 2023
North Carolina defeats Duke in 2OT; NC State defeats Wake Forest
The North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the Duke Blue Devils in double overtime this past weekend, 47-45. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with neither team able to gain a significant advantage. In the first overtime, both teams kicked field goals. In the second overtime, Maye scored and gave the Tar Heels the lead with a 5-yard touchdown run, and the Tar Heels were able to convert the two-point try. Tim Donnelly and Graham Hill share their thoughts on the win for North Carolina. Also, the N...
Nov. 10, 2023
Duke hosting Arizona is good for college basketball; Jim Harbaugh suspended by Big Ten
No. 12 Arizona basketball - and former UNC basketball guard Caleb Love - travel to Cameron Indoor Stadium to face No. 2 Duke basketball. Tim Donnelly says matchups like this are good for college basketball. Also, news broke during the show of Jim Harbaugh being suspended from coaching on the sidelines for the remainder of the regular season in an announcement by the Big Ten. Tim Donnelly questions if the suspension is harsh enough.
Nov. 10, 2023
NC State football at Wake Forest football; Duke football travels to UNC football
NC State football will look to rally around quarterback Brennan Armstrong after starting QB MJ Morris elected to sit out the remainder of the season to redshirt. Also, UNC football looks to pick up a win against Duke football as Duke football will be playing a third-string freshman QB vs UNC QB Drake Maye.
Nov. 10, 2023
Why is Frank Reich struggling as head coach of the Carolina Panthers?
Tim Donnelly points out that Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich still struggles with in-game management and decision making despite the years of his experience. Also, it's too quick to pull the plug on Bryce Young, but the franchise needs to do everything it can to support Young.
Nov. 10, 2023
No 'silver lining' for Carolina Panthers losing 16-13 to the Chicago Bears
The Carolina Panthers managed only 213 yards of offense and 170 total passing yards in a 16-13 loss to the Chicago Bears. Bryce Young and the Panthers failed to score a touchdown while allowing three sacks to a Bears team that only had 10 sacks all season. Tim Donnelly says there's no silver lining for the Carolina Panthers and head coach Frank Reich.
Nov. 9, 2023
NFL Week 11 primetime games are weak; Carolina Hurricanes getting back to full health
The Carolina Panthers face the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football, while the other stand alone prime time NFL games this weekend consist of the Indianapolis Colts vs the New England Patriots, the New York Jets vs the Las Vegas Raiders, and the Denver Broncos vs the Buffalo Bills. Tim Donnelly says this weekend will test if the power of the NFL brand will hold up in prime time. Also, the Carolina Panthers are getting healthier with defenseman Brett Pesce appearing to be returning the lineu...
Nov. 9, 2023
Should the Carolina Panthers be concerned with Bryce Young?
Should the Carolina Panthers be concerned about Bryce Young? Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss where there confidence are and concerned about when it comes to the Carolina Panthers as they face the Chicago Bears. Also, Tim Donnelly questions why the Carolina Panthers aren't exploring all options when it comes to their roster moving forward?
Nov. 9, 2023
NC State QB MJ Morris is making a decision that's best for him
NC State QB MJ Morris elected to sit out the rest of the season, allowing him to redshirt the 2023 year and retain three years of eligibility. Tim Donnelly reacts to NC State football coach Dave Doeren's comments about MJ Morris and how 'surprised' he was about Morris' decision to sit out.
Nov. 9, 2023
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young needs to outperform Chicago Bears QB Tyson Bagent
Carolina Panthers rookie QB Bryce Young travels to take on the Chicago Bears and QB Tyson Bagent. Tim Donnelly says that the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft needs to outperform and outplay the undrafted rookie out of Shepherd University.
Nov. 9, 2023
Carolina Panthers regret trading DJ Moore; mishandled Brian Burns
Carolina Panthers traded multiple picks and WR DJ Moore to the Chicago Bears to draft rookie QB Bryce Young No. 1 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft. Tim Donnelly said they traded away the key piece that would help most with Bryce Young's development, and how a No. 1 WR is what Bryce Young needs most right now. The Carolina Panthers did not trade OLB/Edge Brian Burns at the NFL Trade deadline for the second straight year, but Tim Donnelly points out that owner David Tepper and GM Scott Fitterer have...
Nov. 9, 2023
Who is the best basketball coach in ACC men's basketball?
Who is the best ACC men's basketball coach currently? And what coach would you want to build around for the next five season? Is is UVA basketball coach Tony Bennett, or Duke basketball coach Jon Scheyer? Also, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox reveal their confidence & concerns when it comes to UNC football, NC State football, Duke football, and Wake Forest football in 'Cons & Cons.'
Nov. 8, 2023
CFP Rankings; David Tepper has fired a lot of coaches; NHL TV Rights
In Hit It & Quit It, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the top stories of the day, including the latest College Football Playoff rankings and where Florida State football fits in the CFP, David Tepper and Charlotte FC firing their second manager in just two season, how NBA and NHL TV Rights coud be going back to teams and how that impacts the Charlotte Hornets & Carolina Hurricanes, and the latest valuation of the Carolina Hurricanes according to Sportico.
Nov. 7, 2023
ACC basketball goes 14-0 to start college basketball season
ACC basketball teams were a perfect 14-0 on the first day of the college basketball season, including Duke football beating Dartmouth, UNC basketball beating Radford, and NC State basketball beating The Citadel. Tim Donnelly says there's a lot to like and approve of when it comes to North Carolina basketball, NC State basketball, and Duke basketball.