Tim Donnelly, The Drive, analyzing the Carolina Panthers performance in preseason game #2. One thing Tim has noticed is Bryce Young doesn’t get “crazy eyes”. What does that mean and is that a good thing? What were some positives Tim saw and what were some negatives? Which players weren’t where you’d hope they’d be? Does it cross Tim’s mind that there’s not ENOUGH talent on the field for Bryce to be successful? What does Tim think will happen first, before Bryce gets frustrated from being hit so ...
Aug 21, 2023•23 min
Have to get a first down, or two, after your defense gives up a long TD drive - can’t go three-and-out RED ZONE execution - go from 1st and 10 just inside the 12, to third and long from the 32 - 2nd & 9, sack, delay of game, holding, under This brings up the question we’re all asking - are they good enough around Bryce Young?
Aug 21, 2023•12 min
-Team that will disappoint the most.... -Team that will have a really good season even though we won’t expect much from them... -Team that we’re saying “not sure what to make of this team” before the season, and we’re saying “not sure what to make of this team” by the end of the season... -Team facing the most pressure... -“If not now, then when?”...
Aug 21, 2023•13 min
Rich Lerner, Golf Channel, on the upcoming Ryder Cup. What does Rich think Lucas Glover needs to do to make the Ryder Cup? Would Rich WANT him on his Ryder Cup team? What’s been an issue with Glover? Who would Rich say is being “disrespected in all of this”? What are Rich’s concerns when it comes to Young?
Aug 18, 2023•20 min
Tim Rennie joins Adam to geek out about the Premier League and Match Week #2. Is there any truth to the rumors of him transferring to Stanford Bridge? What does Tim find REALLY interesting about all of this? What does the FA Cup mean to UK fans?
Aug 18, 2023•14 min
Chris Lea, WRAL TV, on how the Panthers will change things up for their second preseason game. Frank Reich said that we’ll probably see the same amount of Bryce in this game, as we did against the Jets, but does Chris think that’s a smart idea? What did Frank Reich say after the first game that Chris points out as something we should maybe be concerned about? Where are the pros and cons from the first game that Chris saw? What did he see last week that he’s hoping they’ve addressed and fixed for...
Aug 18, 2023•13 min
Luke DeCock, News & Observer, on the approved agreement from earlier this week which will improve PNC Arena, the Canes, and surrounding areas. Luke mentions that this is something that should’ve happened 25 years ago, so is this one of the best thing to ever happen in the state of NC? What are some other details about this agreement that we didn’t hear about earlier this week? Moving on to college sports, is it all about football with some of these realignment decisions? What’s Luke’s opinio...
Aug 18, 2023•19 min
Chuck Kaiton, President of the NHL Broadcasters Association, on Rick Jeanneret’s legacy. What an amazing career and genuine footprint in the NHL. Chuck takes us back to some of the most memorable moments in Rick’s career, as well as stories many have never heard about. Rick had a way of adding his personality into his broadcasts, which made him stand out amongst others in every game he worked. What was Rick like behind the scenes, outside of the broadcast booth?
Aug 18, 2023•11 min
Julian Council, Locked on Panthers, on what he saw against the Jets and predictions for the upcoming friendly vs the Giants. How does Julian see this game playing out for the Panthers? What may not be a good sign for the Panthers, in Julian’s opinion? Which positions does he feel comfortable with working the kinks out and which ones are concerning to him? When does he anticipate seeing Austin Corbett coming back? When Julian looks at them defensively, where are his question marks? Where does Jul...
Aug 17, 2023•14 min
Dave Harding, Duke Football Radio Analyst, looks at the trends for this 2023-24 team and likes what he sees. Last year, Duke won 9 games. When you look at this years team, what do you see? Has Duke improved in the areas they were lacking last year? Should Clemson be worried going into the game against Duke this year? How important is the offensive line, especially for the defense? Is it realistic to think Duke has a shot at winning a title this year? What does Duke need to do to put themselves i...
Aug 17, 2023•15 min
Brett Friedlander, SaturdayRoad.com, gearing up for college football and looking at the Triangle’s cools schedules. Adam asks what Brett’s opinion is on the day’s poll question - Currently, the expanded college football playoff will have the top 6 ranked conference champions qualify automatically (AQ) plus the next six highest ranked teams as "at large" (AL) entrants. With the demise of the Pac-12, what should the format be? – What’s Brett’s take? Adam tries to argue with Brett about SOMETHING, ...
Aug 17, 2023•18 min
John Currie, Wake Forest Athletic Director, addresses how college athletics are being impacted at Wake Forest University nowadays. How would you characterize the landscape of college football today? Looking at the big picture, what are we looking at today at WF? Shouldn’t there be a difference between NEED and WANT? Where’s his chance on how some are going about this? What are the reasons to support Cal, Stanford, and SMU into the ACC? How are we “spoiled” in John’s opinion?
Aug 17, 2023•20 min
Brenden Whitted on the new in-season tournament and what that means for the league. Does Brenden like the play-in tournament? What does Brenden see issues and hurdles with this? What goes into the NBA Cup and their match-ups? What’s going on with James Harden calling Daryl Morey a liar? Where is this coming from and what’s the goal here?
Aug 16, 2023•17 min
Chip Patterson, CBS Sports, on FSU staying in the ACC and the workings behind it.Is Chip surprised that FSU is still in the ACC? What did Chip gather from this whole situation and it’s conclusion, as of this year? Where would they go, if they DID leave the ACC? Which school is prone to let downs and will that likely happen this season, with this team? What does Chip think about Carolina’s upcoming schedule? What does Chip anticipate to see for NC State’s offense this year? Is Lucas Glover going ...
Aug 16, 2023•23 min
Chick Hernandez, CBS Sports, on the upcoming NFL season and behind the scenes take on the Washington Commanders. Chick works closely with the Washington Commanders, so what has Josh Harris meant to the team thus far? Is this change noticeable to the team, the fans, or both? What’s the vibe been for that franchise and how has everyone responded to the new ownership?
Aug 16, 2023•15 min
Adam Smith, Inside Carolina, on UNC’s camp and preparation for the upcoming football season.How are the Tar Heels dealing with the uncertainty of Tez Walker as they prepare for regular season? What’s Carolina’s backup plan if Tez isn’t able to play? Who does this backup remind Adam of?
Aug 16, 2023•16 min
What are Tim’s thoughts on where college football is as an industry, especially with the major hits some conferences have been taking? Tim doesn’t believe it may not be all doom and gloom, even with all of the conference realignment talk. What’s left for the Pac-12? When you’re in the business of survival, what does Tim think is a bunch of crap? Is college football going to separate from other sports in 10 years?
Aug 15, 2023•20 min
Scott Dupree, Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance, on the agreement that was approved this morning and its impacts to the Triangle/state as a whole. How well would a soccer venue work within these renovations? What kinds of attractions may be added to the region surrounding PNC Arena? What will happen to the tailgating areas?
Aug 15, 2023•7 min
Phillip Isley, Centennial Authority Chairman, on approving agreements with the Hurricanes for renovations, lease extension and developments around PNC Arena. How was he able to get everyone to agree with this plan? How did he make everyone come out of this with everyone winning? Who is the biggest winner in all of this? How does this also benefit NC State University? Are things going to have to happen quickly since there’s a 5 year window to getting things done by? How much money is Tom Dundon s...
Aug 15, 2023•18 min
Mary-Ann Baldwin, Mayor of Raleigh, on the Carolina Hurricanes extended their contract and new renovations that have been approved around PNC Arena. Mary-Ann is a huge Caniac, so what jumps out to her about the upcoming renovations that she’s looking most forward to? Could she imagine THEN, what is about to happen now? What does all of this mean from a development standpoint? If Mary-Ann could dream up something that she’d love to see here, what would that be?
Aug 15, 2023•10 min
Konata Edwards, Pick Six Podcast, on which school he believes the ACC SHOULD be going after; and it might surprise you. What’s his reasoning for why he thinks THIS school should be considered more than other schools the ACC has been looking at? And is a cheeseburger STILL an issue?? Plus, where did James Harden’s latest hot take about his GM come from? Did anything prompt it and who on Harden’s side was NOT a fan of his Daryl Morey comments? Team US and the World Cup: why does THIS frighten Adam...
Aug 14, 2023•15 min
Will Brinson, CBS Sports, on the Carolina Panthers preseason game vs the NY Jets this past Saturday. What could be problematic for the Panthers, in Will’s opinion? Where was the issue for the Panthers that kept getting Bryce Young hit? If something is going to show up as a problem for a team, in the preseason, it’s likely going to be THIS. What was Will’s impression of Bryce Young’s first NFL performance? What does Will think about the recent issues with the Washington Commanders concerning Ron ...
Aug 14, 2023•14 min
The Carolina Panthers lost their first preseason game against the NY Jets at Bank of America, but here's why the fans shouldn't be too concerned about it just yet...
Aug 14, 2023•8 min
Darin Gantt, Panthers.com, on the Carolina Panthers first preseason game. Jets shut the Panthers out at home, 27-0, but why shouldn’t fans get too bent out of shape just yet? Where did Darin see positives in their loss? Are there any areas Darin sees concerns? “The problem is the problem, not the result of the game.” Which players weren’t on the field last Saturday that Darin believes will be beneficial to the team? Overall, what did he see from Bryce Young?
Aug 14, 2023•15 min
Chris McClain, host of the Mac and Bone Show on 92.7 WFNZ in Charlotte, attended Carolina Panthers training camp and shares his impressions of rookie quarterback Bryce Young. He also shares what he expects out of him as the Panthers open up the preseason against the New York Jets. Also, he previews the Charlotte F.C. season and how much fans in Charlotte have bought into the organization.
Aug 11, 2023•12 min
Luke DeCock, News & Observer sports columnist, joined Adam to discuss what the ACC is doing strategically that is smart regarding Cal, Stanford, and SMU joining the conference. He also discussed if there would ever be a situation where North Carolina would leave the ACC without NC State. Also, the Carolina Hurricanes signed another defenseman, but is this a problem since they don't have an AHL affiliate to send him to if they decide to put him on waivers?
Aug 11, 2023•17 min
ESPN’s college basketball analyst Jay Bilas joined Adam and began by sharing his thoughts on the Maui wildfires since he’s so familiar with the area covering the Maui Invitational. He discussed the ongoing situation regarding conference realignment and the ongoing discussion over these past two years. Also, he offers perspective on the changes in conferences throughout the years since he played at Duke.
Aug 11, 2023•17 min
Brian Murphy, WRAL sports investigative reporter, joined Adam to discuss the current situation regarding conference realignment for the ACC. Does the conference get at least as much of a deal with Notre Dame as the fighting Irish do? Also, the Carolina Hurricanes could be close to an agreement on a long-term lease at PNC Arena, and there could be a plan for a massive renovation of the building
Aug 11, 2023•26 min
Armen Keteyian, Author/Sports Investigative Reporter, who literally wrote the book on college realignment. When realignment comes up, people aren’t think collectively which causes us to be where we are right now in college athletics. Why haven’t we heard anything other than “we have to stop letting players get money”? Couldn’t anyone have made impacts to stop it? Will football in the power 5 break away from everything else?
Aug 10, 2023•17 min
Andrea Adelson, ESPN, on where we’re at with Cal and Sandford becoming a part of the new ACC. How many votes are needed for Cal and Stanford to be a part of the ACC? At least financially, you could make THIS argument, right? What is appealing to these presidents making the decisions, but what is working against it, as well? Does the Big Ten not care about the things the ACC presidents care about? Do we know who the “no” votes are? Where are the most disagreements in all of this, looking behind t...
Aug 10, 2023•13 min
