Alec Lower, Trinity Road Times, on what he saw in the game against Tennessee and where NC State needs to improve. What concerns Alec the most from what he saw? What does Alec think NC State needs to do to improve, not just for LA Tech, but Clemson? Where did the downfall start for the Wolfpack? What does Alec like about Jordan Waters? Is it possible that the game is a little slower in the Sun Belt vs THIS conference? What did Alec consider tough to judge when it comes to McCall’s thought process...
Sep 10, 2024•16 min
Brooke Pryor, ESPN NFL/ Pittsburgh Steelers Reporter, on what she’s heard about who the starting QB will be; as well as other news around the NFL. If both Pittsburgh Steelers QBs were healthy, who would Brooke start? Who is trying to avoid an investigation with the NFL? What’s Brooke’s level of worry is she were a Cincinnati Bengals fan? Would Brooke say the Philadelphia Eagles or the Dallas Cowboys had a more impressive win? What could void this player’s deal with the Browns because of more neg...
Sep 10, 2024•14 min
Elliot Johnson, former MLB player, on which teams he predicts to make the playoffs and the wildcards. Would Elliott pick the Atlanta Braves or the NY Mets to take a playoff spot? Is it all about the Philadelphia Phillies and the LA Dodgers? Do the Mets have enough pitching to do this? If Elliot had to pick between the NY Yankees or the Baltimore Orioles making it, who is he more confident in? Does Elliot remember HIS playoff hit and who it was against?
Sep 10, 2024•15 min
Will Brinson, CBS Sports, goes over the Carolina Panther game against the New Orleans Saints; plus other games around the weekend from the NFL. What were Will’s biggest takeaways from the Carolina Panthers game 1 vs the Saints? Was there anything positive he could take from the game and how does he see the rest of the season going? What about the Buffalo Bills and the guys they have on their team and their potential for this season, after seeing their first game in the regular season? Should Bil...
Sep 09, 2024•19 min
Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, on what happened to the Carolina Panthers in their ugly loss to the New Orleans Saints? What were Mike’s biggest takeaways from the terrible loss for the Panthers against the Saints? Why were the Panthers not doing what they said they would do by running the ball more? Should we be concerned with Bryce Young’s performance in this game? What needs to happen to turn things around? What does Mike think the biggest issue for the Panthers were? How big of a mess was thi...
Sep 09, 2024•15 min
Michael Felder, SiriusXM, on a dive into this past weekend of college football from the perspective of a former college football player. What does Mike look for when he first meets college football players to determine how they might be on the field? Mike was in Charlotte for the NC State game vs Tennessee, so what does Mike think happened in this game? The SEC has 6 of the top 10 teams in the country. Does Mike think Miami is THAT good?
Sep 09, 2024•16 min
Chick Hernandez, WUSA, gives an insight view of what the Washington Commanders have been doing to shape their team differently with a new coaching staff and QB. What happened this year that was the first time Chick has heard THIS from a coach on “tell the truth Monday”? Is the only real question on the team the offensive line? What can Chick promise people WON’T be saying after watching the Commanders play this season? How does Chick see their defense this year, with the adjustments they’ve made...
Sep 06, 2024•13 min
Danny Kanell, Dusty and Danny in the morning/ CBS Sports, on what FSU would need to do to turn things around; if that’s even possible. What might be the biggest challenge for Mike Norvell and the Florida State football team? Which program has been the most aggressive in the transfer portal? What does Danny think will happen in the Clemson vs Appalachian State game coming up this weekend?
Sep 06, 2024•11 min
Michael Clark, Pack Pride/247 sports, gives us insight into what we might see come out of the NC State vs Tennessee game in Charlotte this weekend. Which player does Michael consider an exception compared to others? Who might Tennessee try to take out of the game, which would have to ignite other players who could potentially present an issue? What will NC State NEED to do in this game to come out with a win? What strategies will Tennessee likely use and how should NC State respond?...
Sep 06, 2024•14 min
Shawn Clark, Appalachian State head football coach, on the Mountaineers upcoming game against the Clemson Tigers. What did coach see from the Tigers that they’re trying to prepare for on the mountain? Do the Mountaineers have a specific objective or tactic going into this game? What areas does the coach want to see the team improve on? What does he tells his guys before going into a game to help them relax and not try to have a perfect game? What did Shawn like most about Apps performance agains...
Sep 05, 2024•12 min
Dave Harding, Duke Football radio analyst, on Duke’s upcoming game against Northwestern and feedback from their last game against Elon. What was Dave impressed with when it comes to Duke’s defense on the field? What are some of Dave’s concerns in this game against Northwestern? What does Northwestern NOT do, that Duke may be able to capitalize on? How does the offensive line improve from Week 1 to Week 2?
Sep 05, 2024•13 min
Will Brinson, CBS Sports, looks into the game tonight with the Chiefs vs the Ravens; as well as the upcoming games this weekend. Can the Kansas City Chiefs be better this year than last year and potentially reach the 3-peat? What options, old and new, for the Chiefs that could prove to be huge for them this year? What might be the key for the Ravens to make it into/further into the playoffs this year? Which team had made it into the playoffs last year but Will thinks may not make it into the pla...
Sep 05, 2024•17 min
Chip Patterson, CBS Sports, on FSU flopping their first two games, the ceiling for Clemson, and more. It’s very clear that something is not translating well from high school into college, so does Chip think there’s a way to be more efficient here? Which school does Chip believe, in the ACC, is NOT making it to the Championship; that others think will? What’s FSU’s season going to look like, after flopping the first two games against GA Tech and BC? NC State vs Tennessee: what does Chip anticipat...
Sep 04, 2024•21 min
Dan Morgan, Carolina Panthers GM, on the upcoming Carolina Panthers season and what he and Dave Canales have been doing to turn things around. It’s been a difficult transition for Ickey Ekwonu, so how have the Panthers been tracking his development? Which strategies are they using to get him in the right position on the field? How did Dan watch Bryce Young last year and what kinds of adjustments will be made with this new roster? What does Dan like most about the receiving group Bryce has to wor...
Sep 04, 2024•18 min
Seth Jarvis, Carolina Hurricanes #24, signed an 8 year/$63.2 million deal with the Carolina Hurricanes and joins the Adam Gold show to talk about that and this upcoming season. How long did it take Seth to get over the way Game 6 ended in last season? What are some things Seth does to destress? How was Finland with the rest of the team for Aho’s wedding, which included something Seth’s never done before? What did Seth learn from THIS Carolina Hurricane, that Seth tries to shape himself around? W...
Sep 04, 2024•13 min
Cory Smith, Pack Pride, on the pros and cons from last night’s NC State football game against Western Carolina at Carter Finley Stadium. Was the biggest disappointment from last night’s game that the offensive line didn’t look like everyone was predicting it would? What’s the most concerning thing Cory saw in the game? How big was KC Konception for the Wolfpack and what’s his potential looking like for the team, and the rest of the season?
Aug 30, 2024•15 min
Conor O’Neill, Deacons Illustrated/Devils illustrated, on Wake Forest and Duke football updates and news. What did Conor get out of last night’s Wake Forest game against the NC A&T Aggies? Does Wake Forest have defensive issues or is their offense just THAT good, that they’re not on the field that long? What does Conor anticipate seeing in tonight’s game with Duke vs Elon?
Aug 30, 2024•14 min
Ross Martin, 247 Sports, on the pros and cons of the UNC vs Minnesota game last and where he sees this team going with the schedule they have. It looks like Max Johnson’s injury will cause him to be out for a majority of the season, if not the whole season, so how does Ross see things going with the QB options left? In college, what does Ross say is a benefit that Connor brings but Max Johnson maybe wasn’t? Adam was surprised to see UNC’s defense holding things together, so would Ross consider t...
Aug 30, 2024•15 min
Jim Phillips, ACC Commissioner, joins the show to tell give us an update on the lawsuits between the ACC and FSU/ACC and Clemson. The ACC has always prided itself on standing for THIS, so what is it that Jim Phillips want to keep; regardless of how different the conference looks? What steps are they taking to ensure that the ACC stays competitive?
Aug 29, 2024•17 min
Ryan McGee, ESPN, on where college football is going and how he believes it will evolve over time. Miami or Florida: who has more pressure in this game? What does Ryan like about THESE ACC schools and their upcoming schedules? What does Ryan think about the recent lawsuits the ACC has collected and how they’re handling them?
Aug 29, 2024•17 min
Bryn Renner, former UNC QB, on how he believes this UNC football looks and predictions on their season and game tonight. First of, what made Bryn decide to go from on the field to working on the sidelines and in the media booth? Why is Bryn optimistic about this UNC football team? Can you have two different offenses or is it better for them to feed off of each other? What’s the biggest thing Bryn wants to see from the UNC team tonight? Which similarities does Bryn see in this team compared to te...
Aug 29, 2024•14 min
Brett Friedlander, Saturday’s Down South, with his thoughts on FSU’s first game of the season and other local ACC schools as we prepare to kick off the season. Didn’t GA Tech look like the better team against Florida State? Does Brett still think FSU will be successful this season, after that opening game and looking at their schedule? UNC is playing one of the most important ACC games going against Minnesota, so how doe Brett see this game turning out for them? Miami is the “hotness”, can the p...
Aug 28, 2024•16 min
Elliot Johnson, former MLB player, on where he believes teams fall when it comes to being successful in this season’s playoffs. Which ballpark does Elliot believe he had the best plate appearances? Worst plate appearances? Does Elliot think Shohei Ohtani can go 50/50? Who does Elliot hope can stay healthy because of how talented he is, but keeps getting injured from freak accidents? Who does Elliot think is in the running for MVP? Adam asks Elliot to sum THESE totals up from Aaron Judge, that se...
Aug 28, 2024•18 min
Chip Patterson, CBS Sports, does a deep dive into this week’s college football games and their levels of importance as we kick the season off. Miami at Florida on Saturday: how does Chip see this must win, for both teams, going? What will his focus be while he watches this game? What does Chip think Miami will bring to the table that is competitive, but where does he believe they also lack? What might the stakes be for UNC in their game against Minnesota? What would be success for Clemson agains...
Aug 28, 2024•22 min
Brooke Pryor, NFL Network, on the latest updates with the Pittsburgh Steelers and other teams around the league. Why is Jerry Jones deflecting questions about CeeDee Lamb when it appears everyone knew what they were going to do? Why does Brooke think this won’t be a seamless start for the Dallas Cowboys, after seeing and hearing THESE things from recent meetings?
Aug 27, 2024•16 min
Nick Stevens, High School OT, on why a student in Greensboro, NC is suing the state for limiting his use of NIL. What rule, specifically, is this athlete referring to that the public schools are not able to do but private schools might be? Reading between the lines at THIS meeting, Nick believes something will have to be done to allow NIL in high school. NIL in college is completely different than high school sports and Nick breaks those details down. What can and cannot be used? How quickly can...
Aug 27, 2024•15 min
Boo Corrigan, NC State’s Athletic Director, on a dynamite year for NC State athletics and where he sees things going for the future. What’s the most pressing issue for college sports nowadays? What may not be official until March of 2025, but would really impact college sports if it’s approved? “Change has no off season”. Is Boo hoping for the judge to toss aside the settlement or alright with how things are laid out? What can we do moving forward that will protect things, in Boo’s opinion? Is B...
Aug 26, 2024•20 min
Joe Person, The Athletic, who covers the Carolina Panthers closely on his takeaways from their last preseason game and what he anticipates seeing in the regular season. Adam talks about flashbacks from Saturdays game that reminded him of previous Panthers’ seasons, so what does Joe think about those examples? What did Joe think about the offense we saw on Saturday and how different it may look in the regular season? Did the Panthers address the areas that needed to be evaluated? Who’s next, in t...
Aug 26, 2024•20 min
Will Brinson, CBS Sports, on the Carolina Panthers win in their last preseason game against the Buffalo Bills; as well as looking around the rest of the NFL and a dive into college football. What were Will’s biggest takeaways from the Panthers last preseason game, where we actually got to see starters on the field? Drake Maye looked pretty good in his preseason appearance; so if Will were Jerod Mayo, what would he do? Mike Tomlin said, before the preseason started that Russell Wilson was their s...
Aug 26, 2024•16 min
David Hale, ESPN, on everything ACC football to get us ready for game that matter! Adam is encouraged by David’s view of NC State, and David just had a meeting with Dave Doeren today, so what kind of feedback did David get from coach Doeren? What did David find interesting about these NC State stats? Who’s a legitimate contender to winning the league this season? What has been UNC’s issue to closing out a season successfully? On paper, which team looks the part but David believes will still have...
Aug 23, 2024•22 min
