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The Drive with Tim Donnelly

99.9 The Fan | Raleigh, North Carolinadigitalaudio.capitolbroadcasting.com

The Drive with Tim Donnelly airs weekdays 3-6pm on 99.9 The Fan in Raleigh, North Carolina. Clips are published every evening after the show.

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Episodes

Wake Forest basketball should be in NCAA tournament; Court Storming shouldn't go away, but can be fixed

Tim Donnelly says Wake Forest basketball should be in the NCAA Tournament, and that their 83-79 win over Duke basketball. Tim Donnelly says after the Kyle Filipowski injury for Duke basketball after a loss at Wake Forest basketball after fans stormed the court, that players should be protected, but that banning court storming shouldn't be banned, instead remedied to allow fans to still enjoy the moment after players clear the court.

Feb 26, 202423 min

Carolina Panthers must be cautious signing veteran free agents; Duke basketball visits Wake Forest basketball

Tim Donnelly says that the Carolina Panthers have to be cautious when signing veteran free agents this offseason because not all veterans will be onboard when a franchise is rebuilding and not competing for the playoffs. Also, a pivotal ACC basketball matchup as No. 8 Duke basketball visits Wake Forest basketball with Wake Forest on the bubble of making the NCAA Tournament and in need of a win.

Feb 23, 202421 min

UNC Basketball must control tempo at UVA basketball; NC State basketball has to get ready for ACC Tournament

Tim Donnelly says UNC basketball must control the tempo vs UVA basketball, but that North Carolina Basketball must be ready to win a rock fight against Virginia basketball, and that the Tar Heels need to be efficient offensively running the offense through Armando Bacot, Harrison Ingram, and RJ Davis. Also, NC State basketball faces Boston College basketball with the team already looking ahead to the ACC basketball tournament.

Feb 23, 202419 min

Carolina Hurricanes get massive win over Florida Panthers, 1-0

Tim Donnelly says the Carolina Hurricanes earned a massive 1-0 win over the Florida Panthers with Pyotr Kochetkov and Sebastian Aho leading the way, and that Kochetkov seems to be the No. 1 goalie headed into the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Also, a look ahead to the Hurricanes vs. the Dallas Stars and Buffalo Sabres.

Feb 23, 202419 min

College Football Playoff expansion is bound for 16 teams; EA Sports College Football 25

Tim Donnelly says the College Football Playoff is already looking to expand to at least 14 teams, but says that people who run college football do not actually care about what's best for the sport and only think about money. Also, Tim Donnelly discusses how EA Sports College Football 25 is allowing college football players to opt-in on the game to receive $600 payment and a free copy of the game.

Feb 22, 202417 min

Carolina Panthers & Brian Burns must negotiate in good faith; US Olympic swimmer Claire Curzan prepares for 2024 Paris Olympics

Tim Donnelly says that the Carolina Panthers and Brian Burns must negotiate a contract extension in good faith, and that Burns likely doesn't want to play the 2024 NFL season on a franchise tag. US Olympic swimmer Claire Curzan discusses with Tim Donnelly her preparation for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, what it was like competing in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo while there were several restrictions due to COVID-19, transferring to Virginia from Stanford, competing in the world championships,...

Feb 22, 202422 min

Duke basketball crushes Miami, 84-55; peaking at right time; Jay Williams & JJ Redick give hot takes

Tim Donnelly says Duke basketball is starting to look like a national title contender and might be peaking at the right time heading into March Madness after crushing Miami basketball, 84-55. Also, Tim Donnelly points out hot takes by former Duke players, including JJ Redick talking about how fans don't want to be educated when it comes basketball, and how Jay Williams sayd Caitlin Clark can't be considered one of the greats of women's college basketball because she has yet to win a national cha...

Feb 22, 202421 min

Carolina Panthers potential salary cap casualties; Carolina Hurricanes latest

During Hit It & Quit It, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss Carolina Panthers players that could be released to save money on the team's salary cap for the 2024 NFL Season, the latest updates with the Carolina Panthers are Frederik Andersen is working his way back into practices, NC State women's basketball, and more.

Feb 21, 202424 min

NC State basketball's season has been disappointing; Will Kevin Keatts return?

Tim Donnelly says NC State basketball's season has been a disappointment this season after losing to Syracuse basketball, 87-83, which likely means NC State basketball and head coach Kevin Keatts will have to win the ACC Tournament in order to make the NCAA Tournament. Also, will head coach Kevin Keatts be back as the head coach of NC State basketball after this season, and should his approach with the transfer portal change?

Feb 21, 202420 min

NFL teams should look at Carolina Panthers before trading for No. 1 pick in 2024 NFL Draft; MLB to Raleigh?

Tim Donnelly says that teams should look at the Carolina Panthers and what happened to their franchise after trading up for the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft as teams look to add a franchise quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft with Drake Maye, Caleb Williams, or Jayden Daniels and potentially trade up to the No. 1 overall pick with the Chicago Bears. Also, could Raleigh, North Carolina eventually get an expansion MLB franchise?

Feb 21, 202419 min

NC State basketball has to beat Syracuse basketball; UConn team to beat; CFP Changes

Tim Donnelly says NC State basketball and head coach Kevin Keatts are in another must-win situation as they face Syracuse basketball at home at PNC Arena to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive. Also, UCONN basketball is the team to beat in college men's basketball this season, and might the 'villain' that college basketball needs. Also, changes to the selection process for the 12-team College Football Playoff.

Feb 20, 202420 min

Carolina Hurricanes are peaking at the right time, but have questions about goaltending

Tim Donnelly says the Carolina Hurricanes are looking like a team ready for the Stanley Cup Playoffs after their most recent win, 6-3, over the Chicago Blackhawks, which also showcased the talent of skill of Connor Bedard for Chicago, but also shows that the Hurricanes under head coach Rod Brind'Amour can be successful no matter who's in goal, including Spencer Martin. But questions still remain about who the goalies will be as the playoffs approach.

Feb 20, 202421 min

Carolina Panthers have to address Brian Burns, offensive line; Brian Burns trade to Detroit Lions?

Tim Donnelly says Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales and GM Dan Morgan have to be strategic about how they approach the franchise tag Brian Burns, and more potential free agent signings, such as OL Trent Brown from the New England Patriots, and WR Mike Evans from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Tim Donnelly discusses a trade scenario that has been floated about the Carolina Panthers trading Brian Burns to the Detroit Lions for the 29th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, but Donnelly says that more tha...

Feb 20, 202423 min

Carolina Panthers have alignment with coaching staff; Carolina Hurricanes are winning no matter who the goalie is

Tim Donnelly says Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales emphasized familiarity when rounding out his coaching staff, which is a correction from the previous staff with Frank Reich where owner David Tepper had influence on the coaching staff. Tim Donnelly says the Carolina Hurricanes earned two strong wins on the road over the Arizona Coyotes and Vegas Golden Knights, even with questions about the future in goal with Frederick Andersen working his way back from blood clots, Antti Raanta out w...

Feb 19, 202421 min

UNC Basketball needs to run through Armando Bacot; Wake Forest basketball's inconsistencies

Tim Donnelly says UNC basketball is at their most efficient offensively when running through Armando Bacot down low, and through Harrison Ingram, which allows RJ Davis to be his most efficient as a shooter for head coach Hubert Davis. Also, Wake Forest basketball struggles to win on the road once gain, this time a 49-47 loss at Virginia basketball as Wake Forest and head coach Steve Forbes are on the outside looking in for the NCAA Tournament.

Feb 19, 202414 min

NC State basketball has a tough road to NCAA Tournament; Jared McCain is carrying Duke basketball

Tim Donnelly says NC State basketball and head coach Kevin Keatts have a tough road to making it to the NCAA Tournament, but that their recent win over Clemson basketball with a late game-winning bucket by DJ Horne was a step in the right direction. Also, Duke basketball freshman guard Jared McCain is leading the Blue Devils after a 35 point performance against Florida State basketball and is the heartbeat for head coach Jon Scheyer's team.

Feb 19, 202420 min

Solutions for No. 7 UNC basketball; offense needs to run through Armando Bacot

Tim Donnelly says UNC basketball needs to run the offense more through Armando Bacot, and that head coach Hubert Davis needs adjust North Carolina basketball's offense right now while RJ Davis hasn't been as efficient. Also, are UNC basketball and Duke basketball trending in opposite directions?

Feb 16, 202416 min

Bryce Young needs to have a say in No. 1 WR for Carolina Panthers; Steve Wilks fired by 49ers

Tim Donnelly says that Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young needs to have a say in who the number one wide receiver is moving forward, and that head coach Dave Canales & GM Dan Morgan need to approach Bryce Young about who he wants as a No. 1 receiver. Also, more about San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan firing defensive coordinator Steve Wilks.

Feb 16, 202419 min

Bryce Young needs to have a say in No. 1 WR for Carolina Panthers; Steve Wilks fired by 49ers

Tim Donnelly says that Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young needs to have a say in who the number one wide receiver is moving forward, and that head coach Dave Canales & GM Dan Morgan need to approach Bryce Young about who he wants as a No. 1 receiver. Also, more about San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan firing defensive coordinator Steve Wilks.

Feb 16, 202418 min

Valentine's Days poems, giving flowers

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox have fun with Valentine's Day by writing poems and giving flowers out to sports figures in the State of North Carolina.

Feb 15, 202420 min
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