Tim Donnelly delves into a crucial debate: Does the Carolina Hurricanes front office owe it to the current players and roster to make a move before the NHL trade deadline? Tim examines the delicate balance between loyalty to the existing roster and the imperative to seek improvements through trades. Also, Tim Donnelly asks why not spend big on Pittsburgh Penguins left winger Jake Guentzel if you’re the Carolina Hurricanes.
Mar 07, 2024•18 min
During Hit It & Quit It, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes and the upcoming 2024 NHL Trade Deadline, why the Carolina Panthers should re-sign Frankie Luvu, and if RJ Davis should return to UNC basketball for a fifth season?
Mar 06, 2024•24 min
Tim Donnelly wonders if the Carolina Panthers are quietly tanking in 2024 to get their salary cap situation under control and build their offense around Bryce Young for the future. Also, discussions about UNC QB Drake Maye possibly sliding down in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Mar 06, 2024•18 min
Tim Donnelly says UNC basketball had as good of a senior day as a team could want as the Tar Heels blows out Notre Dame basketball, 84-51, as a big matchup with Duke basketball approach with a chance to win the ACC basketball regular season championship on the line. Tim Donnelly discusses what Carolina Hurricanes players should be considered untouchable at the 2024 NHL Trade deadline.
Mar 06, 2024•21 min
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox share their confidence levels and concerns about Wake Forest basketball, NC State basketball, UNC basketball, and Duke basketball.
Mar 06, 2024•23 min
Tim Donnelly says the Carolina Hurricanes must be willing to take a risk at the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline to acquire a player that can help elevate the roster as the Hurricanes look to win their first Stanley Cup since 2006, with that player possibly being Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel.
Mar 06, 2024•14 min
Tim Donnelly says NC State basketball and head coach Kevin Keatts played right into what Duke basketball and head coach Jon Scheyer wanted as the Blue Devils beat the Wolfpack, 79-64. Tim Donnelly wonders if NC State basketball coach Kevin Keatts will be brought back after this season if NC State doesn't win the ACC Tournament and make it to the NCAA Tournament.
Mar 06, 2024•21 min
Tim Donnelly discuss the latest with the Carolina Panthers placing the franchise tag on Brian Burns, and what impact contract negotiations will have on not just Burns, but others like Derrick Brown, Frankie Luvu, and more.
Mar 06, 2024•14 min
The Carolina Hurricanes allowed five goals in the third period to the Winnipeg Jets. Also, the NHL Trade Deadline is fast approaching, and are the Carolina Hurricanes willing to make a big move?
Mar 04, 2024•19 min
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Panthers stopping contract talks with Edge/OLB Brian Burns according to Josina Anderson of CBS Sports as NFL Free Agency is set to begin shortly. Plus, live reaction to the breaking news that the Denver Broncos will be releasing QB Russell Wilson at the start of the new league year.
Mar 04, 2024•16 min
Duke basketball gets a big win over Virginia basketball despite not being at full strength. Tim Donnelly discusses how UNC basketball can win while not playing their best, as shown in North Carolina basketball coming back in the 2nd half to beat NC State basketball, 79-70. Also, Wake Forest basketball suffers another road loss, this time at Virginia Tech basketball despite leading at hafltime.
Mar 04, 2024•23 min
Tim Donnelly recaps what former North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye had to say when he addressed the media today at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine. Tim delves into Maye’s journey from collegiate standout to NFL prospect, as he shares his expectations for him in this year’s NFL draft. Also, Tim Donnelly discussed former NC State linebacker Payton Wilson's impressive showing at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Mar 01, 2024•19 min
Tim Donnelly previews a highly anticipated college basketball matchup between NC State basketball, and No. 9 North Carolina basketball tomorrow in Chapel Hill. Tim breaks down the key storylines, player matchups, and strategic considerations for this pivotal rivalry game. Also, Tim Donnelly previews another college basketball showdown as the No. 10 Duke basketball prepares to take on Virginia at Cameron Indoor tomorrow evening. Tim analyzes the key storylines, player matchups, and strategic cons...
Mar 01, 2024•18 min
Tim Donnelly discussed the Carolina Hurricanes' triumphant 4-2 victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Tim recaps the thrilling action from last night's game, dissecting the key plays and standout performances that propelled the Hurricanes to victory in the final game of their three-game road stretch. Also, Tim previews the Hurricanes matinee matchup against the Winnipeg Jets at PNC Arena tomorrow.
Mar 01, 2024•20 min
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how the sports landscape in the State of North Carolina both professionally and collegiately have changed since Leap Day 2020.
Feb 29, 2024•15 min
Tim Donnelly says Duke basketball is in a tough spot dealing with an injury to Caleb Foster as head coach Jon Scheyer has shortened his rotation for much of the season, but will have to adjust going into the final stretch of the regular season before the ACC Tournament and NCAA Tournament. Also, the NFL combine doesn't carry as much weight now to elevate players, but it can validate them.
Feb 29, 2024•21 min
Tim Donnelly is joined by WRAL Sports Investigative Reporter Brian Murphy about how the UNC System Board of Governors voted Thursday to give the system president and the board itself the final say over a school's ability to change athletic conferences, including what that would mean for UNC & NC State, as well as the ACC as North Carolina has been rumored for looking to leave the Atlantic Coast Conference. Tim Donnelly says ACC football is being 'little brothered' by SEC football & Big T...
Feb 29, 2024•19 min
Jamie Hersch of the NHL Network joined Tim Donnelly to discuss the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline, and what potential moves the Carolina Hurricanes can do leading up to the trade deadline, including adding to their forward group. Plus, goalie Spencer Martin will be facing his former team, the Columbus Blue Jackets, for the first time since the Blue Jackets placed him on waivers.
Feb 29, 2024•20 min
During Hit It & Quit It, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss NC State football beginning spring football practice, former NC State football LB Payton Wilson at the 2024 NFL Combine, the latest mock draft from Mel Kiper and why he has UNC QB Drake Maye as the third QB in the 2024 NFL Draft. Also, why Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis is making winning plays that don't necessarily show up in the stat sheet.
Feb 28, 2024•26 min
Tim Donnelly says that the Carolina Panthers' roster can be picked over in a ruthless manner by new head coach Dave Canales because of Canales' comments at the 2024 NFL Combine about how he will assess the roster. Also, Tim argues why the Carolina Panthers should look to acquire Bengals WR Tee Higgins or 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk.
Feb 28, 2024•19 min
Tim Donnelly says NC State basketball and head coach Kevin Keatts have lacked a consistent rotation all season, and the lack of continuity has loomed large, including in their 90-83 loss at Florida State basketball. Tim Donnelly says the Carolina Hurricanes simplified their approach by focusing on getting more shots towards the goal in their 3-2 win over the Minnesota Wild.
Feb 28, 2024•20 min
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox share their confidence & concerns for the ACC basketball schools in North Carolina, including UNC basketball, NC State basketball, Duke basketball, and Wake Forest basketball.
Feb 28, 2024•23 min
During Cop or Drop, questions were asked about the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline, including if the Carolina Hurricanes will make a trade for a forward if a goalie is no longer in the works, but also what the Carolina Panthers might do with left tackle Ikem Ekwonu after GM Dan Morgan spoke to the media at the 2024 NFL Combine.
Feb 27, 2024•14 min
During Cop or Drop, questions were asked about the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline, including if the Carolina Hurricanes will make a trade for a forward if a goalie is no longer in the works, but also what the Carolina Panthers might do with left tackle Ikem Ekwonu after GM Dan Morgan spoke to the media at the 2024 NFL Combine.
Feb 27, 2024•13 min
Tim Donnelly says RJ Davis solidified himself as ACC Player of the Year after his 42-point performance for UNC basketball as North Carolina basketball beat Miami basketball, 75-71. Also, a vital time for NC State football as they began spring practices and try to get all of their transfers for buy in for the 2024 football season.
Feb 27, 2024•21 min
Tim Donnelly says that the Carolina Panthers have more to do than 'fix' QB Bryce Young, as head coach Dave Canales said as the 2024 NFL Combine that the season isn't about 'fixing' Bryce Young, but making sure the offense is build around Bryce Young and for Bryce Young. Also, former NC State QB Russell Wilson spoke out publically about how the Denver Broncos wanted him to waive the injury clause in his contract and threated to bench him if he didn't.
Feb 27, 2024•18 min
Tim Donnelly says RJ Davis solidified himself as ACC Player of the Year after his 42-point performance for UNC basketball as North Carolina basketball beat Miami basketball, 75-71. Also, NC State basketball visits Florida State football, and Wake Forest basketball looks to follow up their win over Duke basketball as they travel to Notre Dame basketball.
Feb 27, 2024•23 min
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox rank the four ACC basketball schools in the State of North Carolina on the Podium with Wake Forest basketball, UNC basketball, NC State basketball, and Duke basketball. Also, the disrespect towards ACC basketball by the likes of Joe Lunardi and others continues to devalue the league, even though the postseason success in the NCAA Tournament continues to be there.
Feb 26, 2024•21 min
After back-to-back losses on the weekend, Tim Donnelly says the Carolina Hurricanes need to get back to their shoot-first mentality after back-to-back losses to the Dallas Stars and Buffalo Sabres, and wonders if a the team will make a trade for a forward at the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline. Also, former Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton got into an altercation with several people who approached him at a 7-vs-7 tournament.
Feb 26, 2024•22 min
Tim Donnelly says UNC basketball got a much needed win on the road over UVA basketball, the first win for the Tar Heels over Virginia basketball since 2012, which should be a confidence boost for Hubert Davis & Cormac Ryan after Tony Bennett slowed down RJ Davis, Harrison Ingram, and Armando Bacot. Also, NC State basketball earned a home win over Boston College basketball.
Feb 26, 2024•22 min