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.
What is the biggest concern for the Carolina Hurricanes going into the stretch run of the regular season before the Stanley Cup playoffs, and who is their biggest threat to winning the Stanley Cup? Also, Drake Maye threw at his pro day at North Carolina football ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Tim Donnelly says the defensive end of the court is going to be the most vital for North Carolina basketball as UNC basketball looks to advance to the Elite 8 with a matchup against Alabama basketball in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Also, would North Carolina basketball rather face ACC foe Clemson basketball, or former UNC Tar Heel Caleb Love and Arizona basketball in the Elite 8 with a chance to go to the Final Four of March Madness?
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the first of two Sweet 16 games in the West Region as Clemson basketball will face Arizona basketball and former UNC basketball guard Caleb Love, with the winner of the game playing the winner of North Carolina basketball vs Alabama basketball. Also, Pat Welter of WRAL Sports joined the show from Los Angeles to preview UNC vs Alabama in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.
Tim Donnelly was joined by former UNC basketball star Marcus Ginyard to look ahead at North Carolina basketball vs Alabama basketball. Ginyard is also joined by Tom McDonald to say how people can get involved with Make-A-Wish in North Carolina.
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how ACC basketball still has haters from national media members despite the ACC having continued success in the NCAA Tournament, including four teams in the Sweet 16 of March Madness. Also, the Carolina Hurricanes lose 4-1 on the road to the PIttsburgh Penguins in Jake Guentzel's return.
Tim Donnelly reacts to the Carolina Panthers signing Jadeveon Clowney, and how some of the moves by GM Dan Morgan & HC Dave Canales are looking like the Panthers believe they can win the NFC South in 2024. Tim Donnelly reacts to the Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales talking to the media at NFL meetings including building the roster, his approach to coaching players currently on the roster, and free agency.
During Hit it & Quit, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss UNC basketball and the age of their starting lineup compared to the starting lineup for Oklahoma City Thunder. Plus, NCAA president Charlie Baker wants prop bets for college athletes to be banned by sports books. Also, the Carolina Panthers sign Jadeveon Clowney.
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss their confidence and concerns for UNC basketball, NC State basketball, and Duke basketball going into the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.
Tim Donnelly is joined by NC State basketball guard Casey Morsell to talk about their run through the ACC Tournament and into the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament, the play of DJ Burns, if exhaustion has set in with so many games played, and post game ice cream after wins.
Tim Donnelly and Dennis Cox discuss NC State basketball and head coach Kevin Keatts in their preparation for Marquette basketball in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament, with DJ Burns Jr. not sneaking up on anyone. Also, during Cop or Drop: questions about the ACC in the NCAA Tournament, NFL playing on Christmas Day, and more.
Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales and GM Dan Morgan spoke this week about building up the Carolina Panthers, and how they're looking to take Bryce Young to the next level. Also, the Carolina Hurricanes travel to face the Pittsburgh Penguins with Canes forward making his return trip to Pittsburgh.
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss UNC basketball and head coach Hubert Davis getting ready for Alabama basketball in what could be a fact-paced game in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Also, Tim Donnelly says Duke basketball needs a big game against Kyle Filipowski against Houston basketball.
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales will speak at the NFL meetings on Tuesday. Tim Donnelly is hoping for authenticity from Canales, which is key for a first time head coach. Also, Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen is back and playing lights out in net for the Hurricanes, incling a 32-save effort in a 2-1 win on Sunday over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss their Podium standings for UNC basketball, NC State basketball, Duke basketball, and Wake Forest basketball after three schools made it to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Also, ACC basketball has four of the 16 teams still remaining in the NCAA Tournament, continuing to show that despite what pundits & analytics say, ACC schools still continue to get it done in the NCAA Tournament.
Tim Donnelly and Dennis Cox discuss UNC basketball blowing past Michigan State basketball after a slow start to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament as March Madness continues. Also, Tim says Duke basketball hasn't been tested yet in the NCAA Tournament because they've easily taken care of business against Vermont basketball and JMU basketball.
Tim Donnelly and Dennis Cox discuss NC State basketball continues their postseason run, advancing to the Sweet 16 after defeating Oakland basketball in OT. Also, all three schools from the Triangle - UNC basketball, NC State basketball, Duke basketball - all make it to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2015.
Duke basketball faces Vermont basketball in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, where Tim Donnelly says the Duke Blue Devils need to back up what they've been saying about how the Final Four has been the bigger picture prize. Also, Seth Jarvis now has goals in five straight games after an OT winner for the Carolina Hurricanes against the Philadelphia Flyers.
UNC basketball earned a first-round win over Wagner basketball in the NCAA Tournament, but now North Carolina basketball faces Michigan State basketball and MSU basketball coach Tom Izzo.
NC State basketball earned a first-round NCAA Tournament win over Texas Tech basketball, and will now face Oakland basketball with a shot at the Sweet 16. Tim Donnelly says that NC State and head coach Kevin Keatts should go down in the post to DJ Burns, Ben Middlebrooks, and Diarra against a smaller team.
Tim Donnelly explores the remarkable journey of NC State basketball, fresh off their historic ACC Championship win after a 37-year drought. With the adrenaline pumping amongst the fanbase from a sensational ACC Tournament run, the Wolfpack now faces a new challenge: maintaining momentum and mindset as they enter the NCAA Tournament. After a grueling stretch of five consecutive days to secure the championship, what should be NC State's mindset heading into the Big Dance? Also, Tim Donnelly & ...
Tim Donnelly breaks down UNC's and Duke's NCAA Tournament outlook and explores whether either team has what it takes to clinch the National Championship in college basketball this year. As March Madness begins, the spotlight as always shines brightly on these two fanbases. Tim discussed the strengths and weaknesses of both teams and predictions on the potential paths to victory for the Tar Heels and the Blue Devils.
Tim Donnelly & Graham Hill share their confidence levels and concerns regarding the Carolina Hurricanes coming off their three-game road trip with wins over the Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, and the New York Islanders. Also, Tim Donnelly delves into the hotly debated topic of whether the NCAA Tournament in men's college basketball should be expanded to accommodate more teams. As March Madness captivates the nation each year, calls for an expanded tournament gain momentum, but are the...
Tim Donnelly & Graham Hill preview the action today in the NCAA Tournament first-round, where No. 1 seed North Carolina faces off against 16th-seeded Wagner. Tim & Graham break down the game and offer analysis, player insights, and predictions for this matchup. Also, Eleventh-seed NC State faces off against sixth-seed Texas Tech in the Round of 64 in the NCAA Tournament.
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes defeating the New York Islanders, 4-1, and have been playing lights out since the NHL Trade Deadline, especially with the additions of Jake Guentel & Evgeny Kuznetsov. Also, Tim explores what Clemson's lawsuit against the ACC will have on fans when it comes to watching games.
Tim Donnelly and Dennis Cox give their picks for who their Final Four teams will be in the NCAA Tournament as March Madness gets underway, and find out they have the same Final Four: UNC basketball, Houston basketball, UConn basketball, and Kansas basketball. Also, UVA basketball lost in the First Four play in game against Colorado State basketball, which was a bad reflection of both Virginia basketball and ACC basketball.
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox share their confidence levels and concerns going into the postseason for ACC basketball schools, including Wake Forest basketball in the NIT, and Duke basketball, UNC basketball, and NC State basketball in the NCAA Tournament.
Tim Donnelly reacts to comments made by Chris Canty of ESPN Radio's Unsportsmanlike about Canty sees a scenario where the Carolina Panthers and owner David Tepper move on from Bryce Young if he struggles in 2024. Donnelly says he doesn't see that happening.
Tim Donnelly reacts to Clemson filing a lawsuit against the ACC, and how they've joined Florida State in challenging the ACC's Grant of Rights, and exit fees to leave the conference.
Tim Donnelly discusses how the Carolina Panthers and GM Dan Morgan & head coach Dave Canales may be making moves on defense in anticipation that defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero being gone within the next two years because he'll take a head coaching job.
Tim Donnelly discusses what UNC basketball does when at their best, and that North Carolina basketball can make a run to the Final Four in the NCAA Tournament if everyone plays to their role. Also, can Duke basketball find the level of toughness needed to make a run in the NCAA Tournament?
