Tim Donnelly & Graham Hill discuss the latest episode of ‘Hard Knocks,’ which provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the trade deal between the Carolina Panthers and New York Giants for star pass rusher Brian Burns. Tim & Graham discuss what the negotiations looked like, the decision-making process, and how this trade now impacts both teams.
Tim Donnelly & Graham Hill discuss the potential impact of the expanded college football playoffs on player decisions. Will the new format lead to an increase in midseason opt-outs for teams no longer in contention?
Tim Donnelly & Graham Hill discuss the Carolina Hurricanes’ recent decision to resign center Jack Drury to a two-year contract and place forward Evgeny Kuznetsov on unconditional waivers for contract termination. Tim & Graham explore the implications for the team, potential next steps for Drury and Kuznetsov, and what these moves mean for the Hurricanes’ roster moving forward.
Tim Donnelly and Dennis Cox discuss Carolina Hurricanes the latest with forward Evgeny Kuznetsov, and what negotiating power restricted free agent Seth Jarvis has when it comes to signing a long term deal.
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how the Carolina Panthers can change and evolve their wide receivers over the next two seasons, including pursuing players like Tee Higgins and others in free agency, but also if Xavier Legette can thrive in head coach Dave Canales' offense.
The Winners for 2024 "The Fannies" Awards have been announced!
**denotes winner
Best Team: -NC State Men’s BB -NC State Women’s Cross Country -UNC Field Hockey** -UNC Baseball
Male Athlete: -Payton Wilson - NC State football** -RJ Davis - UNC basketball -Sebastian Aho - Carolina Hurricanes -Derrick Brown - Carolina Panthers
Female Athlete: -Abby Lampe - Cheese rolling -Deja Kelly - UNC Basketball -Ryleigh Heck - UNC Field Hockey ** -Katelyn Tuohy - NC State XC
Coach of the Year: -Wes Moore - NC State Women's basketball ** -Erin Madsen - UNC Field Hockey -Laurie Henes - NC State Women's Cross Country -Rod Brind’Amour - Carolina Hurricanes
Rivalry of the Year: -Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers ** -Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper vs fans -UNC vs. NC State football -Duke vs NC State Men's basketball
Game of the Year: -UNC vs App State FB 2OT -NC State vs Oakland OT NCAAT 2nd round ** -UNC-Wilmington upsets Kentucky -Bryson DeChambeau vs Rory McIlroy Final Found of US Open
Best Single Game Performance: -RJ Davis, UNC Basketball - 42 points vs Miami -Cormac Ryan, UNC Basketball - 31 points at Duke ** -Pyotr Kochetkov 45-save shutout vs Florida Panthers -KC Concepcion, NC State FB vs UNC (7 catches, 131 yds, 2 TD; 11 car. - 55 yds)
Play of the Year: -Payton Wilson, NC State FB - runs down a WR vs Notre Dame -Drake Maye, UNC FB - lefty TD pass vs PITT -Michael O’Connell, NC State MBB - buzzer beater vs UVA ** -Jordan Martinook, Carolina Hurricanes - goal line save vs NYR
Breakout Athlete: -KC Concepcion, NC State FB ** -Seth Jarvis, Carolina Hurricanes -DJ Horne, NC State Men's Basketball -Brandon Miller, Charlotte Hornets
Biggest Story: -Carolina Panthers firings & hires -NC State Final Four runs in Men's & Women's hoops** -Canes go all in at trade deadline -Tez Walker vs NCAA -NC State football transfers mid-season
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the latest reports about the Big Ten not being interested in Florida State, and how the SEC isn't interested in Florida State as well, but how that could also impact Clemson and the ACC.
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Panthers edge rusher K'Lavon Chaisson has stated he's more focused and ready for the 2025 NFL season, and how it could be a bonus addition for the Panthers defense.
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the latest rumors and reports that Clemson and Florida State are looking to leave the ACC to possibly head to the Big 12, while SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey stated he's looking to keep the SEC at 16 schools.
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox talk about EA Sports College Football 25 officially arriving, and what game modes they would play first.