
The Drive with Tim Donnelly
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Carolina Panthers have a major hole on defense
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Dennis Cox discuss the weakest position group of the Carolina Panthers going into the 2026 offseason.</p>

Has NC State basketball solved their problems?
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Dennis Cox discuss NC State basketball facing Georgia Tech basketball as questions swirl around head coach Will Wade in his first year in Raleigh, NC.</p>

Carolina Panthers are in need of explosive players
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan wants more playmakers and explosive players on the field.</p>

Duke basketball grinds out win at Cal basketball with Cam Boozer
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Dennis Cox discuss how Duke basketball and head coach Jon Scheyer are being carried by freshman forward Cameron Boozer.</p>

UNC basketball must fix their back court
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Dennis Cox discuss UNC basketball losing to Stanford basketball, 95-90, and how North Carolina basketball has struggled defending the 3pt line.</p>

Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan discusses 2026 offseason moves
<p>Tim Donnelly is joined by Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan to discuss review the 2025 season and preview the upcoming offseason.</p>

What's the biggest concern for the Carolina Hurricanes?
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Dennis Cox discuss where their confidence and concerns are regarding the Carolina Hurricanes.</p>

Carolina Panthers pick up fifth year option on Bryce Young
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan picked up the fifth-year rookie contract option on quarterback Bryce Young.</p>

Duke basketball has stood out over UNC basketball and NC State basketball
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Dennis Cox discuss the previous week in college basketball, including how Duke basketball got a pair of ranked wins, and how they've compared to UNC basketball, NC State basketball, and Wake Forest basketball.&nbsp;</p>

Carolina Panthers are in need of game changers
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan needs to add difference makers to the roster.</p>

Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan looks towards building off of 2025 success
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan looks to build off of the 2025 season.</p>

How much blame does Ejiro Evero get for the Carolina Panthers loss to the Los Angeles Rams?
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator needs to improve in late game situations and adjust his scheme.</p>

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales can learn a lot from playoff loss
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Panthers quarterback head coach Dave Canales can learn and benefit from the 34-31 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card round of NFL Playoffs.</p>

Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young cut it loose against Los Angeles Rams
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young played in the 34-31 NFL Wild Card loss to the Los Angeles Rams, including the play of Jalen Coker.</p>

Carolina Hurricanes are looking to trade Jesperi Kotkaniemi
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Dennis Cox discuss the reports that the Carolina Hurricanes are fielding offers for center Jesperi Kotkaniemi.</p>

Carolina Panthers Bryce Young and Dave Canales can change perception with win
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales and QB Bryce Young can change perceptions with a win over the LA Rams.</p>

Carolina Hurricanes have questions going into final half of the season
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes as the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline approaches, and what to expect from head coach Rod Brind'Amour and GM Eric Tulsky moving forward.</p>

Carolina Panthers could get Robert Hunt back vs the Los Angeles Rams
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Dennis Cox discuss how the Carolina Panthers could be getting back starting guard Robert Hunt, which could be a boon for head coach Dave Canales and quarterback Bryce Young to get the running game going.</p>

Top guys for Carolina Hurricanes are playing like stars
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes beating the Dallas Stars, 6-3, and how hot Andrei Svechnikov, Nikolaj Ehlers, and Sebastian Aho have been as of late.</p>

Under the radar Carolina Panthers that could shine against the Los Angeles Rams
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Dennis Cox discuss which Carolina Panthers players could raise their level of play in their playoff matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.</p>

Carolina Panthers need to keep Brandt Tillis
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Dennis Cox discuss Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper needs to hold on to Executive Vice President to be the right hand man to General Manager Dan Morgan.</p>

How the Carolina Panthers can slow down the Los Angeles Rams
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Dennis Cox discuss how the Carolina Panthers can slow down the Los Angeles Rams QB Matt Stafford and head coach Sean McVay.</p>

Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young gets critiqued by former NFL QBs
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Dennis Cox discuss NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner and former NFL QB Dan Orlovsky breaking down the footwork of Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young.</p>

Carolina Hurricanes goalie Brandon Bussi is proving he's the No. 1 option in net
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes beating the New Jersey Devils, 3-1, and how goalie Brandon Bussi bounced back from a rough start against the Montreal Canadiens.</p>

Carolina Panthers Bryce Young and Dave Canales will be judged heavily
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Panthers making the playoffs, and how head coach Dave Canales and quarterback Bryce Young will be scrutinized heavily.</p>

Carolina Panthers get playoff spot despite loss to Tampa Bay Buccaneers
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Panthers limping into the playoffs after a loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.</p>

Can the Carolina Hurricanes bounce back from their current struggles?
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Max Goren discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' recent defensive struggles in the wake of a 7-5 loss to the Montreal Canadiens- can the Canes find their identity again? How will goaltender Brandon Bussi bounce back from his first adversity in the NHL?</p>

Lack of explosive plays is concerning for the Carolina Panthers
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' lack of big plays against the Seahawks, and how coach Dave Canales will need to stretch the field more as the Panthers look to make the playoffs for the first time in eight seasons.</p>

Carolina Hurricanes embodying next-man-up mentality
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Max Goren discuss the Carolina Hurricanes&rsquo; recent overtime win over the New York Rangers, and how the team can overcome the latest slew of injuries to key players.</p>

Carolina Panthers’ offense shut down in loss to Seattle
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers&rsquo; 27-10 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in week 17, wherein the Panthers squandered yet another opportunity to clinch the NFC South. What causes Carolina to alternate between winning football and what we saw on Sunday?</p>

Carolina Panthers must create havoc against Tampa Bay
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Max Goren discuss the keys to the Carolina Panthers' game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, particularly creating havoc on the defensive side of the ball.</p>

How will NC State basketball respond after Will Wade’s latest rant?
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Max Goren discuss NC State basketball&rsquo;s upcoming matchup with Ole Miss in the Greensboro Challenge, and whether the Wolfpack will respond to their coach&rsquo;s latest strong comments questioning their effort.</p>

BREAKING: Seth Trimble to return for UNC basketball against Ohio State
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Max Goren react to the breaking news that guard Seth Trimble will return for the North Carolina Tar Heels for their game against Ohio State.</p>

Carolina Panthers need to let Jaycee Horn cover Mike Evans
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Dennis Cox discuss how the Carolina Panthers must limit Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans as much as possible with first place in the NFC South on the line.</p>

Bill Belichick and UNC football documentary with Pat Welter of WRAL Sports
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Pat Welter of WRAL Sports discuss the first season of UNC football under North Carolina football head coach Bill Belichick and the coverage and criticism that surrounded the Tar Heels.</p>

NC State basketball coach Will Wade lights up his team after win
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Dennis Cox discuss how NC State basketball coach Will Wade called out his team after their 108-72 win over Texas Southern.</p>

Carolina Panthers need to rediscover their run game
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Dennis Cox discuss how the Carolina Panthers and head coach Dave Canales need to get their running game with Rico Dowdle and Chuba Hubbard back to playing at a high level to alleviate pressure off of Bryce Young.</p>

2026 ACC Football schedule is a complete disaster
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Dennis Cox discuss the 2026 ACC football schedule where five schools where only play eight conference games, including UNC football, but how the remaining 12 teams will play nine games in conference.</p>

Carolina Hurricanes can finally figure out who they are this season
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour is finally getting a glimpse of what the team can be as players are returning from injury, and if Pyotr Kochetkov can be the team's No. 2 goalie behind Brandon Bussi.</p>

Why can't the Carolina Panthers win as favorites?
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' NFL-record 12 straight losses as favorites, and try to get to the bottom of why Carolina can't seem to get it done when expected to win.</p>

Sebastian Aho's five-game cold streak is not cause for concern
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Max Goren discuss Sebastian Aho's five-game pointless streak, and why they're not concerned about the recent lack of stat-sheet production.</p>

Jaccob Slavin returns as Carolina Hurricanes win third straight shootout
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Max Goren react to the Carolina Hurricanes&rsquo; current hot streak, which includes three straight shootout wins, Brandon Bussi&rsquo;s historic start, and the return of franchise defenseman Jaccob Slavin.</p>

Questions remain about Bryce Young as Carolina Panthers' rollercoaster season continues
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Max Goren discuss Bryce Young's performance in the latest Panthers loss, a crucial one on the road against New Orleans. While the loss doesn't fall solely on the quarterback, could Young have done more to keep Carolina in the driver's seat to win the division?</p>

Lack of consistency bites the Carolina Panthers again in tough loss to Saints
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Max Goren break down the Carolina Panthers' latest loss to the New Orleans Saints- why has Carolina struggled to put a consistent effort on the field each week, and will this loss be the nail in the coffin for their playoff hopes?</p>

Expectations have changed for the Carolina Panthers
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Max Goren discuss how expectations have changed for the Carolina Panthers after the team has taken sole possession of first place in the NFC South with four weeks to go in the regular season.</p>

Freddie Kitchens fired after one season as UNC football's offensive coordinator
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Max Goren discuss UNC football moving on from offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens. Where did it go wrong for the Tar Heels this season, and how should they approach hiring Kitchens' replacement?</p>

Could Brandon Bussi be the unexpected hero of the Carolina Hurricanes' season?
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Max Goren break down the Carolina Hurricanes' latest win, which marks goaltender Brandon Bussi's 10th win in his first 11 NHL starts. Could he be the unexpected hero that leads the Canes over the hump?</p>

Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young will be judged heavily that last four weeks
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young and head coach Dave Canales will be judged heavily on how well they perform down the stretch.</p>

Carolina Hurricanes are leaning on Brandon Bussi in net
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes and head coach Rod Brind'Amour turning to Brandon Bussi in goal for a second straight game as they face the Washington Capitals.</p>

NC State basketball still has a long way to reaching their potential
<p>Tim Donnelly &amp; Dennis Cox discuss how NC State basketball smashed Liberty basketball, 85-45, but how head coach Will Wade is still looking for his team to play at their max.</p>