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<p>How much will NC State beating Miami help the Wolfpack? During #HeyJoe, Joe Giglio breaks down if this is a Q1 or Q2 game for the Wolfpack.</p> <p>Also, former NC State assistant football coach Mike Archers shares his thoughts on coaching changes in college football.</p>

<p>Joe Giglio points out how NFL teams can make the playoffs by simply beating the bad teams and and going slightly over .500 against average teams. The Carolina Panthers with the right coach can go over the top.</p> <p>Also, Jordan Cornette of ESPN/ACC Network gives a breakdown of the upcoming ACC basketball weekend that sees NC State host Miami, Duke face Clemson, and UNC visiting Louisville. </p>

<p>It appears Las Vegas Raiders QB Derek Carr will no longer be with the team after this season. Could he be an option for the Carolina Panthers? Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss potential QB options for the Panthers for this season as they try to find stability at QB since the departure of Cam Newton.</p> <p>Also, more about the biggest stories of the day during What's Trending. </p>

<p>Brooke Pryor of ESPN shared her thoughts on the NFL Wild Card weekend, including if Lamar Jackson will suit up for the Baltimore Ravens this weekend, and how much this injury will impact contract negotiations. Pryor also breaks down coaching options for the Carolina Panthers.</p> <p>Jeremy Markovich of the NC Rabbit Holes shares a story of an airport that is essentially a junkyard for parts.</p> <p>With Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren leaving for a front office position with the Chicago Bears, speculation is ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips would leave for the Big Ten. Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio speculate on what that could mean for the conference and its future.</p>

<p>Carolina Hurricanes color analyst Tripp Tracy shares his thoughts on the current situation in goal for the Canes with rookie Pyotr Kochetkov struggling recently, and Freddie Andersen still not back from his injury.</p> <p>Also, will the ACC need a new commissioner? Plus, is John Calipari done at Kentucky? </p>

<p>After a strong second half against PITT, No. 24 Duke men's basketball earned a 77-69 home win over the Panthers. Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio still wonder when the freshmen are going to blossom for Duke on offense, but point out how the Blue Devils are still getting it done on defense.</p> <p>A lot of national media pundits continue to put down ACC Basketball this season. Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio say that's not the case, and that ACC basketball still continues to be one of the best conferences in college basketball.</p> <p>Also, who will the Carolina Panthers bring in as their QB? </p>

<p>During What's Trending, Joe Ovies tells Joe Giglio that the defense in front of the goaltending has been lacking in their recent four-game losing streak, but that goalies are not without fault of their own. </p> <p>Ovies & Giglio also share their thoughts on UNC football as assistant coach Dre Bly is leaving the program, and how UNC football should dominate in-state recruiting.</p>

<p>NC State men's basketball coach Kevin Keatts shared his thoughts so far on the season with Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio. Keatts dives into the 'NET rankings' of college basketball and how it has impacted making the NCAA Tournament, the team's recent wins over Duke and Virginia Tech, and more.</p> <p>Also, Wes Durham of ESPN & the ACC Network stopped by to break down UNC basketball's loss to Virginia, and to preview Duke basketball against PITT.</p>

<p>Ryan Wilson of CBS feels the Indianapolis Colts will stick with Jeff Saturday as their head coach and will be the first coaching vacancy to be filled, even though he believes Steve Wilks should get the head coaching job at the Carolina Panthers already.</p> <p>Wilson also breaks down Super Wild Card Weekend, and how the Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers might be the most intriguing matchup of the weekend.</p>

<p>Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio break down where UNC is struggling after loss on the road to UVA, including how some players aren't reaching levels of expectation. Ovies points out that people need to stop referring to last season and can't expect for the team to suddenly improve come March.</p> <p>In football, it was announced today that CB coach, and former UNC standout, Dre Bly and the team have agreed to part ways. Joe Giglio and Joe Ovies say how this shouldn't be overlooked because of how Bly was instrumental to recruiting top players, and that UNC should be recruiting the top talents in the state. </p>

<p>UNC looks to end a long streak of not beating Virginia on the road tonight as the Tar Heels travel to play UVA.</p> <p>Also, conversations involving the NFL, Carolina Panthers, and Georgia crushing TCU during What's Trending. </p>

<p>Darrin Hines, father of Buffalo Bills KR/RB Nyheim Hines, shares what it was like being in the stadium for Hines' two kickoff return TDs, the emotion in the building for the game, and talking with Nyheim after Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest on the field.</p> <p>Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio give the most scientific explanation possible for NFL offseason coaching hires, including who the Panthers, Colts, Texans, and Broncos will hire.</p>

<p>TCU went from 5-7 in 2021 all the way to the CFP championship game in 2022. Can NC State football, Duke football, or UNC football make that kind of turnaround? </p> <p>Also, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio talk Paul Riley, College Football, NFL, and the MCU in #HeyJoe.</p>

<p>Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer gives Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio a breakdown of the potential head coaching candidates for the Carolina Panthers, and if interim head coach Steve Wilks has a realistic chance of retaining the job.</p> <p>Also, Georgia looked like in a completely different class over TCU in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. </p>

<p>During What's Trending, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discussed the biggest topics of the day, including the Green Bay Packers & Aaron Rodgers coming up short of the playoffs with a home loss to the Detroit Lions, and say how they're already tired of the Aaron Rodgers offseason discussions.</p> <p>Plus, NC State, Duke, and UNC men's basketball all got wins over the weekend. </p> <p>Also, should the Carolina Panthers name Steve Wilks the head coach? </p>

<p>Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss a big weekend of ACC basketball, including NC State getting a quality win in the ACC on the road over Virginia Tech. Also, UNC earned a home win over Notre Dame, while Duke hung on to beat Boston College.</p> <p>Also, former UVA quarterback Brennan Armstrong is transferring from Virginia to NC State. What does this mean for NC State QB MJ Morris?</p> <p>Plus, more conversations about the NFL Playoffs, and NFL coaching vacancies.</p>

<p>Former Heisman Trophy Winner, and Miami Hurricanes QB, Gino Torretta gave a breakdown of College Football Playoff National Championship Game between TCU football and Georgia football. </p> <p>Also, conversations about Sam Howell getting his first start in the NFL for the Washington Commanders, NC State, and more in Hey Joe. </p>

<p>The NFL Playoffs are set. Who are the contenders and pretenders? The most intriguing game might be the Dallas Cowboys vs the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Also, the Cincinnati Bengals are back in the playoffs as arguably the hottest team in the NFL once again.</p> <p>Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss the coaching position for the Carolina Panthers. Giglio argues that the Panthers need to make sure they have an offensive coach. Ovies says the team needs to keep an open mind, and that includes interim coach Steve Wilks.</p>

<p>NC State basketball travels to Virginia Tech to play a Hokies team that is in desperate need of a win. Duke basketball is on the road at Boston College as they attempt to rebound from their loss to NC State. Also, UNC basketball looks for back-to-back wins as they host Notre Dame.</p> <p>Also, conversations about the NFL, and how NFL continues to dominate TV viewership.</p>

<p>Bomani Jones of ESPN and HBO joined Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio to breakdown a myriad of topics, including how Carolina Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks may deserve to be the head coach of the Panthers full time, but just because Wilks deserve the opportunity, it doesn't mean Wilks will get it. Jones also weighs in on the AFC Championship game scenarios where there's a potential of a neutral site.</p>

<p>With the NFL discussing scenarios regarding the AFC Championship game, Joe Giglio tells Joe Giglio that the Championship rounds of the NFL Playoffs should always be played at a neutral site, and in controlled conditions. </p> <p>Also, Ovies discusses NC State play-by-play voice Gary Hahn being reinstated. </p>

<p>UNC Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz, who is a Neuroscientist & Concussion researcher, joined The OG with Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio to discuss the current safety in football, and argues that football is as safe as it has ever been.</p>

<p>During What's Trending, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discussed the NC State basketball win over Duke, and how NC State can build off of the win. Also, they point out how there is a large overreaction to Duke coach Jon Scheyer. Plus, discussions about the Carolina Hurricanes and Max Pacioretty making his debut for the team, and talks about how the NFL is handling potential playoff scenarios involving AFC teams. </p>

<p>Jeremy Markovich of the NC Rabbit Hole explained a very weird law in the State of North Carolina where during a five-day stretch around New Years that all crimes against opossums are legal.</p> <p>Also, Brooke Pryor of ESPN gave a breakdown to various playoff scenarios as we head towards the final weekend of the NFL. </p>

<p>During #HeyJoe, there were lots of questions about Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer after NC State's 84-60 win over No. 16 Duke at PNC Arena. Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio compare the overreaction to how fans were thinking about UNC basketball head coach Hubert Davis was viewed during much of his first season.</p> <p>Also, Carolina Hurricanes color analyst Tripp Tracy joined the to break down how forward Max Pacioretty will fit into the lineup as he is set to make his debut for the Carolina Hurricanes.</p>

<p>NC State basketball dominated No. 16 Duke, 84-60, at PNC Arena. Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss the game, and if the game says more about NC State, or Duke.</p> <p>Also, UNC Basketball gets a win over Wake Forest.</p>

<p>During What's Trending, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio have a conversation about the top sports topics in the area, including the Carolina Hurricanes activating Max Pacioretty from the injured list, the drama involving Gio Reyna & the USMNT, and NC State vs Duke and UNC vs Wake Forest in men's basketball action tonight.</p>

<p>Wes Durham of the ACC Network & ESPN joined Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio to break down the matchup between NC State basketball and Duke basketball, and what's NC State's best way of upsetting Duke.</p> <p>Durham also provides the unique perspective as a broadcaster in the situation involving Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills, and how it compared to a basketball game between NC State & South Carolina State in 2017 where a player collapsed on the court during a timeout.</p>

<p>Demetri Ravanos of Barrett Sports Media joined Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio to discuss the reactions to Skip Bayless' tweets about Damar Hamlin, and how Bayless' history of hot takes doesn't give Skip the benefit of the doubt when it comes to criticism from other media members, athletes, or fans. Also, is what Shannon Sharpe doing in response performative? </p> <p>Also, what is the future of shows like First Take, Undisputed with Skip & Shannon, and others like it? </p>

<p>There are major ACC basketball matchups tonight in the State of North Carolina as NC State basketball welcomes Duke basketball into PNC Arena, and UNC basketball hosting Wake Forest basketball.</p> <p>Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio break down the matchups.</p>

<p>During What's Trending, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss the increased likelihood that the NCAA Tournament for basketball will expand to over 90 schools. Also, conversations about the College Football Playoff and the National Championship game between Georgia and TCU, NC State football losing their bowl game, the Carolina Panthers, and Damar Hamlin. </p>

<p>NC State football ended their season with a Duke's Mayo Bowl loss to Maryland, and Ovies & Giglio said the loss was a microcosm of their entire season.</p> <p>Also, Duke football ends the season 9-4, as does UNC football, but both seasons are viewed differently.</p> <p>Plus, more conversations about the Damar Hamlin situation. </p>

<p>Cardiologist Dr. Christopher Kelly of UNC Health Rex joined Joe Ovies & Joe Gilgio to discuss the injury that Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin where Hamlin went into cardiac arrest. Kelly shares on how rare an occurrence like this is in football, what a potential timetable could be for a recovery, and how lucky Hamlin was to have trained medical professionals seconds away.</p>

<p>Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss the injury sustained by Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, and how this was an unprecedented situation for the NFL.</p> <p>Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss what is essentially the end of the season for the Carolina Panthers after a loss to Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Ovies points out that Sam Darnold proved again that he isn't the guy at QB, but that David Tepper must consider Steve Wilks to be the head coach, even though the Panthers didn't make the playoffs.</p>

<p>Webb Wellman, owner of the Hoop State Networks joins the show to discuss the 50th edition of the John Wall Holiday Invitational at Broughton High School in Raleigh. He also speaks on the team's participating and his talented staff that contributes to this annual event. </p>

<p>East Carolina returned to its first bowl game since 2015 and picked up a huge win over Coastal Carolina in the Birmingham Bowl. It marks head coach Mike Houston first bowl victory with the program. North Carolina prepares for its bowl game as they face the 15th ranked Oregon Ducks in the Holiday Bowl.</p> <p>Also, Antti Raanta, and the Carolina Hurricanes continue to stay red hot as they shutout the Chicago Blackhawks 3-0, giving them their 9th straight win. </p>

<p>The state of North Carolina is 2-0 currently in their respective bowl appearances, but it's going to be hard for the state to get a clean sweep. Which team is most likely to lose their bowl game? Roddy Jones of the ACC Network and ESPN joins Joe Giglio and Dennis Cox to discuss which team's have the best chance of winning.</p>

<p>Today marks the beginning of your North Carolina team's bowl games as East Carolina will begin things by taking on Coastal Carolina in the Birmingham Bowl. Duke, North Carolina, and NC State prepare for their bowl games as well. </p> <p>Also, Dennis Cox and Joe Giglio provide us with some New Year's Resolutions they want to see put in place for our teams here in North Carolina. </p>

<p>Today begins the 50th year of the John Wall Holiday Invitational at Broughton High School and local school Millbrook will be one of the teams participating in it. Head coach of the Wildcats, Chris Davis joins Giglio to discuss the tradition of this tournament and the success he'd like to see from his team. </p> <p>Also Dennis Cox and Giglio answer your Hey Joe questions </p>

<p>Joe Giglio wants to remind you to not the let reality of football interrupt your binge watching. Unfortunately, injuries like Tua's are a reality of the sport.</p> <p>Also, Giglio doesn't believe the Carolina Panthers can make the playoffs because they still have to go through Tom Brady. Dennis Cox thinks otherwise.... </p>

<p>Counting down the top stories of 2022, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss the story of how UNC was able to defeat Duke is Coach K's last game at Cameron Indoor Stadium, as well as his final game as a coach ever in the Final Four.</p> <p>Plus, the Curse Reverse Candle, and What's Trending. </p>

<p>For their No. 4 & No. 3 moments of 2022, Ovies & Giglio discuss the Carolina Hurricanes making another run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and the fun moments that came from broadcasting live from PNC Arena for home games.</p> <p>Also, they poured one out for the ACC Coastal division earlier this summer ahead of it's final year. They talk all of the memories the Coastal division provided. </p>

<p>During Hey Joe, Joe Ovies calls our college football coaches who continue to point to NIL and the transfer portal for losing players during the early signing period, but how this is what college coaches were clamoring for years ago. </p> <p>Also, the No. 5 story of the year for The OG - ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips hates the show</p>

<p>Are we seeing improvements from NC State basketball? Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio break down the Wolfpack win over Louisville, and how NC State beat a team they were supposed to beat.</p>

<p>Jeremy Markovich, who is the creator of the NC Rabbit Hole newsletter, discussed how millions of Christmas ornaments have been created and produced in the State of North Carolina. </p> <p>Also, UNC basketball gets a win, college coaches continue to complain about the transfer portal and NIL, and more during What's Trending. </p>

<p>CL Brown of the News & Observer believes that UNC Basketball head coach Hubert Davis doesn't use his bench enough at this point in the season right now.</p> <p>Joe Ovies & Joe Gilgio give you their NFL Power Rankings. Plus, Brooke Pryor of ESPN prjects where the teams in the AFC might finish.</p>

<p>Carolina Hurricanes color analyst Tripp Tracy discussed the recent 12-game point streak for the Carolina Hurricanes as they are set to face the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers ahead of the holiday break. Tracy also shares his thoughts on rookie goalie Pyotr Kochetkov. </p>

<p>Joe Giglio was fired up about UNC basketball and how their best players played their best at the Jumpman Invitational in a win over MIchigan.</p> <p>Also, Joe Ovies & Giglio point out the hypocrisy of MLB owners who want are upset at the amount of money New York Mets owner Steve Cohen has spent during free agency. </p>

<p>After What's Trending, Joe Ovies & producer Dennis Cox learned that Joe Giglio has never seen Christmas Vacation on top of not having ever seen Home Alone, nor Elf. This leaves Ovies speechless. </p> <p>Also, a conversation about National Signing Day, the Carolina Hurricanes, and more during What's Trending. </p>

<p>Wes Durham of ACC Network weighed in on the early National Signing Day with Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio, and wonders if NIL is being used properly in regards to who is getting the money, and if it's worth it for some programs to get into a bidding war for players. </p> <p>Also, Carolina Hurricanes reporter Hanna Yates describes what it was like doing Pyotr Kochetkov's first public interview, and the fun scene it was at PNC Arena on the bench with the rookie goalie after his 37-save performance against the New Jersey Devils. </p>