The Drive with Tim Donnelly

<p>Bomani, ESPN/HBO, joins Joe Giglio to talk NFL and where he sees the Buffalo Bills going without Josh Allen. Plus, what does he think of the Carolina Panthers and whatever plan they’re trying to go by now? ​</p>

<p>Roddy Jones, of the ACC Network, explains the significance of NC State's senior day on Saturday against Boston College and praises Wolfpack coach Dave Doeren for motivating his team at the end of the season.</p>

<p>Does Joe Giglio have 'East Coast Bias?' 99.9 The Fan's Program Director Paul Ihander, who is an Oregon grad, joined the show to debate Giglio's latest rankings in the #collegefootball AP Top 25, and debate where teams should be ranked in the #collegefootballplayoff.</p> <p>Also more in What's Trending. </p>

<p>Should we have expectations for Jeff Saturday and the Colts? Brooke Pryor of ESPN joined Joe Giglio to discuss all things NFL, including Indianapolis Colts interim head coach Jeff Saturday, Buffalo Bills' QB Josh Allen's elbow injury, and more.</p> <p>Also, Jeremy Markovich of The NC Rabbit Hole joined the show to talk about a college student in Asheville who won a local election.</p>

<p>Who needs to step up for the Carolina Hurricanes? The Canes have scored just one goal in their last two games. Hurricanes Color Analyst Tripp Tracy joined Joe Giglio to discuss the struggles of the Canes, and what players need to elevate their game.</p>

<p>Should we expect anything from the Carolina Panthers vs the Atlanta Falcons? Joe Giglio discusses Thursday Night Football between the Panthers and the Falcons.</p> <p>Also, Wake Forest football has struggled recently. Can they bounce back this weekend against Drake Maye and UNC football, or will it be three straight losses for head coach Dave Clawson?</p>

<p>The College Football Playoff contradicts itself, and that's what Joe Giglio points out when looking at the latest CFP rankings, including how LSU has two losses, including a loss to Florida State, is ranked over Clemson, who has a win over Florida State.</p> <p>Plus, more regarding Josh Allen's injury, and more. </p>

<p>Where did the College Football Playoff committee get it wrong? Wes Durham of The ACC Network and ESPN joined the show to talk some college basketball, but also the messages that the College Football Playoff committee, led by NC State AD Boo Corrigan, have sent with their latest rankings. Also, they discuss NC State football's win over Wake Forest football, and UNC football as the season winds down.</p> <p>Also, Joe Giglio and producer Dennis Cox give their NFL power rankings. </p>

<p>Duke basketball lands the top recruiting class again as National Signing Day took place today. Paul Biancardi, National Recruiting Director at ESPN, joined Joe Giglio to talk about the top recruiting classes for Duke basketball, UNC basketball, and more.</p> <p>Also, should the Buffalo Bills be truly concerned about Josh Allen's elbow? </p>

<p>The College Football Playoff has only one criteria, and Joe Giglio goes into how the CFP continues to contradict itself with rankings.</p> <p>Also, should NC State fans be concerned that MJ Morris will transfer? </p>

<p>Where can the Carolina Hurricanes improve most? Carolina Hurricanes play-by-play voice Mike Maniscalco joined Joe Ovies to talk about how the Canes have looked during the early part of the season, the fantastic start for Martin Necas, and how the penalty kill hasn't been sharp to start the season.</p> <p>Also, the latest in the sports world during What's Trending.</p>

<p>No. 1 UNC Basketball opens their season with a win. C.L. Brown of the News & Observer joined Joe Ovies to talk about UNC basketball in their win against UNC-Wilmington, if there is anything to take away from the win, and how things will continue to evolve during the season.</p> <p>Where does ACC football stand after Clemson's loss? Lauren Brownlow of WRALSportsFan joined Joe Ovies to discuss the current state of ACC football, including Clemson football's loss to Notre Dame football, NC State football, Wake Forest football, UNC football, and more. Also, Brownlow weighs in on the Carolina Panthers and how bad they are right now.</p>

<p>Did the Carolina Panthers make the right move naming PJ Walker the starter? Vashti Hurt of Carolina Blitz joined the show to talk about the Carolina Panthers ahead of their Thursday Night Football game against the Atlanta Falcons. Hurt also talks about PJ Walker being named the starting QB by interim head coach Steve Wilks.</p>

<p>Did Dabo Swinney handle his QB position poorly? Kelly Gramlich of The ACC Network joined the show to talk about Clemson football and how head coach Dabo Swinney has handled the QB situation with starter DJ Uiagalelei and freshman backup Cade Klubnik. Also, does Clemson have any chance of making the College Football Playoff?</p> <p>Also, Joe Ovies talks about the hiring of Jeff Saturday as the interim head coach of the Indianapolis Colts and how it's a bad look for Colts owner Jim Irsay, and the NFL.</p>

<p>Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio discussed NC State's win over Wake Forest, and how NC State finally pieced together an aggressive offensive game plan that allowed QB MJ Morris push the ball downfield. Also, Carolina Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes, NFL, Jeff Saturday, and more during What's Trending. </p>

<p>The Latest in the NFL with Jonathan Jones of CBS on NFL hiring, including the interim head coaching hire of Jeff Saturday by the Indianapolis Colts, who has no NFL coaching experience. Also, talks about diverse hiring practices in the NFL, and how this shines a big light on how some hires don't take into consideration the hiring of minority candidates. </p>

<p>Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss how UNC football QB Drake Maye needs to be in the Heisman Trophy conversation, but acknowledge that Maye currently lacks a "Heisman Moment." Also, questions about the future of NC State at QB</p>

<p>Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss how the Indianapolis Colts have taken tanking to a new level by hiring former UNC football player Jeff Saturday as their interim head coach after firing Frank Reich.</p> <p>Also, the Carolina Panthers are sticking with PJ Walker as their starting QB this week over Baker Mayfield as they play the Falcons on Thursday Night Football.</p> <p>Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio talk about how the College Football Playoff will continue to change and evolve each week, especially with surprise upsets such as Notre Dame over Clemson, and LSU over Alabama. Plus, NC State's defense never let Wake Forest and Sam Hartman get comfortable in a win.</p>

<p>Today's Hey Joe has another ...interesting... word presented in one of the totally, legitimate questions. </p> <p>– From Hunter: #HeyJoe it’s bad enough that Hubert beat him twice to end his career but can Coach K come back from being dissed on a Drake/21 Savage track? - From Rob: #HeyJoe what would your attorneys fees be to represent someone involved in BBQ-Gate - From Matt: #HeyJoe Gonzaga to…the Big 12!? -From Demetri: #HeyJoe what is a better way to show everyone that your dong is totally normal - the loudness of your truck or the height of your truck? - From Andrew: #HeyJoe watching Elon live tweet a meltdown realizing he made a terrible investment, what’s the worst thing you ever purchased?</p>

<p>When Ovies is out, Giglio takes that opportunity to throw some shade but Ovies is back to call him out. And last night was a big night for Philadelphia, but only in one out of two ways. Will the Houston Astros be able to end the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies tomorrow night? </p>

<p>Bomani Jones, ESPN/HBO, stops in for his weekly visit to address things like Kyrie and his craziness and whether Dan Snyder is actually going to sell the Washington Commanders. Bomani believes Dan’s been showing some very telling statements over the past week, which may be more indicative of his identity. And what does he believe Kyrie SHOULD be doing? </p>

<p>A Customer calls 9-1-1 against Clyde Cooper's Barbeque because she said her pork was 'too pink,' even though it was smoked BBQ. During What's Trending, we played the audio of the 9-1-1 call by the customer.</p>

<p>It doesn't appear the Pittsburgh Steelers will fire offensive coordinator Matt Canada during the season. Brooke Pryor of ESPN joined the show to talk about the Steelers and Matt Canada, who was once the offensive coordinator for NC State before being fired. Pryor says it's unlikely that Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin will fire Canada during the season. Pryor also discusses with Joe Giglio the trade of Chase Claypool to the Chicago Bears.</p> <p>Also, Jeremy Markovich of The NC Rabbit Hole stopped by for the latest interesting facts involving the State of North Carolina. </p>

<p>NC State football and Wake Forest football still have a lot at stake this weekend. And as Joe Giglio points out, there is potential for both schools to make the Orange Bowl. But, a win is needed this weekend as the two schools face each other.</p> <p>NC State football alums Torry Holt & Terrence Holt joined Joe Giglio to talk about NC State football this season, the need for Thayer Thomas to get the ball more, and to discuss the latest with the Holt Brothers Foundation. </p>

<p>Will NBA Players call out Kyrie Irving? During What's Trending, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio wonder if NBA Players will have the same thought and energy towards Kyrie that they have had towards past NBA owners because of recent social media posts promoting anti-Semitic thoughts.</p> <p>Also, more on the College Football Playoff, and Giglio went undefeated on TECMO Super Bowl with the 1991 Detroit Lions. </p>

<p>Wes Durham of the ACC Network joined the show to discuss the #collegefootballplayoff and where schools like Clemson and Alabama stack up for the rest of the season. He also discusses the high level play of Drake Maye and Josh Downs for UNC Football.</p> <p>Plus, there is a shortage of officials in North Carolina sports, and most officials are saying it's due to poor sportsmanship from coaches and parents. Long-time NCHSAA basketball official Steve Schwartz joined The OG to talk about the survey sent out to officials across the state and the subsequent report that shows lack of retention from officials, and why it's been hard to recruit younger officials.</p>

<p>Wake Forest Head Football Coach Dave Clawson looks ahead to NC State this weekend, and discusses the abnormal amount of turnovers against Louisville. Also, Clawson gives his thoughts on being in the top-25 of the initial College Football Playoff rankings. </p> <p>Also, an interesting story about a woman calling 9-1-1 on Clyde Cooper's BBQ in Raleigh, NC recently. </p>

<p>The first College Football Playoff rankings are out, and Alabama football is set up to climb the College Football Playoff rankings over the final month of the season. Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio also discuss how UNC football being ranked in the top-20 could have an impact on Clemson football, but how the rankings will clearly change over the coming weeks with matchups between Tennessee football facing Georgia football, and Ohio State football still to play Michigan football.</p>

<p>NFL teams are changing how they use their draft capitol, and we saw it at the trade deadline where several teams are using draft capitol to acquire current NFL players, and how teams stockpiled draft capitol over several seasons to make multiple moves at the trade deadline. </p>

<p>Duke Basketball Coach Jon Scheyer joined Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio to talk about the upcoming basketball season and his first as the head coach after taking over for Coach K, his roster for the year, the changing landscape of college sports, NIL, the transfer portal, and more.</p>

<p>Is #Clemson or #Michigan better? Michael Felder of In The Bleachers joined the show to talk about the #CollegeFootballPlayoff rankings and if Michigan is worthy of being ranked higher than Clemson.</p> <p>Also, should #UNC QB Drake Maye be considered a finalist for the Heisman Trohpy?</p> <p>Plus, #HeyJoe questions. </p>

<p>Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss the report that the Carolina Panthers turned down two future first-round picks from the LA Rams for defensive end Brian Burns. Ovies & Giglio said the Panthers made the right move by not trading Brian Burns.</p>

<p>The Carolina Panthers just needed to make a kick to earn a win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, and even had to shots at it, but failed to convert, despite the penalty by DJ Moore. Now the Carolina Panthers are facing a top-5 pick as opposed to being on top of the NFC South and a shot at the playoffs.</p> <p>Also UNC football, NC State football coach Dave Doeren, and more.</p>

<p>Was losing to the Atlanta Falcons the best thing for the Carolina Panthers? A win would've put the Panthers atop the NFC South, but the loss puts them in position for a top-5 pick. Will a top pick help the team in the long run? </p>

<p>Was losing to the Atlanta Falcons the best thing for the Carolina Panthers? A win would've put the Panthers atop the NFC South, but the loss puts them in position for a top-5 pick. Will a top pick help the team in the long run? </p>

<p>NC State football coach Dave Doeren retweeted a comment blasting NC State fans for leaving games early. Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss Doeren's 'experiment' and how this has been a talking point for Dave Doeren for ten years.</p>

<p>UNC football has the Coastal Division in their hands, and they also might be a really good team. Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio talk about how UNC football is in complete control of the Coastal Division and will have shot at winning the ACC Championship, and how this season is in stark contrast to NC State football this year, and UNC's expectations for the season.</p> <p>Also, discussions about the Carolina Panthers losing in OT to the Atlanta Falcons.</p>

<p>How much better can NC State football do this season? With four games remaining, Joe Giglio and Candace Cooper discuss NC State football and their win over Virginia Tech football, and if NC State can show any improvement the rest of the season with a freshman quarterback.</p> <p>Also, talks about Game 1 of the World Series, UFC Fight Night on Saturday, Russell Wilson, Tom Brady, and more during What's Trending. </p>

<p>Did Tom Brady & LeBron James hang on too long? Bomani Jones of ESPN joined the show to talk NFL & NBA, including if Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady & LA Lakers forward LeBron James stuck around too long with their playing careers. Also, how Denver Broncos QB Russell Wilson has become the butt of the joke around the NFL.</p> <p>Plus, Joe Giglio & Candace Cooper pick games but in a different way using the Hat of Nonsense. </p>

<p>Who is ACC Coach of the Year? During #HeyJoe, a question was asked about Duke football coach Mike Elko and if he is the ACC Coach of the Year, or if it should go to someone else. Also, David Teel of the Richmond Times-Dispatch joined the show to discuss NC State football vs Virginia Tech football, and the potential change in how the ACC distributes revenue to its member schools. </p>

<p>NC State football looked bad in their 22-21 win over Virginia Tech that saw the Wolfpack trail 21-3 in the third quarter.</p> <p>Also, Tom Brady is done. Plus, NFL kick Justin Tucker and other Baltimore Ravens players </p>

<p>Should NC State play its younger QBs? During What's Trending, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discussed NC State football vs Virginia Tech football ahead of their Thursday night matchup in Raleigh, NC. They discuss whether or not NC State should start to give playing time to their younger QBs now that Devin Leary is out for the season and a chance at the ACC championship is also gone. </p>

<p>Does Russell Wilson lack self-awareness? Brooke Pryor of ESPN joined Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio to discuss all things NFL, including Denver Broncos QB Russell Wilson and how he spent his time on the plane traveling to London for their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Also, should the Pittsburgh Steelers fire offensive coordinator Matt Canada? </p> <p>Also, Jeremy Markovich takes us on a trip down the NC Rabbit Hole to an old store that used to sell goods while also acting as a funeral home. </p>

<p>Big Game Boomer joined Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio and gave his thoughts on #NCState vs #virginiatech, but also how #Clemson football shouldn't make the College Football Playoff over a one-loss SEC team, potentially Tennessee.</p>

<p>Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discussed What to expect from NC State football vs Virginia Tech football on Thursday night in Raleigh, NC. Also, Carolina Hurricanes color analyst Tripp Tracy joined the show to talk about the west coast trip that wrapped up for the Hurricanes, and how the team has looked in the early going. </p>

<p>During What's Trending, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss UNC Basketball coach Hubert Davis getting a contract extension and pay raise. Also, further conversations about Aaron Rodgers, the ACC looking into how they distribute revenue, and more. </p>

<p>What should we expect from #NCState against #VirginiaTech on Thursday Night? Wes Durham of the ACC Network and ESPN joined the show to talk about NC State football and how there's still a lot to figure out moving forward for the Wolfpack ahead of their matchup against Virginia Tech football. Also, looking ahead to UNC football's matchup against PITT football and how they can essentially lock up the Coastal Division. </p> <p>Plus, the totally original NFL Power Rankings. </p>

<p>Seth Walder of ESPN joined Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio to discuss how analytics is increasingly impacting in-game decisions in football at both the FBS and NFL levels when it comes to 4th-down attempts, and also tracking how effect receivers are at getting open. Also, an advanced look at some of the tops teams in college football. </p>

<p>Brian Murphy, WRAL Sports Investigative Reporter, joined Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio to discuss revenue distribution in the ACC, and how some schools in the conference are challenging the fact there is equal distribution of funds to all schools within the conference.</p> <p>Ovies says schools like Miami, Florida State, and some others who are clamoring for more money have no right to be making such demands.</p> <p>Also, Aaron Rodgers still seems to be throwing his teammates and coaches under the bus and never takes responsibility for his play. </p>

<p>Despite having several teams ranked in the top-25, there are still many in the national media that still continue to question Clemson football and the strength of ACC football. </p> <p>Also, Bill Belichick still gives us great soundbites. </p>