The Drive with Tim Donnelly

<p>Duke Football Coach Mike Elko joined Joe Giglio to talk about his first season in Durham, bouncing back from their loss to UNC football to defeat Miami football, and more.</p> <p>Also, more conversation about the national perception of Clemson football and ACC football. </p> <p>Plus, 'The Way of The OG' to determine if you're 'One Of Us.' #OOU</p>

<p>Can the Carolina Panthers win the NFC South? Ryan Wilson of CBS Sports joined Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio to talk NFL, including if the Carolina Panthers can win the NFC South, or if Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can turn things around this season.</p> <p>Also, #HeyJoe questions about NC State, UNC, and more. </p>

<p>Is Bill Belichick 'over it' at this point? Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss how the New England Patriots have put themselves in the spotlight for scrutiny with the QB position after benching Mac Jones for Bailey Zappe. </p> <p>Also, Ovies argues the 2020 QB class is far better than the 2021 QB class. </p>

<p>During What's Trending, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss three things they learned about the Carolina Panthers in their win against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Also, conversations about Clemson football and how they still have a negative perception nationally, Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees getting swept by the Houston Astros, and the declined play of Brady, Aaron Rodgers, and LeBron James. </p>

<p>Why all of the hate towards #Clemson and the ACC? Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss why there's so much hate directed at Clemson football and the ACC, despite Clemson having beat four ranked teams in the last six weeks. Also, there's the continued perception that the ACC isn't good despite several teams being nationally ranked throughout the season.</p>

<p>Where does Clemson fit in the CFP? During #HeyJoe, there are several questions about Clemson football after their victory of Syracuse and how they fit into the national landscape and the College Football Playoff. </p> <p>Also, Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer joined the show to talk about the Carolina Panthers, their victory Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and what the team will do at QB moving forward. </p>

<p>With a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tom Brady, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss how the Carolina Panthers proved why they should've fired Matt Rhule last offseason with how bad the NFC South is this year, and how much more prepared they are under interim head coach Steve Wilks.</p> <p>Also, Brady, Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, and LA Lakers star LeBron James are all hitting the wall late in their careers. </p>

<p>Giglio isn't on the Taylor Swift bandwagon, even though she dropped her latest album, Midnights. Plus, more conversations about the Carolina Panthers trading Christian McCaffrey to the San Francisco 49ers for four draft picks during What's Trending, as well as UFC 280, the Carolina Hurricanes, the ALCS between the Yankees and Astros, and more. </p>

<p>Bomani Jones, Host of the Right Time Podcast of ESPN, joined the show to talk all things NFL, including the trade by the Carolina Panthers of star running back Christian McCaffrey to San Francisco 49ers, and if the NFL owners will band together to force Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder to sell the team.</p> <p>Also, picking football games this weekend using the Hat of Nonsense. </p>

<p>Would you stay in prison for a year for $3 million? This is one of the many questions brought up from listeners who submitted questions during #HeyJoe. Also, the Carolina Hurricanes suffered their first loss of the season in Edmonton, 6-4.</p>

<p>The Carolina Panthers did the right thing with Christian McCaffrey by trading him to the San Francisco 49ers for future draft picks. Ovies & Giglio discuss why it was the best move for the team, but how they need to make sure they use their picks properly.</p> <p>Vashti Hurt of Carolina Blitz joined the show to talk about the trade, but also what this means for Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks and how he'll be evaluated by both the team and the league. </p>

<p>For the 26th time ever, all four major sports leagues - MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL - will be playing on the same day. A Sports Equinox in the Triangle will take place on February 25, 2023 when NC State basketball, Duke basketball, UNC basketball, and the Carolina Hurricanes will all be playing home games on the same day. </p> <p>Also, talks about App State football compared to NC State football, UNC football, Wake Forest football, and ECU football. Plus, MLB playoffs, Dan Snyder, and more in What's Trending. </p>

<p>Jeremy Markovich of the NC Rabbit Hole joined the show to talk about a new exhibit that has come to North Carolina that features a 42-year-old donut. </p> <p>Also, Brooke Pryor of ESPN joined the show to talk all things NFL, including tension between owners around the league, including some disdain for Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder. Plus, do the Pittsburgh Steelers players hate offensive coordinator Matt Canada. </p>

<p>The Carolina Hurricanes are off to a hot start, and Canes color analyst Tripp Tracy joined the show to talk about the improved play of Martin Necas, Andrei Svechnikov, and Jesperi Kotkaniemi, but also how Sebastian Aho is continuing to be a superstar in the league.</p>

<p>Cuffs the Legend joins the OG Show to talk NBA and Lebron James. What can we look forward to with the upcoming season and what's the latest drama?</p>

<p>Is App State Football the best in the state? App State football earned a win on Wednesday night over rival Georgia State football, but even in a prime-time game the stadium wasn't filled. The conversations continues as to which school has the best football program in the State of North Carolina. </p>

<p>Was there an NFL owners meeting? Roger Goodell, Jerry Jones, and others are now speaking out about Dan Snyder and THEIR opinions on the situation. </p>

<p>The NFL has problems, and Joe Giglio points out some the NFL's biggest problem is that they got greedy with adding more games to the regular season, and exposing more of it's product with Thursday NFL games. </p> <p>Also, lackluster QB play and coaching has led to a dip in offensive production this season. </p>

<p>Three SEC teams could make the College Football Playoff if Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee each finish the season with one loss and with a record of 1-1 against each other. Michael Felder of In The Bleachers joined the show to talk about the potential College Football Playoff landscape, who the top QBs are that the Carolina Panthers could draft, and if Drake Maye will be the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.</p>

<p>Who should the Carolina Panthers trade? Julian Council of the LockedOn Panthers Podcast joined the show to talk about the Carolina Panthers and what the team can do this year to better prepare themselves for the near future and long-term future. Council said players like Christian McCaffrey should be considered as a potential trade option for other teams, but other young stalwarts on defense such as Brian Burns, Jeremy Chinn and others should not be moved. </p>

<p>Why is the NFL boring this year? Monday Night Football saw another lackluster performance from the Denver Broncos and Russell Wilson. Joe Giglio questions why the NFL has been a dull product this year.</p> <p>Also, Giglio allows fans to share their reasons as to why they're angry this season. </p>

<p>UNC men's basketball is the No. 1 ranked team in the AP Top-25 poll after making it all the way to the NCAA Championship game in 2021-2022. During What's Trending, Ovies & Giglio discuss if we'll see the same team we saw in the NCAA Tournament last year, or the one we saw in the regular season. Also, talks about the Carolina Panthers, NC State football and head coach Dave Doeren, and more. </p>

<p>"The Way of the Panther" was the mantra that Matt Rhule used when he was hired as the Carolina Panthers head coach as how he wanted to build the culture at Carolina. Ovies & Giglio discuss how crazy of an approach it was for Rhule to have a three-page layout for his plan. Also, conversations about Dave Doeren and if it's the right time for him to get out of NC State as their head football coach. </p>

<p>More overrated: 2022 NC State, or 2021 UNC? After NC State football lost to Syracuse football, and without QB Devin Leary for the rest of the year, the trajectory of the NC State football season is far off from what was anticipated for NC State this year. How does that compare to the high expectations that UNC football had before the 2021 football season? </p>

<p>What's next for Dave Doeren and NC State Football? Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss how things can turn south for NC State football and head coach Dave Doeren this season with games against Wake Forest football and UNC football still ahead and without QB Devin Leary for the rest of the season.</p> <p>Also, continued questions about the state of the Carolina Panthers after their loss to the LA Rams, and the trade of WR Robbie Anderson to the Arizona Cardinals.</p>

<p>How will NC State football fare without Devin Leary? NC State head coach Dave Doeren hasn't ruled out that Devin Leary could play this weekend against Syracuse football, though it is unlikely that he will. </p> <p>Also, conversations about Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder and the reports that he has 'dirt' on other NFL owners. Plus, people now seem to be 'hate-watching' Thursday Night Football. </p>

<p>Was the timing right for Matt Rhule's firing? Chris Lea of WRAL and Culture State joined the show, and a conversation came up about the timing of the firing of Matt Rhule and if the timing of the firing showed lack of patience from owner David Tepper, who has claimed that patience was necessary. </p> <p>Also, picking UNC football at Duke football, NC State football at Syracuse football, and other games using the Hat of Nonsense.</p> <p>Plus, Jeff Kleiber, the tournament director for the SAS Championship joined the show to talk about this weekend's tournament.</p>

<p>Will UNC football take control of the ACC Coastal with a win over Duke football this weekend? Roddy Jones of the ACC Network & ESPN joined the show to discuss the upcoming matchup between UNC football at Duke football, but also the upcoming matchup between NC State football and Syracuse football. Plus, a discussion about how Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder seems to be challenging the rest of the league and NFL owners.</p>

<p>How will NC State football fare without Devin Leary? During What's Trending, Joe Giglio gets into how NC State football will handle the injury to Devin Leary, and how head coach Dave Doeren will be sure to protect Devin Leary as much as possible by making sure Leary doesn't return too early. Also, a high stakes game between Duke football and UNC football this weekend. </p>

<p>Tripp Tracy breaks down the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 after a 4-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Tripp spoked about the improved play of Martin Necas and Jesperi Kotkaniemi. Also, the importance of Rod Brind'Amour to the organization.</p> <p>Also, Jeremy Markovich of the NC Rabbit Hole shared his latest story about some pyramids built in the middle of North Carolina.</p> <p>Plus, Brooke Pryor of ESPN joined the show to talk all things NFL, including what's wrong with the Pittsburgh Steelers. </p>

<p>NC State men's basketball coach Kevin Keatts joined Joe Giglio to talk about the upcoming season, his current contract situation, former players like Manny Bates, and how college coaches continue to navigate through the changing landscape of college sports, including NIL and the transfer portal.</p> <p>Also, a debate about the 'thumbs up' emoji during #HeyJoe</p>

<p>How much better are the Carolina Hurricanes already? Even though it's only one game into the season, the Carolina Hurricanes showed improvements from last season, in particular from players like Martin Necas and Jesperi Kotkaniemi. Also, a look ahead to UNC football at Duke football in what will be an important game in the Coastal Division. </p>

<p>What is the vibe at ACC Tipoff? During What's Trending, Wes Durham of the ACC Network joined the show to discuss the vibe at ACC Tipoff as the men's basketball teams around the league, as well as ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips, spoke to the media.</p>

<p>Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon joined The OG with Ovies & Giglio to talk about the upcoming season, how the team wants gambling to be legalized in the State of North Carolina, the price of Storm Brews going up, revitalizing the area around PNC Arena, Pickleball, and more.</p>

<p>Play-by-play voice Mike Maniscalco previews the Carolina Hurricanes with Ovies & Giglio ahead of the season opener at PNC Arena. </p>

<p>How would NCAA Tournament expansion impact ACC regular season and tournament? ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips spoke at the ACC Tipoff in Charlotte in favor of expanding the NCAA Tournament for men's and women's basketball, but for all sports. Ovies & Giglio wonder how that devalue the ACC regular season and ACC tournament. Also, The Carolina Hurricanes get their regular season underway!</p>

<p>Does Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper lack self-awareness? The OG with Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss further the change of head coach for the Carolina Panthers from Matt Rhule to interim head coach Steve Wilks. But the guys also discuss the press conference held by owner David Tepper, and how he appears to lack self-awareness when it comes to the City of Charlotte, the past success of the Carolina Panthers, and more.</p>

<p>Carolina Hurricanes forward Sebastian Aho previews the season as he joined the show ahead of their season opener on Wednesday. Also, the Carolina Hurricanes announced today at the team will be starting their own Hall of Fame. Joe Giglio explains why the Ron Francis shouldn't be in the team's Hall of Fame. Also, Pat Welter of WRALSportsFan joined live from ACC Tipoff in Charlotte to talk about Carolina Panthers' owner David Tepper's press conference, and what UNC women's basketball coach Courtney Banghart had to say regarding past comments about NC State women's basketball. </p>

<p>During #HeyJoe, a question was brought up as to why haven't the Carolina Panthers found sustained success? Also, more questions about Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper and the perception that he has of his time owning the team, but how people outside the organization perceive him. </p>

<p>Carolina Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks is looking to change the approach of the team moving forward, and it sounded like that during his first press conference since being name interim head coach of the team, but also how it contrasts some of the messaging being put out by owner David Tepper. </p> <p>Also, discussions about the NFL and the lack of consistency when it comes to roughing the passer calls. </p>

<p>Can Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper be trusted to make the right decision? Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio with The OG discussed the firing of Carolina Panthers' head coach Matt Rhule, and how David Tepper is equally as culpable when it comes to the lack of success for the franchise. But the question is brought up about David Tepper and if he's able to make the right decisions for the franchise moving forward.</p>

<p>Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper addressed the media today after firing head coach Matt Rhule. Ovies & Giglio play you live cuts and give you a live reaction to Tepper's comments about Rhule, the team, and finding a franchise QB. Also, Jonathan Jones of CBS sports joined the show to talk about the firing of Rhule, if the Panthers would look to trade off assets to acquire draft picks, and who might be the next head coach of the team. </p>

<p>Matt Rhule finally got fired by the Carolina Panthers. Can Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper be trusted to make the right decision? Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio with The OG discussed the firing of Carolina Panthers' head coach Matt Rhule, and how David Tepper is equally as culpable when it comes to the lack of success for the franchise. But the question is brought up about David Tepper and if he's able to make the right decisions for the franchise moving forward.</p>

Is playing for a tie the bad thing? Joe Giglio argues why Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett should've kicked a field goal and played for a tie instead of going for it on 4th-and-1 in OT during their 12-9 OT loss on Thursday Night Football to the Indianapolis Colts. Also, talks about NC State football vs Florida State football, and UNC football on the road at Miami football during What's Trending.

If you've ever seen the GIF of a NC State football fan with his shirt off and twisting over his head like a helicopter, then you know 'Jake Jams' who was a recent guest on the Pack Therapy Podcast with Joe Giglio. During the show, Giglio played a portion of the interview with Jake about becoming famous for a GIF, why he stood on the wall at Carter-Finley Stadium and took his shirt off when NC State football beat Florida State football, and more. Also, Chris Lea of WRAL-TV joined the show to talk about being on baby watch as he's expecting his second child, and why Giglio was so mad at the press box at Clemson. Plus, Bomani Jones of ESPN stopped by to discuss the terrible play in the NFL, why people don't really like Russell Wilson, and more.

Who will win the World Series? Joe Giglio and guest-host Anthony talk about the MLB Playoffs, including giving their predictions for which team will win the World Series. Also, during #HeyJoe, questions about the Carolina Panthers and head coach Matt Rhule.

How come the NFL has been this year? Discussions about Thursday Night Football and the awful game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos, including harsh criticisms against Broncos QB Russell Wilson. Also, talks about the Draymond Green altercations with Golden State Warriors teammate Jordan Poole.

Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour joined the show to talk about the upcoming season, including the additions of Brent Burns and Paul Stastny, the continued growth of young players like Martin Necas and Seth Jarvis, and the return of goalie Freddie Andersen. Also, during What's Trending a discussion about Texas Pete hot sauce being sued, the Super Mario Bros. movie trailer, the Carolina Panthers, and more.

Going around the NFL with Brooke Pryor of ESPN, including the Carolina Panthers and QB Baker Mayfield, as well as their head coach Matt Rhule. Plus, Jeremy Markovich of NC Rabbit Hole joined the show to discuss how Texas Pete hot sauce, which is based in Winston-Salem, NC, is being sued for NOT being from the State of Texas.

How have the Carolina Hurricanes improved? Carolina Hurricanes color analyst Tripp Tracy joined the show to talk about the upcoming season for the Carolina Hurricanes, the additions of Brent Burns and Paul Stastny, and the expectations for the team. Also, questions about the Carolina Panthers and more during #HeyJoe.