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Paul Ihander and Graham Hill discuss Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young's progression throughout the season, and whether he's silenced the doubters and solidified himself as an NFL-caliber leader. Also, Paul Ihander and Graham Hill discuss Wake Forest football naming Jake Dickert, former Washington State head coach, as their new leader just two days after Dave Clawson's unexpected resignati...

Paul Ihander and Alex Gibson are joined by Matt Chazanow, the voice of NC State football and basketball. Chazanow discusses Wake Forest hiring Jake Dickert, NC State football and more. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons have hired Jake Dickert as their new head football coach after Dave Clawson’s resignation. Dickert was formerly the Washington State football coach. How does Chazanow feel about W...

Paul Ihander and Alex Gibson discuss the Carolina Hurricanes win over the New York Islanders, UNC's loss to Florida and Duke's win over George Mason. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders 4-0 last night at Lenovo Center. Tyson Jost, Joran Staahl and others had notable performances. The Hurricanes are winning thr games they need to win. Can they keep this up? The Hurricanes have n...

Paul Ihander and Alex Gibson discuss if the Panthers have regressed and how NIL, the transfer portal, etc. changed the landscape of college football. Bryce Young and the (3-11) Carolina Panthers will host the (7-7) Arizona Cardinals this Sunday. Can the Panthers play spoiler and beat the Cardinals potentially knocking Arizona out of playoff contention? The Panthers lost to the now (6-8) Dallas Cow...

Paul Ihander and Alex Gibson discuss the Carolina Hurricanes goalie tandem and the business of college football. Dave Clawson resigned as the Wake Forest football coach. Why? Who will replace him? What is the state of college football? How does the transfer portal affect college football? The Carolina Hurricanes have a couple goalies on their roster. How good is the Hurricanes goalie tan...

Paul Ihander and Graham Hill recap a blockbuster week in sports. Legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick is named the new UNC football head coach, NC State defensive coordinator Tony Gibson takes the reins at Marshall as their new head coach, and Duke quarterback Grayson Loftis announced his decision to enter the transfer portal. 

Paul Ihander and Graham Hill break down the Dallas Cowboys commanding 30-14 victory over the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers struggled with turnovers, committing four costly mistakes, while Bryce Young faced relentless pressure, being sacked six times. Also, Paul Ihander and Graham Hill recap the Carolina Hurricanes' impressive 4-1 victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Hurricanes goaltender D...

Graham Hill and ECU football head coach Blake Harrell discuss his journey from interim head coach to being officially named the Pirates' next head coach. Graham and Coach Harrell also preview the Pirates' highly anticipated Military Bowl matchup against in-state rival NC State. Also, Graham Hill reacts to Bill Belichick’s introductory press conference as the new head coach of UNC football. G...

Graham Hill filling in for Paul Ihander previews the Carolina Panthers' upcoming matchup against a struggling Dallas Cowboys team. As the Panthers return to Bank of America Stadium, can they capitalize on this golden opportunity for a guaranteed win? Also, Graham Hill is joined by Kinston, NC native and former New England Patriots defensive end Derek Rivers to discuss his NFL journey from 2017 to...

Graham Hill, joined by Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina, react to the blockbuster news that the University of North Carolina has hired NFL coach Bill Belichick as the new football coach. Graham and Tommy break down the monumental hire, discuss fan reactions, and explore how Belichick's NFL pedigree might translate to success in the NCAA. 

Graham Hill filling in for Paul Ihander breaks down the stunning announcement that the University of North Carolina has hired legendary New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick as the next head football coach.  Also, Graham Hill and Brian Murphy, WRAL Sports Investigative Reporter, live from the UNC Board of Trustees meeting discuss the groundbreaking decision to hire Bill Belichick as the T...

Graham Hill is joined by Mark Bergin, WRAL Sports, to break down the Triangle team's college football bowl selections. NC State faces in-state rival ECU in the Military Bowl, UNC heads to iconic Fenway Park for the Fenway Bowl against UConn, and Duke takes on SEC powerhouse Ole Miss in the Gator Bowl. Graham & Mark discuss the matchups, key players to watch, and what these games mean for each...

Graham Hill breaks down the Carolina Panthers narrow 22-16 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. From the near game-winning drive that came up short to standout performances by quarterback Bryce Young and the Panthers defense, Graham discusses key moments that defined the outcome.  Also, Paul Ihander, Graham Hill, and Shehan Jayarajah, CBS Sports college football analyst discuss Bill Belichick's p...

Paul Ihander and Graham Hill discuss the stunning report from Inside Carolina: legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick has interviewed for the UNC football head coaching position. What could this mean for the future of Tar Heels football?  Also, Paul Ihander, Graham Hill, and Shehan Jayarajah, CBS Sports college football analyst discuss Belichick's potential impact on the program, the implication...

Paul Ihander and Graham Hill discuss the Carolina Hurricanes bouncing back in a big way, ending a season-high three-game losing streak with a thrilling 5-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. Paul and Graham break down the standout performances, including Andrei Svechnikov's career-best four-point game, featuring a goal and three assists.   Also, Paul Ihander and Graham Hill break down...

Paul Ihander and Graham Hill dive into the Carolina Panthers quarterback situation. Is it time to part ways with veteran backup Andy Dalton to fully commit to Bryce Young as the team's franchise quarterback? 

Paul Ihander and Graham Hill break down the local college basketball games from the SEC/ACC Challenge. Duke edges past Auburn 84-78 in a thrilling showdown, Alabama dominates North Carolina 94-79 in a disappointing performance from the Tar Heels, and NC State falls just short in a nail-biter against Texas, 63-59. Also, Paul Ihander and Graham Hill preview the Carolina Hurricanes upcoming showdown...

Paul Ihander and Graham Hill are joined by Matt Chazanow, the voice of NC State football and basketball, to break down the Wolfpack's thrilling 35-30 win over rival UNC in Chapel Hill. Shifting gears to basketball, Paul, Graham, and Matt preview tonight's high-stakes matchup against Texas at home in the ACC/SEC Challenge. 

Paul Ihander and Graham Hill dive into the Carolina Hurricanes' 4-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken, marking their third consecutive defeat. Paul and Graham analyze what went wrong for the Canes, key moments from the game, and areas the team must improve. Can the Hurricanes bounce back and regain their early-season form? Also, Paul Ihander, Graham Hill, and Adam Lucas, columnist for GoHeels.com, discus...

Paul Ihander and Graham Hill are joined by Duke football and basketball play-by-play commentator David Shumate to break down the Blue Devils' thrilling 23-17 walk-off win against Wake Forest. Paul, Graham, and David discuss what this season has meant for the football program and head coach Manny Diaz. Then, they shift their focus to the hardwood, previewing Duke basketball's highly anticipated ACC...

Paul Ihander and Graham Hill react to UNC Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham's comments about the ongoing transition in UNC football. Paul and Graham discuss the key factors UNC should consider in the search for a new head coach. Also, Paul Ihander and Graham Hill break down the Carolina Hurricanes' upcoming game against the Seattle Kraken, with both teams eager to rebound after back-to-back losse...

Paul Ihander and Graham Hill discuss the Carolina Panthers' heartbreaking 26-23 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Paul and Graham discuss the game-changing moments, standout performances, and missed opportunities that led to the defeat.  Also, Paul Ihander and Graham Hill recap their favorite moments from the college football rivalry weekend. 

Paul Ihander and Graham Hill break down NC State football's thrilling 35-30 victory over rival North Carolina in Chapel Hill. The Wolfpack extends their win streak against the Tar Heels to four games, earns bowl eligibility, and closes out Mack Brown's legendary coaching career with a statement win.  Also, Paul Ihander and Graham Hill analyze a rough weekend for the Carolina Hurricanes as the...

Paul Ihander, Graham Hill, and Matt Chazanow, NC State football play-by-play commentator preview the high-stakes rivalry game between NC State and UNC. The Wolfpack fight for bowl eligibility after what's been a difficult season. Also, Paul Ihander and Graham Hill preview the Carolina Panthers' upcoming game against a divisional opponent, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Meanwhile, the Carolina Hurricane...

Paul Ihander and Graham Hill break down an action-packed night in college basketball. No. 1 Kansas held off Cooper Flagg and No. 11 Duke in a thrilling 75-72 win at the Vegas Showdown, while No. 4 Auburn outworked No. 12 UNC in an 85-72 victory at the Maui Invitational.  Also, Paul Ihander, Graham Hill, and Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina break down the University of North Carolina's stunni...