The Adam Gold Show

Louis Fernandez, WRAL Sports +, was there for Duke’s media day; so what was mentioned? Duke’s schedule is a monster, so how are they going about tackling this season? Why can’t Duke be talked about in the same way as a Clemson, especially after last year? Is Duke’s talent level the same? What are the two things that really differentiate teams from being alright to really go...

Carolina Panthers 5 things Overall, better, which is what we wanted to see Offensive good - Bryce Young is poised  Defensive good - Some good moments Offensive bad - O-line - Ickey looks slow out of his stance, isn’t hearing protections properly, Bozeman was getting pushed back Defensive bad - Coverage from Shaq Thompson, and the Giants just picking apart, especially Darren Waller -&nbs...

Tim Donnelly, The Drive, analyzing the Carolina Panthers performance in preseason game #2. One thing Tim has noticed is Bryce Young doesn’t get “crazy eyes”. What does that mean and is that a good thing? What were some positives Tim saw and what were some negatives? Which players weren’t where you’d hope they’d be? Does it cross Tim’s mind that there&rsquo...

  Have to get a first down, or two, after your defense gives up a long TD drive - can’t go three-and-out   RED ZONE execution - go from 1st and 10 just inside the 12, to third and long from the 32 - 2nd & 9, sack, delay of game, holding, under   This brings up the question we’re all asking - are they good enough around Bryce Young?  

-Team that will disappoint the most.... -Team that will have a really good season even though we won’t expect much from them... -Team that we’re saying “not sure what to make of this team” before the season, and we’re saying “not sure what to make of this team” by the end of the season... -Team facing the most pressure... -“If not now, then when?&rdq...

Rich Lerner, Golf Channel, on the upcoming Ryder Cup. What does Rich think Lucas Glover needs to do to make the Ryder Cup? Would Rich WANT him on his Ryder Cup team? What’s been an issue with Glover? Who would Rich say is being “disrespected in all of this”? What are Rich’s concerns when it comes to Young?

Tim Rennie joins Adam to geek out about the Premier League and Match Week #2. Is there any truth to the rumors of him transferring to Stanford Bridge? What does Tim find REALLY interesting about all of this? What does the FA Cup mean to UK fans? 

Chris Lea, WRAL TV, on how the Panthers will change things up for their second preseason game. Frank Reich said that we’ll probably see the same amount of Bryce in this game, as we did against the Jets, but does Chris think that’s a smart idea? What did Frank Reich say after the first game that Chris points out as something we should maybe be concerned about? Where are the pros and con...

Luke DeCock, News & Observer, on the approved agreement from earlier this week which will improve PNC Arena, the Canes, and surrounding areas. Luke mentions that this is something that should’ve happened 25 years ago, so is this one of the best thing to ever happen in the state of NC? What are some other details about this agreement that we didn’t hear about earlier this week? Movi...

Chuck Kaiton, President of the NHL Broadcasters Association, on Rick Jeanneret’s legacy. What an amazing career and genuine footprint in the NHL. Chuck takes us back to some of the most memorable moments in Rick’s career, as well as stories many have never heard about. Rick had a way of adding his personality into his broadcasts, which made him stand out amongst others in every game he...

Julian Council, Locked on Panthers, on what he saw against the Jets and predictions for the upcoming friendly vs the Giants. How does Julian see this game playing out for the Panthers? What may not be a good sign for the Panthers, in Julian’s opinion? Which positions does he feel comfortable with working the kinks out and which ones are concerning to him? When does he anticipate seeing Austi...

Dave Harding, Duke Football Radio Analyst, looks at the trends for this 2023-24 team and likes what he sees. Last year, Duke won 9 games. When you look at this years team, what do you see? Has Duke improved in the areas they were lacking last year? Should Clemson be worried going into the game against Duke this year? How important is the offensive line, especially for the defense? Is it realistic...

Brett Friedlander, SaturdayRoad.com, gearing up for college football and looking at the Triangle’s cools schedules. Adam asks what Brett’s opinion is on the day’s poll question - Currently, the expanded college football playoff will have the top 6 ranked conference champions qualify automatically (AQ) plus the next six highest ranked teams as "at large" (AL) entrants. With t...

John Currie, Wake Forest Athletic Director, addresses how college athletics are being impacted at Wake Forest University nowadays. How would you characterize the landscape of college football today? Looking at the big picture, what are we looking at today at WF? Shouldn’t there be a difference between NEED and WANT? Where’s his chance on how some are going about this? What are the reas...

Brenden Whitted on the new in-season tournament and what that means for the league. Does Brenden like the play-in tournament? What does Brenden see issues and hurdles with this? What goes into the NBA Cup and their match-ups? What’s going on with James Harden calling Daryl Morey a liar? Where is this coming from and what’s the goal here?

Chip Patterson, CBS Sports, on FSU staying in the ACC and the workings behind it. Is Chip surprised that FSU is still in the ACC? What did Chip gather from this whole situation and it’s conclusion, as of this year? Where would they go, if they DID leave the ACC? Which school is prone to let downs and will that likely happen this season, with this team? What does Chip think about Carolina&rsq...

Chick Hernandez, CBS Sports, on the upcoming NFL season and behind the scenes take on the Washington Commanders. Chick works closely with the Washington Commanders, so what has Josh Harris meant to the team thus far? Is this change noticeable to the team, the fans, or both? What’s the vibe been for that franchise and how has everyone responded to the new ownership?

Adam Smith, Inside Carolina, on UNC’s camp and preparation for the upcoming football season. How are the Tar Heels dealing with the uncertainty of Tez Walker as they prepare for regular season? What’s Carolina’s backup plan if Tez isn’t able to play? Who does this backup remind Adam of?

What are Tim’s thoughts on where college football is as an industry, especially with the major hits some conferences have been taking? Tim doesn’t believe it may not be all doom and gloom, even with all of the conference realignment talk. What’s left for the Pac-12? When you’re in the business of survival, what does Tim think is a bunch of crap? Is college football going to...

Scott Dupree, Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance, on the agreement that was approved this morning and its impacts to the Triangle/state as a whole. How well would a soccer venue work within these renovations? What kinds of attractions may be added to the region surrounding PNC Arena? What will happen to the tailgating areas?

Phillip Isley, Centennial Authority Chairman, on approving agreements with the Hurricanes for renovations, lease extension and developments around PNC Arena. How was he able to get everyone to agree with this plan? How did he make everyone come out of this with everyone winning? Who is the biggest winner in all of this? How does this also benefit NC State University? Are things going to have to ha...

Mary-Ann Baldwin, Mayor of Raleigh, on the Carolina Hurricanes extended their contract and new renovations that have been approved around PNC Arena. Mary-Ann is a huge Caniac, so what jumps out to her about the upcoming renovations that she’s looking most forward to? Could she imagine THEN, what is about to happen now? What does all of this mean from a development standpoint? If Mary-Ann cou...

Konata Edwards, Pick Six Podcast, on which school he believes the ACC SHOULD be going after; and it might surprise you. What’s his reasoning for why he thinks THIS school should be considered more than other schools the ACC has been looking at? And is a cheeseburger STILL an issue?? Plus, where did James Harden’s latest hot take about his GM come from? Did anything prompt it and who on...

Will Brinson, CBS Sports, on the Carolina Panthers preseason game vs the NY Jets this past Saturday. What could be problematic for the Panthers, in Will’s opinion? Where was the issue for the Panthers that kept getting Bryce Young hit? If something is going to show up as a problem for a team, in the preseason, it’s likely going to be THIS. What was Will’s impression of Bryce Youn...

The Carolina Panthers lost their first preseason game against the NY Jets at Bank of America, but here's why the fans shouldn't be too concerned about it just yet...