The Adam Gold Show

Darin Gantt, Panthers.com, on the Carolina Panthers first preseason game. Jets shut the Panthers out at home, 27-0, but why shouldn’t fans get too bent out of shape just yet? Where did Darin see positives in their loss? Are there any areas Darin sees concerns? “The problem is the problem, not the result of the game.” Which players weren’t on the field last Saturday that Dar...

Chris McClain, host of the Mac and Bone Show on 92.7 WFNZ in Charlotte, attended Carolina Panthers training camp and shares his impressions of rookie quarterback Bryce Young. He also shares what he expects out of him as the Panthers open up the preseason against the New York Jets. Also, he previews the Charlotte F.C. season and how much fans in Charlotte have bought into the organization. 

Luke DeCock, News & Observer sports columnist, joined Adam to discuss what the ACC is doing strategically that is smart regarding Cal, Stanford, and SMU joining the conference. He also discussed if there would ever be a situation where North Carolina would leave the ACC without NC State. Also, the Carolina Hurricanes signed another defenseman, but is this a problem since they don't have an AHL...

ESPN’s college basketball analyst Jay Bilas joined Adam and began by sharing his thoughts on the Maui wildfires since he’s so familiar with the area covering the Maui Invitational. He discussed the ongoing situation regarding conference realignment and the ongoing discussion over these past two years. Also, he offers perspective on the changes in conferences throughout the years since...

Brian Murphy, WRAL sports investigative reporter, joined Adam to discuss the current situation regarding conference realignment for the ACC. Does the conference get at least as much of a deal with Notre Dame as the fighting Irish do? Also, the Carolina Hurricanes could be close to an agreement on a long-term lease at PNC Arena, and there could be a plan for a massive renovation of the building

Armen Keteyian, Author/Sports Investigative Reporter, who literally wrote the book on college realignment. When realignment comes up, people aren’t think collectively which causes us to be where we are right now in college athletics. Why haven’t we heard anything other than “we have to stop letting players get money”? Couldn’t anyone have made impacts to stop it? Will...

Andrea Adelson, ESPN, on where we’re at with Cal and Sandford becoming a part of the new ACC. How many votes are needed for Cal and Stanford to be a part of the ACC? At least financially, you could make THIS argument, right? What is appealing to these presidents making the decisions, but what is working against it, as well? Does the Big Ten not care about the things the ACC presidents care a...

Will Palaszczuk, Charlotte FC Play by Play, talks about Messi coming to Charlotte. What’s it like knowing Will be calling a game with Lionel Messi in it? What does Will anticipate from this special game happening in Charlotte? What doesn’t he like about how some people are talking about the MLS since Messi joined? How confident does Will feel about this upcoming game? If they were to w...

Tim Peeler, NC State Historian, on the career and legacy of Jim Valvano. How does Tim sum up Jim’s Hall of Fame career? Jim isn’t going in for reasons you may think, but rather THIS. Even when he was just a coach, he was NEVER just a coach. What kind of ceremony does Tim expect to see for Jim?

Is this the year that Mike Tomlin goes under 500? What’s going to be the thing that hurts the Steelers this year? How does Brooke feel about the AFC? Who does Brooke think will be a sneaky red zone weapon? How do the Steelers WANT to shape their team, even if fans don’t understand it? What is Brooke really impressed with regarding Bryce Young?

What are college athletes doing when they’re wanting to combine schools that across the country from each other? Just be honest with everyone, it’s not about anything other than money. These are the ONLY reasons Notre Dame will show up in the ACC… Here’s Adam’s wish for the ACC…

Ryan Fagan, SportingNews.com, on the Orioles thinking now that they’ve suspended Kevin Brown. Is Adam missing anything from hearing Kevin Brown’s comments that justify him getting a suspension? The management has always had sensitive management, which now has been passed down to sensitive family. Why are they like this? The fans at a recent game wanted to let the team know they were no...

Chris Lea, WRAL TV, on what he’s been seeing in Spartanburg. Who does Chris think Bryce’s favorite target will be, and have been in training camp? Is THIS player going to be a huge component to the passing game? What’s an area Chris is keen in on seeing when the Panthers and Jets meet? Where did Bryce out shine Aaron in practice?

Chip Patterson, CBS Sports, on where we’re at thus far in all of this and where we still may be going.  Does Chip think athletes will EVER get paid a salary? Where does Chip stand on the Tez Walker issue and him being unable to complete this second transfer? Why are some rethinking their approach to the transfer portal? Here’s Chip’s cold and cynical take on college spo...

Jason Sobel, Action Network HQ, on Wyndham and the latest standings. Jason think Justin Thomas is THE guy that will help any team be successful. How is Jason leaning when it comes to which players he believes will be making and who will not? What should Zac Johnson be doing?

-ACC looking to add Stanford and Cal … meetings taking place this morning/today - Cal’s Board of Regents met this morning, ironically around roughly the same time  -Stanford and Cal on a national scale when it comes to football - they don’t move the needle - Cal hasn’t really had anyone much of relevance since Aaron Rodgers and Marshawn Lynch -What does it add for the...

What made Frank Reich bring Justin Houston over to work alongside Brian Burns? How does he see this partnership playing out? How does Justin feel about the trade? How will he be used as a new memeber of the team? 

Kelsey Riggs, ACCN/ESPN, will also be in town for NC State Road Trip this Tuesday. What does Kelsey think the ACC will look like, this year, and moving forward? Does she see the ACC getting west coast schools in the conference? How strong does she think the ACC program is? “What is the solution?” Who is Kelsey excited to see on the field at FSU? Where does Kelsey see a narrative when i...

Louis Fernandez, WRAL Sports+, on UNC waiting to see what the NCAA will let them do regarding THIS player. What’s a timeline for Tez Walker to be a potential candidate? What is UNC arguing in this situation? Has Mac Brown mentioned anything about Walker being able to practice or if he’s unable to participate? What are the waiver details?

Charlotte - What is your identity going to be?    App - Can they be better on third down offensively? Only converted on 38% of third downs last season    Wake - Depth a WR … A.T. Perry is in the NFL, redshirt junior Donovan Green out 3-5 months according to Mike Barber of the Richmond-Times Dispatch; not good for new starter at QB Mitch Griffis   ECU - Can you repli...

The Carolina Hurricanes didn't make another trade, but the trade of Erik Karlsson to the Pittsburgh Penguins does impact them. How so and is this a good or bad thing? 

With all of this conference realignment, who's it REALLY benefiting?? Football will be alright with this, but what about the rest of the college sports? What about the other athletes who play sports like softball, volleyball, swimming, etc.? Doesn't seem like anyone was thinking of them while making these decisions.  

  Defense is ahead of the offense Justin Houston signed as veteran insurance, also last week signed Deion Jones as ILB depth … Marquis Haynes is battling injury Bryce showed some frustration … Bryce will start preseason game on Saturday STAY HEALTHY   College realignment - ACC is still intact!    USWNT - FINISH YOUR CHANCES …

Chip Patterson, CBS Sports, chimes in on the interview between Adam and Bubba yesterday and how FSU is STILL in the ACC. Plus, there’s Pac-12 news from this Friday morning so are they down a few schools or were signatures signed? What does Chip think will come of this result thus far? Arizona, Washington, and Oregon: what’s going on with these schools? How did Chip get got?! At what po...

Did the guys watch the Hall of Fame game last night?? Why did they or didn’t they? Why is this going to be the “year of Jeremy”? How many games do they guys think the Panthers will win this year with Bryce and company? Where do the guys see college sports in the next 5 to 10 years? And what are the guys hot takes on today's debates: Top or bottom - green or yellow??