The Drive with Tim Donnelly

During the Daily Checkdown, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss the top stories of the day, including the Carolina Hurricanes looking to clinch the Metro Division, the NBA Play-in games continuing, and if the Carolina Panthers are basing their decision on the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft on the S2 Cognitive test. 

Will Brinson of CBS Sports shared the process of putting together a Mock Draft for the 2023 NFL Draft, and shares if national media members use true insight when creating mock drafts. Brinson also says that all signs point to Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper being the one making the final selection for the No. 1 overall pick.

Are the Carolina Panthers going to draft Bryce Young based on his score from the S2 Cognitive test? Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss how the S2 test has replaced the Wonderlic test, and that the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft may be Young over CJ Stroud based off of the S2 test.

Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio share their thoughts on Dan Snyder selling the Washington Commanders to an ownership group led by Josh Harris for $6.05 billion. Ovies & Giglio point out the failures and shortcomings of Snyder from the team not consistently winning on the field, legal troubles, lawsuits, and contention with fans. The Carolina Hurricanes appear now to be leaning towards Alabama QB Br...

During the Daily Checkdown, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discussed New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson after he spoke to the media about his hamstring injury, and how it's been a struggle mentally for him. Plus, the Carolina Hurricanes get a much needed win. Plus, the latest with NFL mock drafts, including the Panthers taking Bryce Young now? 

Joe Ovies explains definitively why UConn isn't a 'blue blood' program. Plus, the Carolina Hurricanes get a much needed win over the Detroit Red Wings as the Hurricanes maintain their lead atop the Metro Division over the New Jersey Devils as the Stanley Cup Playoffs are set to begin next week. Plus, Joe Giglio says that older coaches who are complaining about the transfer portal in college sports...

During #HeyJoe, there was questions asked by listeners about the use of Twitter in sports media, and for Joe Ovies specifically, after NPR announced they were no longer using the platform as a way to distribute their content. Also, ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips gets a three-year contract extension. Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss with Mike Ewald his first order from Cookout, and say that he was...

The Carolina Panthers got a much needed win against the Detroit Red Wings, 4-1, to keep their lead in the Metro Division as the NHL season winds down and the Stanley Cup Playoffs start next week. Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio say that the top players for the Canes need to elevate their game in the playoffs. Who is the best fit for the Carolina Panthers with the No. 1 overall pick? Nate Tice of The At...

Who’s back in the Top Ten of being a very good team? What’s big “NC State football energy” that’s similar to this baseball team?

#5: NBA play-in tourney starts #4: Beer sales at MLB #3: Jim Phillips #2: Portal Kombat #1: Canes

Kyle Filipowski is staying with Duke for his sophomore season in men’s basketball. Ben Finley, NC State’s QB, has entered the transfer portal. The Carolina Hurricanes are towing a thing line

During the Daily Checkdown, a conversation about the Carolina Panthers and how many national insiders are reporting that owner David Tepper will choose Alabama QB Bryce Young as the No. 1 Pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Also, further NFL conversations about Lamar Jackson as the Baltimore Ravens sign Odell Beckham Jr, incluing $15 million guaranteed to OBJ. Plus, John Rahm wins the Masters. Is LIV Golf...

As the final week of the regular season for the NHL before the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Luke DeCock of the News & Observer shared his thoughts on the Hurricanes as the season closes, and shares who he thinks should be the No. 1 goalie in the playoffs. Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio bring up the idea of using multiple goalies in the playoffs similar to the regular season.  Duke basketball head co...

Lauren Brownlow of WRALSportsFan shares with Joe Ovies her thoughts on the college basketball transfer portal, as well as if we'll have a player from UNC basketball, Duke basketball, or NC State basketball will transfer to another school in among those three, as we've already seen players transfer within the ACC. Also, Brownlow breaks down the offseason for the Carolina Panthers and gives her thou...

John Rahm won The Masters, whilve LIV golf players Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson came up short.  Brooke Pryor of ESPN discussed the latest on Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, and wonders if the signing of O'Dell Beckham Jr. will entice Jackson to stay, but questions the amount of guaranteed money given to OBJ.

Well, just when we thought we had it all figured out as far as who the Carolina Panthers would be selecting first overall in this year's draft, we've been thrown a wild card! The Florida quarterback, Anthony Richardson has supposedly impressed head coach Frank Reich, but what does he have to offer that Bryce Young or CJ Stroud already don't have? 

Last night, the Nashville Predators shut out the Carolina Hurricanes by a final of 3-0. Great goaltending is keeping the Predators' improbable playoff hopes alive. Meanwhile, despite playing what head coach Rod Brind'Amour thought were two good periods for the Hurricanes, the power play was nonexistent, and Frederik Andersen struggled.

During the Daily Checkdown, Joe Giglio & Louis Fernandez discuss the biggest topics of the day, including Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James complaining about games being scheduled on back-to-back days this late in the season after a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, Reggie Bullock buying an island, The Carolina Hurricanes and their partnership with AHL affiliate Chicago Wolves, the Maste...

Joe Giglio, Louis Fernandez, and Dennis Cox hold their own draft of sporting events/dates that they feel are overhyped, and are not sure why they get so much attention. Also, Jeremy Markovich of the NC Rabbit Hole shares unpopular opinions about the State of North Carolina. 

After trading for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, and with several free agent signings, Joe Giglio & Louis Fernandez discuss how the Carolina Panthers have "won the offseason."   Also, #HeyJoe questions about college football recruiting spending, Cam Newton saying he's willing to be a backup, and more. 

Caroilna Hurricanes color analyst Tripp Tracy shared his thoughts on the latter part of the regular season for the Hurricanes, and is open to the idea of the Canes using a goalie rotation in the playoffs, much like they have in the regular season. Also, the Masters is underway. Will Tiger Woods be able to hold up physically over the weekend and make the cut? 

Will this potentially be the last time we see Tiger Woods compete at The Masters? Also during the Daily Checkdown, Joe Giglio & Paul Ihander share what their Champions Dinner menu choice would be.  Also, The Carolina Hurricanes get a big win in OT over the Ottawa Senators, putting themselves closer to winning the Metro Division and setting themselves up for home-ice advantage through at l...

Joe Giglio & Paul Ihander share their thoughts on Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone calling his team 'soft,' and St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol calling out Tyler O'Neill for 'lack of effort,' and wonder if 'hard coaching' works today, even in professional sports. Also, Wes Durham of the ACC Network & ESPN joined the show to talk about the NCAA Tournament, the way-too-earl...

Sam Monson of Pro Football Focus shared his thoughts on Ohio State football QB CJ Stroud and Alabama football QB Bryce Young and who is most likely to be picked by the Carolina Panthers No. 1 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft. Monson also shares his thoughts on the talent surrounding Stroud and if that should be held against him in an evaluation. Also, during #HeyJoe, questions about the MLB pitch clo...

There are already early 2023-2024 preseason top-25 men's college basketball polls even though players are still going in and out of the transfer portal, and players declaring for the NBA Draft. But Joe Giglio & Anthony Guerra discuss the way-too-early betting odds to win the 2024 national championship. Also, after Philadelphia 76ers' center Joel Embiid's dominant performance against the Boston...