The Drive with Tim Donnelly

Luke believes rebuilding a sense of community within the league is important, why? How many teams does he believe will win in this tournament? Has Duke been “freed’? Does Luke think Duke is on track to being a big threat? And which coach are we likely to see during the tournament?

The All-ACC men's basketball awards were announced, and Joe Giglio & Joe Ovies discuss the selections and awards, and are curious why no one voted for Jon Scheyer for ACC Coach of the Year. Also, the Carolina Hurricanes looked dominant, the Carolina Panthers lose out on Derek Carr, and more. Plus, Georiga Tech head coach Josh Pastner shares his thoughts on the end of his season and looks ahead...

Joe Lunardi of ESPN evaluated UNC basketball and if the Tar Heels will make the NCAA Tournament, and how successful North Carolina will have to be at the ACC Tournament. Lunardi also shares his thoughts on where NC State basketball & Duke basketball will be seeded.

After suffering a disappointing 62-57 loss to Duke, Joe Ovies said it's time for UNC basketball and move on from their veteran players. Ovies & Joe Giglio break down North Carolina basketball's chances of making the NCAA Tournament and if they need to win the ACC Tournament. Derek Carr is signing with the New Orleans Saints, which means the Carolina Panthers will have to draft a QB. Will they...

Las Vegas Raiders color commentator, and former NFL offensive lineman, Lincoln Kennedy shared his thoughts on former Raiders QB Derek Carr as a player, where Carr still struggles on the field, and if Carr could be a player that could help the Carolina Panthers.

Darin Gantt of Panthers.com while at the NFL Combine shared how the Carolina Panthers have the flexibility in the 2023 NFL Draft to move up to take a quarterback. Bomani Jones of ESPN and "Game Theory" on HBO, wonders what's next for boxer & YouTube star Jake Paul after Paul lost his first boxing match, this one to Tommy Fury. Jones points out that Paul has rematch clause, but wonders if Paul...

Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio break down Duke basketball visiting UNC basketball as the regular season wraps up for both teams ahead of next week's ACC Tournament. Also, #HeyJoe questions about the NFL Combine, ACC football, and more.

Carolina Hurricanes GM/President Don Waddell shared with Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio his thoughts on the NHL Trade Deadline and the two moves that the Canes made during the week. Also, Ovies & Giglio look ahead to the second matchup of the season between Duke basketball and North Carolina basketball, and if UNC basketball needs this win.

During the Daily Checkdown, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss how there are several scenarios that could play out regarding ACC Men's basketball and the seedings for next week's ACC Tournament. Plus, ACC women's basketball tournament is underway, and reflecting on the impact Jerry Richardson had on the Carolinas, and how the Raleigh area was pushing for an NFL team.

Will the NCAA and member schools be forced to start paying athletes? Andy Wittry of On3 shared the details of a memo around the ACC and other Power 5 conferences about the legislation they're looking for from Congress to maintain anti-trust status while ensuring that their revenue doesn't get shared with athletes. Also, Jeremy Markovich of the NC Rabbit Hole joined to discuss an exit off of I-95 t...

With the passing of former Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, Ovies calls on an interview for his podcast, A Brief History of Triangle Sports, with Hill Carrow on how the Triangle-area was trying to get the Carolina Panthers. Also, #HeyJoe questions about NC State basketball, The Carolina Hurricanes, and more.

Are the Carolina Hurricanes built for a run to the Stanley Cup, or are they just a really great NHL regular season team? Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio wonder if the organization and owner Tom Dundon have done enough to put together a team that's built for the NHL Playoffs and a run to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Also, Joe & Joe react to the passing of former Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson...

The Carolina Hurricanes made a trade for Arizona Coyotes defenseman Shane Gostisbehere. Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio react to the deal, and wonder if this is the 'rental' trade the Carolina Hurricanes have been looking to make to make a run for the Stanley Cup. Also, the top stories of the day during the Daily Checkdown, including Duke basketball beating NC State basketball, the Carolina Panthers at...

Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich and GM Scott Fitterer spoke today at the 2023 NFL Combine. They were asked questions about quarterback, including free agent Derek Carr, Kentucky QB Will Levis, and their philosophy on drafting a QB in the first round vs. signing a free agent. Who should be on the ACC Player of the Year, and who deserves to be First-Team All-ACC basketball? Wes Durham of th...

During #HeyJoe, Ovies & Giglio fielded several questions about NC State basketball after suffering another loss, this one at the hands of Duke basketball, including if the Wolfpack will make the NCAA Tournament. Also, EJ Hradek of the NHL Network joined the show to break down the NHL trade deadline as it's fast approaching, including how the Eastern Conference is shaping up, and if the Carolin...

Duke basketball earned a late season win over NC State basketball, 71-67. Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio point out that NC State basketball needs to regroup ahead of the ACC Tournament, but that Duke basketball is coming together at the right time. But they do give credit to NC State for how they played defensively. Are UNC basketball and NC State basketball in the NCAA Tournament? Patrick Stevens of...

Matt Jones of Kentucky Sports Radio stated to Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio why Kentucky QB Will Levis is the best QB in the 2023 NFL Draft, and why the Carolina Panthers should trade up to draft him. They also get into a discussion about former NC State football QB Devin Leary who transferred to UK football in the offseason. Also, conversations about ACC basketball, including how Duke has evolved du...

During the Daily Checkdown, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio preview the big ACC basketball matchup between NC State basketball at Duke basketball. Also, after three straight wins, is UNC basketball back on track as the ACC tournament approaches? Plus, NFL Draft Mocks with the Carolina Panthers drafting Kentucky QB Will Levis, and the Carolina Hurricanes make a trade for forward Jesse Pujlujarvi from th...

Former NC State guard Scott Wood shared with Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio how difficult it is to play in Cameron Indoor Stadium as NC State basketball is set to play at Duke basketball tonight. Also, #HeyJoe questions about the NCAA Tournament, UNC basketball, and more.

With three straight wins, including a win over Virginia basketball, is UNC basketball 'back?' Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio wonder if the North Carolina is peaking at the right time, and if a win over Duke basketball to end the regular season will be enough for the Tar Heels to make the NCAA Tournament. ESPN Senior NHL Writer Greg Wyshynski shared his thoughts on the NHL trade deadline, including the...

During the Daily Checkdown, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio break down the current state of ACC basketball after UNC basketball defeated Virginia basketball, NC State basketball losing to Clemson basketball, and Duke basketball getting another win late in the season. Also, talks about the NFL Draft and the Carolina Panthers, comments made by Miami Dolphins CB Byron Jones about his current health status...

With the Washington Commanders releasing quarterback Carson Wentz, Joe Ovies warns Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich to not try and bring Carson Wentz to the Panthers, much like Reich did with the Indianapolis Colts. Also, what's the vibe for NC State basketball fans, UNC basketball fans, Carolina Hurricanes fans and others?

The Carolina Hurricanes haven't made a trade yet ahead of the NHL Trade deadline, while other teams like the New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, Boston Bruins, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Toronto Maple Leafs all having made trades. Luke DeCock of the News & Observer shares his thoughts on the NHL Trade Deadline, and why the Carolina Hurricanes don't have to worry about all of the moves that are...

The ACC NCAA NET Rankings are low nationally compared to other conferences. Joe Ovies offers a solution to how ACC Basketball can boost their NET rankings in the future, where Joe Giglio says you have to look directly at UNC basketball for the reasons why the league doesn't get enough credit right now. Also, NC State basketball suffered a bad loss to Clemson basketball at home. Should the Wolfpack...

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