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NC State men's basketball coach Kevin Keatts shared his thoughts so far on the season with Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio. Keatts dives into the 'NET rankings' of college basketball and how it has impacted making the NCAA Tournament, the team's recent wins over Duke and Virginia Tech, and more. Also, Wes Durham of ESPN & the ACC Network stopped by to break down UNC basketball's loss to Virginia, a...

Ryan Wilson of CBS feels the Indianapolis Colts will stick with Jeff Saturday as their head coach and will be the first coaching vacancy to be filled, even though he believes Steve Wilks should get the head coaching job at the Carolina Panthers already. Wilson also breaks down Super Wild Card Weekend, and how the Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers might be the most intriguing matchup of the we...

Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio break down where UNC is struggling after loss on the road to UVA, including how some players aren't reaching levels of expectation. Ovies points out that people need to stop referring to last season and can't expect for the team to suddenly improve come March. In football, it was announced today that CB coach, and former UNC standout, Dre Bly and the team have agreed to...

UNC looks to end a long streak of not beating Virginia on the road tonight as the Tar Heels travel to play UVA. Also, conversations involving the NFL, Carolina Panthers, and Georgia crushing TCU during What's Trending.

Darrin Hines, father of Buffalo Bills KR/RB Nyheim Hines, shares what it was like being in the stadium for Hines' two kickoff return TDs, the emotion in the building for the game, and talking with Nyheim after Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest on the field. Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio give the most scientific explanation possible for NFL offseason coaching hires, including who the Panthers, Colt...

TCU went from 5-7 in 2021 all the way to the CFP championship game in 2022. Can NC State football, Duke football, or UNC football make that kind of turnaround? Also, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio talk Paul Riley, College Football, NFL, and the MCU in #HeyJoe.

Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer gives Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio a breakdown of the potential head coaching candidates for the Carolina Panthers, and if interim head coach Steve Wilks has a realistic chance of retaining the job. Also, Georgia looked like in a completely different class over TCU in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.

During What's Trending, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discussed the biggest topics of the day, including the Green Bay Packers & Aaron Rodgers coming up short of the playoffs with a home loss to the Detroit Lions, and say how they're already tired of the Aaron Rodgers offseason discussions. Plus, NC State, Duke, and UNC men's basketball all got wins over the weekend. Also, should the Carolina Pan...

Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss a big weekend of ACC basketball, including NC State getting a quality win in the ACC on the road over Virginia Tech. Also, UNC earned a home win over Notre Dame, while Duke hung on to beat Boston College. Also, former UVA quarterback Brennan Armstrong is transferring from Virginia to NC State. What does this mean for NC State QB MJ Morris? Plus, more conversation...

Former Heisman Trophy Winner, and Miami Hurricanes QB, Gino Torretta gave a breakdown of College Football Playoff National Championship Game between TCU football and Georgia football. Also, conversations about Sam Howell getting his first start in the NFL for the Washington Commanders, NC State, and more in Hey Joe.

The NFL Playoffs are set. Who are the contenders and pretenders? The most intriguing game might be the Dallas Cowboys vs the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Also, the Cincinnati Bengals are back in the playoffs as arguably the hottest team in the NFL once again. Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss the coaching position for the Carolina Panthers. Giglio argues that the Panthers need to make sure they have an...

NC State basketball travels to Virginia Tech to play a Hokies team that is in desperate need of a win. Duke basketball is on the road at Boston College as they attempt to rebound from their loss to NC State. Also, UNC basketball looks for back-to-back wins as they host Notre Dame. Also, conversations about the NFL, and how NFL continues to dominate TV viewership.

Bomani Jones of ESPN and HBO joined Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio to breakdown a myriad of topics, including how Carolina Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks may deserve to be the head coach of the Panthers full time, but just because Wilks deserve the opportunity, it doesn't mean Wilks will get it. Jones also weighs in on the AFC Championship game scenarios where there's a potential of a neutral...

With the NFL discussing scenarios regarding the AFC Championship game, Joe Giglio tells Joe Giglio that the Championship rounds of the NFL Playoffs should always be played at a neutral site, and in controlled conditions. Also, Ovies discusses NC State play-by-play voice Gary Hahn being reinstated.

UNC Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz, who is a Neuroscientist & Concussion researcher, joined The OG with Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio to discuss the current safety in football, and argues that football is as safe as it has ever been.

During What's Trending, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discussed the NC State basketball win over Duke, and how NC State can build off of the win. Also, they point out how there is a large overreaction to Duke coach Jon Scheyer. Plus, discussions about the Carolina Hurricanes and Max Pacioretty making his debut for the team, and talks about how the NFL is handling potential playoff scenarios involving...

Jeremy Markovich of the NC Rabbit Hole explained a very weird law in the State of North Carolina where during a five-day stretch around New Years that all crimes against opossums are legal. Also, Brooke Pryor of ESPN gave a breakdown to various playoff scenarios as we head towards the final weekend of the NFL.

During #HeyJoe, there were lots of questions about Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer after NC State's 84-60 win over No. 16 Duke at PNC Arena. Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio compare the overreaction to how fans were thinking about UNC basketball head coach Hubert Davis was viewed during much of his first season. Also, Carolina Hurricanes color analyst Tripp Tracy joined the to break down how forw...

NC State basketball dominated No. 16 Duke, 84-60, at PNC Arena. Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss the game, and if the game says more about NC State, or Duke. Also, UNC Basketball gets a win over Wake Forest.

During What's Trending, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio have a conversation about the top sports topics in the area, including the Carolina Hurricanes activating Max Pacioretty from the injured list, the drama involving Gio Reyna & the USMNT, and NC State vs Duke and UNC vs Wake Forest in men's basketball action tonight.

Wes Durham of the ACC Network & ESPN joined Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio to break down the matchup between NC State basketball and Duke basketball, and what's NC State's best way of upsetting Duke. Durham also provides the unique perspective as a broadcaster in the situation involving Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills, and how it compared to a basketball game between NC State & South Carolin...

Demetri Ravanos of Barrett Sports Media joined Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio to discuss the reactions to Skip Bayless' tweets about Damar Hamlin, and how Bayless' history of hot takes doesn't give Skip the benefit of the doubt when it comes to criticism from other media members, athletes, or fans. Also, is what Shannon Sharpe doing in response performative? Also, what is the future of shows like Firs...

There are major ACC basketball matchups tonight in the State of North Carolina as NC State basketball welcomes Duke basketball into PNC Arena, and UNC basketball hosting Wake Forest basketball. Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio break down the matchups.

During What's Trending, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss the increased likelihood that the NCAA Tournament for basketball will expand to over 90 schools. Also, conversations about the College Football Playoff and the National Championship game between Georgia and TCU, NC State football losing their bowl game, the Carolina Panthers, and Damar Hamlin.

NC State football ended their season with a Duke's Mayo Bowl loss to Maryland, and Ovies & Giglio said the loss was a microcosm of their entire season. Also, Duke football ends the season 9-4, as does UNC football, but both seasons are viewed differently. Plus, more conversations about the Damar Hamlin situation.