The Drive with Tim Donnelly

The Carolina Panthers just needed to make a kick to earn a win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, and even had to shots at it, but failed to convert, despite the penalty by DJ Moore. Now the Carolina Panthers are facing a top-5 pick as opposed to being on top of the NFC South and a shot at the playoffs. Also UNC football, NC State football coach Dave Doeren, and more.

Was losing to the Atlanta Falcons the best thing for the Carolina Panthers? A win would've put the Panthers atop the NFC South, but the loss puts them in position for a top-5 pick. Will a top pick help the team in the long run?

Was losing to the Atlanta Falcons the best thing for the Carolina Panthers? A win would've put the Panthers atop the NFC South, but the loss puts them in position for a top-5 pick. Will a top pick help the team in the long run?

NC State football coach Dave Doeren retweeted a comment blasting NC State fans for leaving games early. Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss Doeren's 'experiment' and how this has been a talking point for Dave Doeren for ten years.

UNC football has the Coastal Division in their hands, and they also might be a really good team. Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio talk about how UNC football is in complete control of the Coastal Division and will have shot at winning the ACC Championship, and how this season is in stark contrast to NC State football this year, and UNC's expectations for the season. Also, discussions about the Carolina...

How much better can NC State football do this season? With four games remaining, Joe Giglio and Candace Cooper discuss NC State football and their win over Virginia Tech football, and if NC State can show any improvement the rest of the season with a freshman quarterback. Also, talks about Game 1 of the World Series, UFC Fight Night on Saturday, Russell Wilson, Tom Brady, and more during What's Tr...

Did Tom Brady & LeBron James hang on too long? Bomani Jones of ESPN joined the show to talk NFL & NBA, including if Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady & LA Lakers forward LeBron James stuck around too long with their playing careers. Also, how Denver Broncos QB Russell Wilson has become the butt of the joke around the NFL. Plus, Joe Giglio & Candace Cooper pick games but in a differ...

Who is ACC Coach of the Year? During #HeyJoe, a question was asked about Duke football coach Mike Elko and if he is the ACC Coach of the Year, or if it should go to someone else. Also, David Teel of the Richmond Times-Dispatch joined the show to discuss NC State football vs Virginia Tech football, and the potential change in how the ACC distributes revenue to its member schools.

NC State football looked bad in their 22-21 win over Virginia Tech that saw the Wolfpack trail 21-3 in the third quarter. Also, Tom Brady is done. Plus, NFL kick Justin Tucker and other Baltimore Ravens players

Should NC State play its younger QBs? During What's Trending, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discussed NC State football vs Virginia Tech football ahead of their Thursday night matchup in Raleigh, NC. They discuss whether or not NC State should start to give playing time to their younger QBs now that Devin Leary is out for the season and a chance at the ACC championship is also gone.

Does Russell Wilson lack self-awareness? Brooke Pryor of ESPN joined Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio to discuss all things NFL, including Denver Broncos QB Russell Wilson and how he spent his time on the plane traveling to London for their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Also, should the Pittsburgh Steelers fire offensive coordinator Matt Canada? Also, Jeremy Markovich takes us on a trip down th...

Big Game Boomer joined Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio and gave his thoughts on #NCState vs #virginiatech, but also how #Clemson football shouldn't make the College Football Playoff over a one-loss SEC team, potentially Tennessee.

Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discussed What to expect from NC State football vs Virginia Tech football on Thursday night in Raleigh, NC. Also, Carolina Hurricanes color analyst Tripp Tracy joined the show to talk about the west coast trip that wrapped up for the Hurricanes, and how the team has looked in the early going.

During What's Trending, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss UNC Basketball coach Hubert Davis getting a contract extension and pay raise. Also, further conversations about Aaron Rodgers, the ACC looking into how they distribute revenue, and more.

What should we expect from #NCState against #VirginiaTech on Thursday Night? Wes Durham of the ACC Network and ESPN joined the show to talk about NC State football and how there's still a lot to figure out moving forward for the Wolfpack ahead of their matchup against Virginia Tech football. Also, looking ahead to UNC football's matchup against PITT football and how they can essentially lock up th...

Seth Walder of ESPN joined Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio to discuss how analytics is increasingly impacting in-game decisions in football at both the FBS and NFL levels when it comes to 4th-down attempts, and also tracking how effect receivers are at getting open. Also, an advanced look at some of the tops teams in college football.

Brian Murphy, WRAL Sports Investigative Reporter, joined Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio to discuss revenue distribution in the ACC, and how some schools in the conference are challenging the fact there is equal distribution of funds to all schools within the conference. Ovies says schools like Miami, Florida State, and some others who are clamoring for more money have no right to be making such demand...

Despite having several teams ranked in the top-25, there are still many in the national media that still continue to question Clemson football and the strength of ACC football. Also, Bill Belichick still gives us great soundbites.

Duke Football Coach Mike Elko joined Joe Giglio to talk about his first season in Durham, bouncing back from their loss to UNC football to defeat Miami football, and more. Also, more conversation about the national perception of Clemson football and ACC football. Plus, 'The Way of The OG' to determine if you're 'One Of Us.' #OOU

Can the Carolina Panthers win the NFC South? Ryan Wilson of CBS Sports joined Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio to talk NFL, including if the Carolina Panthers can win the NFC South, or if Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can turn things around this season. Also, #HeyJoe questions about NC State, UNC, and more.

Is Bill Belichick 'over it' at this point? Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss how the New England Patriots have put themselves in the spotlight for scrutiny with the QB position after benching Mac Jones for Bailey Zappe. Also, Ovies argues the 2020 QB class is far better than the 2021 QB class.

During What's Trending, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss three things they learned about the Carolina Panthers in their win against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Also, conversations about Clemson football and how they still have a negative perception nationally, Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees getting swept by the Houston Astros, and the declined play of Brady, Aaron Rodgers, and...

Why all of the hate towards #Clemson and the ACC? Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss why there's so much hate directed at Clemson football and the ACC, despite Clemson having beat four ranked teams in the last six weeks. Also, there's the continued perception that the ACC isn't good despite several teams being nationally ranked throughout the season.

Where does Clemson fit in the CFP? During #HeyJoe, there are several questions about Clemson football after their victory of Syracuse and how they fit into the national landscape and the College Football Playoff. Also, Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer joined the show to talk about the Carolina Panthers, their victory Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and what the team will do at QB moving...

With a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tom Brady, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss how the Carolina Panthers proved why they should've fired Matt Rhule last offseason with how bad the NFC South is this year, and how much more prepared they are under interim head coach Steve Wilks. Also, Brady, Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, and LA Lakers star LeBron James are all hitting the wall late...