The Drive with Tim Donnelly

Tim Donnelly says NC State basketball and head coach Kevin Keatts have lacked a consistent rotation all season, and the lack of continuity has loomed large, including in their 90-83 loss at Florida State basketball. Tim Donnelly says the Carolina Hurricanes simplified their approach by focusing on getting more shots towards the goal in their 3-2 win over the Minnesota Wild.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox share their confidence & concerns for the ACC basketball schools in North Carolina, including UNC basketball, NC State basketball, Duke basketball, and Wake Forest basketball.

During Cop or Drop, questions were asked about the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline, including if the Carolina Hurricanes will make a trade for a forward if a goalie is no longer in the works, but also what the Carolina Panthers might do with left tackle Ikem Ekwonu after GM Dan Morgan spoke to the media at the 2024 NFL Combine. 

During Cop or Drop, questions were asked about the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline, including if the Carolina Hurricanes will make a trade for a forward if a goalie is no longer in the works, but also what the Carolina Panthers might do with left tackle Ikem Ekwonu after GM Dan Morgan spoke to the media at the 2024 NFL Combine. 

Tim Donnelly says RJ Davis solidified himself as ACC Player of the Year after his 42-point performance for UNC basketball as North Carolina basketball beat Miami basketball, 75-71. Also, a vital time for NC State football as they began spring practices and try to get all of their transfers for buy in for the 2024 football season. 

Tim Donnelly says that the Carolina Panthers have more to do than 'fix' QB Bryce Young, as head coach Dave Canales said as the 2024 NFL Combine that the season isn't about 'fixing' Bryce Young, but making sure the offense is build around Bryce Young and for Bryce Young. Also, former NC State QB Russell Wilson spoke out publically about how the Denver Broncos wanted him to waive the injury clause i...

Tim Donnelly says RJ Davis solidified himself as ACC Player of the Year after his 42-point performance for UNC basketball as North Carolina basketball beat Miami basketball, 75-71. Also, NC State basketball visits Florida State football, and Wake Forest basketball looks to follow up their win over Duke basketball as they travel to Notre Dame basketball. 

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox rank the four ACC basketball schools in the State of North Carolina on the Podium with Wake Forest basketball, UNC basketball, NC State basketball, and Duke basketball.  Also, the disrespect towards ACC basketball by the likes of Joe Lunardi and others continues to devalue the league, even though the postseason success in the NCAA Tournament continues to be there...

After back-to-back losses on the weekend, Tim Donnelly says the Carolina Hurricanes need to get back to their shoot-first mentality after back-to-back losses to the Dallas Stars and Buffalo Sabres, and wonders if a the team will make a trade for a forward at the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline. Also, former Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton got into an altercation with several people who approached him at a...

Tim Donnelly says UNC basketball got a much needed win on the road over UVA basketball, the first win for the Tar Heels over Virginia basketball since 2012, which should be a confidence boost for Hubert Davis & Cormac Ryan after Tony Bennett slowed down RJ Davis, Harrison Ingram, and Armando Bacot. Also, NC State basketball earned a home win over Boston College basketball. 

Tim Donnelly says Wake Forest basketball should be in the NCAA Tournament, and that their 83-79 win over Duke basketball. Tim Donnelly says after the Kyle Filipowski injury for Duke basketball after a loss at Wake Forest basketball after fans stormed the court, that players should be protected, but that banning court storming shouldn't be banned, instead remedied to allow fans to still enjoy the m...

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss ACC men's basketball, including what Wake Forest basketball, UNC basketball, NC State basketball, and Duke basketball need to do this weekend. 

Tim Donnelly says that the Carolina Panthers have to be cautious when signing veteran free agents this offseason because not all veterans will be onboard when a franchise is rebuilding and not competing for the playoffs. Also, a pivotal ACC basketball matchup as No. 8 Duke basketball visits Wake Forest basketball with Wake Forest on the bubble of making the NCAA Tournament and in need of a win.&nb...

Tim Donnelly says UNC basketball must control the tempo vs UVA basketball, but that North Carolina Basketball must be ready to win a rock fight against Virginia basketball, and that the Tar Heels need to be efficient offensively running the offense through Armando Bacot, Harrison Ingram, and RJ Davis. Also, NC State basketball faces Boston College basketball with the team already looking ahead to...

Tim Donnelly says the Carolina Hurricanes earned a massive 1-0 win over the Florida Panthers with Pyotr Kochetkov and Sebastian Aho leading the way, and that Kochetkov seems to be the No. 1 goalie headed into the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Also, a look ahead to the Hurricanes vs. the Dallas Stars and Buffalo Sabres. 

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox share their points of confidence and level of concerns for the Carolina Hurricanes, while also stating how center Sebastian Aho continues to be one of the most underrated players in the NHL.

Tim Donnelly says the College Football Playoff is already looking to expand to at least 14 teams, but says that people who run college football do not actually care about what's best for the sport and only think about money. Also, Tim Donnelly discusses how EA Sports College Football 25 is allowing college football players to opt-in on the game to receive $600 payment and a free copy of the game.&...

Tim Donnelly says that the Carolina Panthers and Brian Burns must negotiate a contract extension in good faith, and that Burns likely doesn't want to play the 2024 NFL season on a franchise tag. US Olympic swimmer Claire Curzan discusses with Tim Donnelly her preparation for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, what it was like competing in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo while there were several restric...

Tim Donnelly says Duke basketball is starting to look like a national title contender and might be peaking at the right time heading into March Madness after crushing Miami basketball, 84-55. Also, Tim Donnelly points out hot takes by former Duke players, including JJ Redick talking about how fans don't want to be educated when it comes basketball, and how Jay Williams sayd Caitlin Clark can't be...

During Hit It & Quit It, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss Carolina Panthers players that could be released to save money on the team's salary cap for the 2024 NFL Season, the latest updates with the Carolina Panthers are Frederik Andersen is working his way back into practices, NC State women's basketball, and more. 

Tim Donnelly says NC State basketball's season has been a disappointment this season after losing to Syracuse basketball, 87-83, which likely means NC State basketball and head coach Kevin Keatts will have to win the ACC Tournament in order to make the NCAA Tournament. Also, will head coach Kevin Keatts be back as the head coach of NC State basketball after this season, and should his approach wit...

Tim Donnelly says that teams should look at the Carolina Panthers and what happened to their franchise after trading up for the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft as teams look to add a franchise quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft with Drake Maye, Caleb Williams, or Jayden Daniels and potentially trade up to the No. 1 overall pick with the Chicago Bears. Also, could Raleigh, North Carolina eventua...

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox share their confidence levels, and concerns about Wake Forest basketball, UNC basketball, NC State basketball, and Duke basketball as they discuss ACC basketball in the State of North Carolina.

During Cop or Drop, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss if the Carolina Panthers will bring back safety Jeremy Chinn, what trades the Carolina Hurricanes will make before the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline, if Kevin Keatts will return as NC State men's basketball coach, and more. Also, Tuesday Feedback from listeners who have left comments. 

Tim Donnelly says NC State basketball and head coach Kevin Keatts are in another must-win situation as they face Syracuse basketball at home at PNC Arena to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive.  Also, UCONN basketball is the team to beat in college men's basketball this season, and might the 'villain' that college basketball needs. Also, changes to the selection process for the 12-team Col...