The Drive with Tim Donnelly

Tim Donnelly tackles the question that should be on Carolina Panthers fans’ minds: Should the team retain current defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero for next season? Tim engages in a comprehensive discussion, breaking down the pros and cons, examining defensive strategies, and weighing the impact on the team’s performance this season. Also, Florida State again is pondering its future wi...

Tim Donnelly and producer Graham Hill discuss their confidence and concerns for the local ACC basketball teams, including Wake Forest, NC State, UNC, and Duke. Also, with National Signing Day for college football taking place, Tim breaks down what North Carolina has been doing on their side of things. He notes how UNC's coaching staff always does a good job recruiting players and focusing on talen...

Tim Donnelly breaks down the electrifying performance that led the Carolina Hurricanes to a stunning 6-3 victory against the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Vegas Golden Knights. Tim reviews the game-changing plays, standout moments, and the team’s overall performance that fueled their triumph on their home ice. Also, Tim dives into the high-stakes world of college football recruiting o...

During the Starting Five, Tim Donnelly discussed Sam Howell getting benched for Jacoby Brissett, the Carolina Panthers releasing Justin Houston pass-rusher Justin Houston, and the current AP top-25 men’s college basketball rankings. Also, he discussed how the Panthers can build on their win against the Falcons. Plus, the Carolina Hurricanes welcome the defending Stanley Cup Champions, the Ve...

Tim Donnelly discussed how the Carolina Panthers can build off their win against the Atlanta Falcons for the three remaining games this season. He dives into the winning formula that propelled the Panthers success. Tim breaks down the crucial elements contributing to this victory, from offensive strategies to defensive success, and how the team can leverage these strengths. Also, questions about N...

Tim Donnelly provides a breakdown of the Carolina Hurricanes upcoming matchup against the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Vegas Golden Knights. Tim discussed the importance of the goaltending performance for Pyotr Kotchetkov. Tim also explored the dynamic that could lead to the Hurricanes turning the tide and securing a pivotal victory against the reigning champs. Also, Tim discussed what led...

Now that we’re over the happy feeling of the Carolina Panthers winning another game, Tim Donnelly nitpicks the 9-7 victory over the Falcons. From game-changing plays to the offense's performance, Tim reviews every aspect of the nailbiting matchup, providing fans with a comprehensive analysis of the 9-7 win. Also, yesterday, NC State got another commit out of the transfer portal in former Duk...

NC State basketball lost to No. 12 Tennessee, 79-70, that saw guard Kam Woods play in his first game of the season after the temporary restraining order against the NCAA allowed two-time transfer to play. Tim Donnelly discusses how NC State basketball coach Kevin Keatts still has a lot to figure out regarding the rotation with Woods and MJ Rice coming into the lineup. 

The Carolina Hurricanes over the weekend placed goalie Antti Raanta on waivers, sending him down to Chicago Wolves of the AHL, and called up rookie goalie Yaniv Perets to back up Pyotr Kochetkov. Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how the Carolina Hurricanes still should look to make a move in goal, and provide an update about when Frederik Andersen might be healthy enough to return from his bl...

In breaking news, NC State football landed a running back in the transfer portal in graduate senior Jordan Waters from Duke football. Tim Donnelly points out how NC State Wolfpack coach Dave Doeren has been landing key pieces to add to his offense via the transfer portal. Also, former UNC basketball star Eric Montross lost his battle to cancer. North Carolina basketball loses a close matchup with...

Tim Donnelly says that even though the game wasn't pretty, the Carolina Panthers earned their 9-7 win over the Atlanta Falcons, and that Bryce Young, and the Panthers defense made the key plays when they needed to down the stretch. 

During the Starting Five, Tim Donnelly discussed No. 9 North Carolina vs. No. 14 Kentucky in the CBS Sports Classic, NC State vs. No. 12 Tennessee in the Basketball Hall of Fame Game, and Thursday night football's impact on the coaching market. Also, the Atlanta Falcons face the Carolina Panthers in a divisional rematch. Plus, the Carolina Hurricanes return to PNC Arena tonight as they face the Na...

Tim Donnelly discussed the future of Duke football with the Blue Devils' newly appointed head coach, Manny Diaz. Tim discussed with Coach Diaz his vision, strategies, and plan for elevating Duke football to new heights. From building a new coaching staff to recruiting tactics, and elevating the current roster. Also, Tim gives his really bold predictions for the upcoming sports weekend. 

Tim Donnelly explained at this point in the season, the bar has been set super low for Panthers quarterback Bryce Young regarding his in-game performance. Tim continues to advocate how all he'd like to see is some improvement out of Young and the Panthers as a team. Also, Tim previews the divisional rematch between the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers. In week 1, Bryce Young and the Carolina...

Tim Donnelly discussed how the Carolina Hurricanes clawed their way back from a rough road trip to snatch a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings last night. The Canes, who stumbled through the first four games of their six-game trek, found their footing in the Motor City, fueled by clutch goals and stellar goaltending. Tim also discussed how the team needs to continue the momentum tonight as the...

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox express their concerns and share their confidence when it comes to the Carolina Panthers, including how the dysfunction of the franchise has stemmed for selfishness, and how personal agendas will likely far outweigh team goals for the remainder of the season. Also, Carolina Panthers tickets for their Sunday home game against the Atlanta Falcons were seen as low as $5...

After recent comments by former Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton about how the Panthers mishandled former RB Christian McCaffrey, Tim Donnelly points out how the Carolina Panthers historically have mishandled their star players. Cam Newton also called SF 49ers QB Brock Purdy, Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott, among others, 'game managers' and not play-makers. 

Tim Donnelly says the Carolina Hurricanes need to find consistency, not just on the scoreboard with wins, but by consistently playing their style of play, and goaltending. Tim also points out the production of Dmitry Orlov & Tony DeAngelo have not lived up to what was expected of them. 

Tim Donnelly discusses how NC State football is filling their needs on offense with players through the transfer portal, including Coastal Carolina QB Grayson McCall. Tim points out that the Wolfpack could still look to add a running back or two in the transfer portal. 

How long will it take for the Carolina Panthers to rebuild their organization and be a competitive football team again. Tim Donnelly says much of that depends on who the next head coach, and possibly new GM are going to be, but also the development of Bryce Young. Also, will New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick be the next head coach of the Carolina Panthers? 

During Hit It & Quit It, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the biggest sports stories, including UNC QB Drake Maye's NFL Draft projections and if he might be the third QB drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft, the development of Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young, and more. 

The Carolina Hurricanes got three points from Sebastian Aho, and great goaltending from Pyotr Kochetkov, but Tim Donnelly says they're more to be done for the Carolina Hurricanes to get out of their recent skid, and that consistency is what matters most.  Brian Murphy, WRAL Sports Investigative Reporter, joined Tim Donnelly to discuss the Federal Court ruling today putting a 14-day restrainin...

Tim Donnelly explains why the addition of Coastal Carolina QB Grayson McCall in the transfer portal is the perfect fit for NC State football and head coach Dave Doeren. Also, Tim & Dennis Cox discuss their confidence level and concerns with NC State basketball, Duke basketball, UNC basketball, and Wake Forest basketball. 

Tim Donnelly says that it's okay to be critical of Bryce Young's performance as a quarterback, while also acknowledging that the Carolina Panthers aren't doing much to help him. Tim Donnelly says it's hard to compare Bryce Young to other rookie QBs because the situation with the Carolina Panthers isn't good with the lack of skill players and protections, but that it is fair to compare Bryce Young'...

Duke basketball and NC State basketball are in action in games that will allow them to fine tune rotations. Duke will have a chance to still figure out what they're going to do at center, while NC State will have another chance to incorporate MJ Rice into the lineup. Also, Tim Donnelly says there are very few players right now on the Carolina Panthers roster that are worth building around in the f...