ACC Now https://newsobserver.com/sports en The News & Observer Each week, sports reporters from The News & Observer take you inside the ACC the way no one else can. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/5e27b62a-592f-11ec-9c44-4b822712e5ed/image/ACC_Now_-_Square_logo.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress ACC Now https://newsobserver.com/sports episodic All ACC, all the time. The News & Observer Each week, sports reporters from The News & Observer take you inside the ACC the way no one else can. Each week, sports reporters from The News & Observer take you inside the ACC the way no one else can.

]]> The News & Observer lbrache@newsobserver.com Bonus Episode: Making sense of the ACC spring meetings, and the ACC’s so-called demise https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/ In a special edition of the ACC Now podcast, The News & Observer’s Andrew Carter, still recovering from a hard week of work on Amelia Island, Florida, tries to make sense of the ACC’s annual spring meetings. Is the league really on the verge of collapse, as so many postulate on social media? And what to make of all this talk of a “Magnificent Seven” looking to break away? That and more, with appearances by Duke athletic director Nina King, and ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips. Host: Andrew Carter Executive Producer: Justin Pelletier Produced and edited by: Andrew Carter and Laura Brache For more ACC sports news, analysis and commentary, visit newsobserver.com/acc. Subscribe to the ACC Now newsletter from The News & Observer at newsobserver.com/subscribe. Once you're there, you can sign up to get Luke DeCock's columns delivered straight to your inbox and never miss his latest take on all things North Carolina sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 23 May 2023 16:04:11 -0000 Making sense of the ACC spring meetings, and the ACC’s so-called demise full 1 85 The News & Observer Andrew Carter talks with Duke AD Nina King and ACC commissioner Jim Phillips about spring meetings, the magnificent seven, and grant of rights. In a special edition of the ACC Now podcast, The News & Observer’s Andrew Carter, still recovering from a hard week of work on Amelia Island, Florida, tries to make sense of the ACC’s annual spring meetings. Is the league really on the verge of collapse, as so many postulate on social media? And what to make of all this talk of a “Magnificent Seven” looking to break away? That and more, with appearances by Duke athletic director Nina King, and ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips. Host: Andrew Carter Executive Producer: Justin Pelletier Produced and edited by: Andrew Carter and Laura Brache For more ACC sports news, analysis and commentary, visit newsobserver.com/acc. Subscribe to the ACC Now newsletter from The News & Observer at newsobserver.com/subscribe. Once you're there, you can sign up to get Luke DeCock's columns delivered straight to your inbox and never miss his latest take on all things North Carolina sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In a special edition of the ACC Now podcast, The News & Observer’s Andrew Carter, still recovering from a hard week of work on Amelia Island, Florida, tries to make sense of the ACC’s annual spring meetings. Is the league really on the verge of collapse, as so many postulate on social media? And what to make of all this talk of a “Magnificent Seven” looking to break away?

That and more, with appearances by Duke athletic director Nina King, and ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips.


Host: Andrew Carter

Executive Producer: Justin Pelletier

Produced and edited by: Andrew Carter and Laura Brache


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]]> 1618 no Ep. 84: Duke softball coach Marissa Young on building a championship team https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/ On this week’s ACC Now Podcast, The News & Observer’s Steve Wiseman talks with Duke softball coach Marissa Young about her program becoming one of the nation’s best in only six years of existence. Host: Steve Wiseman Guest: Marissa Young Producer: Justin Pelletier Edited by: Laura Brache For more ACC sports news, analysis and commentary, visit newsobserver.com/acc. Subscribe to the ACC Now newsletter from The News & Observer at newsobserver.com/subscribe. Once you're there, you can sign up to get Luke DeCock's columns delivered straight to your inbox and never miss his latest take on all things North Carolina sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 May 2023 08:00:00 -0000 Duke softball coach Marissa Young on building a championship team full 1 84 The News & Observer On this week’s ACC Now Podcast, The News & Observer’s Steve Wiseman talks with Duke softball coach Marissa Young about her program becoming one of the nation’s best in only six years of existence. On this week’s ACC Now Podcast, The News & Observer’s Steve Wiseman talks with Duke softball coach Marissa Young about her program becoming one of the nation’s best in only six years of existence. Host: Steve Wiseman Guest: Marissa Young Producer: Justin Pelletier Edited by: Laura Brache For more ACC sports news, analysis and commentary, visit newsobserver.com/acc. Subscribe to the ACC Now newsletter from The News & Observer at newsobserver.com/subscribe. Once you're there, you can sign up to get Luke DeCock's columns delivered straight to your inbox and never miss his latest take on all things North Carolina sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On this week’s ACC Now Podcast, The News & Observer’s Steve Wiseman talks with Duke softball coach Marissa Young about her program becoming one of the nation’s best in only six years of existence.


Host: Steve Wiseman

Guest: Marissa Young

Producer: Justin Pelletier

Edited by: Laura Brache


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]]> 1813 no Ep. 83: How many ACC players will go in the NFL Draft first round? https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/ On this week’s ACC Now Podcast, The News & Observer’s Steve Wiseman is joined by Charlotte Observer reporter Langston Wertz for an NFL Draft discussion focusing on ACC prospects. How many ACC players will be picked in the first round? Who will be the first ACC players selected? Will it be Clemson’s Myles Murphy or Bryan Bresee? Or Pittsburgh’s Calijah Kancey? Where will UNC wide receiver Josh Downs be drafted? Host: Steve Wiseman Guest: Langston Wertz Producer: Justin Pelletier Edited by: Laura Brache For more ACC sports news, analysis and commentary, visit newsobserver.com/acc. Subscribe to the ACC Now newsletter from The News & Observer at newsobserver.com/subscribe. Once you're there, you can sign up to get Luke DeCock's columns delivered straight to your inbox and never miss his latest take on all things North Carolina sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0000 How many ACC players will go in the NFL Draft first round? full 1 83 The News & Observer McClatchy sportswriters Steve Wiseman from The N&O and Langston Wertz from The Charlotte Observer discuss NFL Draft prospects from ACC schools. On this week’s ACC Now Podcast, The News & Observer’s Steve Wiseman is joined by Charlotte Observer reporter Langston Wertz for an NFL Draft discussion focusing on ACC prospects. How many ACC players will be picked in the first round? Who will be the first ACC players selected? Will it be Clemson’s Myles Murphy or Bryan Bresee? Or Pittsburgh’s Calijah Kancey? Where will UNC wide receiver Josh Downs be drafted? Host: Steve Wiseman Guest: Langston Wertz Producer: Justin Pelletier Edited by: Laura Brache For more ACC sports news, analysis and commentary, visit newsobserver.com/acc. Subscribe to the ACC Now newsletter from The News & Observer at newsobserver.com/subscribe. Once you're there, you can sign up to get Luke DeCock's columns delivered straight to your inbox and never miss his latest take on all things North Carolina sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On this week’s ACC Now Podcast, The News & Observer’s Steve Wiseman is joined by Charlotte Observer reporter Langston Wertz for an NFL Draft discussion focusing on ACC prospects.

How many ACC players will be picked in the first round? Who will be the first ACC players selected? Will it be Clemson’s Myles Murphy or Bryan Bresee? Or Pittsburgh’s Calijah Kancey? Where will UNC wide receiver Josh Downs be drafted?


Host: Steve Wiseman

Guest: Langston Wertz

Producer: Justin Pelletier

Edited by: Laura Brache


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]]> 1267 no Ep. 82: How UNC, NC State and ACC football look as spring football winds down https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/ On this week’s ACC Now Podcast, The News & Observer’s Andrew Carter is joined by Andrea Adelson of ESPN.com for a wide-ranging discussion of all things spring football. Is this the year that North Carolina breaks through in Mack Brown’s second go-round in Chapel Hill? Might N.C. State, which entered last season with considerable hype, actually be poised for a breakout this fall? And what to make of the ACC’s long term future? Host: Andrew Carter Guest: Andrea Adelson Producer: Justin Pelletier Edited by: Laura Brache For more ACC sports news, analysis and commentary, visit newsobserver.com/acc. Subscribe to the ACC Now newsletter from The News & Observer at newsobserver.com/subscribe. Once you're there, you can sign up to get Luke DeCock's columns delivered straight to your inbox and never miss his latest take on all things North Carolina sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0000 How UNC, NC State and ACC football look as spring football winds down full 1 81 The News & Observer The News & Observer’s Andrew Carter is joined by Andrea Adelson of ESPN.com for a wide-ranging discussion of all things spring football. On this week’s ACC Now Podcast, The News & Observer’s Andrew Carter is joined by Andrea Adelson of ESPN.com for a wide-ranging discussion of all things spring football. Is this the year that North Carolina breaks through in Mack Brown’s second go-round in Chapel Hill? Might N.C. State, which entered last season with considerable hype, actually be poised for a breakout this fall? And what to make of the ACC’s long term future? Host: Andrew Carter Guest: Andrea Adelson Producer: Justin Pelletier Edited by: Laura Brache For more ACC sports news, analysis and commentary, visit newsobserver.com/acc. Subscribe to the ACC Now newsletter from The News & Observer at newsobserver.com/subscribe. Once you're there, you can sign up to get Luke DeCock's columns delivered straight to your inbox and never miss his latest take on all things North Carolina sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On this week’s ACC Now Podcast, The News & Observer’s Andrew Carter is joined by Andrea Adelson of ESPN.com for a wide-ranging discussion of all things spring football.

Is this the year that North Carolina breaks through in Mack Brown’s second go-round in Chapel Hill? Might N.C. State, which entered last season with considerable hype, actually be poised for a breakout this fall?

And what to make of the ACC’s long term future?

Host: Andrew Carter

Guest: Andrea Adelson

Producer: Justin Pelletier

Edited by: Laura Brache


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]]> 2256 no Ep. 81: Dick "Hoops" Weiss on his 50 Final Fours and the glory days of the ACC https://www.newsobserver.com/sports Legendary basketball writer Dick "Hoops" Weiss, covering his 50th Final Four, joins the News & Observer's Luke DeCock to talk about the great Final Four games involving ACC teams (and a few others along the way). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Apr 2023 14:32:00 -0000 Dick "Hoops" Weiss on his 50 Final Fours and the glory days of the ACC full 1 81 The News & Observer Legendary basketball writer Dick "Hoops" Weiss joins the News & Observer's Luke DeCock. Legendary basketball writer Dick "Hoops" Weiss, covering his 50th Final Four, joins the News & Observer's Luke DeCock to talk about the great Final Four games involving ACC teams (and a few others along the way). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Legendary basketball writer Dick "Hoops" Weiss, covering his 50th Final Four, joins the News & Observer's Luke DeCock to talk about the great Final Four games involving ACC teams (and a few others along the way).

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]]> 1631 no Ep. 80: Former Blue Devils coach Bucky Waters talks Duke basketball past and present https://www.newsobserver.com/sports Bucky Waters joins the News & Observer’s Steve Wiseman to discuss Duke basketball history and shares his thoughts on Scheyer’s first season with the Blue Devils. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Former Blue Devils coach Bucky Waters talks Duke basketball past and present full 1 80 The News & Observer Bucky Waters joins the News & Observer’s Steve Wiseman to discuss Duke basketball history and shares his thoughts on Scheyer’s first season with the Blue Devils. Bucky Waters joins the News & Observer’s Steve Wiseman to discuss Duke basketball history and shares his thoughts on Scheyer’s first season with the Blue Devils. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Bucky Waters joins the News & Observer’s Steve Wiseman to discuss Duke basketball history and shares his thoughts on Scheyer’s first season with the Blue Devils.

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]]> 1512 no Ep. 79: Offseason questions begin after early NCAA Tournament exits https://www.newsobserver.com/sports N&O sports reporters C.L. Brown and Steve Wiseman discuss Duke’s early exit from the tournament after its loss to Tennessee, offseason roster moves for Triangle schools, plus Sweet 16 predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 21 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0000 Offseason questions begin after early NCAA Tournament exits full 1 79 The News & Observer N&O sports reporters C.L. Brown and Steve Wiseman discuss Duke’s early exit from the tournament after its loss to Tennessee, offseason roster moves for Triangle schools, plus Sweet 16 predictions. N&O sports reporters C.L. Brown and Steve Wiseman discuss Duke’s early exit from the tournament after its loss to Tennessee, offseason roster moves for Triangle schools, plus Sweet 16 predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices N&O sports reporters C.L. Brown and Steve Wiseman discuss Duke’s early exit from the tournament after its loss to Tennessee, offseason roster moves for Triangle schools, plus Sweet 16 predictions.

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]]> 1913 Ep. 78: Breaking down Blue Devils' ACC Tourney win as Tar Heels turn down the NIT https://www.newsobserver.com/sports Chip Alexander hosts the ACC Now podcast with Duke beat writer Steve Wiseman and UNC beat writer C.L. Brown as they discuss the Blue Devils winning the ACC Tournament and the Tar Heels missing the NCAA Tournament and turning down the NIT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 14 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0000 Breaking down Blue Devils' ACC Tourney win as Tar Heels turn down the NIT full 1 78 The News & Observer On this week's ACC Now podcast, we discuss the Blue Devils winning the ACC Tournament and the Tar Heels missing the NCAA Tournament and turning down the NIT. Chip Alexander hosts the ACC Now podcast with Duke beat writer Steve Wiseman and UNC beat writer C.L. Brown as they discuss the Blue Devils winning the ACC Tournament and the Tar Heels missing the NCAA Tournament and turning down the NIT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Chip Alexander hosts the ACC Now podcast with Duke beat writer Steve Wiseman and UNC beat writer C.L. Brown as they discuss the Blue Devils winning the ACC Tournament and the Tar Heels missing the NCAA Tournament and turning down the NIT.

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]]> 1420 no Ep. 77: Previewing the 2023 ACC men’s basketball tournament in Greensboro https://www.newsobserver.com/sports On the latest edition of the ACC Now podcast, The News & Observer’s Andrew Carter is joined by columnist Luke DeCock for a discussion of all things ACC tournament: A farewell to Mike Brey, the last (perhaps) hurrah for Leonard Hamilton, the state of the tournament in Greensboro, and the N.C. State Wolfpack (yes, the Wolfpack) maybe having a real shot to win this thing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 07 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0000 Previewing the 2023 ACC men’s basketball tournament in Greensboro full The News & Observer On the latest edition of the ACC Now podcast, The News & Observer’s Andrew Carter is joined by columnist Luke DeCock for a discussion of all things ACC tournament. On the latest edition of the ACC Now podcast, The News & Observer’s Andrew Carter is joined by columnist Luke DeCock for a discussion of all things ACC tournament: A farewell to Mike Brey, the last (perhaps) hurrah for Leonard Hamilton, the state of the tournament in Greensboro, and the N.C. State Wolfpack (yes, the Wolfpack) maybe having a real shot to win this thing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On the latest edition of the ACC Now podcast, The News & Observer’s Andrew Carter is joined by columnist Luke DeCock for a discussion of all things ACC tournament: A farewell to Mike Brey, the last (perhaps) hurrah for Leonard Hamilton, the state of the tournament in Greensboro, and the N.C. State Wolfpack (yes, the Wolfpack) maybe having a real shot to win this thing?

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]]> 2208 Ep. 76: Recapping Saturday’s four-game, three-venue, two-sport odyssey https://www.newsobserver.com/sports N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock and 99.9 The Fan radio host Joe Ovies break down the idea, the execution and the lessons from Saturday’s attempt to see four games in one day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 Feb 2023 10:30:26 -0000 Recapping Saturday’s four-game, three-venue, two-sport odyssey full 1 76 The News & Observer N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock and 99.9 The Fan radio host Joe Ovies break down the idea, the execution and the lessons from Saturday’s attempt to see four games in one day. N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock and 99.9 The Fan radio host Joe Ovies break down the idea, the execution and the lessons from Saturday’s attempt to see four games in one day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock and 99.9 The Fan radio host Joe Ovies break down the idea, the execution and the lessons from Saturday’s attempt to see four games in one day.

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]]> 1725 no Ep. 75: Duke broadcaster David Shumate joins the show to talk Blue Devils https://www.newsobserver.com/sports Duke play-by-play announcer David Shumate joins News & Observer reporter Steve Wiseman to discuss the Blue Devils first basketball season without Krzyzewski since 1979-80 as the ACC tournament and March Madness approach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 21 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0000 Duke broadcaster David Shumate joins the show to talk Blue Devils full 1 75 The News & Observer David Shumate, Duke basketball and football play-by-play broadcaster, joins News & Observer reporter Steve Wiseman to Blue Devils basketball. Duke play-by-play announcer David Shumate joins News & Observer reporter Steve Wiseman to discuss the Blue Devils first basketball season without Krzyzewski since 1979-80 as the ACC tournament and March Madness approach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Duke play-by-play announcer David Shumate joins News & Observer reporter Steve Wiseman to discuss the Blue Devils first basketball season without Krzyzewski since 1979-80 as the ACC tournament and March Madness approach.

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]]> 2137 no Ep. 74: College hoops guru Andy Katz joins the show to talk NCAA tournament https://www.newsobserver.com/sports In this week’s ACC Now podcast, college basketball expert Andy Katz joins News & Observer reporter C.L. Brown to discuss the state of the ACC as March Madness approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 14 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0000 College hoops guru Andy Katz joins the show to talk NCAA tournament full 1 74 The News & Observer Big Ten Network analyst Andy Katz joins News & Observer sports reporter C.L. Brown to talk college basketball. In this week’s ACC Now podcast, college basketball expert Andy Katz joins News & Observer reporter C.L. Brown to discuss the state of the ACC as March Madness approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this week’s ACC Now podcast, college basketball expert Andy Katz joins News & Observer reporter C.L. Brown to discuss the state of the ACC as March Madness approaches.

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]]> 1555 no Ep. 73: How did NC State basketball get so good? Can the Pack sustain it? https://www.newsobserver.com/sports In this week’s ACC Now Podcast, staff writers Chip Alexander and Andrew Carter, two Raleigh natives who together have seen more than 50 years of NC State basketball, discuss the state of the Pack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 07 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0000 How did NC State basketball get so good? Can the Pack sustain it? full 1 73 The News & Observer The N&O’s Chip Alexander and Andrew Carter, two Raleigh natives who together have seen more than 50 years of NC State basketball, discuss the state of the Pack. In this week’s ACC Now Podcast, staff writers Chip Alexander and Andrew Carter, two Raleigh natives who together have seen more than 50 years of NC State basketball, discuss the state of the Pack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this week’s ACC Now Podcast, staff writers Chip Alexander and Andrew Carter, two Raleigh natives who together have seen more than 50 years of NC State basketball, discuss the state of the Pack.

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]]> 1820 no Ep. 72: A rivalry ended? Temperature check on the UNC-Duke basketball rivalry https://www.newsobserver.com/sports On this week’s ACC Now podcast, N&O sportswriters Andrew Carter and Steve Wiseman check in on the state of the UNC-Duke basketball rivalry, post-Coach K, and Jon Scheyer’s first season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 31 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0000 A rivalry ended? Temperature check on the UNC-Duke basketball rivalry full 1 72 The News & Observer On this week’s ACC Now podcast, N&O sportswriters Andrew Carter and Steve Wiseman check in on the state of the UNC-Duke basketball rivalry, post-Coach K, and Jon Scheyer’s first season. On this week’s ACC Now podcast, N&O sportswriters Andrew Carter and Steve Wiseman check in on the state of the UNC-Duke basketball rivalry, post-Coach K, and Jon Scheyer’s first season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On this week’s ACC Now podcast, N&O sportswriters Andrew Carter and Steve Wiseman check in on the state of the UNC-Duke basketball rivalry, post-Coach K, and Jon Scheyer’s first season.

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]]> 2197 no Ep. 71: What do reactions to the NC State-Carolina game say about modern fandom? https://www.newsobserver.com/sports N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock and radio and podcast host/bon vivant/local eccentric Hayes Permar IV discuss the reaction to Terquavion Smith's injury and the NC State-North Carolina game as well as what it all means for the nature of fandom in 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0000 What do reactions to the NC State-Carolina game say about modern fandom? full 1 71 The News & Observer Triangle-based radio and podcast host Hayes Permar IV joins ACC Now to talk about Heels vs. Wolfpack game, terrible injuries and the nature of fandom in 2023. N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock and radio and podcast host/bon vivant/local eccentric Hayes Permar IV discuss the reaction to Terquavion Smith's injury and the NC State-North Carolina game as well as what it all means for the nature of fandom in 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock and radio and podcast host/bon vivant/local eccentric Hayes Permar IV discuss the reaction to Terquavion Smith's injury and the NC State-North Carolina game as well as what it all means for the nature of fandom in 2023.

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]]> 2133 Ep. 70: Catching up with Duke Basketball general manager Rachel Baker https://www.newsobserver.com/sports On the latest ACC Now podcast, News & Observer sportswriter Steve Wiseman chats with Baker on the changing landscape of college athletics, her role in helping Duke players navigate and cultivate NIL opportunities and why she chose to take on this new role with Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0000 Catching up with Duke Basketball general manager Rachel Baker full 1 70 The News & Observer Host Steve Wiseman chats with Rachel Baker on the changing landscape of college athletics, her role in helping Duke players navigate and cultivate NIL opportunities and why she chose to take on this new role. On the latest ACC Now podcast, News & Observer sportswriter Steve Wiseman chats with Baker on the changing landscape of college athletics, her role in helping Duke players navigate and cultivate NIL opportunities and why she chose to take on this new role with Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On the latest ACC Now podcast, News & Observer sportswriter Steve Wiseman chats with Baker on the changing landscape of college athletics, her role in helping Duke players navigate and cultivate NIL opportunities and why she chose to take on this new role with Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer.

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]]> 1750 no Ep. 69: How Fiesta Bowl CEO Erik Moses sees the future of bowl games https://www.newsobserver.com/sports This week on the ACC Now podcast, Fiesta Bowl CEO Erik Moses, a UNC and Duke alum, joins The N&O's UNC beat writer C.L. Brown and shares his thoughts on why bowl games matter even in the face of an expanded College Football Playoff format. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0000 How Fiesta Bowl CEO Erik Moses sees the future of bowl games full 1 69 The News & Observer The UNC and Duke alumnus shares his thoughts on why bowl games matter even in the face of an expanded College Football Playoff format. This week on the ACC Now podcast, Fiesta Bowl CEO Erik Moses, a UNC and Duke alum, joins The N&O's UNC beat writer C.L. Brown and shares his thoughts on why bowl games matter even in the face of an expanded College Football Playoff format. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week on the ACC Now podcast, Fiesta Bowl CEO Erik Moses, a UNC and Duke alum, joins The N&O's UNC beat writer C.L. Brown and shares his thoughts on why bowl games matter even in the face of an expanded College Football Playoff format.

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]]> 1545 no Ep. 68: How Duke, UNC, and NC State look this bowl season https://www.newsobserver.com/sports On this episode of the ACC Now podcast, News & Observer sportswriters Steve Wiseman, C.L. Brown and Chip Alexander discuss the matchups North Carolina, Duke and N.C. State face as they play bowl games this week. Duke faces UCF in Wednesday’s Military Bowl while, later that day, the Tar Heels play Oregon in the Holiday Bowl. On Friday, NC State faces Maryland in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl in Charlotte. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 27 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0000 How Duke, UNC, and NC State look this bowl season full 1 68 The News & Observer On this episode of the ACC Now podcast, News & Observer sportswriters Steve Wiseman, C.L. Brown and Chip Alexander discuss the matchups North Carolina, Duke and N.C. State face as they play bowl games this week. On this episode of the ACC Now podcast, News & Observer sportswriters Steve Wiseman, C.L. Brown and Chip Alexander discuss the matchups North Carolina, Duke and N.C. State face as they play bowl games this week. Duke faces UCF in Wednesday’s Military Bowl while, later that day, the Tar Heels play Oregon in the Holiday Bowl. On Friday, NC State faces Maryland in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl in Charlotte. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On this episode of the ACC Now podcast, News & Observer sportswriters Steve Wiseman, C.L. Brown and Chip Alexander discuss the matchups North Carolina, Duke and N.C. State face as they play bowl games this week. Duke faces UCF in Wednesday’s Military Bowl while, later that day, the Tar Heels play Oregon in the Holiday Bowl. On Friday, NC State faces Maryland in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl in Charlotte.

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]]> 1751 no Ep. 67: ACC commissioner Jim Phillips breaks down the football and basketball seasons and his first two years in charge https://www.newsobserver.com/sports In this week’s ACC Now podcast, ACC commissioner Jim Phillips discusses the state of ACC football, College Football Playoffs and the ongoing basketball season with N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock. This is Phillips' first-ever podcast appearance in two years in the job, he said. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 20 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0000 ACC commissioner Jim Phillips breaks down the football and basketball seasons and his first two years in charge full 1 67 The News & Observer In this week’s ACC Now podcast, ACC commissioner Jim Phillips discusses the state of ACC football, College Football Playoffs and the ongoing basketball season with N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock. In this week’s ACC Now podcast, ACC commissioner Jim Phillips discusses the state of ACC football, College Football Playoffs and the ongoing basketball season with N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock. This is Phillips' first-ever podcast appearance in two years in the job, he said. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this week’s ACC Now podcast, ACC commissioner Jim Phillips discusses the state of ACC football, College Football Playoffs and the ongoing basketball season with N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock. This is Phillips' first-ever podcast appearance in two years in the job, he said.

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]]> 1958 no Ep. 66: How Duke, UNC, and NC State are sitting as nonconference play wraps up https://www.newsobserver.com/sports On the latest ACC Now podcast, News & Observer sportswriters Steve Wiseman, C.L. Brown and Chip Alexander discuss what North Carolina, Duke and N.C. State have accomplished and displayed in their nonconference games over the last five weeks. The N&O’s beat writers for the those three schools also take a look at where the ACC stands with league play beginning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:44:00 -0000 How Duke, UNC, and NC State are sitting as nonconference play wraps up full 1 66 The News & Observer News & Observer sportswriters Steve Wiseman, C.L. Brown and Chip Alexander discuss what Duke, North Carolina and N.C. State have accomplished and displayed in their nonconference games over the last five weeks. On the latest ACC Now podcast, News & Observer sportswriters Steve Wiseman, C.L. Brown and Chip Alexander discuss what North Carolina, Duke and N.C. State have accomplished and displayed in their nonconference games over the last five weeks. The N&O’s beat writers for the those three schools also take a look at where the ACC stands with league play beginning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On the latest ACC Now podcast, News & Observer sportswriters Steve Wiseman, C.L. Brown and Chip Alexander discuss what North Carolina, Duke and N.C. State have accomplished and displayed in their nonconference games over the last five weeks. The N&O’s beat writers for the those three schools also take a look at where the ACC stands with league play beginning.

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]]> 1650 Ep. 65: UNC and Clemson beat writers debate ahead of the ACC title game in Charlotte https://www.newsobserver.com/sports For the first time in four years, the University of North Carolina and Clemson football teams will meet on the field, and it won’t be just another football game. In this week’s ACC Now Podcast episode, UNC beat writer C.L. Brown of the News & Observer and Clemson beat writer Chapel Fowler of The State break down the big game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 29 Nov 2022 17:17:00 -0000 UNC and Clemson beat writers debate ahead of the ACC title game in Charlotte full 1 65 The News & Observer In this week’s ACC Now Podcast episode, UNC beat writer C.L. Brown of the News & Observer and Clemson beat writer Chapel Fowler of The State break down the big game. For the first time in four years, the University of North Carolina and Clemson football teams will meet on the field, and it won’t be just another football game. In this week’s ACC Now Podcast episode, UNC beat writer C.L. Brown of the News & Observer and Clemson beat writer Chapel Fowler of The State break down the big game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the first time in four years, the University of North Carolina and Clemson football teams will meet on the field, and it won’t be just another football game. In this week’s ACC Now Podcast episode, UNC beat writer C.L. Brown of the News & Observer and Clemson beat writer Chapel Fowler of The State break down the big game.

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]]> 1987 Ep. 64: Riley Leonard discusses his solid season for Duke football https://www.newsobserver.com/sports On the latest ACC Now podcast, Leonard joined the News & Observer’s Steve Wiseman to discuss his standout season, with 16 touchdown passes and 10 touchdown runs, how he came to Duke and why he stayed following coach David Cutcliffe’s departure last November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Nov 2022 09:30:00 -0000 Riley Leonard discusses his solid season for Duke football full 1 64 The News & Observer On the latest ACC Now podcast, Leonard joined the News & Observer’s Steve Wiseman to discuss his standout season. On the latest ACC Now podcast, Leonard joined the News & Observer’s Steve Wiseman to discuss his standout season, with 16 touchdown passes and 10 touchdown runs, how he came to Duke and why he stayed following coach David Cutcliffe’s departure last November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On the latest ACC Now podcast, Leonard joined the News & Observer’s Steve Wiseman to discuss his standout season, with 16 touchdown passes and 10 touchdown runs, how he came to Duke and why he stayed following coach David Cutcliffe’s departure last November.

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]]> 1543 Ep. 63: Breaking down big weekend in Triangle football and two ACC programs headed different directions http://www.newsobserver.com/sports While North Carolina clinched the Coastal Division with a big road win at Wake Forest, N.C. State suffered its first truly bad loss of the season, blowing a two-touchdown lead at home to two-win Boston College. N&O columnist Luke DeCock and writer-at-large Andrew Carter break down what it all means, UNC's CFP prognosis and why this season is truly torturous for Wolfpack fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 15 Nov 2022 09:25:00 -0000 Breaking down big weekend in Triangle football and two ACC programs headed different directions full 1 63 The News & Observer While UNC clinched the Coastal, NC State suffered a momentous loss. Andrew Carter and Luke DeCock break it down. While North Carolina clinched the Coastal Division with a big road win at Wake Forest, N.C. State suffered its first truly bad loss of the season, blowing a two-touchdown lead at home to two-win Boston College. N&O columnist Luke DeCock and writer-at-large Andrew Carter break down what it all means, UNC's CFP prognosis and why this season is truly torturous for Wolfpack fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices While North Carolina clinched the Coastal Division with a big road win at Wake Forest, N.C. State suffered its first truly bad loss of the season, blowing a two-touchdown lead at home to two-win Boston College. N&O columnist Luke DeCock and writer-at-large Andrew Carter break down what it all means, UNC's CFP prognosis and why this season is truly torturous for Wolfpack fans.

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]]> 2103 Ep. 62: Why Mike Brey is for NCAA tournament expansion and has concerns about adding to College Football Playoff https://www.newsobserver.com/sports Notre Dame coach and former Duke assistant Mike Brey explains why he is in favor of the NCAA tournament expanding while also expressing concern for how College Football Playoff expansion could impact the college basketball regular season. Brey and Louisville guard El Ellis join The N&O’s Luke DeCock and Steve Wiseman on this episode of the ACC Now podcast. A Durham native, Ellis discusses what facing Duke and North Carolina has meant to him and talks about his journey from growing up in the Triangle to playing ACC basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:05:18 -0000 Why Mike Brey is for NCAA tournament expansion and has concerns about adding to College Football Playoff full 1 62 The News & Observer Mike Brey explains why he is in favor of the NCAA tournament expanding while also expressing concern for how College Football Playoff expansion could impact the college basketball regular season. Plus, Louisville guard and Durham native El Ellis joins the show to talk about his journey from the Triangle to playing ACC basketball. Notre Dame coach and former Duke assistant Mike Brey explains why he is in favor of the NCAA tournament expanding while also expressing concern for how College Football Playoff expansion could impact the college basketball regular season. Brey and Louisville guard El Ellis join The N&O’s Luke DeCock and Steve Wiseman on this episode of the ACC Now podcast. A Durham native, Ellis discusses what facing Duke and North Carolina has meant to him and talks about his journey from growing up in the Triangle to playing ACC basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Notre Dame coach and former Duke assistant Mike Brey explains why he is in favor of the NCAA tournament expanding while also expressing concern for how College Football Playoff expansion could impact the college basketball regular season. Brey and Louisville guard El Ellis join The N&O’s Luke DeCock and Steve Wiseman on this episode of the ACC Now podcast. A Durham native, Ellis discusses what facing Duke and North Carolina has meant to him and talks about his journey from growing up in the Triangle to playing ACC basketball.

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]]> 1027 Ep. 61: NC State's Kevin Keatts, Wake Forest’s Steve Forbes on using transfer portal to rebuild https://www.newsobserver.com/sports Following a season where N.C. State basketball finished last in the ACC, the Wolfpack has a new-look roster built through the transfer portal. Pack coach Kevin Keatts and Wake Forest coach Steve Forbes join The N&O’s Luke DeCock, C.L. Brown and Steve Wiseman on this episode of the ACC Now podcast.  Keatts discusses his team’s chemistry with DeCock, Brown and Wiseman. Then Forbes joins DeCock and Brown to discuss the success his team had last season after rebuilding through the transfer portal, and his frustration over not making the NCAA tournament after going 25-10, including 13-7 against ACC opponents.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 01 Nov 2022 08:47:00 -0000 NC State's Kevin Keatts, Wake Forest’s Steve Forbes on using transfer portal to rebuild full 61 The News & Observer N.C. State’s Kevin Keatts and Wake Forest’s Steve Forbes join The N&O’s Luke DeCock, C.L. Brown and Steve Wiseman to discuss rebuilding through the transfer portal. Following a season where N.C. State basketball finished last in the ACC, the Wolfpack has a new-look roster built through the transfer portal. Pack coach Kevin Keatts and Wake Forest coach Steve Forbes join The N&O’s Luke DeCock, C.L. Brown and Steve Wiseman on this episode of the ACC Now podcast.  Keatts discusses his team’s chemistry with DeCock, Brown and Wiseman. Then Forbes joins DeCock and Brown to discuss the success his team had last season after rebuilding through the transfer portal, and his frustration over not making the NCAA tournament after going 25-10, including 13-7 against ACC opponents.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Following a season where N.C. State basketball finished last in the ACC, the Wolfpack has a new-look roster built through the transfer portal. Pack coach Kevin Keatts and Wake Forest coach Steve Forbes join The N&O’s Luke DeCock, C.L. Brown and Steve Wiseman on this episode of the ACC Now podcast. 

Keatts discusses his team’s chemistry with DeCock, Brown and Wiseman. Then Forbes joins DeCock and Brown to discuss the success his team had last season after rebuilding through the transfer portal, and his frustration over not making the NCAA tournament after going 25-10, including 13-7 against ACC opponents. 

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]]> 1036 Ep. 60: Duke’s Jacob Grandison and Jon Scheyer set to begin new chapter, plus Jeff Capel on portal https://www.newsobserver.com/sports When the college basketball season officially tips off next month, it will be the beginning of a new chapter for Duke forward Jacob Grandison and first-year Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer. Grandison, who previously played at Illinois and Holy Cross, Scheyer and Pitt head coach and former Duke assistant coach and player Jeff Capel join The News & Observer’s Luke DeCock and Steve Wiseman on this episode of the ACC Now podcast. Grandison, 24, discusses his unique journey to Duke, Scheyer talks about his willingness to go on the road for nonconference games and Capel explains how he’s changed his approach to recruiting, leaning more on the transfer portal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 25 Oct 2022 08:35:00 -0000 Duke’s Jacob Grandison and Jon Scheyer set to begin new chapter, plus Jeff Capel on portal full 1 60 The News & Observer Jacob Grandison discusses his unique journey to Duke, Jon Scheyer talks about his willingness to go on the road for nonconference games and Jeff Capel explains how he’s changed his approach to recruiting, leaning more on the transfer portal. When the college basketball season officially tips off next month, it will be the beginning of a new chapter for Duke forward Jacob Grandison and first-year Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer. Grandison, who previously played at Illinois and Holy Cross, Scheyer and Pitt head coach and former Duke assistant coach and player Jeff Capel join The News & Observer’s Luke DeCock and Steve Wiseman on this episode of the ACC Now podcast. Grandison, 24, discusses his unique journey to Duke, Scheyer talks about his willingness to go on the road for nonconference games and Capel explains how he’s changed his approach to recruiting, leaning more on the transfer portal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices When the college basketball season officially tips off next month, it will be the beginning of a new chapter for Duke forward Jacob Grandison and first-year Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer. Grandison, who previously played at Illinois and Holy Cross, Scheyer and Pitt head coach and former Duke assistant coach and player Jeff Capel join The News & Observer’s Luke DeCock and Steve Wiseman on this episode of the ACC Now podcast.

Grandison, 24, discusses his unique journey to Duke, Scheyer talks about his willingness to go on the road for nonconference games and Capel explains how he’s changed his approach to recruiting, leaning more on the transfer portal.

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]]> 1149 Ep. 59: Hubert Davis on his players having their own UNC stories, Jim Larrañaga’s vision for NCAA tournament https://www.newsobserver.com/sports Entering a new season following his team’s run to the national championship game, UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis joins News & Observer sports columnist Luke DeCock to discuss how his players have grown from last season’s experience, the addition of forward Pete Nance and more. Davis said he’s “shocked” Nance is playing for the Tar Heels this season and not in the NBA. Later, Miami basketball coach Jim Larrañaga joins DeCock and The N&O’s Steve Wiseman to talk about the changing college sports landscape, the future of ACC basketball and his vision for the NCAA tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 18 Oct 2022 08:43:00 -0000 Hubert Davis on his players having their own UNC stories, Jim Larrañaga’s vision for NCAA tournament full 1 59 The News & Observer UNC’s Hubert Davis talks about how his players have grown from last season’s experience and Miami’s Jim Larrañaga shares his vision for the NCAA tournament. Entering a new season following his team’s run to the national championship game, UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis joins News & Observer sports columnist Luke DeCock to discuss how his players have grown from last season’s experience, the addition of forward Pete Nance and more. Davis said he’s “shocked” Nance is playing for the Tar Heels this season and not in the NBA. Later, Miami basketball coach Jim Larrañaga joins DeCock and The N&O’s Steve Wiseman to talk about the changing college sports landscape, the future of ACC basketball and his vision for the NCAA tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Entering a new season following his team’s run to the national championship game, UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis joins News & Observer sports columnist Luke DeCock to discuss how his players have grown from last season’s experience, the addition of forward Pete Nance and more. Davis said he’s “shocked” Nance is playing for the Tar Heels this season and not in the NBA. Later, Miami basketball coach Jim Larrañaga joins DeCock and The N&O’s Steve Wiseman to talk about the changing college sports landscape, the future of ACC basketball and his vision for the NCAA tournament.

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]]> 1097 Ep. 58: Former Blue Devils lineman, broadcaster Dave Harding on Mike Elko’s impact and Duke-UNC game https://www.newsobserver.com/sports Former Duke offensive lineman and current Blue Devils radio broadcaster Dave Harding joins The N&O’s Steve Wiseman to discuss the impact Mike Elko has made on the Duke football program in his first season and break down Saturday’s rivalry game between Duke and UNC at Wallace Wade Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 11 Oct 2022 08:30:00 -0000 Former Blue Devils lineman, broadcaster Dave Harding on Mike Elko’s impact and Duke-UNC game full 1 58 The News & Observer Dave Harding and Steve Wiseman discuss the impact Mike Elko has made on the program in his first season and break down Saturday’s rivalry game between Duke and UNC at Wallace Wade Stadium. Former Duke offensive lineman and current Blue Devils radio broadcaster Dave Harding joins The N&O’s Steve Wiseman to discuss the impact Mike Elko has made on the Duke football program in his first season and break down Saturday’s rivalry game between Duke and UNC at Wallace Wade Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Former Duke offensive lineman and current Blue Devils radio broadcaster Dave Harding joins The N&O’s Steve Wiseman to discuss the impact Mike Elko has made on the Duke football program in his first season and break down Saturday’s rivalry game between Duke and UNC at Wallace Wade Stadium.

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]]> 1583 Ep. 57: Is UNC the favorite? Does Duke have a shot at winning the division? Breaking down Coastal Chaos https://www.newsobserver.com/sports It's been a grim year in the ACC's Coastal Division so far. The N&O's Steve Wiseman and Luke DeCock take a look at the progress (or lack thereof) on that side of the ACC. North Carolina stands out as the favorite, Duke is resurgent, Miami is ... Miami, the Virginia teams are miserable, Georgia Tech got its coach and AD fired and who knows what to make of Pitt? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Oct 2022 08:35:00 -0000 Is UNC the favorite? Does Duke have a shot at winning the division? Breaking down Coastal Chaos full 57 The News & Observer It's been a grim year in the ACC's Coastal Division so far. The N&O's Steve Wiseman and Luke DeCock take a look at the progress (or lack thereof) on that side of the ACC.. It's been a grim year in the ACC's Coastal Division so far. The N&O's Steve Wiseman and Luke DeCock take a look at the progress (or lack thereof) on that side of the ACC. North Carolina stands out as the favorite, Duke is resurgent, Miami is ... Miami, the Virginia teams are miserable, Georgia Tech got its coach and AD fired and who knows what to make of Pitt? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It's been a grim year in the ACC's Coastal Division so far. The N&O's Steve Wiseman and Luke DeCock take a look at the progress (or lack thereof) on that side of the ACC. North Carolina stands out as the favorite, Duke is resurgent, Miami is ... Miami, the Virginia teams are miserable, Georgia Tech got its coach and AD fired and who knows what to make of Pitt?

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]]> 2037 Ep. 56: Biggest game in NC State football history? Is the Wolfpack’s trip to Clemson this season it? https://www.newsobserver.com/sports The News & Observer’s Andrew Carter and Chip Alexander discuss No. 10-ranked N.C. State’s game at No. 5 Clemson this Saturday and try to decide if it’s the Wolfpack’s biggest game in program history. While they don’t agree on the answer to that question, they do agree that a win would be the Pack’s biggest win ever. They also talk about how N.C. State’s game at East Carolina was helpful for the Wolfpack ahead of its primetime game at Death Valley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 27 Sep 2022 08:35:00 -0000 Biggest game in NC State football history? Is the Wolfpack’s trip to Clemson this season it? full 1 56 The News & Observer The N&O's Andrew Carter and Chip Alexander discuss N.C. State’s game at Clemson this Saturday and try to decide if it’s the Wolfpack’s biggest game in program history. The News & Observer’s Andrew Carter and Chip Alexander discuss No. 10-ranked N.C. State’s game at No. 5 Clemson this Saturday and try to decide if it’s the Wolfpack’s biggest game in program history. While they don’t agree on the answer to that question, they do agree that a win would be the Pack’s biggest win ever. They also talk about how N.C. State’s game at East Carolina was helpful for the Wolfpack ahead of its primetime game at Death Valley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The News & Observer’s Andrew Carter and Chip Alexander discuss No. 10-ranked N.C. State’s game at No. 5 Clemson this Saturday and try to decide if it’s the Wolfpack’s biggest game in program history. While they don’t agree on the answer to that question, they do agree that a win would be the Pack’s biggest win ever. They also talk about how N.C. State’s game at East Carolina was helpful for the Wolfpack ahead of its primetime game at Death Valley.

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]]> 2016 Ep. 55: NC State athletic director Boo Corrigan on the CFP, the future of college sports and the state of the Wolfpack http://www.newsobserver.com/sports Ahead of his term as chairman of the College Football Playoff selection committee, NC State athletic director Boo Corrigan joins sports columnist Luke DeCock to discuss his CFP role, the changing landscape of college sports and everything from the Holiday Bowl fiasco to PNC Arena renovations to whether the Wolfpack women's basketball team could end up playing in a hostile environment ... again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 20 Sep 2022 08:35:00 -0000 NC State athletic director Boo Corrigan on the CFP, the future of college sports and the state of the Wolfpack full 55 The News & Observer From the Holiday Bowl fiasco to PNC Arena renovations to the new basketball season, the NC State AD weighs in. Ahead of his term as chairman of the College Football Playoff selection committee, NC State athletic director Boo Corrigan joins sports columnist Luke DeCock to discuss his CFP role, the changing landscape of college sports and everything from the Holiday Bowl fiasco to PNC Arena renovations to whether the Wolfpack women's basketball team could end up playing in a hostile environment ... again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ahead of his term as chairman of the College Football Playoff selection committee, NC State athletic director Boo Corrigan joins sports columnist Luke DeCock to discuss his CFP role, the changing landscape of college sports and everything from the Holiday Bowl fiasco to PNC Arena renovations to whether the Wolfpack women's basketball team could end up playing in a hostile environment ... again.

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]]> 2204 Ep. 54: Key issues for UNC defense, areas where it can improve, bright spots and players to watch https://www.newsobserver.com/sports UNC beat writer C.L. Brown and columnist Luke DeCock recap the first three games of UNC's season, from the defensive issues to quarterback Drake Maye’s impressive start. They break down what the 3-0 Tar Heels are doing right and wrong on defense with a week off ahead of hosting Notre Dame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:45:00 -0000 Breaking down UNC’s defense: Key issues, areas where it can improve, bright spots and players to watch full 1 54 The News & Observer The N&O's C.L. Brown and Luke DeCock recap the first three games of UNC's season. UNC beat writer C.L. Brown and columnist Luke DeCock recap the first three games of UNC's season, from the defensive issues to quarterback Drake Maye’s impressive start. They break down what the 3-0 Tar Heels are doing right and wrong on defense with a week off ahead of hosting Notre Dame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices UNC beat writer C.L. Brown and columnist Luke DeCock recap the first three games of UNC's season, from the defensive issues to quarterback Drake Maye’s impressive start. They break down what the 3-0 Tar Heels are doing right and wrong on defense with a week off ahead of hosting Notre Dame.

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]]> 1683 Ep. 53: Duke’s new top athletics fundraiser Troy Austin on Blue Devils’ needs in changing college sports landscape  https://www.newsobserver.com/sports Troy Austin, Duke’s newly named deputy director of athletics for development, joins the N&O’s Steve Wiseman to discuss the Blue Devils’ needs in an era where facilities upgrades are a constant in college athletics. A former Duke football player, Austin’s new job is as Duke’s top athletics department fundraiser, working with the school’s Iron Dukes boosters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 06 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0000 Duke’s new top athletics fundraiser Troy Austin on Blue Devils’ needs in changing college sports landscape  full 1 53 The News & Observer Troy Austin, Duke’s newly named deputy director of athletics for development, joins Steve Wiseman to discuss the Blue Devils’ needs in an era where facilities upgrades are a constant in college athletics. Troy Austin, Duke’s newly named deputy director of athletics for development, joins the N&O’s Steve Wiseman to discuss the Blue Devils’ needs in an era where facilities upgrades are a constant in college athletics. A former Duke football player, Austin’s new job is as Duke’s top athletics department fundraiser, working with the school’s Iron Dukes boosters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Troy Austin, Duke’s newly named deputy director of athletics for development, joins the N&O’s Steve Wiseman to discuss the Blue Devils’ needs in an era where facilities upgrades are a constant in college athletics. A former Duke football player, Austin’s new job is as Duke’s top athletics department fundraiser, working with the school’s Iron Dukes boosters.

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]]> 1262 Ep. 52: A look back at the NC State-ECU series as Pack begins one of its most hyped seasons http://www.newsobserver.com/sports N&O staff writer Chip Alexander was present for the first N.C. State-East Carolina football game in 1970, the brawl at Carter-Finley in 1987, the 1992 Peach Bowl and the Wolfpack's only win in Greenville (in 2007). He joins columnist Luke DeCock to go through the history and look ahead to a potentially historic N.C. State football season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 30 Aug 2022 08:36:00 -0000 A look back at the NC State-ECU series as Pack begins one of its most hyped seasons full 1 52 The News & Observer A trip down NC State-ECU memory lane with the N&O's Chip Alexander and Luke DeCock. N&O staff writer Chip Alexander was present for the first N.C. State-East Carolina football game in 1970, the brawl at Carter-Finley in 1987, the 1992 Peach Bowl and the Wolfpack's only win in Greenville (in 2007). He joins columnist Luke DeCock to go through the history and look ahead to a potentially historic N.C. State football season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices N&O staff writer Chip Alexander was present for the first N.C. State-East Carolina football game in 1970, the brawl at Carter-Finley in 1987, the 1992 Peach Bowl and the Wolfpack's only win in Greenville (in 2007). He joins columnist Luke DeCock to go through the history and look ahead to a potentially historic N.C. State football season.

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]]> 1658 Ep. 51: Mike Elko, DE RJ Oben on first offseason of new Duke football era https://www.newsobserver.com/sports As his first season as Duke’s football coach begins, Mike Elko joins the N&O’s Steve Wiseman and Luke DeCock to discuss his first few months on the job and his thoughts on making the Blue Devils relevant in the ACC again. Later, Duke defensive end RJ Oben joins Wiseman and shares stories about rubbing shoulders with top NFL players at Super Bowls and major events with his father, NFL vice president Roman Oben. More on Duke football It’s ‘critically important’ Duke football improves in changing college sports landscape How Duke lineman who went viral after singing opera to teammates fell in love with music Nicknamed ‘Duke’ for his childhood hoops fandom, Blue Devils safety eager to impress Duke football needs playmakers. Jordan Moore is one, whether at QB or not Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 23 Aug 2022 08:36:14 -0000 Mike Elko, DE RJ Oben on first offseason of new Duke football era full 1 51 The News & Observer Mike Elko on his first few months on the job and making Duke football relevant in the ACC again and defensive end RJ Oben shares stories about rubbing shoulders with top NFL players at Super Bowls and major events. As his first season as Duke’s football coach begins, Mike Elko joins the N&O’s Steve Wiseman and Luke DeCock to discuss his first few months on the job and his thoughts on making the Blue Devils relevant in the ACC again. Later, Duke defensive end RJ Oben joins Wiseman and shares stories about rubbing shoulders with top NFL players at Super Bowls and major events with his father, NFL vice president Roman Oben. More on Duke football It’s ‘critically important’ Duke football improves in changing college sports landscape How Duke lineman who went viral after singing opera to teammates fell in love with music Nicknamed ‘Duke’ for his childhood hoops fandom, Blue Devils safety eager to impress Duke football needs playmakers. Jordan Moore is one, whether at QB or not Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As his first season as Duke’s football coach begins, Mike Elko joins the N&O’s Steve Wiseman and Luke DeCock to discuss his first few months on the job and his thoughts on making the Blue Devils relevant in the ACC again. Later, Duke defensive end RJ Oben joins Wiseman and shares stories about rubbing shoulders with top NFL players at Super Bowls and major events with his father, NFL vice president Roman Oben.

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]]> 1491 Ep. 50: NC State coach Dave Doeren, QB Devin Leary, LB Isaiah Moore on hype surrounding team entering season https://www.newsobserver.com/sports Ahead of a highly anticipated 2022 football season, N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren, quarterback Devin Leary and linebacker Isaiah Moore join the N&O’s Jonas Pope IV on the ACC Now podcast. Entering his 10th season, Doeren talks about how he’s developed as a coach over time, while Leary discusses his offseason, including his time at the Manning Passing Academy, and Moore shares what it’s been like for the program to have a target on its back.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 16 Aug 2022 08:18:18 -0000 NC State coach Dave Doeren, QB Devin Leary, LB Isaiah Moore on hype surrounding team entering season full 1 50 The News & Observer Dave Doeren talks about how he’s developed as a coach over the last decade, Devin Leary discusses his time at the Manning Passing Academy and Isaiah Moore shares what it’s been like for the program to have a target on its back. Ahead of a highly anticipated 2022 football season, N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren, quarterback Devin Leary and linebacker Isaiah Moore join the N&O’s Jonas Pope IV on the ACC Now podcast. Entering his 10th season, Doeren talks about how he’s developed as a coach over time, while Leary discusses his offseason, including his time at the Manning Passing Academy, and Moore shares what it’s been like for the program to have a target on its back.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ahead of a highly anticipated 2022 football season, N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren, quarterback Devin Leary and linebacker Isaiah Moore join the N&O’s Jonas Pope IV on the ACC Now podcast. Entering his 10th season, Doeren talks about how he’s developed as a coach over time, while Leary discusses his offseason, including his time at the Manning Passing Academy, and Moore shares what it’s been like for the program to have a target on its back. 

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]]> 1711 Ep. 49: ACC's Paul Brazeau on coaching turnover, NCAA tourney redemption for league, future conference tournament sites https://www.newsobserver.com/sports ACC deputy commissioner Paul Brazeau joins N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock to talk about the present and future of ACC basketball, including the turnover among coaches, the league's 2022 NCAA tournament redemption, upending narratives and future ACC tournament sites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 09 Aug 2022 08:38:00 -0000 ACC's Paul Brazeau on coaching turnover, NCAA tourney redemption for league, future conference tournament sites full 1 49 The News & Observer ACC deputy commissioner Paul Brazeau joins N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock to talk about the present and future of ACC basketball. ACC deputy commissioner Paul Brazeau joins N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock to talk about the present and future of ACC basketball, including the turnover among coaches, the league's 2022 NCAA tournament redemption, upending narratives and future ACC tournament sites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ACC deputy commissioner Paul Brazeau joins N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock to talk about the present and future of ACC basketball, including the turnover among coaches, the league's 2022 NCAA tournament redemption, upending narratives and future ACC tournament sites.

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]]> 1718 Ep. 48: Duke AD Nina King on position school is in as college sports landscape evolves, ACC’s future Duke athletic director Nina King joins the N&O’s Steve Wiseman to talk about the changing state of college athletics and where the ACC and Duke stand. In her first year on the job, and the first year where college athletes have been able to profit off their name, image and likeness (NIL), King’s hired the Duke basketball program’s first general manager, parted ways with longtime football coach David Cutcliffe, hired Mike Elko and invested more in the school’s football program.  Related stories: It’s ‘critically important’ Duke football improves in changing college sports landscape After almost a year, former Duke basketball players reflect on how NIL has changed game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Aug 2022 08:40:00 -0000 Duke AD Nina King on position school is in as college sports landscape evolves, ACC’s future full 1 48 The News & Observer Duke athletic director Nina King joins the N&O’s Steve Wiseman to talk about the changing state of college athletics and where the ACC and Duke stand. Duke athletic director Nina King joins the N&O’s Steve Wiseman to talk about the changing state of college athletics and where the ACC and Duke stand. In her first year on the job, and the first year where college athletes have been able to profit off their name, image and likeness (NIL), King’s hired the Duke basketball program’s first general manager, parted ways with longtime football coach David Cutcliffe, hired Mike Elko and invested more in the school’s football program.  Related stories: It’s ‘critically important’ Duke football improves in changing college sports landscape After almost a year, former Duke basketball players reflect on how NIL has changed game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Duke athletic director Nina King joins the N&O’s Steve Wiseman to talk about the changing state of college athletics and where the ACC and Duke stand. In her first year on the job, and the first year where college athletes have been able to profit off their name, image and likeness (NIL), King’s hired the Duke basketball program’s first general manager, parted ways with longtime football coach David Cutcliffe, hired Mike Elko and invested more in the school’s football program. 

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]]> 1201 Ep. 47: UNC coach Mack Brown and WR Josh Downs on QB battle, NIL, college sports landscape https://www.newsobserver.com/sports UNC football coach Mack Brown and wide receiver Josh Downs join the N&O’s Luke DeCock and C.L. Brown to discuss name, image and likeness (NIL), the transfer portal and how Brown’s tenure at Texas helped fuel the college football arms race the ACC is now losing. Downs, coming off an impressive sophomore season, also talked about quarterbacks Drake Maye and Jacolby Criswell, who are competing for the starting job following the end of the Tar Heels’ Sam Howell era. Related stories:  UNC coach Mack Brown is now at the mercy of college football monster he helped create On an offense with many questions, UNC WR Josh Downs only definitive answer for Heels As UNC’s QB competition continues, here’s what Drake Maye, Jacolby Criswell are saying Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 26 Jul 2022 08:35:00 -0000 UNC coach Mack Brown and WR Josh Downs on QB battle, NIL, college sports landscape full 1 47 The News & Observer Mack Brown and Josh Downs join Luke DeCock and C.L. Brown to discuss NIL, the transfer portal, how Brown’s tenure at Texas helped fuel the college football arms race the ACC is now losing, QBs Drake Maye and Jacolby Criswell and more. UNC football coach Mack Brown and wide receiver Josh Downs join the N&O’s Luke DeCock and C.L. Brown to discuss name, image and likeness (NIL), the transfer portal and how Brown’s tenure at Texas helped fuel the college football arms race the ACC is now losing. Downs, coming off an impressive sophomore season, also talked about quarterbacks Drake Maye and Jacolby Criswell, who are competing for the starting job following the end of the Tar Heels’ Sam Howell era. Related stories:  UNC coach Mack Brown is now at the mercy of college football monster he helped create On an offense with many questions, UNC WR Josh Downs only definitive answer for Heels As UNC’s QB competition continues, here’s what Drake Maye, Jacolby Criswell are saying Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices UNC football coach Mack Brown and wide receiver Josh Downs join the N&O’s Luke DeCock and C.L. Brown to discuss name, image and likeness (NIL), the transfer portal and how Brown’s tenure at Texas helped fuel the college football arms race the ACC is now losing.

Downs, coming off an impressive sophomore season, also talked about quarterbacks Drake Maye and Jacolby Criswell, who are competing for the starting job following the end of the Tar Heels’ Sam Howell era.

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]]> 1232 Ep. 46: Sports media consultant Patrick Crakes breaks down the ACC's TV predicament https://www.newsobserver.com/sports Sports media consultant and former Fox Sports executive Patrick Crakes joins N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock to break down how the ACC's television deal ended up where it is and what paths might lead forward for the ACC as it finds itself under threat from the Big Ten and SEC. Plus Patrick assesses some of Luke's crazier plans for the ACC going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 19 Jul 2022 08:40:00 -0000 Sports media consultant Patrick Crakes breaks down the ACC's TV predicament full 1 46 The News & Observer Sports media consultant Patrick Crakes on how the ACC's television deal ended up where it is and what paths might lead forward. Sports media consultant and former Fox Sports executive Patrick Crakes joins N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock to break down how the ACC's television deal ended up where it is and what paths might lead forward for the ACC as it finds itself under threat from the Big Ten and SEC. Plus Patrick assesses some of Luke's crazier plans for the ACC going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sports media consultant and former Fox Sports executive Patrick Crakes joins N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock to break down how the ACC's television deal ended up where it is and what paths might lead forward for the ACC as it finds itself under threat from the Big Ten and SEC. Plus Patrick assesses some of Luke's crazier plans for the ACC going forward.

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]]> 1808 Ep. 45: Future of ACC, attacking grant of rights agreement holding league together, what comes next https://www.newsobserver.com/sports The News & Observer’s Luke DeCock and Andrew Carter explain how the ACC got to this point, where its future is now in question. How might a lawyer attack the league’s grant of rights agreement that is currently holding the conference together? Is Miami to blame for the position the league finds itself in? What should ACC commissioner Jim Phillips do next? They try to answer these questions and more. More on conference realignment, future of ACC How ACC went from one of most successful in college sports history to uncertain future ACC helped kick start the conference expansion race which now threatens its survival Where does ACC go from here? 5 options for Jim Phillips and schools in North Carolina As Big Ten, SEC consolidate their power, the ACC finds itself under existential threat UNC faces dilemma as another round of conference realignment begins, amid ACC uncertainty If ACC crumbles, which schools are most coveted? Who could be left behind? Ranking resumes It could cost teams millions to leave ACC. Here’s how league’s grant of rights works. Would UNC, Duke remain tethered together if new league comes calling? It’s complicated. With future of ACC in question, could NC State be a good fit for SEC? Here’s a look Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 12 Jul 2022 08:30:00 -0000 Future of ACC, attacking grant of rights agreement holding league together, what comes next full 45 The News & Observer Luke DeCock and Andrew Carter explain how the ACC got to this point, where its future is now in question, and where it goes next. The News & Observer’s Luke DeCock and Andrew Carter explain how the ACC got to this point, where its future is now in question. How might a lawyer attack the league’s grant of rights agreement that is currently holding the conference together? Is Miami to blame for the position the league finds itself in? What should ACC commissioner Jim Phillips do next? They try to answer these questions and more. More on conference realignment, future of ACC How ACC went from one of most successful in college sports history to uncertain future ACC helped kick start the conference expansion race which now threatens its survival Where does ACC go from here? 5 options for Jim Phillips and schools in North Carolina As Big Ten, SEC consolidate their power, the ACC finds itself under existential threat UNC faces dilemma as another round of conference realignment begins, amid ACC uncertainty If ACC crumbles, which schools are most coveted? Who could be left behind? Ranking resumes It could cost teams millions to leave ACC. Here’s how league’s grant of rights works. Would UNC, Duke remain tethered together if new league comes calling? It’s complicated. With future of ACC in question, could NC State be a good fit for SEC? Here’s a look Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The News & Observer’s Luke DeCock and Andrew Carter explain how the ACC got to this point, where its future is now in question. How might a lawyer attack the league’s grant of rights agreement that is currently holding the conference together? Is Miami to blame for the position the league finds itself in? What should ACC commissioner Jim Phillips do next? They try to answer these questions and more.

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]]> 2609 Ep. 44: Conference realignment, future of ACC, UNC and Duke as package deal? https://www.newsobserver.com/sports News and Observer reporters C.L. Brown and Jonas Pope IV talk about conference realignment following the recent announcement that USC and UCLA will leave the Pac-12 for the Big Ten in 2024. They discuss how the move could impact the ACC – what the league’s future looks like, which programs it could add, which programs might try to leave and more. Related: How ACC went from one of most successful in college sports history to uncertain future If ACC crumbles, which schools are most coveted? Who could be left behind? Ranking resumes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 05 Jul 2022 08:40:00 -0000 Conference realignment, future of ACC, UNC and Duke as package deal? full 1 44 The News & Observer C.L. Brown and Jonas Pope IV talk about conference realignment following the recent announcement that USC and UCLA will leave the Pac-12 for the Big Ten in 2024. They discuss how the move could impact the ACC – what the league’s future looks like, which programs it could add, which programs might try to leave and more. News and Observer reporters C.L. Brown and Jonas Pope IV talk about conference realignment following the recent announcement that USC and UCLA will leave the Pac-12 for the Big Ten in 2024. They discuss how the move could impact the ACC – what the league’s future looks like, which programs it could add, which programs might try to leave and more. Related: How ACC went from one of most successful in college sports history to uncertain future If ACC crumbles, which schools are most coveted? Who could be left behind? Ranking resumes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices News and Observer reporters C.L. Brown and Jonas Pope IV talk about conference realignment following the recent announcement that USC and UCLA will leave the Pac-12 for the Big Ten in 2024. They discuss how the move could impact the ACC – what the league’s future looks like, which programs it could add, which programs might try to leave and more.

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]]> 1788 Ep. 43: Deja Kelly on expectations UNC enters next season with, her NIL deals, future of college sports https://www.newsobserver.com/sports Deja Kelly, who led the UNC women’s basketball team in scoring last season and continues to secure name, imagine and likeness (NIL) deals, joins the N&O’s C.L. Brown to discuss her success and development on the court and in the NIL space along with the expectations for next season’s Carolina team that is projected to be ranked among the top 10 when preseason polls are released. The junior guard talks about what it’s been like to juggle basketball, school and the obligations that have come from her NIL deals, how she’s put herself in position to thrive during the first year of NIL and what the future may have in store for her, as a face of women’s college basketball, and other athletes as the college sports landscape continues to evolve. More: UNC guard Deja Kelly poised to be a face of women’s college basketball next season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 Jun 2022 08:34:00 -0000 Deja Kelly on expectations UNC enters next season with, her NIL deals, future of college sports full 1 43 The News & Observer Deja Kelly joins C.L. Brown to discuss her success and development on the court, in the NIL space and the expectations for next season’s Tar Heels team that is projected to be ranked among the top 10 when preseason polls are released. Deja Kelly, who led the UNC women’s basketball team in scoring last season and continues to secure name, imagine and likeness (NIL) deals, joins the N&O’s C.L. Brown to discuss her success and development on the court and in the NIL space along with the expectations for next season’s Carolina team that is projected to be ranked among the top 10 when preseason polls are released. The junior guard talks about what it’s been like to juggle basketball, school and the obligations that have come from her NIL deals, how she’s put herself in position to thrive during the first year of NIL and what the future may have in store for her, as a face of women’s college basketball, and other athletes as the college sports landscape continues to evolve. More: UNC guard Deja Kelly poised to be a face of women’s college basketball next season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Deja Kelly, who led the UNC women’s basketball team in scoring last season and continues to secure name, imagine and likeness (NIL) deals, joins the N&O’s C.L. Brown to discuss her success and development on the court and in the NIL space along with the expectations for next season’s Carolina team that is projected to be ranked among the top 10 when preseason polls are released. The junior guard talks about what it’s been like to juggle basketball, school and the obligations that have come from her NIL deals, how she’s put herself in position to thrive during the first year of NIL and what the future may have in store for her, as a face of women’s college basketball, and other athletes as the college sports landscape continues to evolve.

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]]> 1739 Ep. 42: Grant Hill on his career, Duke’s Jon Scheyer era, future of college basketball https://www.newsobserver.com/sports Grant Hill joins the N&O’s Steve Wiseman to talk about navigating his basketball career — from his four years at Duke in the 1990s to his 19-year NBA career, how college basketball is different for players now and the future of the game. The former Duke All-American, NBA all-star and Naismith Hall of Famer, who recently released his autobiography, “Game,” also discusses Duke’s Jon Scheyer era following the retirement of Mike Krzyzewski. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 21 Jun 2022 08:40:00 -0000 Grant Hill on his career, Duke’s Jon Scheyer era, future of college basketball full 1 42 The News & Observer Grant Hill joins Steve Wiseman to talk about navigating his basketball career — from his four years at Duke in the 1990s to his 19-year NBA career, how college basketball is different for players now and the future of the game. Grant Hill joins the N&O’s Steve Wiseman to talk about navigating his basketball career — from his four years at Duke in the 1990s to his 19-year NBA career, how college basketball is different for players now and the future of the game. The former Duke All-American, NBA all-star and Naismith Hall of Famer, who recently released his autobiography, “Game,” also discusses Duke’s Jon Scheyer era following the retirement of Mike Krzyzewski. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Grant Hill joins the N&O’s Steve Wiseman to talk about navigating his basketball career — from his four years at Duke in the 1990s to his 19-year NBA career, how college basketball is different for players now and the future of the game. The former Duke All-American, NBA all-star and Naismith Hall of Famer, who recently released his autobiography, “Game,” also discusses Duke’s Jon Scheyer era following the retirement of Mike Krzyzewski.

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]]> 1179 Ep. 41: Josh Hairston on becoming an agent, his friendship with Kyrie Irving, NIL deals and more https://www.newsobserver.com/sports Josh Hairston, a former Duke basketball player now employed as an NBA agent by Mike Miller’s Lift Sports Management, joins the N&O’s Steve Wiseman to talk about his journey from basketball player to agent representing former Duke forward Wendell Moore. Hairston discusses how his former Blue Devils teammate and longtime friend, Kyrie Irving, helped him transition from his overseas playing career to a role supporting players. He also provides unique insight into the controversial Irving, who currently plays for the Brooklyn Nets. Wiseman and Hairston also discuss Duke’s transition from Mike Krzyzewski to Jon Scheyer after Krzyzewski’s retirement. And they breakdown how name, imagine and likeness (NIL) deals are impacting college basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 14 Jun 2022 08:36:00 -0000 Josh Hairston on becoming an agent, his friendship with Kyrie Irving, NIL deals and more full 1 41 The News & Observer Josh Hairston talks about his journey from basketball player to agent now representing former Duke forward Wendell Moore. He also discusses how Kyrie Irving helped him transition from his overseas playing career to a role supporting players. Josh Hairston, a former Duke basketball player now employed as an NBA agent by Mike Miller’s Lift Sports Management, joins the N&O’s Steve Wiseman to talk about his journey from basketball player to agent representing former Duke forward Wendell Moore. Hairston discusses how his former Blue Devils teammate and longtime friend, Kyrie Irving, helped him transition from his overseas playing career to a role supporting players. He also provides unique insight into the controversial Irving, who currently plays for the Brooklyn Nets. Wiseman and Hairston also discuss Duke’s transition from Mike Krzyzewski to Jon Scheyer after Krzyzewski’s retirement. And they breakdown how name, imagine and likeness (NIL) deals are impacting college basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Josh Hairston, a former Duke basketball player now employed as an NBA agent by Mike Miller’s Lift Sports Management, joins the N&O’s Steve Wiseman to talk about his journey from basketball player to agent representing former Duke forward Wendell Moore. Hairston discusses how his former Blue Devils teammate and longtime friend, Kyrie Irving, helped him transition from his overseas playing career to a role supporting players. He also provides unique insight into the controversial Irving, who currently plays for the Brooklyn Nets.

Wiseman and Hairston also discuss Duke’s transition from Mike Krzyzewski to Jon Scheyer after Krzyzewski’s retirement. And they breakdown how name, imagine and likeness (NIL) deals are impacting college basketball.

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]]> 2717 Ep. 40: After nearly a year of NIL, what’s in store for future of college sports? https://www.newsobserver.com/sports News and Observer reporters Steve Wiseman and Andrew Carter discuss the name, image and likeness (NIL) era of college sports, which began nearly a year ago. How could the lack of regulations and absence of a true market value for a legitimate NIL deal impact the future of college athletics? If schools were to move to a model where athletes are recognized as employees, how would that impact some schools? They discuss these questions and more. Related coverage: Comprehensive coverage on NIL and key issues facing the ACC from the league’s spring meetings. ‘It doesn’t work anymore’: Coach K on where NCAA sports are, and where they’re headed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 07 Jun 2022 08:35:00 -0000 After nearly a year of NIL, what’s in store for future of college sports? full 1 40 The News & Observer Steve Wiseman and Andrew Carter discuss the name, image and likeness (NIL) era of college sports, which began nearly a year ago. How could the lack of regulations and absence of a true market value for a legitimate NIL deal impact the future of college athletics? News and Observer reporters Steve Wiseman and Andrew Carter discuss the name, image and likeness (NIL) era of college sports, which began nearly a year ago. How could the lack of regulations and absence of a true market value for a legitimate NIL deal impact the future of college athletics? If schools were to move to a model where athletes are recognized as employees, how would that impact some schools? They discuss these questions and more. Related coverage: Comprehensive coverage on NIL and key issues facing the ACC from the league’s spring meetings. ‘It doesn’t work anymore’: Coach K on where NCAA sports are, and where they’re headed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices News and Observer reporters Steve Wiseman and Andrew Carter discuss the name, image and likeness (NIL) era of college sports, which began nearly a year ago. How could the lack of regulations and absence of a true market value for a legitimate NIL deal impact the future of college athletics? If schools were to move to a model where athletes are recognized as employees, how would that impact some schools? They discuss these questions and more.

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]]> 2085 Ep. 39: Daron Vaught on UNC’s impressive play entering NCAA baseball tournament, freshman star Vance Honeycutt https://www.newsobserver.com/sports Baseball analyst Daron Vaught, who calls games for ACC Network Extra, joins the N&O’s Jonas Pope IV to discuss UNC’s strong finish to the season, freshman star Vance Honeycutt and what kind of run the ACC champion Tar Heels could make in the NCAA tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 31 May 2022 13:33:41 -0000 Daron Vaught on UNC’s impressive play entering NCAA baseball tournament, freshman star Vance Honeycutt full 1 39 The News & Observer Baseball analyst Daron Vaught, who calls games for ACC Network Extra on UNC’s strong finish to the season, freshman star Vance Honeycutt and what kind of run the ACC champion Tar Heels could make in the NCAA tournament. Baseball analyst Daron Vaught, who calls games for ACC Network Extra, joins the N&O’s Jonas Pope IV to discuss UNC’s strong finish to the season, freshman star Vance Honeycutt and what kind of run the ACC champion Tar Heels could make in the NCAA tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Baseball analyst Daron Vaught, who calls games for ACC Network Extra, joins the N&O’s Jonas Pope IV to discuss UNC’s strong finish to the season, freshman star Vance Honeycutt and what kind of run the ACC champion Tar Heels could make in the NCAA tournament.

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]]> 715 Ep. 38: UNC’s Shakeel Rashad, NC State’s Scott Wood on NIL collectives for their former schools https://www.newsobserver.com/sports Former UNC linebacker Shakeel Rashad and former N.C. State basketball player Scott Wood join The News & Observer’s C.L. Brown and Jonas Pope IV to discuss the name, imagine and likeness (NIL) collectives they are part of that help pool money and resources together to present deals for athletes at their former schools. More on NIL and how the changing college sports landscape is impacting those in the ACC: www.newsobserver.com/topics/acc-meetings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 May 2022 08:40:00 -0000 UNC’s Shakeel Rashad, NC State’s Scott Wood on NIL collectives for their former schools full 1 38 The News & Observer Former UNC linebacker Shakeel Rashad and former N.C. State basketball player Scott Wood on NIL collectives they help lead. Former UNC linebacker Shakeel Rashad and former N.C. State basketball player Scott Wood join The News & Observer’s C.L. Brown and Jonas Pope IV to discuss the name, imagine and likeness (NIL) collectives they are part of that help pool money and resources together to present deals for athletes at their former schools. More on NIL and how the changing college sports landscape is impacting those in the ACC: www.newsobserver.com/topics/acc-meetings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Former UNC linebacker Shakeel Rashad and former N.C. State basketball player Scott Wood join The News & Observer’s C.L. Brown and Jonas Pope IV to discuss the name, imagine and likeness (NIL) collectives they are part of that help pool money and resources together to present deals for athletes at their former schools.


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]]> 2294 Ep. 37: Gene Banks on playing at Duke and how Coach K could've added to his legacy https://www.newsobserver.com/sports Gene Banks, who starred at Duke from 1977-81, joins the N&O’s Steve Wiseman to talk about his experience playing for Mike Krzyzewski during his first season coaching the Blue Devils, what it’d mean to him to have his jersey retired by the school, and how Coach K could have added to his legacy by naming Tommy Amaker or Johnny Dawkins as his successor. Banks also discusses Jon Scheyer taking over the Duke program, assistant coach Nolan Smith’s departure for Louisville and college athletes being allowed to make money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 May 2022 08:45:00 -0000 Gene Banks on playing at Duke and how Coach K could've added to his legacy full 1 37 The News & Observer Gene Banks talks about his experience playing for Mike Krzyzewski during his first season coaching the Blue Devils, what it’d mean to him to have his jersey retired by the school, and how Coach K could have added to his legacy by naming Tommy Amaker or Johnny Dawkins as his successor. Gene Banks, who starred at Duke from 1977-81, joins the N&O’s Steve Wiseman to talk about his experience playing for Mike Krzyzewski during his first season coaching the Blue Devils, what it’d mean to him to have his jersey retired by the school, and how Coach K could have added to his legacy by naming Tommy Amaker or Johnny Dawkins as his successor. Banks also discusses Jon Scheyer taking over the Duke program, assistant coach Nolan Smith’s departure for Louisville and college athletes being allowed to make money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Gene Banks, who starred at Duke from 1977-81, joins the N&O’s Steve Wiseman to talk about his experience playing for Mike Krzyzewski during his first season coaching the Blue Devils, what it’d mean to him to have his jersey retired by the school, and how Coach K could have added to his legacy by naming Tommy Amaker or Johnny Dawkins as his successor.

Banks also discusses Jon Scheyer taking over the Duke program, assistant coach Nolan Smith’s departure for Louisville and college athletes being allowed to make money.

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]]> 1853 Ep. 36: Chris Spatola from ACC meetings on NIL impact, football divisions, basketball schedules https://www.newsobserver.com/sports Chris Spatola, ESPN college basketball analyst and SiriusXM host, joins the N&O’s Steve Wiseman to talk about the latest news from the ACC spring meetings in Amelia Island, Florida. The two discuss the widening revenue gap between the ACC and the national leaders, the SEC and Big Ten, and other league issues like abandoning football divisions for more attractive matchups in regular season and title game. They also make a case for why the ACC should radically alter its basketball schedules — playing league games in November and December and more nonconference games in January and February. And they explain how name, imagine and likeness (NIL) and Alston-related payments are helping college basketball and where they aren’t. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 May 2022 11:16:48 -0000 Chris Spatola from ACC meetings on NIL impact, football divisions, basketball schedules full 1 36 The News & Observer Chris Spatola joins Steve Wiseman to talk about the latest news from the ACC spring meetings in Amelia Island, Florida. Chris Spatola, ESPN college basketball analyst and SiriusXM host, joins the N&O’s Steve Wiseman to talk about the latest news from the ACC spring meetings in Amelia Island, Florida. The two discuss the widening revenue gap between the ACC and the national leaders, the SEC and Big Ten, and other league issues like abandoning football divisions for more attractive matchups in regular season and title game. They also make a case for why the ACC should radically alter its basketball schedules — playing league games in November and December and more nonconference games in January and February. And they explain how name, imagine and likeness (NIL) and Alston-related payments are helping college basketball and where they aren’t. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Chris Spatola, ESPN college basketball analyst and SiriusXM host, joins the N&O’s Steve Wiseman to talk about the latest news from the ACC spring meetings in Amelia Island, Florida. The two discuss the widening revenue gap between the ACC and the national leaders, the SEC and Big Ten, and other league issues like abandoning football divisions for more attractive matchups in regular season and title game.

They also make a case for why the ACC should radically alter its basketball schedules — playing league games in November and December and more nonconference games in January and February. And they explain how name, imagine and likeness (NIL) and Alston-related payments are helping college basketball and where they aren’t.

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]]> 1504 Ep. 35: Roddy Jones on NC State football this offseason vs UNC last year, a new voice after Cutcliffe era, more https://www.newsobserver.com/sports ACC Network college football analyst Roddy Jones joins the N&O’s Jonas Pope IV to explain why N.C. State football fans should feel better entering the 2022 season than UNC fans prior to last season. They also discuss if the Wolfpack’s Devin Leary could be the top quarterback in the ACC this season, how the Tar Heels bounce back from last year’s 6-7 season, why losing Sam Howell may not be bad for Carolina and who could be next up at QB for Mack Brown’s program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 May 2022 08:15:00 -0000 Roddy Jones on NC State football this offseason vs UNC last year, a new voice after Cutcliffe era, more full 1 35 The News & Observer Roddy Jones joins the N&O’s Jonas Pope IV to explain why N.C. State football fans should feel better entering the 2022 season than UNC prior to last season. ACC Network college football analyst Roddy Jones joins the N&O’s Jonas Pope IV to explain why N.C. State football fans should feel better entering the 2022 season than UNC fans prior to last season. They also discuss if the Wolfpack’s Devin Leary could be the top quarterback in the ACC this season, how the Tar Heels bounce back from last year’s 6-7 season, why losing Sam Howell may not be bad for Carolina and who could be next up at QB for Mack Brown’s program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ACC Network college football analyst Roddy Jones joins the N&O’s Jonas Pope IV to explain why N.C. State football fans should feel better entering the 2022 season than UNC fans prior to last season. They also discuss if the Wolfpack’s Devin Leary could be the top quarterback in the ACC this season, how the Tar Heels bounce back from last year’s 6-7 season, why losing Sam Howell may not be bad for Carolina and who could be next up at QB for Mack Brown’s program.

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]]> 1310 Ep. 34: Clark Kellogg on top coaches retiring, NIL, transfer portal, UNC-Duke in Final Four https://www.newsobserver.com/sports CBS college basketball analyst Clark Kellogg joins the N&O’s C.L. Brown to discuss Jay Wright suddenly retiring as Villanova’s head coach and what factors may have led to his decision along with the decisions of Hall of Fame coaches Mike Krzyzewski and Roy Williams who have retired in the last 13 months. They also talk about the impact NIL and the transfer portal have had on college sports, the Duke-UNC Final Four game and next season for the Tar Heels and Blue Devils. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 26 Apr 2022 08:25:00 -0000 Clark Kellogg on top coaches retiring, NIL, transfer portal, UNC-Duke in Final Four full 1 34 The News & Observer Clark Kellogg joins C.L. Brown to discuss Jay Wright suddenly retiring, the impact NIL and the transfer portal have had on college sports, the Duke-UNC Final Four game and next season for the Tar Heels and Blue Devils. CBS college basketball analyst Clark Kellogg joins the N&O’s C.L. Brown to discuss Jay Wright suddenly retiring as Villanova’s head coach and what factors may have led to his decision along with the decisions of Hall of Fame coaches Mike Krzyzewski and Roy Williams who have retired in the last 13 months. They also talk about the impact NIL and the transfer portal have had on college sports, the Duke-UNC Final Four game and next season for the Tar Heels and Blue Devils. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CBS college basketball analyst Clark Kellogg joins the N&O’s C.L. Brown to discuss Jay Wright suddenly retiring as Villanova’s head coach and what factors may have led to his decision along with the decisions of Hall of Fame coaches Mike Krzyzewski and Roy Williams who have retired in the last 13 months. They also talk about the impact NIL and the transfer portal have had on college sports, the Duke-UNC Final Four game and next season for the Tar Heels and Blue Devils.

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]]> 2311 Ep. 33: NC State football and 2022 ACC Atlantic Division preview ahead of spring games https://www.newsobserver.com/sports With N.C. State and Clemson playing their spring games Saturday, The News and Observer’s Jonas Pope IV, who covers the Wolfpack, and Tigers beat reporter Alexis Cubit, from The State, look ahead to the 2022 meeting between the two programs, discuss the ACC’s Atlantic Division race and players to watch this weekend.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 05 Apr 2022 17:08:32 -0000 NC State football and 2022 ACC Atlantic Division preview ahead of spring games full 1 33 The News & Observer With N.C. State and Clemson playing their spring games Saturday, Jonas Pope IV and Alexis Cubit look ahead to the 2022 meeting between the two programs, discuss the ACC’s Atlantic Division race and players to watch this weekend.  With N.C. State and Clemson playing their spring games Saturday, The News and Observer’s Jonas Pope IV, who covers the Wolfpack, and Tigers beat reporter Alexis Cubit, from The State, look ahead to the 2022 meeting between the two programs, discuss the ACC’s Atlantic Division race and players to watch this weekend.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices With N.C. State and Clemson playing their spring games Saturday, The News and Observer’s Jonas Pope IV, who covers the Wolfpack, and Tigers beat reporter Alexis Cubit, from The State, look ahead to the 2022 meeting between the two programs, discuss the ACC’s Atlantic Division race and players to watch this weekend. 

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]]> 1163 Ep. 32: Leonard Hamilton on ACC in the Final Four and his NIL, transfer portal concerns https://www.newsobserver.com/sports Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton joins the N&O’s C.L. Brown to discuss the ACC’s presence in the Final Four, with North Carolina and Duke set to play Saturday night in New Orleans. He also shares his concerns about the direction in which college athletics is headed – with Name, Image and Likeness policy changes and the transfer portal – and stresses the need for organizational structure. Not wanting education to be devalued, the Gastonia native explains why the issues are personal for him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -0000 Leonard Hamilton on ACC in the Final Four and his NIL, transfer portal concerns full 1 32 The News & Observer Leonard Hamilton shares his concerns about the direction in which college athletics is headed – with Name, Image and Likeness policy changes and the transfer portal – and stresses the need for organizational structure. Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton joins the N&O’s C.L. Brown to discuss the ACC’s presence in the Final Four, with North Carolina and Duke set to play Saturday night in New Orleans. He also shares his concerns about the direction in which college athletics is headed – with Name, Image and Likeness policy changes and the transfer portal – and stresses the need for organizational structure. Not wanting education to be devalued, the Gastonia native explains why the issues are personal for him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton joins the N&O’s C.L. Brown to discuss the ACC’s presence in the Final Four, with North Carolina and Duke set to play Saturday night in New Orleans. He also shares his concerns about the direction in which college athletics is headed – with Name, Image and Likeness policy changes and the transfer portal – and stresses the need for organizational structure. Not wanting education to be devalued, the Gastonia native explains why the issues are personal for him.

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]]> 1995 Ep. 31: Previewing Duke-UNC III in Final Four, looking at how their last meeting led to postseason runs https://www.newsobserver.com/sports The News & Observer’s Steve Wiseman and C.L. Brown preview the Duke-North Carolina Final Four matchup and discuss what the last meeting between the rivals, at Cameron Indoor Stadium on March 5, did for each team ahead of their postseason runs to New Orleans in Mike Krzyzewski’s final season leading the Blue Devils and Hubert Davis’ first year as head coach of the Tar Heels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 29 Mar 2022 09:27:00 -0000 Previewing Duke-UNC III in Final Four, looking at how their last meeting led to postseason runs full 1 31 The News & Observer Steve Wiseman and C.L. Brown preview the Duke-North Carolina Final Four matchup and look back at the last meeting between the ACC rivals. The News & Observer’s Steve Wiseman and C.L. Brown preview the Duke-North Carolina Final Four matchup and discuss what the last meeting between the rivals, at Cameron Indoor Stadium on March 5, did for each team ahead of their postseason runs to New Orleans in Mike Krzyzewski’s final season leading the Blue Devils and Hubert Davis’ first year as head coach of the Tar Heels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The News & Observer’s Steve Wiseman and C.L. Brown preview the Duke-North Carolina Final Four matchup and discuss what the last meeting between the rivals, at Cameron Indoor Stadium on March 5, did for each team ahead of their postseason runs to New Orleans in Mike Krzyzewski’s final season leading the Blue Devils and Hubert Davis’ first year as head coach of the Tar Heels.

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]]> 1939 Ep. 30: Sam Perkins on UNC’s current team, 1982 title game and Philly Final Four in ‘81  https://www.newsobserver.com/sports Former North Carolina star Sam Perkins joins News & Observer reporter C.L. Brown to discuss his memories of winning a national championship with the Tar Heels 40 years ago, the 1981 title game UNC lost to Indiana in Philadelphia the year prior, coaching his daughter’s AAU team and this season’s Carolina team. N&O columnist Luke DeCock also joins C.L. to talk about this year’s UNC team ahead of its Sweet 16 game against UCLA in Philly Friday night.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 25 Mar 2022 09:11:00 -0000 Sam Perkins on UNC’s current team, 1982 title game and Philly Final Four in ‘81  full 1 30 The News & Observer Former UNC star Sam Perkins joins C.L. Brown to discuss his memories of winning a national championship with the Tar Heels 40 years ago, the 1981 title game UNC lost to Indiana in Philadelphia the year prior and this season’s Carolina team. Former North Carolina star Sam Perkins joins News & Observer reporter C.L. Brown to discuss his memories of winning a national championship with the Tar Heels 40 years ago, the 1981 title game UNC lost to Indiana in Philadelphia the year prior, coaching his daughter’s AAU team and this season’s Carolina team. N&O columnist Luke DeCock also joins C.L. to talk about this year’s UNC team ahead of its Sweet 16 game against UCLA in Philly Friday night.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Former North Carolina star Sam Perkins joins News & Observer reporter C.L. Brown to discuss his memories of winning a national championship with the Tar Heels 40 years ago, the 1981 title game UNC lost to Indiana in Philadelphia the year prior, coaching his daughter’s AAU team and this season’s Carolina team.

N&O columnist Luke DeCock also joins C.L. to talk about this year’s UNC team ahead of its Sweet 16 game against UCLA in Philly Friday night. 

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]]> 1984 Ep. 29: ACC’s NCAA tournament showing, UNC-UCLA, Duke-Texas Tech and the Blue Devils’ West Coast record https://www.newsobserver.com/sports With UNC and Duke advancing to the Sweet 16, News & Observer sports reporters C.L. Brown and Steve Wiseman provide insight into the NCAA tournament's first week and the ACC's showing. Steve previews Duke's West Region matchup with Texas Tech while C.L. gives an early look at UNC's clash with UCLA in Philadelphia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Mar 2022 08:40:00 -0000 ACC’s NCAA tournament showing, UNC-UCLA, Duke-Texas Tech and the Blue Devils’ West Coast record full 1 29 The News & Observer The N&O's C.L. Brown and Steve Wiseman preview Duke's West Region matchup with Texas Tech and UNC's clash with UCLA in Philadelphia. With UNC and Duke advancing to the Sweet 16, News & Observer sports reporters C.L. Brown and Steve Wiseman provide insight into the NCAA tournament's first week and the ACC's showing. Steve previews Duke's West Region matchup with Texas Tech while C.L. gives an early look at UNC's clash with UCLA in Philadelphia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices With UNC and Duke advancing to the Sweet 16, News & Observer sports reporters C.L. Brown and Steve Wiseman provide insight into the NCAA tournament's first week and the ACC's showing. Steve previews Duke's West Region matchup with Texas Tech while C.L. gives an early look at UNC's clash with UCLA in Philadelphia.

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]]> 1948 Ep. 28: Duke’s X-factor, NCAA tournament redemption, and a potential matchup to watch https://www.newsobserver.com/sports The N&O’s Steve Wiseman and Luke DeCock discuss Duke’s 2-2 record in its last two games, the opportunity the Blue Devils have in Mike Krzyzewski’s final NCAA tournament to redeem themselves following losses in their regular-season finale and the ACC tournament championship game, and the player each of them feels could be Duke’s March Madness X-factor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 18 Mar 2022 08:40:00 -0000 Duke’s X-factor, NCAA tournament redemption, and a potential matchup to watch full 1 28 The News & Observer Steve Wiseman and Luke DeCock discuss Duke’s 2-2 record in its last two games, the opportunity the Blue Devils have in Mike Krzyzewski’s final NCAA tournament to redeem themselves, and the player each of them feels could be Duke’s March Madness X-factor. The N&O’s Steve Wiseman and Luke DeCock discuss Duke’s 2-2 record in its last two games, the opportunity the Blue Devils have in Mike Krzyzewski’s final NCAA tournament to redeem themselves following losses in their regular-season finale and the ACC tournament championship game, and the player each of them feels could be Duke’s March Madness X-factor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The N&O’s Steve Wiseman and Luke DeCock discuss Duke’s 2-2 record in its last two games, the opportunity the Blue Devils have in Mike Krzyzewski’s final NCAA tournament to redeem themselves following losses in their regular-season finale and the ACC tournament championship game, and the player each of them feels could be Duke’s March Madness X-factor.

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]]> 1509 Ep. 27: Expert bracketologist Patrick Stevens breaks down NCAA field https://www.newsobserver.com/sports Last year’s most accurate bracketologist, the Washington Post’s Patrick Stevens, @D1scourse on Twitter, joins N&O columnist Luke DeCock to break down what the NCAA committee got right on Selection Sunday and where it lost the plot. The ACC was fairly seeded in Patrick’s opinion, but find out who got robbed — and Indiana fans, cover your ears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 15 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0000 Expert bracketologist Patrick Stevens breaks down NCAA field full 1 27 The News & Observer Last year's most accurate bracketologist, the Washington Post's Patrick Stevens, breaks down what the committee got right. Last year’s most accurate bracketologist, the Washington Post’s Patrick Stevens, @D1scourse on Twitter, joins N&O columnist Luke DeCock to break down what the NCAA committee got right on Selection Sunday and where it lost the plot. The ACC was fairly seeded in Patrick’s opinion, but find out who got robbed — and Indiana fans, cover your ears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Last year’s most accurate bracketologist, the Washington Post’s Patrick Stevens, @D1scourse on Twitter, joins N&O columnist Luke DeCock to break down what the NCAA committee got right on Selection Sunday and where it lost the plot. The ACC was fairly seeded in Patrick’s opinion, but find out who got robbed — and Indiana fans, cover your ears.

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]]> 1958 Ep. 26: Josh Pastner shares his plan to save ACC, discusses recruiting and coaching in transfer-portal era https://www.newsobserver.com/sports Georgia Tech lost Tuesday night in the ACC tournament, but Yellow Jackets coach Josh Pastner was still in Brooklyn Wednesday watching games. Pastner joins N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock from Barclays Center to discuss his basketball fandom, coaching and recruiting in the transfer-portal era and his secret plan to fix ACC basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 11 Mar 2022 09:35:00 -0000 Josh Pastner shares his plan to save ACC, discusses recruiting and coaching in transfer-portal era full 1 26 The News & Observer Georgia Tech coach Josh Pastner shares his plan to save the ACC and discusses recruiting and coaching in the transfer-portal era. Georgia Tech lost Tuesday night in the ACC tournament, but Yellow Jackets coach Josh Pastner was still in Brooklyn Wednesday watching games. Pastner joins N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock from Barclays Center to discuss his basketball fandom, coaching and recruiting in the transfer-portal era and his secret plan to fix ACC basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Georgia Tech lost Tuesday night in the ACC tournament, but Yellow Jackets coach Josh Pastner was still in Brooklyn Wednesday watching games. Pastner joins N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock from Barclays Center to discuss his basketball fandom, coaching and recruiting in the transfer-portal era and his secret plan to fix ACC basketball.

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]]> 1292 Ep. 25: ACC tournament time, league awards and breaking down UNC’s win at Duke https://www.newsobserver.com/sports Steve Wiseman and C.L. Brown break down North Carolina’s win at Duke and what it could mean for the Tar Heels on Selection Sunday. They also discuss potential opponents Duke and UNC could face in the ACC tournament, and they share their thoughts on the ACC awards that were announced Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Mar 2022 05:45:00 -0000 ACC tournament time, league awards and breaking down UNC’s win at Duke full 1 25 The News & Observer Steve Wiseman and C.L. Brown break down UNC’s win at Duke, preview the ACC tournament and share their thoughts on the ACC awards that were announced Monday. Steve Wiseman and C.L. Brown break down North Carolina’s win at Duke and what it could mean for the Tar Heels on Selection Sunday. They also discuss potential opponents Duke and UNC could face in the ACC tournament, and they share their thoughts on the ACC awards that were announced Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Steve Wiseman and C.L. Brown break down North Carolina’s win at Duke and what it could mean for the Tar Heels on Selection Sunday. They also discuss potential opponents Duke and UNC could face in the ACC tournament, and they share their thoughts on the ACC awards that were announced Monday.

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]]> 1762 Ep. 24: Coach K’s final home game, Duke’s development, pressure to beat UNC https://www.newsobserver.com/sports The Konclusion: Luke DeCock and Steve Wiseman break down Mike Krzyzewski's final home game and share a few Coach K stories. They also discuss Duke's midseason development and the pressure the Blue Devils face Saturday against North Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0000 Coach K’s final home game, Duke’s development, pressure to beat UNC full 1 24 The News & Observer Luke DeCock and Steve Wiseman break down Coach K's final home game, tell a few Mike Krzyzewski stories and discuss Duke's midseason development. The Konclusion: Luke DeCock and Steve Wiseman break down Mike Krzyzewski's final home game and share a few Coach K stories. They also discuss Duke's midseason development and the pressure the Blue Devils face Saturday against North Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Konclusion: Luke DeCock and Steve Wiseman break down Mike Krzyzewski's final home game and share a few Coach K stories. They also discuss Duke's midseason development and the pressure the Blue Devils face Saturday against North Carolina.

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]]> 1543 Ep. 23: NC State star Elissa Cunane on playing for Wes Moore, her on-court demeanor, team's success https://www.newsobserver.com/sports N.C. State senior center Elissa Cunane joins the N&O's Jonas Pope IV to talk about the Wolfpack's success and focus this season, her on-court demeanor and what it's like playing for Wes Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 03 Mar 2022 11:30:00 -0000 NC State star Elissa Cunane on playing for Wes Moore, her on-court demeanor, team's success full 1 23 The News & Observer N.C. State star Elissa Cunane joins Jonas Pope IV to discuss the Wolfpack's success, her on-court demeanor and what it's like playing for Wes Moore. N.C. State senior center Elissa Cunane joins the N&O's Jonas Pope IV to talk about the Wolfpack's success and focus this season, her on-court demeanor and what it's like playing for Wes Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices N.C. State senior center Elissa Cunane joins the N&O's Jonas Pope IV to talk about the Wolfpack's success and focus this season, her on-court demeanor and what it's like playing for Wes Moore.

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]]> 784 Ep. 22: Wake Forest's Steve Forbes on the resurgent Demon Deacons, the ACC https://www.newsobserver.com/sports Wake Forest coach Steve Forbes joins N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock to talk about his team, making his way through the ACC and building chemistry from scratch. Also: his favorite baseball team growing up in Iowa and his college pitching days for the Southern Arkansas Muleriders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 01 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0000 Wake Forest's Steve Forbes on the resurgent Demon Deacons, the ACC full 1 22 The News & Observer The second-year Wake Forest coach talks about his team, making his way through the ACC and building chemistry from scratch. Wake Forest coach Steve Forbes joins N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock to talk about his team, making his way through the ACC and building chemistry from scratch. Also: his favorite baseball team growing up in Iowa and his college pitching days for the Southern Arkansas Muleriders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wake Forest coach Steve Forbes joins N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock to talk about his team, making his way through the ACC and building chemistry from scratch. Also: his favorite baseball team growing up in Iowa and his college pitching days for the Southern Arkansas Muleriders.

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]]> 1823 Ep. 21: Caleb Love on being raised by UNC fans, how meditation has helped him, his lofty goals https://www.newsobserver.com/sports UNC sophomore guard Caleb Love joins the N&O’s C.L. Brown to discuss what it was like for him being raised by Carolina basketball fans, how meditation has helped him and his lofty goals for himself and the Tar Heels. Plus, Brown and N&O columnist Luke DeCock highlight Love’s impact for the Tar Heels and his openness when it comes to conversations about his mental health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 25 Feb 2022 09:45:00 -0000 Caleb Love on being raised by UNC fans, how meditation has helped him, his lofty goals full 1 21 The News & Observer Caleb Love joins C.L. Brown to discuss what it was like for him being raised by Carolina basketball fans, how meditation has helped him and his lofty goals for himself and the Tar Heels. UNC sophomore guard Caleb Love joins the N&O’s C.L. Brown to discuss what it was like for him being raised by Carolina basketball fans, how meditation has helped him and his lofty goals for himself and the Tar Heels. Plus, Brown and N&O columnist Luke DeCock highlight Love’s impact for the Tar Heels and his openness when it comes to conversations about his mental health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices UNC sophomore guard Caleb Love joins the N&O’s C.L. Brown to discuss what it was like for him being raised by Carolina basketball fans, how meditation has helped him and his lofty goals for himself and the Tar Heels. Plus, Brown and N&O columnist Luke DeCock highlight Love’s impact for the Tar Heels and his openness when it comes to conversations about his mental health.

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]]> 1858 Ep. 20: Steve Wojciechowski on Coach K's legacy, this year's Duke team and Jon Scheyer https://www.newsobserver.com/sports Former Duke point guard (1994-98) and assistant coach (1999-2014) Steve Wojciechowski joins the N&O’s Steve Wiseman to discuss Mike Krzyzewski's legacy, this year’s Blue Devils and Jon Scheyer taking over the leadership of the Duke program after this season following Coach K’s retirement. After seven years as the head coach at Marquette, this was the first season where Wojciechowski did not coach college basketball. With the time, he did coach another team and had an opportunity to visit Cameron for a game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:20:00 -0000 Steve Wojciechowski on Coach K's legacy, this year's Duke team and Jon Scheyer full 1 20 The News & Observer Steve Wojciechowski joins the N&O’s Steve Wiseman to discuss Mike Krzyzewski's legacy, this year’s Blue Devils and Jon Scheyer taking over the leadership of the Duke program following this season. Former Duke point guard (1994-98) and assistant coach (1999-2014) Steve Wojciechowski joins the N&O’s Steve Wiseman to discuss Mike Krzyzewski's legacy, this year’s Blue Devils and Jon Scheyer taking over the leadership of the Duke program after this season following Coach K’s retirement. After seven years as the head coach at Marquette, this was the first season where Wojciechowski did not coach college basketball. With the time, he did coach another team and had an opportunity to visit Cameron for a game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Former Duke point guard (1994-98) and assistant coach (1999-2014) Steve Wojciechowski joins the N&O’s Steve Wiseman to discuss Mike Krzyzewski's legacy, this year’s Blue Devils and Jon Scheyer taking over the leadership of the Duke program after this season following Coach K’s retirement. After seven years as the head coach at Marquette, this was the first season where Wojciechowski did not coach college basketball. With the time, he did coach another team and had an opportunity to visit Cameron for a game.

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]]> 1661 Ep. 19: Isaiah Moore and Grant Gibson on returning to NC State, their friendship, hype for 2022 season https://newsobserver.com/sports/ N.C. State linebacker Isaiah Moore and center Grant Gibson join the N&O's Jonas Pope IV to share stories about their friendship, discuss the hype surrounding the Wolfpack's 2022 season and their decision to "run it back" and stay in Raleigh for another year. The roommates share a love a singing, but aren't always great about sharing snacks in their kitchen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 18 Feb 2022 08:45:00 -0000 Isaiah Moore and Grant Gibson on returning to NC State, their friendship, hype for 2022 season full 1 19 The News & Observer N.C. State's Isaiah Moore and Grant Gibson join the N&O's Jonas Pope IV to share stories about their friendship, discuss the hype surrounding the Wolfpack's 2022 season and their decision to "run it back" and stay in Raleigh for another year. N.C. State linebacker Isaiah Moore and center Grant Gibson join the N&O's Jonas Pope IV to share stories about their friendship, discuss the hype surrounding the Wolfpack's 2022 season and their decision to "run it back" and stay in Raleigh for another year. The roommates share a love a singing, but aren't always great about sharing snacks in their kitchen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices N.C. State linebacker Isaiah Moore and center Grant Gibson join the N&O's Jonas Pope IV to share stories about their friendship, discuss the hype surrounding the Wolfpack's 2022 season and their decision to "run it back" and stay in Raleigh for another year. The roommates share a love a singing, but aren't always great about sharing snacks in their kitchen.


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]]> 1209 Ep. 18: ACC tournament wildcards, keeping hoops at forefront of league, Coach K retirement https://newsobserver.com/sports The N&O’s Steve Wiseman and C.L. Brown discuss which teams could make a run during this year’s ACC tournament, the future of the league and the impact Coach K could have after retirement.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 15 Feb 2022 08:40:00 -0000 ACC tournament wildcards, keeping hoops at forefront of league, Coach K retirement full 1 18 The News & Observer The N&O’s Steve Wiseman and C.L. Brown discuss which teams could make a run during this year’s ACC tournament and the future of the league. The N&O’s Steve Wiseman and C.L. Brown discuss which teams could make a run during this year’s ACC tournament, the future of the league and the impact Coach K could have after retirement.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The N&O’s Steve Wiseman and C.L. Brown discuss which teams could make a run during this year’s ACC tournament, the future of the league and the impact Coach K could have after retirement. 

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]]> 1843 Ep. 17: Mike Elko on Duke football vision, changing college sports landscape https://www.newsobserver.com/sports Mike Elko, two months into his role as Duke’s head football coach, joins the N&O’s Steve Wiseman to share his vision for the Blue Devils’ program and what he learned from Brian Kelly and Jimbo Fisher. Plus, his thoughts on where college sports are headed and his first taste of the Duke-UNC rivalry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 11 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0000 Mike Elko on Duke football vision, changing college sports landscape full 1 17 The News & Observer Mike Elko joins the N&O's Steve Wiseman to share his vision for Duke football, what he learned from Brian Kelly and Jimbo Fisher and offer his thoughts on the changing college sports landscape. Mike Elko, two months into his role as Duke’s head football coach, joins the N&O’s Steve Wiseman to share his vision for the Blue Devils’ program and what he learned from Brian Kelly and Jimbo Fisher. Plus, his thoughts on where college sports are headed and his first taste of the Duke-UNC rivalry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mike Elko, two months into his role as Duke’s head football coach, joins the N&O’s Steve Wiseman to share his vision for the Blue Devils’ program and what he learned from Brian Kelly and Jimbo Fisher. Plus, his thoughts on where college sports are headed and his first taste of the Duke-UNC rivalry.

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]]> 1163 Ep. 16: Gov. Roy Cooper on UNC-Duke, his Final Four record and blocking Phil Ford's shot https://www.newsobserver.com/sports Gov. Roy Cooper, who grew up a UNC fan in Nash County, joins N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock to discuss Saturday's North Carolina-Duke game, his favorite memories from the rivalry and his dubious Final Four record. He also shares other stories tied to his love of sports, like the time he blocked Phil Ford's shot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:35:22 -0000 Gov. Roy Cooper on UNC-Duke, his Final Four record and blocking Phil Ford's shot full 1 16 The News & Observer Gov. Roy Cooper grew up a UNC fan in Nash County and is now the state's Tar Heel in chief. Gov. Roy Cooper, who grew up a UNC fan in Nash County, joins N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock to discuss Saturday's North Carolina-Duke game, his favorite memories from the rivalry and his dubious Final Four record. He also shares other stories tied to his love of sports, like the time he blocked Phil Ford's shot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Gov. Roy Cooper, who grew up a UNC fan in Nash County, joins N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock to discuss Saturday's North Carolina-Duke game, his favorite memories from the rivalry and his dubious Final Four record. He also shares other stories tied to his love of sports, like the time he blocked Phil Ford's shot.

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]]> 1730 Ep. 15: Breaking down Duke at UNC game, keys for each team in postseason https://newsobserver.com/sports Who will be the X-factors in Saturday’s Duke-UNC game? As the rivals play for the top spot in the ACC standings, have the Blue Devils and Tar Heels addressed issues they have had this season? And, outside of Duke and UNC, who else could win the ACC? N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock, UNC beat writer C.L. Brown and Duke beat writer Steve Wiseman answer these questions and others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 04 Feb 2022 08:36:00 -0000 Breaking down Duke at UNC game, keys for each team in postseason full 1 15 The News & Observer N&O columnist Luke DeCock, UNC beat writer C.L. Brown and Duke beat writer Steve Wiseman break down Duke at UNC game, Who will be the X-factors in Saturday’s Duke-UNC game? As the rivals play for the top spot in the ACC standings, have the Blue Devils and Tar Heels addressed issues they have had this season? And, outside of Duke and UNC, who else could win the ACC? N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock, UNC beat writer C.L. Brown and Duke beat writer Steve Wiseman answer these questions and others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Who will be the X-factors in Saturday’s Duke-UNC game? As the rivals play for the top spot in the ACC standings, have the Blue Devils and Tar Heels addressed issues they have had this season? And, outside of Duke and UNC, who else could win the ACC?

N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock, UNC beat writer C.L. Brown and Duke beat writer Steve Wiseman answer these questions and others.

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]]> 1843 Ep. 14: Memorable moments in Duke-UNC series and how expansion has changed ACC tournament https://www.newsobserver.com/sports N&O enterprise reporter and former UNC beat writer Andrew Carter joins sports columnist Luke DeCock to talk about memorable games in the Duke-UNC series. They also discuss how expansion has changed the ACC tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 01 Feb 2022 09:05:00 -0000 Memorable moments in Duke-UNC series and how expansion has changed ACC tournament full 1 14 The News & Observer The N&O’s Andrew Carter shares some of his favorite Duke-UNC memories and talks about how expansion has changed the ACC tournament. N&O enterprise reporter and former UNC beat writer Andrew Carter joins sports columnist Luke DeCock to talk about memorable games in the Duke-UNC series. They also discuss how expansion has changed the ACC tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices N&O enterprise reporter and former UNC beat writer Andrew Carter joins sports columnist Luke DeCock to talk about memorable games in the Duke-UNC series. They also discuss how expansion has changed the ACC tournament.

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]]> 1872 Ep. 13: Duke court cases, ACC coaching changes and league's lack of first-round talent http://newsobserver.com/sports The N&O’s Steve Wiseman and C.L. Brown discuss the lack of first-round talent in the ACC this season, coaching changes in the league, longtime coaches who could retire soon and the impact it’s had. They also provide an update on the court cases involving Duke guard Michael Savarino, Blue Devils coach Mike Krzyzewski’s grandson, and star freshman Paolo Banchero — the lone surefire lottery pick in the league this season — and preview the game between North Carolina and N.C. State. Longtime Tar Heels coach Roy Williams will be honored during Saturday’s rivalry matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 28 Jan 2022 10:45:33 -0000 Duke court cases, ACC coaching changes and league's lack of first-round talent full 1 13 The News & Observer Why is the ACC down? From talent dip to coaching changes, Steve Wiseman and C.L. Brown give you an inside look. The N&O’s Steve Wiseman and C.L. Brown discuss the lack of first-round talent in the ACC this season, coaching changes in the league, longtime coaches who could retire soon and the impact it’s had. They also provide an update on the court cases involving Duke guard Michael Savarino, Blue Devils coach Mike Krzyzewski’s grandson, and star freshman Paolo Banchero — the lone surefire lottery pick in the league this season — and preview the game between North Carolina and N.C. State. Longtime Tar Heels coach Roy Williams will be honored during Saturday’s rivalry matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The N&O’s Steve Wiseman and C.L. Brown discuss the lack of first-round talent in the ACC this season, coaching changes in the league, longtime coaches who could retire soon and the impact it’s had.

They also provide an update on the court cases involving Duke guard Michael Savarino, Blue Devils coach Mike Krzyzewski’s grandson, and star freshman Paolo Banchero — the lone surefire lottery pick in the league this season — and preview the game between North Carolina and N.C. State. Longtime Tar Heels coach Roy Williams will be honored during Saturday’s rivalry matchup.

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]]> 1519 Ep. 12: HOF ref John Clougherty dishes about experiences with legendary ACC coaches https://www.newsobserver.com/sports Retired ACC referee John Clougherty and N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock – co-hosts of the on-hiatus Whistleblowers podcast – break down how hard it is to officiate today's college game and share stories about a few ACC legends, including Mike Krzyzewski and Roy Williams, and what their conversations with officials were like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 25 Jan 2022 10:20:00 -0000 HOF ref John Clougherty dishes about experiences with legendary ACC coaches full 1 12 The News & Observer Former ACC officiating supervisor John Clougherty discusses the state of the game and shares stories about experiences with legendary coaches in the league. Retired ACC referee John Clougherty and N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock – co-hosts of the on-hiatus Whistleblowers podcast – break down how hard it is to officiate today's college game and share stories about a few ACC legends, including Mike Krzyzewski and Roy Williams, and what their conversations with officials were like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Retired ACC referee John Clougherty and N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock – co-hosts of the on-hiatus Whistleblowers podcast – break down how hard it is to officiate today's college game and share stories about a few ACC legends, including Mike Krzyzewski and Roy Williams, and what their conversations with officials were like.

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]]> 2136 Ep. 11: Top candidates for ACC POY, Triangle’s rough night in Florida, more https://www.newsobserver.com/sports The N&O’s C.L. Brown and Steve Wiseman highlight players who should be in the mix for ACC Player of the Year and discuss Duke and North Carolina’s losses to Florida State and Miami. They also break down other challenges the Blue Devils and Tar Heels have had on the road and the fight N.C. State has shown this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 21 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0000 Top candidates for ACC POY, Triangle’s rough night in Florida, more full 1 11 The News & Observer Top candidates for ACC POY, Triangle’s rough night in Florida, more The N&O’s C.L. Brown and Steve Wiseman highlight players who should be in the mix for ACC Player of the Year and discuss Duke and North Carolina’s losses to Florida State and Miami. They also break down other challenges the Blue Devils and Tar Heels have had on the road and the fight N.C. State has shown this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The N&O’s C.L. Brown and Steve Wiseman highlight players who should be in the mix for ACC Player of the Year and discuss Duke and North Carolina’s losses to Florida State and Miami. They also break down other challenges the Blue Devils and Tar Heels have had on the road and the fight N.C. State has shown this season.

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]]> 1497 Ep. 10: Kevin Keatts opens up about his time at NC State, his ACC roots https://www.newsobserver.com/sports NC State basketball coach Kevin Keatts joins N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock to break down his ACC roots, the highs and lows of his Wolfpack tenure and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 18 Jan 2022 09:15:00 -0000 Kevin Keatts opens up about his time at NC State, his ACC roots full 1 10 The News & Observer NC State basketball coach Kevin Keatts breaks down his ACC roots and the highs and lows of his Wolfpack tenure. NC State basketball coach Kevin Keatts joins N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock to break down his ACC roots, the highs and lows of his Wolfpack tenure and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices NC State basketball coach Kevin Keatts joins N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock to break down his ACC roots, the highs and lows of his Wolfpack tenure and more.

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]]> 1199 Ep. 9: The tiers of ACC basketball – or tears, depending on your perspective https://newsobserver.com/sports There may be one team alone at the top of the ACC, but how do the other 14 shake out? North Carolina beat writer C.L. Brown and sports columnist Luke DeCock break it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 14 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0000 The tiers of ACC basketball – or tears, depending on your perspective full 1 9 The News & Observer There may be one team alone at the top of the ACC, but how do the other 14 shake out? C.L. Brown and Luke DeCock break it down. There may be one team alone at the top of the ACC, but how do the other 14 shake out? North Carolina beat writer C.L. Brown and sports columnist Luke DeCock break it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices There may be one team alone at the top of the ACC, but how do the other 14 shake out? North Carolina beat writer C.L. Brown and sports columnist Luke DeCock break it down.

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]]> 1786 Ep. 8: Wes Durham breaks down NC State, UNC football and ACC hoops this season https://www.newsobserver.com/sports N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock and Wes Durham, host of the ACC Network’s Packer & Durham, pay tribute to Carolina Panthers announcer Mick Mixon, look deeply into the comings and goings of ACC football and break down the league's basketball season so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 11 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0000 Wes Durham breaks down NC State, UNC football and ACC hoops this season full 1 8 The News & Observer The ACC Network's Wes Durham and N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock look deeply into the comings and goings of ACC football and break down the basketball season so far. N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock and Wes Durham, host of the ACC Network’s Packer & Durham, pay tribute to Carolina Panthers announcer Mick Mixon, look deeply into the comings and goings of ACC football and break down the league's basketball season so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock and Wes Durham, host of the ACC Network’s Packer & Durham, pay tribute to Carolina Panthers announcer Mick Mixon, look deeply into the comings and goings of ACC football and break down the league's basketball season so far.

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]]> 2044 Ep. 7: UNC goes cold at Notre Dame, ACC's runner-up and Triangle's women's hoops revival https://www,newsobserver.com/sports The N&O's C.L. Brown and Luke DeCock break down what went wrong for the Tar Heels in South Bend, try to figure out if the ACC even has a second-best team and take a big-picture look at the Triangle's women's basketball revival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 07 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0000 UNC goes cold at Notre Dame, ACC's runner-up and Triangle's women's hoops revival full 1 7 The News & Observer C.L. Brown and Luke DeCock break down what went wrong for the Tar Heels in South Bend. The N&O's C.L. Brown and Luke DeCock break down what went wrong for the Tar Heels in South Bend, try to figure out if the ACC even has a second-best team and take a big-picture look at the Triangle's women's basketball revival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The N&O's C.L. Brown and Luke DeCock break down what went wrong for the Tar Heels in South Bend, try to figure out if the ACC even has a second-best team and take a big-picture look at the Triangle's women's basketball revival.

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]]> 1786 Ep. 6: Duke returns from hiatus, the ACC's NCAA tournament issues and the fan paradox. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports N&O Duke beat writer Steve Wiseman and sports columnist Luke DeCock break down Duke's return and the ACC's NCAA tournament prospects. Also: the paradox of empty classrooms and a full basketball arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0000 Duke returns from hiatus, the ACC's NCAA tournament issues and the fan paradox. full 1 6 The News & Observer N&O Duke beat writer Steve Wiseman and sports columnist Luke DeCock break down Duke's return and the ACC's NCAA tournament prospects. N&O Duke beat writer Steve Wiseman and sports columnist Luke DeCock break down Duke's return and the ACC's NCAA tournament prospects. Also: the paradox of empty classrooms and a full basketball arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices N&O Duke beat writer Steve Wiseman and sports columnist Luke DeCock break down Duke's return and the ACC's NCAA tournament prospects. Also: the paradox of empty classrooms and a full basketball arena.

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]]> 1680 Ep. 5: Breaking down what went wrong with UNC's 2021 football season and looking ahead to 2022 https://www.newsobserver.com/sports What went wrong, when and why? UNC beat writer C.L. Brown and N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock spend (too much time, probably), looking back at the Tar Heels' disappointing 6-7 season and look ahead to 2022, when the Tar Heels may be Coastal Division favorites again by default. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 31 Dec 2021 21:25:28 -0000 Breaking down what went wrong with UNC's 2021 football season and looking ahead to 2022 full 1 5 The News & Observer What went wrong, when and why? UNC beat writer C.L. Brown and N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock look back at the Tar Heels' football season. What went wrong, when and why? UNC beat writer C.L. Brown and N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock spend (too much time, probably), looking back at the Tar Heels' disappointing 6-7 season and look ahead to 2022, when the Tar Heels may be Coastal Division favorites again by default. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What went wrong, when and why? UNC beat writer C.L. Brown and N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock spend (too much time, probably), looking back at the Tar Heels' disappointing 6-7 season and look ahead to 2022, when the Tar Heels may be Coastal Division favorites again by default.

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]]> 1600 Ep. 4: Trip down memory lane with N.C. State coaches who played on 11-win 2002 team https://newsobserver.com/sports A win over UCLA in the Holiday Bowl would mark the second time in program history that N.C. State football reaches 10 wins. The Wolfpack went 11-3 during the 2002 season. N.C. State director of strength and conditioning Dantonio Burnette and nickels coach Freddie Aughtry-Lindsay were both linebackers on that team. They join N.C. State writer Jonas Pope IV on a trip down memory lane, while drawing comparisons between that 11-win team and this year’s Wolfpack team.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0000 Trip down memory lane with N.C. State coaches who played on 11-win 2002 team full 1 4 The News & Observer Former N.C. State linebackers who were on Wolfpack's 11-win 2002 team take a trip down memory lane with the N&O's Jonas Pope IV. A win over UCLA in the Holiday Bowl would mark the second time in program history that N.C. State football reaches 10 wins. The Wolfpack went 11-3 during the 2002 season. N.C. State director of strength and conditioning Dantonio Burnette and nickels coach Freddie Aughtry-Lindsay were both linebackers on that team. They join N.C. State writer Jonas Pope IV on a trip down memory lane, while drawing comparisons between that 11-win team and this year’s Wolfpack team.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A win over UCLA in the Holiday Bowl would mark the second time in program history that N.C. State football reaches 10 wins. The Wolfpack went 11-3 during the 2002 season. N.C. State director of strength and conditioning Dantonio Burnette and nickels coach Freddie Aughtry-Lindsay were both linebackers on that team. They join N.C. State writer Jonas Pope IV on a trip down memory lane, while drawing comparisons between that 11-win team and this year’s Wolfpack team. 

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]]> 1192 Ep. 3: ACC boosts COVID policy and trying to figure out UNC basketball https://newsobserver.com/sports N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock and UNC beat writer C.L. Brown applaud the ACC's new COVID forfeit policy and try to figure out what's going on with UNC basketball -- and the ACC in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0000 ACC boosts COVID policy and trying to figure out UNC basketball full 1 3 The News & Observer N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock and UNC beat writer C.L. Brown applaud the ACC's new COVID forfeit policy and try to figure out what's going on with UNC basketball -- and the ACC in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock and UNC beat writer C.L. Brown applaud the ACC's new COVID forfeit policy and try to figure out what's going on with UNC basketball -- and the ACC in general.

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]]> 2119 Ep. 2: After four years under the NCAA microscope, NC State gets a slap on the wrist https://newsobserver.com/sports N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock and NC State beat writer Jonas Pope IV discuss the NCAA's ruling against NC State, with the Wolfpack avoiding a postseason ban and finally out from under the threat of severe sanctions, as well as the state of the basketball program and NC State football ahead of the Holiday Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 21 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0000 After four years under the NCAA microscope, NC State gets a slap on the wrist full 1 2 The News & Observer N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock and NC State beat writer Jonas Pope IV discuss the NCAA's ruling against NC State. N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock and NC State beat writer Jonas Pope IV discuss the NCAA's ruling against NC State, with the Wolfpack avoiding a postseason ban and finally out from under the threat of severe sanctions, as well as the state of the basketball program and NC State football ahead of the Holiday Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock and NC State beat writer Jonas Pope IV discuss the NCAA's ruling against NC State, with the Wolfpack avoiding a postseason ban and finally out from under the threat of severe sanctions, as well as the state of the basketball program and NC State football ahead of the Holiday Bowl.

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]]> 1817 no Ep. 1: ACC's wave of COVID postponements, Mike Elko and the state of Duke football https://www.newsobserver.com/sports In the first episode of our resurrected ACC Now podcast, sports columnist Luke DeCock and Duke beat writer Steve Wiseman discuss the wave of COVID-19 postponements in the ACC and across the sports landscape, as well as new Duke football coach Mike Elko and the state of that program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 18 Dec 2021 00:19:00 -0000 ACC's wave of COVID postponements, Mike Elko and the state of Duke football full 1 1 The News & Observer N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock and Duke beat writer Steve Wiseman discuss the wave of COVID postponements in the ACC. In the first episode of our resurrected ACC Now podcast, sports columnist Luke DeCock and Duke beat writer Steve Wiseman discuss the wave of COVID-19 postponements in the ACC and across the sports landscape, as well as new Duke football coach Mike Elko and the state of that program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the first episode of our resurrected ACC Now podcast, sports columnist Luke DeCock and Duke beat writer Steve Wiseman discuss the wave of COVID-19 postponements in the ACC and across the sports landscape, as well as new Duke football coach Mike Elko and the state of that program.

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