Sports Gambling analyst from MyBookie, Raphael Esparaza joins The Wake Up Call to talk about the impact of CFB Opening week on sports gambling and in particular the Alabama and Louisville matchup, the risk of betting against App State when they are heavy underdogs, and the impact of the Urban Meyer suspension on the numbers.

Charlote 49ers head coach Brad Lambert joins the Wake Up Call to announce who the starting quarterback will be vs. Fordham, how did the other QB's take the news, what has been the focus this week for the Rams, how can the quarterback shine in the new offense, and the excitement to finally start the season.

Join the Wake Up Call to talk about the charity event on September 22nd, Beers and Burpees. With the help of the Charlotte community, they hope to help sponsor kids and make their sports dreams come true. Listen in to all the information and come out and enjoy the event.

Paul Biancardi, ESPN's National Director of Recruiting, joins Gerry V to talk about the basketball camp at Cox Mill he will be running this weekend, what he sees in the freshman trio at Duke, the expectations for the Tar Heels, and where other teams in the ACC sit. 

Gerry V, Caruso and Jake look at Aaron Rodgers new contract and what it means for Cam Newton and the kind of deal he might get when they start to negotiate his next contract! 

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Steelers beat writer Ed Bouchette joins Gerry V to talk about the season upcoming for Ben Roethlisberger, when Le'Veon Bell will report to the team, where the Steelers need improvement, and more. 

ESPN NFL and Fantasy Football Insider KC Joyner joins Gerry V to talk about fantasy football and how you should approach your draft, the value of offensive lines when it comes to the running back position, his take on Christian McCaffrey and the Panthers, and more. 

Gerry V starts to discuss the Panthers season opener against the Cowbiys and why it's critical for the Panthers to get off to a good start on the first couple of games into the season!

 

ESPN NFL Insider Josina Anderson joins Gerry V to talk about Teddy Bridgewater going from the Jets to the Saints, the Aaron Rodgers deal and if he has enough talent around him, her impressions of the Panthers, and much more. 

John Hayes of the SEC Network joins The Wake up Call to see if he could defend his title from last week vs. Bobby, Molly, and Walker in this week's Hot 5 segment. Who has the biggest audition for the Panthers when they take on the Steelers?  What are their CFP predictions? Who won the trade between the Saints and Jets? What is their bold prediction, player wise, for the Panthers this season? And how much would they sell their fanhood? See who ultimately takes the crown Thursday.