ESPN.com Carolina Panthers beat writer David Newton joins The Wake Up Call to discuss the latest news around Marty Hurney officially becoming the general manager of the Panthers, his expectations on his upcoming decisions around Carolina, if the Panthers keep running back Jonathan Stewart, and what is the biggest need for the Panthers this upcoming season.

Wes Durham, voice of the Atlanta Falcons and the ACC Network/Fox Sports South, joins Gerry V to discuss why Virginia isn't getting much love, what has lead to the turnarounds for Duke and North Carolina, and more.

Sporting News NFL writer Vinnie Iyer joins Gerry V to talk about the Panthers naming Marty Hurney the full-time GM, what they could do with their first pick in the draft, which new NFL head coach has the best chance to be successful, and more.

Locked on Hornets podcast host Doug Branson joins Gerry V to discuss Rich Cho's tenure in Charlotte, what the next GM will have to accomplish, if Steve Clifford's job is safe, and more.  

Gerry V looks at UNC and Duke and their wins last night, why both teams are clicking at the right time, how they've been able to be so succesful this season and much more!

The Wake Up Call provide their takes on the latest news surrounding the Olympics, as Canada's hockey player takes off their silver medal after falling short in the Olympics.  Can you compare that to anything else? Do you have an issue with it?  The debate begins.

 

The Wake Up Call crew of Bobby, Molly and Walker sit down to discuss the future of the Charlotte Hornets, as they dive into the contracts in the upcoming years and when might the Hornets be able to get out from under some of the latest transactions they have taken on.  Is there any light in the near future?  Find out here!

Charlotte Observer sports columnist Tom Sorensen joins The Wake Up Call to discuss the latest about the Hornets as well as Steve Clifford, retaining Marty Hurney as the general manager and how long he will be around, the recent comments of Rae Carruth, and the legacy of Dave Gettleman.

Andy Benoit from Sports Illustrated joins the show to discuss the potential landing spots for Kirk Cousins, the likelihood that Nick Foles will be traded, and if he thinks Norv Turner is a good fit for Cam Newton.

Brian Windhorst from ESPN joins The Wake Up Call to discuss the Hornets moving on from Rich Cho, the possibility of trading Kemba Walker, and what Mitch Kupchak could bring to the Hornets.