Bleacher Report NFL lead writer Mike Tanier joins Gerry V to preview Wild Card weekend, how he feels about the Panthers-Saints matchup, the coaching carousel, and more from around the NFL.

ESPN college football writer Ryan McGee joins Gerry V to give his final thoughts on the two CFB playoff semifinal games, provides his thoughts on the National Championship game, and more. 

 

Charlotte Hornets forward Marvin Williams joins Gerry V to talk about the difference in the team's win over Sacramento, bouncing back after a loss, how the team feels approaching the midway point of the season, and more. 

Bobby, Walker, and Molly discuss Christian McCaffrey's rookie season, did he fall short of expectations and where he needs to improve to justify being the Panthers 1st round pick. 

The Wake Up Call listen back to some of the best soundbites, including Panthers' head coach Ron Rivera concerns coming off a loss against the Falcons, the Buffalo Bills securing a playoff spot, and Scott Frost's thoughts on the College Football Rankings and UCF being left out.

Bill Rosinski from ESPN Radio joins the Wake Up Call to talk about Alabama's dominat win over Clemson, Nick Saban vs. Kirby Smart, which quarterback has the advantage between Jalen Hurts and Jake Fromm, and expectations for the National Championship game.

Bobby, Molly, and Walker start up The Wake Up Call with the discussion around Cam Newton and his ability to perform in the playoffs.  Despite the opponent, can Newton carry the Panthers throughout the playoffs and into another Superbowl?  The debate begins.

Tadd Haislop from the Sporting News joins the Wake Up Call to provide his thoughts on the recent talk surrounding Jon Gruden to the Raiders, which job opening may be the best around the NFL, which firing was the most surprising, the talks around Steve Wilks and him becoming a head coach, and who would be his NFL MVP.

Rick Bonnell columnist for the Charlotte Observer joins the Wake Up Call to discuss the Alabama and Clemson game, Kelly Bryant’s future as the Clemson starting quarterback, Sundays Wild Card game between the Panthers and Saints, and could Dabo Swinney replace Nick Saban one day as Alabama’s head coach.

Former Carolina Panther offensive lineman and color analyst for the Charlotte 49ers radio network Kevin Donnalley joins the Wake Up Call to talk the playoff matchup between the Saints and Panthers, the takeaways from the loss to Atlanta, the advantages or disadvantages of playing a division team three times, and what is the biggest concern for this weekend to watch for.