Panthers Chris Manhertz joined Inside the Lair with Molly Cotten and David Newton to talk about his expanded role since Greg Olsen's injury, what it will be like getting Greg Olsen back for the Panthers offense, his transition from basketball to football and more!

John Schuhmann from NBA.com joins the Wake Up Call to discuss the Hornets and where he expects them to finish this season, Kemba Walker and where he ranks among PG's in the Eastern Conference, which teams have a chance to surprise people at the end of the season, who the most impressive rookie has been so far, and more!

Bill Bender from the Sporting News joins the Wake Up Call to talk about Miami jumping Clemson to the #2 spot in the rankings, the chances of two ACC teams getting into the playoff, the relevance of conference championships, which teams people are overlooking that can make a final 4 spot, Baker Mayfield talk, and more!

Tadd Haislop from the Sporting News joins the Wake Up Call to discuss Monday night matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and the Seattle Seahawks, the Falcons potential in the playoffs, just how good the NFC is this season, the continuing fall of the Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs, and the surging Chargers late this season.   

Charlotte Hornets and NBA writer for the Charlotte Observer Rick Bonnell joins The Wake Up Call to talk about the Hornets' performance against the Timberwolves, Malik Monk's lack of playing time, Dwight Howard's mentality and 25-point performance in the win Monday, and the surprising early race in the Eastern Conference.

Walker Mehl, Molly Cotton, and Bobby Rosinski get in a heated debate on The Wake Up Call surrounding Malik Monk.  Monk has seen his minutes decrease in the past two games but will he get his chance to shine as a Hornet?  Do you agree that Monk will see more minutes down the road?  Listen in!  

Alex Marvez, SiriusXM NFL Radio host and Sporting News NFL columnist, joins The Wake Up Call to discuss the battle in the NFC South, Monday nights results between the Seahawks and Falcons, if the legion of boom is over in Seattle, the continuing debate surrounding the quarterback play in Minnesota, and much more NFL talk this week.  Listen in to all the talk.

Former Carolina Panther offensive lineman and color analyst for the Charlotte 49ers radio network Kevin Donnalley joins the Wake Up Call to discuss the return of tight end Greg Olsen, keeping an eye on the New Orleans Saints, how the Panthers are feeling coming off a bye week, the health of Ryan Khalil, and the role that Camercon Artis-Payne could play down the rest of the seaosn.

Blogger-in-chief of ProBasketballTalk for NBC Sports Kurt Helin joins Gerry V to give his assessment of the Hornets through the early part of the season, if he still views them as a playoff team, Boston's incredible streak, and more from around the NBA. 

Sports Illustrated national NFL writer Jonathan Jones joins Gerry V to talk about Russell Wilson doing so much with so little, the Seahawks' playoff chances, which teams he has the most confidence in at this point, and more from around the NFL.