ESPN NFL Nation reporter who’s covered the New Orleans Saints since 2005, Mike Triplett joins V-Man to talk about: what he expects to see from Kyle Allen against the Saints pass defense that intercepted Jameis Winston 4 times last week, the Saints run defense vs. Christian McCaffrey, his early keys for this match-up with the Panthers, and much more!

Writer and The Basketball Editor at SB Nation, Ricky O’Donnell joins the show to discuss: how Devonte’ Graham has been a surprise Kemba Walker replacement, his thoughts on PJ Washington and Miles Bridges, his biggest surprises and disappointments so far in the NBA, and much more!

V-Man on Kyle Allen needing experience and the other factors impacting his performance!

V-Man talks David Tepper’s meeting with the media yesterday and what it means for the future of the organization. Also today’s version of the Yellow Courtesy Phone!

To any NFL fan that doesn’t understand how counterproductive it is attacking columnists, NFL schedule makers for the turf in Mexico, Antonio Brown, Bernie from the mailbag and any NBA fan that doesn’t think James Harden isn’t a credible MVP Candidate, and the Charlotte Hornets for that second half against the Raptors; you have all been summoned to the main lobby. Time to pick up that Courtesy Line!

V-Man expresses his appreciation for David Tepper but wishes everything was on record!

:06 – Biggest takeaways from the Hornets loss in Toronto.

7:53 – Is Rivers done? Plus our NFL Top 5.

20:43 – David Tepper speaks to the media on many issues surrounding the Carolina Panthers.

32:38 – What to watch for tonight with the College Football Playoff rankings.

Bill Bender from the Sporting News joins The Wake Up Call to discuss what he’s expecting with the new playoff rankings, if he thinks Alabama will slump with Tua Tagovailoa out at QB, and how long he thinks Browns defensive end Myles Garrett will be suspended

Yahoo Sports Contributor Keith Smith joins the show to discuss what his early take away’s are with the Charlotte Hornets, if his opinion changed at all about PJ Washington, and if Portland made a great move by adding Carmelo Anthony

Former Carolina Panther Kevin Donnalley joins the show to discuss the issues with the Panthers’ offensive line, what inconsistencies stick out with the secondary, and what the chances are we’ll see Will Grier before season’s end.