NFL National Lead Writer at Bleacher Report, Co-Author of Football Outsiders Almanac, & Author of Long Snapper’s Blues, Mike Tanier, joins the V Man to talk Christian McCaffrey’s MVP Candidacy, Panthers/Bucs, potential trades, and much more!

In today’s 1st hour, the V Man passionately shares his thoughts on the current situation the NBA is dealing with in China and how they should be handling it!

:06 – Bobby & Walker battle it out in today’s Diamonds Direct Hot 5. Questions range from where the blame falls in Cleveland to what is the game of the week in college football.

15:37 – Can Wake Forest stay undefeated till they face Clemson?

20:52 – Which player could get paid 1st, James Bradberry or Shaq Thompson?

:06 – Bobby & Walker start the show with the latest on the health of Cam Newton and could Donte Jackson return this weekend?

10:47 – If you can pick 1 QB to win one game for you which guy would you pick?

25:08 – Is Kevin Durant right that the Knicks lore is no more?

Brendan Marks of The Charlotte Observer, joins The Wake Up Call to talk all things Panthers. Brendan speaks on Christian McCaffrey’s hot start, Kyle Allen’s play and much more.

North Carolina senior guard Brandon Robinson, speaks with Walker Mehl about the upcoming 2019 season. Brandon speaks on how the Tar Heels will try to replace their 5 leading scorers from last season, and how he plans to help the team.

Florida State senior guard Trenton Forest joined Molly from ACC Operation Basketball, to preview the upcoming 2019 season, as he’s healthy after a toe injury last season.

Aamir Simms of Clemson stops by to comment on the things he has improved on!

John Newman III joins the guys to talk about this upcoming season and includes his best Coach Brad Brownell story!

Markell Johnson stops by the show to discuss expectations for NC State in the ACC this upcoming season and more!