Duke running back Nate Sheppard joins the David Glenn Show after a breakout true freshman season that helped the Blue Devils win the ACC Championship.Sheppard rushed for a Duke freshman-record 1,132 yards and 11 touchdowns, added another TD receiving, and earned Freshman All America and Second Team All-ACC honors.He discusses growing up in a competitive sports family, choosing Duke for elite academics and Manny Diaz’s vision, and how enrolling early and working with strength coach David Feeley helped him add 20 pounds.Sheppard explains how balance and a low center of gravity helped him force 63 missed tackles, according to PFF, and discusses Duke’s roster changes, the transfer portal and the QB competition between Walker Eget and Dan Mahan.He also explains why he stayed at Duke, modeling his game after Alvin Kamara, and outlines his goals for 2026: to repeat as ACC champions and reach the College Football Playoff.CHAPTERS00:00 Meet Nate Sheppard00:35 Freshman Breakout Mindset01:03 Sports Family Roots01:30 Choosing Football First01:48 Work Ethic and Competitiveness02:48 Elite Academics Recruiting03:26 Why Duke Won03:50 Dreams to ACC Title04:51 Early Enrollee Advantage05:28 Sponsor Break06:10 Missed Tackles Secret06:57 Building on Success07:14 Portal Chaos and Reload07:53 New QB Competition08:23 Staying at Duke09:02 NFL Inspirations: Kamara09:50 Goals for 202610:06 Closing and NCSN OutroWELCOME TO THE NORTH CAROLINA SPORTS NETWORKNorth Carolina sports. North Carolina stories. The BOLD NORTH STATE.The North Carolina Sports Network (NCSN) is an independent statewide sports media platform covering the people, teams, traditions, and stories that make North Carolina one of America’s great sports states.From the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, PGA TOUR, and NASCAR to the ACC, college athletics, and high school sports, NCSN delivers original shows, interviews, podcasts, short-form content, live programming, and on-location experiences.Our mission: Tell the stories of the BOLD NORTH STATE and connect fans, communities and brands through sports.🎥 NCSN ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING🎙️ THE DAVID GLENN SHOWFeaturing two-time North Carolina Sportscaster of the Year David Glenn with decades of experience and unmatched perspective on ACC and college sports.📚 THIS WAS THENTim Peeler and Todd McGee tell the stories behind North Carolina’s proud sporting past.🏈🏀 THE COACHES ROOMA weekly look inside the decisions, challenges, and pressures coaches face on and off the field, with Football, Basketball, and seasonal editions.⭐ BOLD NORTH STATEHost Mike Waddell showcases North Carolina sports, people, places, events, food, culture, and lifestyle.⛳ ROAD TO AUGUSTA with WARD CLAYTONNCSN’s January-April golf series was hosted by Durham native Ward Clayton, former Sports Editor of the Augusta Chronicle and noted Masters author and historian.🏟️ BOLD NORTH STATE TAILGATENorth Carolina’s only traveling sports circus, taking NCSN on the road to major games, rivalries, championships, races, tournaments and festivals.WATCH. LISTEN. FOLLOW.🌐 NCSportsNetwork.com🎧 Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more📲 @TheNCSportsNet on all platforms▶️ Subscribe on YouTube and turn on notifications.🤝 PROUD PARTNERS OF NCSNSTIFEL | THE FOUNDERS GROUPhttps://www.thefoundersgroup-stifel.com/EXCEL MOVING & STORAGEhttps://www.excelms.com/JIMMY’S WRIGHTSVILLE BEACHInstagram: @jimmyswrightsvillebeachJIMMY’S INLANDInstagram: @jimmysinlandKING NEPTUNEhttps://www.neptuneswb.com/THE ORIGINAL SALTWORKSInstagram: @theoriginalsaltworksAMEDEO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANThttps://amedeosrestaurant.com/SAMMY’S TAP & GRILLhttps://sammystapgrill.com/PEPSIhttps://www.pepsi.com/MUSCLE MILKhttps://www.musclemilk.com/THE NORTH CAROLINA SPORTS NETWORKThe Voice of the BOLD NORTH STATE.#DukeFootball #NateSheppard #DukeBlueDevils #ACCFootball #MannyDiaz #CollegeFootball #DavidGlennShow #BoldNorthState

New Cal head football coach **Tosh Lupoi** joins the North Carolina Sports Network’s David Glenn Show to discuss returning home to lead his alma mater, working alongside Ron Rivera, rebuilding the Golden Bears through recruiting and the transfer portal, and re-recruiting quarterback **Jarin Sagapolutele**.For Lupoi, becoming Cal’s head coach represents the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. He reflects on playing for the Golden Bears in the early 2000s, growing up in the Bay Area, and the influence his grandfather had on developing his work ethic before a coaching career that eventually took him to the NFL and Oregon.Lupoi explains how Cal’s combination of **elite academics and NFL tradition** shapes his recruiting pitch in the modern ACC. He also discusses the arrival of former Carolina Panthers head coach and Cal great **Ron Rivera**, Chancellor Richard Lyons, and the series of events that ultimately led to Lupoi interviewing for and landing the job.After being hired, Lupoi quickly flew to Hawaii to re-recruit quarterback **Jarin Sagapolutele**. He explains what he looks for when evaluating players — competitiveness, toughness, leadership, football IQ and adaptability — and discusses the process of assembling one of the nation’s top transfer portal classes.Lupoi also reflects on lessons from the **Jeff Tedford era**, how college football continues to evolve, and why successful programs must embrace change while maintaining their identity.**CHAPTERS**00:00 Introducing Tosh Lupoi00:43 Lifelong Cal Dream01:16 Bay Area Roots01:55 Grandfather’s Work Ethic03:03 Recruiting Pitch Today05:41 Coaching Mindset06:51 Ron Rivera Connection09:35 Sponsor Break10:15 Pronouncing JKS11:01 Hawaii Re-Recruitment13:47 Building the Portal Class14:16 What Makes a Recruiter16:14 Tedford Era Lessons18:04 Closing Thanks18:12 NCSN Sign-OffWELCOME TO THE NORTH CAROLINA SPORTS NETWORKNorth Carolina sports. North Carolina stories. The BOLD NORTH STATE.Our mission: Tell the stories of the BOLD NORTH STATE and connect fans, communities and brands through sports.🎥 NCSN ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING🎙️ THE DAVID GLENN SHOWFeaturing two-time North Carolina Sportscaster of the Year David Glenn with decades of experience and unmatched perspective on ACC and college sports.📚 THIS WAS THENTim Peeler and Todd McGee tell the stories behind North Carolina’s proud sporting past.🏈🏀 THE COACHES ROOMA weekly look inside the decisions, challenges, and pressures coaches face on and off the field, with Football, Basketball, and seasonal editions.⭐ BOLD NORTH STATEHost Mike Waddell showcases North Carolina sports, people, places, events, food, culture, and lifestyle.🏟️ BOLD NORTH STATE TAILGATENorth Carolina’s only traveling sports circus, taking NCSN on the road to major games, rivalries, championships, races, tournaments and festivals.WATCH. LISTEN. FOLLOW.🌐 NCSportsNetwork.com🎧 Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more📲 @TheNCSportsNet on all platforms▶️ Subscribe on YouTube and turn on notifications.🤝 PROUD PARTNERS OF NCSNSTIFEL | THE FOUNDERS GROUP[https://www.thefoundersgroup-stifel.com/](https://www.thefoundersgroup-stifel.com/)EXCEL MOVING & STORAGE[https://www.excelms.com/](https://www.excelms.com/)JIMMY’S WRIGHTSVILLE BEACHInstagram: @jimmyswrightsvillebeachJIMMY’S INLANDInstagram: @jimmysinlandKING NEPTUNE[https://www.neptuneswb.com/](https://www.neptuneswb.com/)THE ORIGINAL SALTWORKSInstagram: @theoriginalsaltworksAMEDEO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT[https://amedeosrestaurant.com/](https://amedeosrestaurant.com/)SAMMY’S TAP & GRILL[https://sammystapgrill.com/](https://sammystapgrill.com/)PEPSI[https://www.pepsi.com/](https://www.pepsi.com/)MUSCLE MILK[https://www.musclemilk.com/](https://www.musclemilk.com/)THE NORTH CAROLINA SPORTS NETWORKThe Voice of the BOLD NORTH STATE.#CalFootball #CalBears #ToshLupoi #RonRivera #JarinSagapolutele #ACC #CollegeFootball #DavidGlennShow

THE PINEYS Athlete of the Year: Jaccob Slavin on Olympic Gold, Stanley Cup Glory & The Pineys | NCSNDavid Glenn welcomes Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin to the 2026 North Carolina Sports Awards as NCSN’s 2025-2026 Athlete of the Year after a rare year that included helping Team USA win its first men’s Olympic hockey gold since 1980 and winning the Hurricanes’ second Stanley Cup, making him just the second American to achieve both in the same year. Slavin reflects on his Colorado upbringing, early NHL dreams, his son Charlie’s love of the Stanley Cup, and the influence of the film “Miracle.” He compares the meaning of Olympic and Stanley Cup championships, explains why Raleigh became home due to church and community, recounts bringing the Cup to Bible study and Charlie drinking Gatorade from it at the parade, and discusses how faith shaped his approach through injuries and sportsmanship. Slavin also praises Rod Brind’Amour and captain Jordan Staal for building the Hurricanes’ relentless, team-first culture.00:00 Champion Introduction01:49 Colorado Hockey Roots03:11 Charlie Loves the Cup03:58 Miracle Movie Memories06:11 Gold vs Stanley Cup08:48 Trivia Text From Morrow09:50 Making Raleigh Home11:36 Bible Study With Cup14:16 Parade Crowd Shock16:10 Faith Through Injuries18:59 Sponsor Break19:40 Sportsmanship and Faith21:28 Rod Culture Shift23:28 Jordan Staal Leadership25:46 Relentless Waves Identity27:59 Final Thanks and SignoffWelcome to the North Carolina Sports Network!Your home for all things sports in the Bold North State — from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, PGA TOUR, and NASCAR to the heart of ACC and college athletics.🎥 Stories. 🎙️ Podcasts. 📊 Analysis.Covering the legends, the rising stars, and everything in between.👇 Subscribe & follow:🌐 ncsportsnetwork.com🎧 Podcasts: Spotify, Apple & more📲 @TheNCSportsNet on all platforms#NCsports #BoldNorthState

Keaton Gilleece Wins Nearly $600K at Big Rock: 66.1-lb Mahi, King Neptune & The Pineys (NCSN)Host David Glenn interviews Wrightsville Beach restaurateur Keaton Gilleece at King Neptune Restaurant about her 2026 North Carolina Sports Awards (The Pineys) “Event of the Year,” the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament in Morehead City. Gilleece, a Wilmington-area native and NC State alum, describes growing up around fishing, becoming more serious over the past 10–12 years with her husband Jimmy (owner of Jimmy’s Bar), and joining captain Taylor Present’s boat on short notice. After leaving Wilmington at 4:00 AM to fish day one, she fought and landed a 66.1-pound mahi on blue marlin tackle, winning the dolphin category for nearly $600,000 while her kids attended the weigh-in. She recounts the tense final-day weigh-ins, her experience as the only woman on a mostly male crew, her sports fandom, and invites viewers to King Neptune and Jimmy’s, noting King Neptune’s 2021 remodel and local seafood focus.00:00 Meet Keaton Gilleece01:16 Growing Up Fishing02:33 Big Rock On The Radar03:41 Only Woman On Board04:44 Sports Fan Life05:13 First Big Win06:26 Last Minute Crew07:46 Catch Day Chaos09:52 Final Weigh In Drama12:57 Kids At The Scales13:48 Jimmy's Bar Spotlight14:45 Fighting The Giant Mahi17:24 King Neptune Invite19:00 NCSN Sign OffWelcome to the North Carolina Sports Network!Your home for all things sports in the Bold North State — from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, PGA TOUR, and NASCAR to the heart of ACC and college athletics.🎥 Stories. 🎙️ Podcasts. 📊 Analysis.Covering the legends, the rising stars, and everything in between.👇 Subscribe & follow:🌐 ncsportsnetwork.com🎧 Podcasts: Spotify, Apple & more📲 @TheNCSportsNet on all platforms#NCsports #BoldNorthState

Seth Trimble on His UNC vs Duke Game-Winner + NCSN’s 2025-26 Moment of the Year | The PineysDavid Glenn of the North Carolina Sports Network interviews UNC’s Seth Trimble, winner of NCSN’s 2025-26 Sports Moment of the Year, as statewide fans voted his last-second game-winning three to beat Duke 71-68 on Feb. 7 at the Smith Center the top sports moment across North Carolina. Trimble recounts the huddle play Coach Hubert Davis drew up, how Derek Dixon drove and kicked to him, and the chaotic on-court celebration that included his dad pulling him away due to a recent arm surgery before the final 0.4 seconds elapsed. He describes the Franklin Street celebration at Top of the Hill, the flood of messages from former Tar Heels, and not sleeping until 4–5 a.m. Trimble also discusses early pro steps with the Washington Wizards in NBA Summer League and reflects on four years of growth at Carolina. #McConnellGolf #NCSN #ThePineys #BoldNorthState00:00 Moment of the Year Intro01:35 Life After the Shot02:16 More Than Basketball03:16 Breaking Down the Play05:14 Chaos and Celebration08:04 Media and Franklin Street12:28 Rival Reactions and DMs15:24 Summer League Next Step18:09 Carolina Journey Reflection19:48 Final Thanks and Sign OffWelcome to the North Carolina Sports Network!Your home for all things sports in the Bold North State — from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, PGA TOUR, and NASCAR to the heart of ACC and college athletics.🎥 Stories. 🎙️ Podcasts. 📊 Analysis.Covering the legends, the rising stars, and everything in between.👇 Subscribe & follow:🌐 ncsportsnetwork.com🎧 Podcasts: Spotify, Apple & more📲 @TheNCSportsNet on all platforms#NCsports #BoldNorthState

Cal quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele joins the David Glenn Show to discuss his breakout freshman season, why he stayed at Cal through a coaching change and his outlook for 2026 under new head coach Tosh Lupoi.The Honolulu-area native threw for 3,454 yards and 18 touchdowns as a true freshman in 2025. JKS discusses the story behind his full name and nickname, growing up in Hawaii playing multiple sports and how receiving his first college offer helped convince him to focus on football.He also talks about the Elite 11, what drew him to Cal and the transition from Justin Wilcox to Tosh Lupoi. Sagapolutele shares how Lupoi immediately flew to Hawaii after being hired as Cal worked to keep its young quarterback in Berkeley.JKS discusses studying Cal greats Jared Goff and Aaron Rodgers, his mindset for protecting the football, his family’s support and how he views the transfer portal and Cal’s culture in the new era of college football.CHAPTERS00:00 Meet JKS00:29 Name Pronunciation Fun01:45 Hawaii Roots and Sports02:20 Football Heroes and Belief03:21 Elite 11 and Recruiting04:09 Why Cal Felt Like Home04:58 Sponsor Break05:38 Coach Change and Hawaii Visit07:08 Learning from Cal Legends08:11 Protecting the Football09:16 Family Legacy and Scheme10:10 Distance and Game Day Support11:00 Portal Era Team Building11:34 Can Cal Shock the World?12:05 Farewell and NCSN OutroWELCOME TO THE NORTH CAROLINA SPORTS NETWORKNorth Carolina sports. North Carolina stories. The BOLD NORTH STATE.The North Carolina Sports Network (NCSN) is an independent statewide sports media platform covering the people, teams, traditions, and stories that make North Carolina one of America’s great sports states.From the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, PGA TOUR, and NASCAR to the ACC, college athletics, and high school sports, NCSN delivers original shows, interviews, podcasts, short-form content, live programming, and on-location experiences.Our mission: Tell the stories of the BOLD NORTH STATE and connect fans, communities and brands through sports.🎥 NCSN ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING🎙️ THE DAVID GLENN SHOWFeaturing two-time North Carolina Sportscaster of the Year David Glenn with decades of experience and unmatched perspective on ACC and college sports.📚 THIS WAS THENTim Peeler and Todd McGee tell the stories behind North Carolina’s proud sporting past.🏈🏀 THE COACHES ROOMA weekly look inside the decisions, challenges, and pressures coaches face on and off the field, with Football, Basketball, and seasonal editions.⭐ BOLD NORTH STATEHost Mike Waddell showcases North Carolina sports, people, places, events, food, culture, and lifestyle.⛳ ROAD TO AUGUSTA with WARD CLAYTONNCSN’s January-April golf series was hosted by Durham native Ward Clayton, former Sports Editor of the Augusta Chronicle and noted Masters author and historian.🏟️ BOLD NORTH STATE TAILGATENorth Carolina’s only traveling sports circus, taking NCSN on the road to major games, rivalries, championships, races, tournaments and festivals.WATCH. LISTEN. FOLLOW.🌐 NCSportsNetwork.com🎧 Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more📲 @TheNCSportsNet on all platforms▶️ Subscribe on YouTube and turn on notifications.🤝 PROUD PARTNERS OF NCSNSTIFEL | THE FOUNDERS GROUPhttps://www.thefoundersgroup-stifel.com/EXCEL MOVING & STORAGEhttps://www.excelms.com/JIMMY’S WRIGHTSVILLE BEACHInstagram: @jimmyswrightsvillebeachJIMMY’S INLANDInstagram: @jimmysyinlandKING NEPTUNEhttps://www.neptuneswb.com/THE ORIGINAL SALTWORKSInstagram: @theoriginalsaltworksAMEDEO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANThttps://amedeosrestaurant.com/SAMMY’S TAP & GRILLhttps://sammystapgrill.com/PEPSIhttps://www.pepsi.com/MUSCLE MILKhttps://www.musclemilk.com/THE NORTH CAROLINA SPORTS NETWORKThe Voice of the BOLD NORTH STATE.#CalFootball #JaronKeaweSagapolutele #JKS #ToshLupoi #ACCFootball #CollegeFootball #DavidGlennShow #BoldNorthState

Florida State star WR Duce Robinson joins the David Glenn Show to discuss why he returned for his senior season, his NFL goals, academic success, family, community service and expectations for an “electric” Seminoles offense in 2026.Robinson is coming off a breakout 2025 season with 56 catches for 1,081 yards and six touchdowns, earning first-team All-ACC and first-team Academic All-America honors. He became FSU’s first 1,000-yard receiver since 2019 and its first first-team Academic All-American since 2012.He talks about growing up in a sports family — his father, Dominic, played football at Florida State and his mother, Mary Beth, swam at Florida — along with the story behind his name, his siblings and his love of Star Wars and Legos.Robinson explains why he passed on the NFL Draft to return to Tallahassee, with goals of becoming a first-round pick and helping FSU take another step forward. He also discusses Mike Norvell’s expectations, increased team buy-in and what the Seminoles must do in 2026.Off the field, Robinson discusses his charity pickleball event benefiting Special Olympics Florida and receiving FSU’s Bill McGrotha Award for humanitarian efforts. His event ultimately raised more than $10,000 for Special Olympics Florida.He closes with a look at an FSU offense featuring quarterback Ashton Daniels and offensive coordinator/wide receivers coach Tim Harris.CHAPTERS00:00 Meet Duce Robinson00:44 FSU vs. UF Family Rivalry01:10 Why His Name Is Duce01:45 Star Wars and Legos02:55 Academic All-American Moment04:23 Can Dad Still Cover Him?04:53 Why He Returned to FSU05:59 Team DNA and Buy-In07:16 Sponsor Break07:57 Pickleball for Special Olympics09:25 Humanitarian Award Meaning10:37 New-Look Seminoles Offense11:52 Wrap Up and NCSN OutroWELCOME TO THE NORTH CAROLINA SPORTS NETWORKNorth Carolina sports. North Carolina stories. The BOLD NORTH STATE.The North Carolina Sports Network (NCSN) is an independent statewide sports media platform covering the people, teams, traditions, and stories that make North Carolina one of America’s great sports states.Our mission: Tell the stories of the BOLD NORTH STATE and connect fans, communities and brands through sports.🎥 NCSN ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING🎙️ THE DAVID GLENN SHOWFeaturing two-time North Carolina Sportscaster of the Year David Glenn with decades of experience and unmatched perspective on ACC and college sports.📚 THIS WAS THENTim Peeler and Todd McGee tell the stories behind North Carolina’s proud sporting past.🏈🏀 THE COACHES ROOMA weekly look inside the decisions, challenges, and pressures coaches face on and off the field, with Football, Basketball, and seasonal editions.⭐ BOLD NORTH STATEHost Mike Waddell showcases North Carolina sports, people, places, events, food, culture, and lifestyle.🏟️ BOLD NORTH STATE TAILGATENorth Carolina’s only traveling sports circus, taking NCSN on the road to major games, rivalries, championships, races, tournaments and festivals.WATCH. LISTEN. FOLLOW.🌐 NCSportsNetwork.com🎧 Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more📲 @TheNCSportsNet on all platforms▶️ Subscribe on YouTube and turn on notifications.🤝 PROUD PARTNERS OF NCSNSTIFEL | THE FOUNDERS GROUPhttps://www.thefoundersgroup-stifel.com/EXCEL MOVING & STORAGEhttps://www.excelms.com/JIMMY’S WRIGHTSVILLE BEACHInstagram: @jimmyswrightsvillebeachJIMMY’S INLANDInstagram: @jimmysyinlandKING NEPTUNEhttps://www.neptuneswb.com/THE ORIGINAL SALTWORKSInstagram: @theoriginalsaltworksAMEDEO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANThttps://amedeosrestaurant.com/SAMMY’S TAP & GRILLhttps://sammystapgrill.com/PEPSIhttps://www.pepsi.com/MUSCLE MILKhttps://www.musclemilk.com/THE NORTH CAROLINA SPORTS NETWORKThe Voice of the BOLD NORTH STATE.#FSUFootball #DuceRobinson #FloridaState #Seminoles #MikeNorvell #ACCFootball #DavidGlennShow #BoldNorthState

Stanford head football coach **Tavita Pritchard** joins the North Carolina Sports Network’s David Glenn Show to discuss returning to lead the Cardinal, his Samoan roots, his relationship with Andrew Luck, Stanford’s unforgettable upset of No. 1 USC and the challenge of building a winning program in college football’s NIL and transfer portal era.Pritchard, 39, is a former Stanford starting quarterback and assistant coach who later joined the **Washington Commanders**, where he worked with quarterback **Jayden Daniels** during his 2024 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year season.One of 11 children, Pritchard explains how his family and Samoan culture shaped his approach to leadership, humility, and putting the team first. He also shares the memorable story of cutting his long hair after some recruiting advice from his uncle, former NFL quarterback **Jack “The Throwin’ Samoan” Thompson**.**CHAPTERS**00:00 Meet Tavita Pritchard00:49 Growing Up One of Eleven01:52 Samoan Values & Football03:26 The Long Hair Story04:25 Cal Rivalry in the NFL05:16 Andrew Luck Full Circle06:48 Building Stanford Greatness08:41 Sponsor Break09:21 Stanford Legends Beyond Sports10:23 Remembering the USC Upset11:28 NIL & the New Era12:44 Wrap Up & NCSN OutroWELCOME TO THE NORTH CAROLINA SPORTS NETWORKNorth Carolina sports. North Carolina stories. The BOLD NORTH STATE.The North Carolina Sports Network (NCSN) is an independent statewide sports media platform covering the people, teams, traditions, and stories that make North Carolina one of America’s great sports states.Our mission: Tell the stories of the BOLD NORTH STATE and connect fans, communities and brands through sports.🎥 NCSN ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING🎙️ THE DAVID GLENN SHOWFeaturing two-time North Carolina Sportscaster of the Year David Glenn with decades of experience and unmatched perspective on ACC and college sports.📚 THIS WAS THENTim Peeler and Todd McGee tell the stories behind North Carolina’s proud sporting past.🏈🏀 THE COACHES ROOMA weekly look inside the decisions, challenges, and pressures coaches face on and off the field, with Football, Basketball, and seasonal editions.⭐ BOLD NORTH STATEHost Mike Waddell showcases North Carolina sports, people, places, events, food, culture, and lifestyle.⛳ ROAD TO AUGUSTA with WARD CLAYTONNCSN’s January-April golf series was hosted by Durham native Ward Clayton, former Sports Editor of the Augusta Chronicle and noted Masters author and historian.🏟️ BOLD NORTH STATE TAILGATENorth Carolina’s only traveling sports circus, taking NCSN on the road to major games, rivalries, championships, races, tournaments and festivals.WATCH. LISTEN. FOLLOW.🌐 NCSportsNetwork.com🎧 Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more📲 @TheNCSportsNet on all platforms▶️ Subscribe on YouTube and turn on notifications.🤝 PROUD PARTNERS OF NCSNSTIFEL | THE FOUNDERS GROUP[https://www.thefoundersgroup-stifel.com/](https://www.thefoundersgroup-stifel.com/)EXCEL MOVING & STORAGE[https://www.excelms.com/](https://www.excelms.com/)JIMMY’S WRIGHTSVILLE BEACHInstagram: @jimmyswrightsvillebeachJIMMY’S INLANDInstagram: @jimmysinlandKING NEPTUNE[https://www.neptuneswb.com/](https://www.neptuneswb.com/)THE ORIGINAL SALTWORKSInstagram: @theoriginalsaltworksAMEDEO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT[https://amedeosrestaurant.com/](https://amedeosrestaurant.com/)SAMMY’S TAP & GRILL[https://sammystapgrill.com/](https://sammystapgrill.com/)PEPSI[https://www.pepsi.com/](https://www.pepsi.com/)MUSCLE MILK[https://www.musclemilk.com/](https://www.musclemilk.com/)THE NORTH CAROLINA SPORTS NETWORKThe Voice of the BOLD NORTH STATE.For fans: Subscribe. Watch. Listen. Share.For brands and agencies: Partner with NCSN to connect with North Carolina sports fans through content, experiences, and events.#StanfordFootball #TavitaPritchard #AndrewLuck #StanfordCardinal #ACC #CollegeFootball #DavidGlennShow #BoldNorthState

Clemson defensive end Will Heldt joins the North Carolina Sports Network’s David Glenn Show to discuss his transfer to Clemson, playing for Dabo Swinney, his NFL aspirations and preparing for a marquee season opener at LSU.The 6'6", 260-pound defensive end takes David Glenn through his journey from Indiana, where he grew up as a multi-sport athlete and eventually earned the nickname “The Terminator.”Heldt explains why he chose Clemson following a coaching change at Purdue, pointing to the people, culture and coaching staff. He describes Dabo Swinney as the same person whether the cameras are on or off and shares which Clemson traditions have stood out since joining the Tigers.Heldt discusses studying NFL standout Aidan Hutchinson, what Clemson must improve after a seven-win season despite sending nine players to the NFL Draft, and why better execution and communication could make a major difference.He also talks about wearing No. 13, his love of Friends, his NFL goals, new five-year eligibility rules, practice battles with quarterbacks Christopher Vizzina and Tate Reynolds, and the excitement surrounding his final college season and Clemson’s opener at LSU.CHAPTERS00:00 Meet Will Heldt00:47 Indiana Roots01:20 Highway to Heldt01:46 Choosing Clemson02:10 Playing for Dabo02:37 Clemson Traditions03:06 NFL Role Models03:30 Fixing Last Season03:55 Number 13 Choice04:11 Friends Fandom05:02 NFL Goals Ahead05:32 Sponsor Break06:12 Scouting Clemson QBs06:52 Transfer Portal Impact07:28 Culture and Execution08:05 Indiana Teams Then08:57 Senior Season Hype09:11 Wrap Up and NetworkWELCOME TO THE NORTH CAROLINA SPORTS NETWORKNorth Carolina sports. North Carolina stories. The BOLD NORTH STATE.The North Carolina Sports Network (NCSN) is an independent statewide sports media platform covering the people, teams, traditions, and stories that make North Carolina one of America’s great sports states.From the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, PGA TOUR, and NASCAR to the ACC, college athletics, and high school sports, NCSN delivers original shows, interviews, podcasts, short-form content, live programming, and on-location experiences.Our mission: Tell the stories of the BOLD NORTH STATE and connect fans, communities and brands through sports.🎥 NCSN ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING🎙️ THE DAVID GLENN SHOWFeaturing two-time North Carolina Sportscaster of the Year David Glenn with decades of experience and unmatched perspective on ACC and college sports.📚 THIS WAS THENTim Peeler and Todd McGee tell the stories behind North Carolina’s proud sporting past.🏈🏀 THE COACHES ROOMA weekly look inside the decisions, challenges, and pressures coaches face on and off the field, with Football, Basketball, and seasonal editions.⭐ BOLD NORTH STATEHost Mike Waddell showcases North Carolina sports, people, places, events, food, culture, and lifestyle.⛳ ROAD TO AUGUSTA with WARD CLAYTONNCSN’s January-April golf series was hosted by Durham native Ward Clayton, former Sports Editor of the Augusta Chronicle and noted Masters author and historian.🏟️ BOLD NORTH STATE TAILGATENorth Carolina’s only traveling sports circus, taking NCSN on the road to major games, rivalries, championships, races, tournaments and festivals.WATCH. LISTEN. FOLLOW.🌐 NCSportsNetwork.com🤝 PROUD PARTNERS OF NCSNSTIFEL | THE FOUNDERS GROUPhttps://www.thefoundersgroup-stifel.com/EXCEL MOVING & STORAGEhttps://www.excelms.com/JIMMY’S WRIGHTSVILLE BEACHInstagram: @jimmyswrightsvillebeachJIMMY’S INLANDInstagram: @jimmysinlandKING NEPTUNEhttps://www.neptuneswb.com/THE ORIGINAL SALTWORKSInstagram: @theoriginalsaltworksAMEDEO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANThttps://amedeosrestaurant.com/SAMMY’S TAP & GRILLhttps://sammystapgrill.com/PEPSIhttps://www.pepsi.com/MUSCLE MILKhttps://www.musclemilk.com/#ClemsonFootball #ClemsonTigers #WillHeldt #DaboSwinney #ACC #CollegeFootball #DavidGlennShow #BoldNorthState

Georgia Tech LB Kyle Efford on His Neck Roll, “Certified Headache Donor” Nickname, Rivalry Hate & Year 5 Goals | David Glenn ShowGeorgia Tech linebacker Kyle Efford joins the North Carolina Sports Network’s David Glenn Show to discuss his fifth-year senior season after earning honorable mention All-ACC recognition and leading the Yellow Jackets in tackles for two straight seasons.Efford explains his trademark neck roll, eye-black mindset and rolled-up jersey/Biofreeze routine. He talks about his apartment “weapons wall,” love of katanas, Star Wars and Avatar, plus the origin of his “Certified Headache Donor” nickname.He also laughs about accidentally taking out head coach Brent Key on the sideline, explains why Georgia Tech felt like home for the Dacula, Georgia, native and discusses practice battles with Malachi Hosley and Justice Haynes, QB Alberto Mendoza, his NFL and academic goals, rivalry hate and one final ride in Atlanta.CHAPTERS00:00 Meet Kyle Efford00:32 Neck Roll Origin01:30 Eye Black Mindset02:01 Jersey Roll & Biofreeze03:12 Swords and Nerd Culture04:02 Certified Headache Donor04:34 Sideline Coach Collision05:12 Why Georgia Tech06:06 Coach Key & Linebacker Idols06:42 Video Game Ratings07:16 Backfield One-Two Punch08:29 Rivalry School Down the Road09:18 Senior Goals & New QB10:27 NFL Dreams & Academics12:08 Message to Jackets Fans12:54 NCSN Sign-OffWELCOME TO THE NORTH CAROLINA SPORTS NETWORKNorth Carolina sports. North Carolina stories. The BOLD NORTH STATE.The North Carolina Sports Network (NCSN) is an independent statewide sports-media platform covering the people, teams, traditions and stories that make North Carolina one of America’s great sports states.From the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, PGA TOUR and NASCAR to the ACC, college athletics and high school sports, NCSN delivers original shows, interviews, podcasts, short-form content, live programming and on-location experiences.Our mission: Tell the stories of the BOLD NORTH STATE and connect fans, communities and brands through sports.🎥 NCSN ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING🎙️ THE DAVID GLENN SHOWFeaturing two-time North Carolina Sportscaster of the Year David Glenn with unmatched perspective on ACC sports, college athletics and North Carolina sports.📚 THIS WAS THENTim Peeler and Todd McGee tell the stories behind North Carolina’s proud sporting past.🏈🏀 THE COACHES ROOMA weekly look inside the decisions, challenges and pressures coaches face on and off the field, with Football, Basketball and seasonal editions.⭐ BOLD NORTH STATEHost Mike Waddell showcases North Carolina sports, people, places, events, food, culture and lifestyle.⛳ ROAD TO AUGUSTA with WARD CLAYTONNCSN’s January-April golf series hosted by Durham native Ward Clayton, former Sports Editor of the Augusta Chronicle and noted Masters author and historian.🏟️ BOLD NORTH STATE TAILGATENorth Carolina’s only traveling sports circus, taking NCSN on the road to major games, rivalries, championships, races, tournaments and festivals.WATCH. LISTEN. FOLLOW.🌐 NCSportsNetwork.com🎧 Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more📲 @TheNCSportsNet on all platforms▶️ Subscribe on YouTube and turn on notifications.🤝 PROUD PARTNERS OF NCSNSTIFEL | THE FOUNDERS GROUPhttps://www.thefoundersgroup-stifel.com/EXCEL MOVING & STORAGEhttps://www.excelms.com/JIMMY’S WRIGHTSVILLE BEACHInstagram: @jimmyswrightsvillebeachJIMMY’S INLANDInstagram: @jimmysinlandKING NEPTUNEhttps://www.neptuneswb.com/THE ORIGINAL SALTWORKSInstagram: @theoriginalsaltworksAMEDEO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANThttps://amedeosrestaurant.com/SAMMY’S TAP & GRILLhttps://sammystapgrill.com/PEPSIhttps://www.pepsi.com/MUSCLE MILKhttps://www.musclemilk.com/THE NORTH CAROLINA SPORTS NETWORKThe Voice of the BOLD NORTH STATE.For fans: Subscribe. Watch. Listen. Share.#GeorgiaTech #KyleEfford #GeorgiaTechFootball #ACC #DavidGlennShow #NCSports #BoldNorthState