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

NC State defensive tackle Isaiah Shirley joins the David Glenn Show to discuss faith, family, leadership, nutrition, and one of the most memorable plays of his Wolfpack career — his 41-yard “Thick Six” interception return touchdown at Wake Forest.The 6'3", 294-pound senior and former Watauga High School standout reacts to head coach Dave Doeren saying he represents “everything we want Wolfpack Football to stand for.” Shirley credits God, his parents, and a service-oriented upbringing for helping him balance football, academics, and community involvement through a redshirt season, injuries, and surgery.Shirley relives his 41-yard interception return at Wake Forest, including the reaction from family and friends, how he managed to stay on his feet, and the role Pilates has played in improving his balance and mobility.He also discusses approaching the 2026 schedule as 12 individual opportunities, shares nutrition lessons after earning NC State’s Hungry Wolf Award for improvement in nutrition, and explains his approach to whole foods and an 80/20 lifestyle.The Boone, N.C., native also looks back on wearing Watauga blue in high school, talks about rivalry football, and shares his goals for the Wolfpack in 2026.CHAPTERS00:00 Meet Isaiah Shirley00:41 Coach Doeren Praise01:56 Faith, Family & Mentors02:36 Serving Others Mindset03:46 The “Thick Six”04:53 Family & Friends React05:37 Sponsor Break06:17 Balance & Pilates07:16 2026 Season Goals08:16 Nutrition & Hungry Wolf Award10:00 Watauga Blue & Rivalry Talk10:52 Closing Thanks & NCSNWELCOME 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.🏟️ 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: @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.#NCStateFootball #IsaiahShirley #Wolfpack #ACCFootball #Amedeos #SammysTapGrill #DaveDoeren #CollegeFootball #DavidGlennShow #BoldNorthState

2026 The Pineys | North Carolina Sports Awards (NCSN) Presented by McConnell GolfOn the 2026 edition of The Pineys on the North Carolina Sports Network, host Mike Waddell and David Glenn celebrate the athletes, coaches, teams, events, and moments that defined the year in North Carolina sports (August–July), with the show presented by McConnell Golf. Jaccob Slavin of the Carolina Hurricanes is named 2025–26 Athlete of the Year after winning Olympic gold with Team USA and the Stanley Cup with the Hurricanes, and he discusses his journey, family, faith, and the championship run. Manny Diaz of Duke football wins Coach of the Year after leading Duke to an ACC title. The Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes earn Team of the Year, with Rod Brind'Amour reflecting on the NHL title and Raleigh's incredible parade. Event of the Year goes to the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, represented by angler Keaton Gilleece. Moment of the Year is Seth Trimble’s last-second game-winning three vs. Duke at the Smith Center.00:00 Show Welcome01:44 Year In Review03:58 Sponsor Spotlight05:24 Athlete Nominees07:14 Winner Revealed09:03 Slavin Interview Begins10:40 Childhood Dreams14:56 Olympics And Cup18:35 Raleigh Roots24:54 Faith And Injuries29:33 Leaders And Culture37:18 Coach Category Setup40:15 Coach of Year Winner41:57 Manny Diaz Acceptance43:12 Championship Culture Talk44:59 Turning Season Around46:40 Strength Program Edge49:22 Sponsor Break Reset50:03 Team of Year Finalists51:41 Canes Take Top Spot56:54 Rod Reacts to Cup58:31 Parade and Unity01:00:50 Brotherhood Forever Quote01:03:32 Margins Health and Additions01:06:37 Running It Back Mindset01:08:25 Enjoying the Cup Days01:09:53 Short Offseason Reality01:12:24 Pineys Rules and Jokes01:13:34 Team of the Year Honors01:15:40 Farewell and Sponsor Spot01:16:34 Event of the Year Setup01:18:26 Finalists Across NC01:21:22 Big Rock Wins It01:23:24 Meet Keaton Gillise01:24:22 Her Fishing Roots01:25:43 Big Rock on Her Radar01:27:30 Sports Fan and Crew01:30:19 The Surprise Win Day01:32:43 Nail Biting Weigh In01:36:54 Landing the Giant Mahi01:39:33 Restaurant and Bar Plug01:42:06 Moment of the Year Begins01:43:02 How Voters Define Moment01:44:28 Top Moment Finalists01:46:09 New PGA Tour Event01:47:18 MLS All-Star Spotlight01:48:10 UNC Duke Buzzer Beater01:49:25 Moment of Year Winner01:52:34 Breaking Down the Play01:54:32 Chaos and Video Review01:58:28 Franklin Street Night02:01:46 Duke Reactions and DMs02:04:42 Summer League Next Step02:07:27 Carolina Journey Reflection02:09:53 Sponsor Jimmy's Feature02:10:50 State Sports Big Picture02:13:43 Looking Ahead Next Season02:17:14 Network Shows 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

UNC WR Jordan Shipp on Graduating in 2 Years, Belichick's Culture Shift, and 2026 GoalsUNC's Jordan Shipp joins the North Carolina Sports Network to discuss his rapid academic path—graduating in two years with double majors in communications and exercise sport science and beginning a master's in applied professional studies—while preparing for his third season after starting all 12 games and earning honorable mention All-ACC by leading UNC in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns. Shipp describes Bill Belichick as simple, football-focused, and caring, credits a shift to a more player-led culture with increased accountability and twice-weekly player-run 7-on-7 sessions, and shares excitement for new offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino's playmaker-friendly system. He evaluates UNC's quarterback competition, reflects on reducing drops, addresses media narratives about Belichick and Gio Lopez's transfer, emphasizes faith as his anchor, and says the team is focused on daily process and "ready to shock the world."00:00 Introducing Jordan Shipp00:35 Fast Track Graduation01:01 Life With Belichick01:46 Staying At Carolina02:14 Player-Led Culture03:08 Petrino Offense Shift03:38 Quarterback Room Breakdown04:56 Chasing Zero Drops06:29 Media Noise And Doubters07:27 All ACC Teammates08:33 Faith And Perspective09:24 NFL Dreams And Mom10:05 Future In Media Coaching10:22 Gio Lopez Article Reaction11:45 Team Joy And Goals12:46 Bow Tie SendoffWelcome 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

Rhett Lashlee on SMU's ACC Rise, Culture & QB Kevin Jennings' Heisman CeilingSMU head coach Rhett Lashlee joins the North Carolina Sports Network to discuss his background, including being named after Rhett Butler, and SMU's transition from the American Conference to the ACC after winning the AAC in 2023. He credits a strong staff, university support, returning experience, and a championship mindset for averaging 10 wins per year and becoming 2024 ACC Coach of the Year. Lashlee explains how the ACC stage elevates SMU's national profile and describes Texas high school football as a college-level foundation that helps player development. He highlights exceptional roster retention, noting SMU hasn't lost a starter to the transfer portal in four years, and outlines a "retain before we attain" philosophy. Lashlee also praises QB Kevin Jennings as an elite, loyal talent with Heisman-level upside and says he's happy building at SMU despite outside interest. #SMU #ACCFB #CollegeFB #RhettLashlee00:00 Meet Rhett Lashlee00:32 Origin of Rhett01:17 Jump to the ACC02:30 ACC Brand Boost03:40 Texas Football Pipeline04:54 Retention Over Portal06:25 Recruiting Close to Home07:28 Kevin Jennings Praise08:23 Why He Stays08:52 Closing ThanksWelcome 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

SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings joins the North Carolina Sports Network to discuss his Dallas roots, Texas high school football experience, and his five-year journey with the Mustangs, including 26 starts and earning All-ACC honors as SMU enters its third ACC season. Jennings explains how Texas football prepared him for college, notes the increased fan and donor support since the move to the ACC, and describes ACC competition as deeper week to week. He shares the story behind his custom SMU cowboy hat, details the upcoming Kevin Jennings Recovery Center—featuring saunas, sleep pods, cold plunges, and recovery beds—and reflects on family influence, leadership growth, and Rhett Lashlee's belief in his Heisman potential. Jennings recounts being recruited with limited committable offers, initially committing to Missouri State before Lashlee offered him in his first week at SMU, and credits his team for his winning success.00:00 Meet Kevin Jennings00:46 Cowboy Hat Story01:28 Texas High School Football02:53 SMU to ACC Transition03:59 Recovery Center Legacy05:26 Family and Leadership Roots06:29 Coach Lashlee's Belief07:10 Recruitment and SMU Commitment08:04 Dreams and Winning Mindset09:10 Closing 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

Wake Forest QB Gio Lopez on Fresh Start, Reuniting with OC Ezell & 2026 OutlookWake Forest quarterback Gio Lopez joins the North Carolina Sports Network to discuss transferring from UNC to Wake Forest and reuniting with former South Alabama offensive coordinator Rob Ezell, describing how their long relationship and Ezell's schematics put him in position to succeed. Lopez says he has rediscovered his love of football under head coach Jake Dickert's consistent energy and team-bonding culture, including weekly gatherings at Dickert's house and trying his "Starry burger." He reflects positively on his time at UNC despite a 4–8 season, citing strong bonds with teammates and coaches, including Coach Lombardi and Coach Belichick, and thanks both Wake and Carolina fan bases. Lopez highlights Wake’s offensive depth and names skill players to watch, compares Cam Shanks' style, notes he has two years of eligibility left, and shares favorite game environments from his career. #BoldNorthState #BuiltInTheDark #GioLopez #OrganizeForSuccess00:00 Welcome Gio Lopez00:38 Falling Back in Love01:05 Portal to Wake Fast01:38 Why Ezell Fits02:15 Clearing UNC Air03:32 Settling In at Wake04:12 South Alabama Production04:59 Coach Dickert Energy06:01 Team Bonding Starry Burger07:14 Playmakers to Watch08:22 Sponsor Break09:03 Cam Shanks Comparison09:48 Saban Impression Talk10:03 Message to Fans11:17 Eligibility and New Rules11:56 Favorite Places to Play13:06 Dad's Perspective13:39 Wrap Up and Network PlugWelcome 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