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  1. 5h ago

    Presidents Cup Final Round Preview & Golf’s Match Play Finale | ROAD TO AUGUSTA with Ward Clayton

    Ward Clayton highlights how match play golf is gaining attention even as football season ramps up, noting that the PGA Tour plans to end its 2028 season with two weeks of match play due to strong fan interest and TV ratings. Ward reviews key match play events: the Ryder Cup returning in 2027 in Ireland, with Europe currently holding it; the Walker Cup, where Great Britain & Ireland beat the U.S. in Ireland after Americans fell short in singles; the Curtis Cup won by the U.S.; and the Solheim Cup in Europe, won by Europe after late drama including Jennifer Kupcho’s long putts and a U.S. team Saturday-night beer video contrasted with Europe’s Sunday celebration. Clayton then previews the Presidents Cup, where the International Team leads 10.5–7.5 heading into dramatic Sunday singles. #RTA #TheMasters #MatchPlay #PresidentsCup #NCSN #USA #Golf00:00 Match Play Returns00:26 Why Fans Love It00:45 Ryder and Walker Cups01:27 Curtis and Solheim Drama02:40 Presidents Cup Preview03:22 Final Thoughts

  2. 2d ago

    Why Charlie 'Choo Choo' Justice Changed North Carolina Sports Forever

    Charlie “Choo Choo” Justice: UNC Legend, Cherryville Highway, and an 80-Year Legacy | This Was Then (NCSN), presented by Amedeo's Italian RestaurantTodd McGee and Tim Peeler look back on the life and lasting impact of Charlie “Choo Choo” Justice, whose UNC career began in 1946 after starring at Edwards High in Asheville and playing football for the Navy at Bainbridge, where he earned his famous nickname. Justice helped UNC finish in the AP Top 20 all four seasons, highlighted by the undefeated 1948 regular season, the program’s only No. 1 weekly AP ranking, and a No. 3 final ranking; he also finished second in Heisman voting twice. Peeler tours Cherryville’s Choo Choo Justice Memorial Highway and local sports landmarks, then UNC’s Steve Kirschner discusses Justice’s enduring influence, the statue at Kenan Stadium, the blue-painted 22-yard lines introduced after Justice’s 2003 death, his GI Bill scholarship story, his brief NFL career, and a 1952 Redskins game at NC State that helped fund Carter-Finley Stadium.00:00 Choo Choo Justice Legend02:20 Cherryville Highway Tour04:04 Small Town Flavor Stops05:19 Legion Baseball Tradition07:33 Ironmen and Local History08:28 Highway End Reflections09:40 Interview Steve Kirschner, UNC Athletics14:57 Honoring Number 2218:37 Recruiting and Heisman Debate21:16 NFL Stories and Legacy24:13 Final Thanks and Network Outro

  3. 3d ago

    David Glenn Show: Breaking Down Week 4's Biggest College Football Games | Pack vs App at the Carter

    Week 4 College Football Edition | North Carolina Sports NetworkChris Edwards and David Glenn break down every Week 4 college football matchup involving North Carolina teams, plus the biggest national showdowns. This week: App State at NC State, Wake Forest at Louisville, William & Mary at Duke, NC Central at ECU, Tennessee vs Texas, Ole Miss at Florida, Oregon at USC, plus deep dives into NC State's heartbreaking loss at Vanderbilt and the latest on Bill Belichick's Tar Heels. Fun facts, shout-outs, and more.Chapters:0:00 Show Intro0:33 Welcome & Subscribe Update1:16 Show Overview: Looking Ahead to Week 41:42 DG Joins: The Painful Glance Back2:09 Week 3 Biggest Winners2:37 Sponsored by Amedeo's Italian Restaurant2:59 In-State Matchups Begin3:23 App State (3-0) at NC State (1-2)7:33 Wake Forest (2-1) at #16 Louisville (2-1)11:16 William & Mary (2-2) at Duke (3-0)14:30 NC Central at ECU & Mars Hill at Carson-Newman17:05 Ad: Original Salt Works — Wilmington18:07 National Matchups — Sponsored by Excel Moving & Storage19:06 #1 Texas at #14 Tennessee23:16 #4 Ole Miss at #21 Florida26:41 #20 Oregon at #12 USC30:52 Ad: Founders Group at Stifel31:39 Coaches & Quarterbacks — Sponsored by Muscle Milk32:44 NC State's Loss at Vanderbilt: Full Analysis38:29 Bill Belichick & UNC: Quarterback Concerns42:52 Ad: Organize for Success43:41 Fun Facts & Shout-Outs — Sponsored by Jimmy's & King Neptune44:58 Fun Fact: Christian McCaffrey's 50/50 TD Club47:00 Shout-Out: Louisville HC Jeff Brohm48:07 Shout-Out: ECU Defense (Harrell, Hankins, Duncanson)52:33 Shout-Out: Campbell HC Braxton Harris54:48 Shout-Out: Mars Hill HC Kevin Barnett56:11 Closing & Sign-Off58:04 NCSN Network PromoSponsors mentioned: Amedeo's Italian Restaurant (Raleigh), Original Salt Works (Wilmington), Excel Moving & Storage (Allied Van Lines), Founders Group at Stifel, Muscle Milk, Organize for Success, Jimmy's Bar & King Neptune Restaurant (Wrightsville Beach), Jimmy's Inland (Wilmington)Links mentioned: ncsportsnetwork.com, amedeosrestaurant.com, excelms.com, MuscleMilk.com, organizeforsuccess.com, neptuneswb.com — Social: @TheNCSportsNet

  4. 5d ago

    Why NC State Lost & UNC Fell Short, Duke is Rolling and we Remember Shawn Clark

    Late-game heartbreak. Weather-delay chaos. A coach’s lasting legacy.Mike Waddell, Coach Jim Collins and Nolan Jones break down a wild weekend of North Carolina college football on THE COACHES ROOM—and remember former App State head coach Shawn Clark one year after his passing.NC State falls 35–31 at Vanderbilt after a costly late fumble. UNC lets an opportunity slip away in a 28–20 loss at Clemson. Duke keeps rolling behind standout running back Nate Shepherd, while App State outlasts Charlotte to set up a showdown with the Wolfpack.Beyond the scores, Jim and Nolan take you inside the decisions that shape a game: when to take a safety, how to regroup during a lightning delay, what to say to CJ Bailey after a crushing finish, and how to restore a kicker’s confidence when the pressure builds. Plus, Miami quarterback Darian Mensah’s 24 straight completions against Wake Forest, Jake Dickert’s program culture and the growing pressure to fire coaches.Then, football takes a back seat to the people who make it matter.We remember Shawn Clark’s impact as a player, coach and friend, spotlight the Shawn Clark Legacy Foundation’s 61 Initiative and discuss the importance of coach wellness screenings. Georgia offensive line coach Stacy Searels shares personal memories of Clark in a tribute to a life whose influence reaches far beyond the field.Tell us in the comments: What was the biggest coaching decision of the weekend? App State fans, share your favorite memory of Coach Clark.CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome: A Wild Weekend in NC Football01:17 Duke Keeps Rolling Behind Nate Shepherd02:26 Lightning Delays: Keeping a Team Ready05:21 Miami’s Offense Shreds Wake Forest06:20 Jake Dickert and Wake Forest’s Culture08:13 Coaching Pressure and the Hot Seat10:43 NC State’s Safety Decision: The Breakdown14:58 How Do You Pick Up CJ Bailey?17:15 NC State vs. App State Preview22:45 UNC at Clemson: Late Heartbreak and Delays26:08 Inside the Visiting Locker Room31:31 Game-Day Operations and Advance Site Visits33:27 The Bye Week Fix List35:47 Resetting a Kicker’s Confidence37:56 Snap, Hold or Kick: Where Does It Go Wrong?42:07 Sponsor Break42:48 Remembering Shawn Clark49:29 The 61 Initiative and Clark’s Lasting Impact52:46 Orlando Coaches Classic58:09 Sponsor Break58:57 Stacy Searels Remembers Shawn Clark01:02:12 The Reality of Coaches’ Health01:05:20 Closing ThoughtsSUBSCRIBE to @TheNCSportsNet and turn on notifications for more THE COACHES ROOM, The David Glenn Show and coverage from across North Carolina.WATCH • LISTEN • READ • FOLLOWNorth Carolina Sports Network: https://NCSportsNetwork.comFollow @TheNCSportsNet on YouTube, X, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.The North Carolina Sports Network — The Voice of the Bold North State.#TheCoachesRoom #NCSN #ShawnClark #AppState #NCState #UNC #Duke #CollegeFootball

  5. 6d ago

    Remembering Shawn Clark: An Appalachian State Legend's Impact

    THE COACHES ROOM Remembers Appalachian State Legend Shawn Clark | Stacey Searels InterviewOn THE COACHES ROOM on the North Carolina Sports Network, host Mike Waddell marks one year since the passing of former Appalachian State head coach and two-time All-American offensive lineman Shawn Clark by interviewing his former App State offensive line coach, now Georgia’s OL coach, Stacy Searels. Searels recalls arriving in Boone in 1994, coaching Clark and fellow freshman Tony Paquette, and memories from a 9–4 season that ended with a playoff loss to Boise State. He describes Clark’s leadership, toughness through injuries and back surgery, and eventual success as an assistant and head coach. The conversation also highlights the Shawn Clark Legacy Foundation’s focus on coach health and reflections on traditions and faith, including Wednesday night gatherings led by Jerry Moore and Dr. Furman.00:00 Remembering Shawn Clark00:44 First Days in Boone01:11 Freshmen Brothers Bond02:08 Signs of a Leader03:15 Coaches and Health04:44 Traditions and Faith05:45 Final Tribute

  6. Sep 15

    Carolina at Clemson, State's Must-Win + Lane Kiffin Bowl Preview | Week 3 College Football

    Week 3 College Football Preview: UNC at Clemson, NC State at Vanderbilt, Stanford at Duke + Miami at Wake & LSU–Ole MissChris Edwards and David Glenn preview key Week 3 college football matchups involving North Carolina teams, as well as major ACC/SEC storylines. They highlight UNC’s trip to Clemson amid the Tigers’ early QB change and restless fan base, NC State’s road test at 2-0 Vanderbilt as a must-win to match Wolfpack hype, and Stanford’s visit to 2-0 Duke led by standout RB Nate Shepherd. Quick hits include Charlotte at App State, ECU at Old Dominion with ECU’s QB concerns, and Virginia vs. West Virginia in Charlotte. Nationally, they break down #5 Miami at Wake Forest, SMU at Louisville, and the top-10 “Lane Kiffin Bowl” with #7 LSU at #8 Ole Miss. The coaches' hot-seat segment focuses on Florida State’s Mike Norvell, Clemson’s Dabo Swinney, ECU’s Blake Harrell, and Charlotte’s Tim Albin, followed by fun facts and shout-outs featuring Duke's Nate Sheppard, UNC TE Jelani Thurman, Wake LB Vinnie Firenze, and NC Central coach Trei Oliver.00:00 Show Open and Welcome01:16 Week Three Setup02:52 UNC at Clemson Preview06:56 NC State at Vanderbilt11:01 Stanford at Duke14:17 Other In-State Games17:49 Organize for Success18:31 ACC and National Lookahead19:15 Miami at Wake Forest22:04 SMU at Louisville Spotlight25:17 Lane Kiffin Bowl LSU Ole Miss28:29 Excel Moving and Storage 29:10 Coaches on the Hot Seat38:34 Jimmy's at Wrightsville Beach39:32 Fun Facts and Shout Outs40:47 ACC Wins Leaders Fun Fact44:27 Player and Coach Shout Outs54:24 Closing Thanks and Sign Off

  7. Sep 14

    The Truth About NIL & Recruiting: Rod Broadway on the State of College Football #CollegeFootball

    Rod Broadway on Rivalries, UNC Football Culture, NIL Realities & Building Winners | The Coaches Room (NCSN)On The Coaches Room on the North Carolina Sports Network, host Mike Waddell is joined by Jim Collins, Nolan Jones, and Hall of Fame candidate Rod Broadway to discuss the Aggie-Eagle Classic’s significance, major rivalries Broadway experienced (including Florida–Tennessee and Florida–Georgia), and stories from the Spurrier era at Florida. Broadway reflects on playing for Bill Dooley at UNC, key teammates, and the physical, fundamentals-first style of the 1970s, then critiques the current state of Carolina football and the long ACC title drought. The panel debates why North Carolina’s top talent leaves the state, how NIL has shifted recruiting into negotiating, and why budget, culture, leadership alignment, and fan support now define “good jobs.” They also cover scheduling money games for FCS programs, in-state matchups, and coaching expectations. #RodBroadway #CollegeFB #HBCU #OakboroNC00:00 Introducing Rod Broadway01:14 Aggie Eagle Classic Meaning02:14 Best Rivalries Debate03:53 Florida Georgia Storytime07:15 Tar Heel Memories and Hits09:43 State of UNC Football11:35 ECU and In State Rivalries13:50 Keeping NC Talent Home16:13 Sponsor Break Salt Works17:10 Money Games and Scheduling19:57 FCS vs FBS Gap24:55 Funny Fan Moments26:54 Coaches as Competitors28:33 Tre Oliver vs Sean Gibbs30:05 Spurrier Run It Up31:13 Spurrier Genius and Scrimmages33:05 Coaches Shape Identity34:17 Excel Moving Sponsor34:57 Bill Dooley Memories37:01 Tar Heel Defensive Dogs39:29 What Makes A Job40:17 NIL Budget Reality41:36 Fan Support Culture47:19 Alignment From The Top50:30 Stifel Sponsor Break51:12 Managing Expectations53:05 Bring Back Brotherhood56:24 ACC Money Arms Race01:00:13 Spend Smart Build Culture01:04:17 Final Thanks Sign Off

  8. Sep 11

    NC State’s Powerful 9/11 Story: Heroes, Heritage & Honor, presented by Amedeo's

    NC State vs. Richmond on 9/11: Remembering, Honoring & Amedeo’s Wolfpack Tradition | David Glenn ShowOn game day at Amedeo’s Italian Restaurant in Raleigh, David Glenn is joined by longtime NC State historian and storyteller Tim Peeler as the Wolfpack prepares to host Richmond on September 11.Peeler reflects on watching the 9/11 terrorist attacks unfold while working on a story for the ACC Area Sports Journal. He compares the emotions of that day to witnessing the Challenger explosion and explains how seeing NC State graduate Christina Koch prepare for NASA’s Artemis II mission helped ease some of those painful memories.Glenn and Peeler also discuss NC State’s special 9/11 “Honor and Support” uniforms, featuring the American flag and a military patch with seven stars representing North Carolina’s military installations. The conversation highlights the university’s longstanding military heritage and Amedeo’s deep connection to generations of Wolfpack athletes, coaches and fans.Peeler remembers NC State alumnus Eric Cranford, who was killed in the World Trade Center, and another Wolfpack graduate who helped carry a disabled person down 68 floors to safety before later being honored at an NC State–North Carolina football game.It’s a game-day conversation about remembrance, courage, service, unity and the traditions that continue to connect the Wolfpack community.Subscribe to the North Carolina Sports Network for more coverage of NC State, the ACC and college football throughout the BOLD NORTH STATE.00:00 Game-Day Introduction00:48 Remembering 9/1102:39 Covering the Tragedy Then and Now04:10 Amedeo’s Wolfpack Tradition04:54 NC State’s “Honor and Support” Uniforms06:28 NC State’s Personal Connections to 9/1107:37 Military Heritage and the Avent Family08:44 Final Thoughts on Service and Unity10:03 Subscribe and Closing#NCState #Wolfpack #September11 #CollegeFootball #DavidGlennShow #NCSN #BoldNorthState

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