Panthers Preseason of Meh | Greg Barnes on UNC's New Financial Reality | Technician Sets Doeren Tone | Bomani on Pro Team Valuation Bubble | 08.17

Students are back on campus, meaning college football season is one step closer to kicking off. InsideCarolina's Greg Barnes discusses Belichick's youth movement early season stress test and UNC's role in the future of conference realignment, Bomani Jones joins to break down the potential of a professional sports franchise valuation bubble, and more... TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Welcome back, students! 06:00 - Carolina Panthers continue "meh" preseason 13:00 - Technician puts Doeren on notice 22:00 - Housekeeping 28:00 - InsideCarolina's Greg Barnes 1:03:00 - Bomani Jones convo 1:33:00 - Chris Hooks on HS Game of the Week 1:46:00 - Hey Joe Students are officially back on campus across the Triangle, which means the fall semester is underway and hot takes are flying! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio kick off the episode addressing a viral student newspaper guest column putting NC State head coach Dave Doeren on blast. While adults might roll their eyes at calls to reject the "status quo," Ovies explains why the column reads exactly like the same emotional meltdowns adult fans have after a tough loss. Speaking of hot takes, the Carolina Panthers continue their uninspiring preseason thanks to a loss at Buffalo. It's not so much about what Bryce Young and the offense did or didn't do, it's really about Dave Canales' odd messaging. Then, InsideCarolina veteran reporter Greg Barnes joins the show. After providing an update on general manager Michael Lombardi’s paid administrative leave — and how Bill Belichick is calling defensive plays while DC Steve Belichick takes medical leave — Greg breaks down how the first month of the season serves as a high-stakes stress test for Chapel Hill’s youth movement and ongoing QB competition. Greg also digs into the macro picture: as federal bills like the Protect College Sports Act stall, how does shifting TV revenue impact Tar Heel athletics? While UNC remains a crown jewel for SEC or Big Ten realignment, how realistic is it for administrators to actually consider leaving the ACC? Next, friend of the pod Bomani Jones drops in to analyze the rushed sale and astronomical valuation of the Los Angeles Lakers. Bomani breaks down how soaring franchise price tags have stripped the soul out of legacy family ownership, shifting team focus toward corporate profitability over winning. Plus, Bomani and the guys examine the broader sports bubble: if valuations keep soaring on money that doesn't fully exist yet, who is actually left with the liquidity to buy these teams? To wrap up, the guys preview the return of Friday night lights with a marquee local high school matchup between Garner and Millbrook, featuring a stacked list of power-five recruits, before clearing out the OG Sports Phone! OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.