Huge news out of Chapel Hill on Tuesday morning as UNC fires head football coach Mack Brown. Ross Martin, Julian Council, and Mike Hardison react to the news, why it had to happen, discuss coaching candidates, and reflect on Brown’s six-year tenure at UNC.

(00:18) - Introduction

(00:56) - Initial Thoughts

(03:32) - How Did This Happen?

(14:47) - Potential Coaching Candidates

(28:48) - Mack Brown's UNC Legacy

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This is why you stay up. UNC overcomes a 21-point deficit to beat Dayton in the Maui Invitational. Ross Martin is joined by Spenser Dalton and Connor Sparrow to break down Carolina’s thrilling 92-90 comeback win over the Flyers on Monday night.

(00:18) - Intro

(02:00) - Initial Thoughts

(06:20) - UNC Halftime Adjustments

(11:15) - UNC Center Position Going Forward

(15:40) - UNC Defensive Struggles

(23:13) - UNC Half-Court Offense

(30:01) - What Did You Learn Tonight?

(36:26) - Closing Thoughts

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Julian Council joins Mike Hardison and Ross Martin to answer a simple question: what if Mack Brown and UNC football win out and finish 8-4? This podcast dives into big picture program questions, recruiting, NIL, and the future of Carolina football. It closes with 10 minutes on UNC basketball ahead of four games in Hawaii. (00:18) - Introduction

(00:46) - UNC Charlotte Fires Biff Poggi

(02:11) - Mack Brown's Future

(08:42) - UNC Football Recruiting

(14:08) - Potential Outcomes of NC State Game

(23:50) - UNC Win vs Wake Forest Reactions

(30:04) - UNC 2025 QB Outlook

(31:53) - UNC Basketball: Win vs American, Hawaii Preview

David Cobb joins Big Hitters Only to preview the College Basketball Season, talk top freshman, the ACC, Duke, and UNC. (00:18) - Introduction (02:11) - College Basketball Early Storylines (04:56) - Elite Teams in College Basketball (08:45) - Duke Early Thoughts (14:58) - Freshman to Watch (16:53) - How Did Rutgers Sign Dylan Harper & Ace Bailey? (18:40) - Cooper Flagg Hype (22:21) - ACC Predictions (25:34) - UNC Basketball 2024-25 Outlook (31:15) - David Cobb Career Timeline & Background (47:35) - Subscribe to Big Hitters Only!

Tale of two halves. UNC comes back from down 20 in the first half, but falls short to Kansas in Allen Fieldhouse. Ross Martin, Connor Sparrow, and Mike Hardison are joined by former UNC walk-on Spenser Dalton to break down the game.

(00:18) - Introduction

(00:56) - UNC/Kansas Initial Thoughts

(05:37) - UNC Defense: 1st Half vs 2nd Half

(11:08) - UNC Frontcourt Outlook

(16:07) - Favorite UNC Lineup Moving Forward

(21:26) - Cade Tyson Situation

(27:39) - Final Takeaways

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Ross Martin and Connor Sparrow dive into UNC’s 90-76 win over Elon in the 2024-25 season opener. The duo talk the biggest surprise, most encouraging signs, and early concerns for the Tar Heels.

(00:18) - Introduction

(01:09) - Notable Game Stats

(01:58) - Biggest Surprise

(04:19) - Encouraging Signs

(08:54) - Potential Worries Moving Forward

(14:07) - New-Look UNC Offense

(18:00) - Trouble With 2-3 Zone

(19:42) - Basketball Recording Plan

(20:29) - Elon Short-Shorts Revolution

(22:07) - Ian Jackson/Drake Powell Takeaways

(23:41) - Duke Minute

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North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Josh Stein joins Ross Martin and Mike Hardison to talk UNC basketball, all-time starting five, favorite team, and the 2024-25 Tar Heels. The conversation moves to Hurricane Helene relief in Western North Carolina and running a campaign against Mark Robinson.

(00:00) - Intro (01:09) - Connection to UNC Basketball (02:47) - Favorite UNC Basketball Past Teams/Players (08:00) - All-Time UNC Basketball Starting 5 (12:08) - Living in Chapel Hill in the 1970s/1980s (13:18) - Previewing 2024-25 UNC Basketball (18:29) - Roy Williams Endorsement (21:25) - Zach Galifianakis Rally Experience (23:16) - Hurricane Helene Aftermath & Future Plans (28:59) - Campaign vs Mark Robinson (31:54) - Potential Victory Celebration

Joined by experienced marathon runners Allen Baddour and Joseph McCaffery, this pod dives deep into everything you need to know 10 days to a week out from your first marathon. With host Ross Martin, the guys talk tapering, rest, diet and nutrition, day before and morning of, in-race strategy, fueling and hydration, and even what happens if you need to take a shit. This is a podcast for experienced marathon runners, first-timers, beginner runners, or anyone interested in a nuanced and in-depth perspective on everything marathon preparation.