
"WRAL Triangle and Two" host Mark Bergin and WRAL Sports multimedia journalist Pat Welter discuss the Carolina Panthers starting OTAs.
Welter attended the first day of the voluntary workouts on Monday.
The guys discuss expectations for second-year quarterback Bryce Young and first-year head coach Dave Canales.
They share how Young needs to develop now that he has some more talented players around him compared to his rookie season.
The additions include wide receiver Diontae Johnson, rookie wide receiver Xavier Legette, running back Jonathan Brooks and rookie tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders.
Welter shares which defensive players he's most excited about, and expresses his concerns about Legette.
Last, the guys debate the best game on the Panthers' schedule between the Oct. 6 contest against the Chicago Bears and the Nov. 10 matchup against the New York Giants in Germany.
May 23, 2024
27 min

"WRAL Triangle and Two" hosts Louis Fernandez and Mark Bergin discuss which NFL teams could select North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye.
Maye is expected to be among the top quarterbacks selected during Thursday night's NFL Draft. He could get picked No. 2 overall by the Washington Commanders or No. 3 by the New England Patriots.
The guys share which situations are more favorable and potential teams that could trade up for a quarterback.
Next, the guys discuss how Duke offensive lineman Graham Barton is projected to be a first- or second-round pick. Bergin predicts the Pittsburgh Steelers will select Barton at No. 20 overall.
The guys also discuss several other Triangle prospects who could hear their names called during the draft, including UNC's Tez Walker, NC State's Payton Wilson, Duke's DeWayne Carter and others.
Apr 23, 2024
31 min

"WRAL Triangle and Two" hosts Louis Fernandez and Mark Bergin discuss NC State losing to Purdue in the Final Four.
Fernandez and Bergin share how NC State's run should be viewed historically. They also talk about the Wolfpack's top moments on their Final Four run.
Also, they discuss whether Duke, UNC or NC State would be a possibility for Bronny James in the transfer portal.
Last, they discuss the NC State women's team losing to eventual undefeated champion South Carolina.
Apr 8, 2024
23 min

"WRAL Triangle and Two" hosts Mark Bergin and Louis Fernandez discuss the NC State men's basketball team making its first Final Four since 1983.
The guys discuss the similarities between this year's team and the 1983 championship team.
They also talk about how the Wolfpack will try to slow down Purdue star Zach Edey, who is a finalist for the Naismith Player of the Year award.
Last, the guys share how Duke has positioned itself for a strong 2024-25 season with the incoming recruiting class.
Apr 1, 2024
20 min

"WRAL Triangle and Two" hosts Louis Fernandez and Mark Bergin discuss how the North Carolina Tar Heels could make a run to the 2024 NCAA Tournament. The guys discuss potential matchups the Tar Heels could face. It includes a possible Elite Eight matchup against Arizona and former UNC guard Caleb Love.
Mar 19, 2024
18 min

"WRAL Triangle and Two" hosts Louis Fernandez and Mark Bergin discuss whether NC State can continue its winning ways in the NCAA Tournament. The Wolfpack won five games in five days in the ACC Tournament to secure an automatic bid. The guys discuss the outlook of the team under seventh-year head coach Kevin Keatts. Specifically, they discuss the play of DJ Horne, DJ Burns and Casey Morsell. NC State plays Texas Tech in the first round. The winner will play either Kentucky or Oakland in the second round. Last, the guys discuss what it would take for the Wolfpack to go on a Cinderella run.
Mar 19, 2024
16 min

"WRAL Triangle and Two" hosts Louis Fernandez and Mark Bergin discuss how the Duke Blue Devils could make a run in the 2024 NCAA Tournament.
Fresh off of back-to-back losses to end the season, how Duke can turn things around by leaning on its talent, and some things that could end the Blue Devils' run in March early.
Duke's fate in the NCAA Tournament could be decided by a potential Sweet 16 matchup against No. 1 seed Houston.
Mar 19, 2024
11 min

"WRAL Triangle and Two" hosts Mark Bergin and Louis Fernandez discuss why UConn is the No. 1 overall seed and the favorite to win the 2024 NCAA Tournament.
The guys share which other teams could win March Madness, including North Carolina and Houston.
Also, the guys discuss several rules people follow when filling out their brackets.
Mar 18, 2024
20 min

"WRAL Triangle and Two" hosts Mark Bergin and Louis Fernandez discuss whether North Carolina can get a No. 1 seed in the 2024 NCAA Tournament.
Fernandez explained why he thinks the final No. 1 seed will likely be between UNC and Tennessee for the NCAA Tournament.
The guys discuss UNC's big win Saturday against Duke, and how the Blue Devils will look to regroup.
Last, they discuss how NC State will miss the NCAA Tournament short of winning the conference tournament.
Mar 11, 2024
24 min

"WRAL Triangle and Two" hosts Mark Bergin and Louis Fernandez discuss the top takeaways from the 2024 NFL Combine. Bergin attended the event at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The guys discuss whether North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye will fall in the 2024 NFL Draft. Maye is expected to be among the top picks. He could get selected by the Washington Commanders (second pick) or the New England Patriots (third pick). Maye did not throw or participate in on-field drills at the combine. The guys talk about Tez Walker's performance. He ran his 40-yard dash in 4.36 seconds. It ranked fourth-best among the receivers who ran on Saturday. Walker also posted a 40.5-inch vertical (fifth among wide receivers) and an 11-foot, 2-inch broad jump (second among wide receivers). NC State linebacker Payton Wilson's 4.43-second 40-yard dash was best among all linebackers at the combine. Wilson's speed was displayed in the 2023 season for the Wolfpack. Bergin also shared what it was like seeing Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy run the fastest 40-yard dash ever at the NFL Combine, running it in 4.21 seconds. Last, Bergin shares what a delight it was to eat at the legendary St. Elmo Steak House in Indianapolis. The restaurant opened in 1902.
Mar 4, 2024
24 min
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