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Former Carolina Panther Al Wallace, THE! Mario Washington and Bobby Rosinski break down a frustrating Panthers loss to Cleveland that leaves even more questions about Carolina's identity. With injuries piling up around Bryce Young and the offense, and Jaycee Horn now headed to injured reserve, the crew examines the Panthers' lack of consistency, coaching adjustments and a difficult matchup with Detroit looming.Plus, Al unveils his Top 4 teams in the NFL after three weeks, sparking debates about the Vikings, 49ers, Eagles, Bills and some of the league's biggest quarterbacks. Then the guys turn to Charlotte's 0-4 start after a tough loss to Louisiana and ask how the 49ers can get the offense moving before homecoming against Memphis.Check out The Lituation Room on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportsclt and wherever you get your podcasts.

South Carolina entered the season with major expectations, but after another ugly SEC loss, Throw Up Tackle asks whether it is time for the Gamecocks to make a change. THE! Mario Washington, The Dok, and LJ debate Shane Beamer's future, LaNorris Sellers' regression, the program's realistic ceiling, and whether South Carolina can find a coach capable of taking the program to another level.Then the crew hits the biggest NFL stories from the weekend, including Deshaun Watson leading Cleveland to a comeback win, the Cowboys blowing it against Lamar Jackson and Baltimore, controversial officiating in Rams-Broncos, and the surprising 3-0 Raiders. Plus, Tim Tebow gets caught in the middle of serious allegations surrounding Life Surge, leading to a much bigger conversation about celebrity, religion, money, financial promises and how vulnerable people can be targeted.Check out Throw Up Tackle on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportscltCheck out Throw Up Tackle on our website at http://www.fourcastsports.com/throwuptackleBe sure to like and subscribe! You don't want to miss this edition of Throw Up Tackle!

The Panthers' 21-18 loss to Cleveland was stressful enough, but the injuries coming out of the game may hurt even more. On this episode of Carolina Confidential, Gerrell Wheeler breaks down an offense that took a major step backward against the Browns, the offensive line's struggles, Bryce Young's difficult afternoon, and the inability to turn opportunities into touchdowns.Gerrell also looks at the growing injury concerns surrounding Jalen Coker, Jaycee Horn, Mike Jackson and Bryce Young, and what those losses could mean with the Detroit Lions coming to Charlotte for Sunday Night Football. After a 1-2 start, Carolina has a prime-time opportunity to bounce back and show the rest of the NFL what kind of team it really is.Check out Carolina Confidential on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportsclt and wherever you get your podcasts.

The NASCAR championship battle gets a major shakeup after a wild night at Bristol. Collins Janus breaks down Joey Logano's victory, the heated Ryan Blaney–Carson Hocevar confrontation, and Kyle Larson taking the championship lead from Denny Hamlin by just one point. With only six races remaining, Logano, Christopher Bell and the rest of the contenders are closing in.Then it's on to Kansas Speedway, where Larson and the Toyotas could once again be strong, while Bubba Wallace and Tyler Reddick look for the big performances they need to climb back into the championship fight. For more racing coverage from Collins, subscribe to MoonLight Media Works on YouTube.

Former Carolina Panther Al Wallace, THE! Mario Washington and Bobby Rosinski preview Carolina's trip to Cleveland and ask whether the Panthers can prove their impressive performance against Atlanta was no fluke. The crew breaks down Bryce Young and Carolina's increasingly balanced offense, the challenge presented by the Browns defense, Deshaun Watson and what Jonathan Brooks' injury means for the Panthers' backfield.Plus, the guys dive into the Charlotte Hornets' latest moves and Kawhi Leonard's new deal before turning to Charlotte 49ers football. After a long, weather-delayed night at App State, they examine what went wrong for the 49ers, the need to establish a running game and the importance of the upcoming home matchup with Louisiana.Check out The Lituation Room on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportsclt and wherever you get your podcasts.

Injuries can change an NFL season in an instant, but what happens when the next man actually has to step up? On this episode of Up Close, Too Far Away, Juan Singleton and former NFL player and coach James Saxon discuss how teams prepare backups to take over, whether coaches should adjust their schemes when a starter goes down, and why pass protection is one of the most important and misunderstood responsibilities of an NFL running back.Then Saxon goes into the memory bank with firsthand stories about two of the greatest running backs ever. He recalls watching Barry Sanders make the impossible look easy and breaks down an incredible Bo Jackson run that remains one of the best he ever witnessed. The conversation also touches on great players stuck on struggling teams before heading home to South Carolina for some friendly trash talk about the longtime Battery Creek-Beaufort High rivalry.Check out Up Close, Too Far Away on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportsclt and wherever you get your podcasts.

Collins Janus recaps another busy week of North Carolina high school football as Hough, Lake Norman, Chambers and Weddington remain unbeaten. Lake Norman survives a Top 10 battle with Reagan, Providence Day pulls out a dramatic defensive win over Rabun Gap, and West Charlotte faces one of the nation's top teams. Plus, Collins previews the next slate of key matchups across Charlotte and the state.

The NFL is already separating the contenders from the pretenders, and Throw Up Tackle is trying to make sense of the chaos. THE! Mario Washington, The Dok, and LJ debate whether Josh Allen and the Bills are the class of the league, which teams are already in serious trouble, and what to make of the Chiefs, Seahawks, 49ers and Rams after the opening weeks of the season.Then sports and culture collide as the crew dives into the controversy surrounding Macklemore being dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour and debates the role NFL owners played in the decision. Somehow that turns into Chris Brown, Kanye West, Master P and Silkk the Shocker before the guys finally get to their Week 3 NFL picks, including Panthers-Browns, Ravens-Cowboys and Eagles-Bears.Check out Throw Up Tackle on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportscltCheck out Throw Up Tackle on our website at http://www.fourcastsports.com/throwuptackleBe sure to like and subscribe! You don't want to miss this edition of Throw Up Tackle!

Bobby Rosinski, former Carolina Panther Al Wallace and THE! Mario Washington breaks down Carolina's bounce-back victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Bryce Young is finding his rhythm, the Panthers offense is putting up points, and the defense finally delivered. But has Bryce Young made the leap into the NFL's upper tier of quarterbacks?Plus, injuries to Jaxson Dart and Jayden Daniels raise major questions around the league, while Caleb Williams becomes the subject of some heated debate. The crew also previews the Panthers' upcoming matchup with Cleveland and makes its Week 3 picks for the entire NFC South, including the Falcons, Buccaneers and surprising Saints.Check out The Lituation Room on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportsclt and wherever you get your podcasts.

It's NFL Week 3, and THE! Mario Washington, The Dok, and LJ are back to put their picks on the record. The crew debates whether Carolina can keep things rolling against Cleveland, whether Deshaun Watson is actually playing better than people think, and whether Houston is already facing a must-win situation. Then things get heated over Ravens-Cowboys as LJ continues to question Lamar Jackson while still believing in America's Team.The guys also get into the struggling Steelers, the surprising Raiders, Rams-Broncos and Monday night's Eagles-Bears matchup, where Mario refuses to pick against Chicago no matter who is playing quarterback. And because it's Throw Up Tackle, somehow the road to Week 3 also includes Hot Boyz, Silkk the Shocker, O.J. Simpson and plenty of completely unnecessary side conversations.Check out Throw Up Tackle on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportscltCheck out Throw Up Tackle on our website at http://www.fourcastsports.com/throwuptackleBe sure to like and subscribe! You don't want to miss this edition of Throw Up Tackle!

On this episode of Throw Up Tackle, THE! Mario Washington, The Dok, and LJ start in college football as Ole Miss spoils Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford and Trinidad Chambliss puts together another huge performance. That leads to a heated debate about projecting college quarterbacks to the NFL before the guys turn their attention to the NFC South, where Bryce Young and the Panthers offense are rolling while the Atlanta Falcons are already dealing with major quarterback problems.The crew also gets into the growing list of NFL injuries, including the scare surrounding Caleb Williams, before shifting to Colin Kaepernick's return to the headlines with his new memoir. His comments about Jay-Z and the NFL spark a much bigger conversation about Kaepernick's legacy, what happened to his football career, the impact of his protest, and how that story should be viewed nearly a decade later.Check out Throw Up Tackle on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportscltCheck out Throw Up Tackle on our website at http://www.fourcastsports.com/throwuptackleBe sure to like and subscribe! You don't want to miss this edition of Throw Up Tackle!

Now THAT'S how you bounce back. One week after surrendering 59 points, the Carolina Panthers flipped the script with a dominant 34-3 win over the Atlanta Falcons. On this episode of Carolina Confidential, Gerrell Wheeler breaks down another strong performance from Bryce Young, Darren Waller's impact, and a Panthers offense that suddenly looks like it has all the pieces coming together.But the biggest story might be the defense. Devin Lloyd led a unit that went from getting torched in Week 1 to completely shutting down Atlanta, and Gerrell looks at whether this performance is a sign of what's ahead. Plus, it's on to Cleveland as the Panthers try to build momentum and prove these first two weeks are the beginning of something different in Carolina.Check out Carolina Confidential on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportsclt and wherever you get your podcasts.

What does a lifetime in football teach you beyond X's and O's? On this episode of Up Close, Too Far Away, Juan Singleton and James Saxon sit down with veteran football coach Kennedy Polamalu whose journey stretches from his Samoan roots and Southern California to USC, college football and decades in the NFL. He reflects on his Polynesian heritage, the transition from player to coach, and why impacting young men as people has always mattered more than accolades.The conversation goes deep inside the life of an assistant coach, building trust with players, managing different personalities, navigating social media, and understanding that the relationships formed in the meeting room can last long after football ends. The coaches also get into the details of the running back position, the lost art of the fullback, preparing players for Sundays, and lessons learned from working with players and coaches throughout a long career in the game.Check out Up Close, Too Far Away on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportsclt and wherever you get your podcasts.

It's time to make the picks on Throw Up Tackle as THE! Mario Washington, The Dok, and LJ run through the NFL Week 2 slate. The crew breaks down Bills-Lions, Panthers-Falcons, Bears-Vikings, Baker Mayfield's shot at his former team, whether C.J. Stroud can be trusted again, and whether the Browns or Dolphins are headed toward the worst record in football.Plus, the guys debate the Cowboys, Patrick Mahomes continuing to own prime time, Giants-Rams, and which teams are already raising red flags. Then Mike Tomlin's new television gig takes the conversation completely off the rails as the crew notices just how happy the former Steelers coach looks in his new life.Check out Throw Up Tackle on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportscltCheck out Throw Up Tackle on our website at http://www.fourcastsports.com/throwuptackleBe sure to like and subscribe! You don't want to miss this edition of Throw Up Tackle!

Former Carolina Panther and 10-year NFL veteran Al Wallace and THE! Mario Washington break down a wild Panthers opener after Carolina's defense was torched for 59 points and 552 yards by Chicago. They dig into what went wrong defensively, the pressure on Ejiro Evero, and the much brighter story on the other side of the ball as Bryce Young and the Panthers offense put up 37 points.Plus, the guys look ahead to Panthers-Falcons, react to Charlotte showing major improvement against Ole Miss, and hit the biggest college football storylines including Texas' comeback against Ohio State, Oregon's upset loss and LSU-Ole Miss.Check out The Lituation Room on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportsclt and wherever you get your podcasts.

Dustin Caldwell recaps another big week of South Carolina high school football, highlighted by Rock Hill's defense taking over against South Pointe. The Bearcats shut down the Stallions' running game and delivered two pick-sixes, adding to what has been a dominant stretch for their secondary. Plus, Dustin runs through big wins from Dutch Fork, Dorman, Fort Mill, Irmo, Byrnes and more from around the state.

Week 1 of the NFL season delivered absolute chaos, and Throw Up Tackle is breaking it all down. THE! Mario Washington and The Dok start with the Panthers and Bears combining for 96 points as Bryce Young puts up big numbers, but Carolina's defense gets shredded. From there, they hit the biggest stories around the league, including quarterback drama in Atlanta, Minnesota's situation under center, and a brutal opening weekend for injuries.Then it's over to college football, where Texas storms back against Ohio State, Oregon and Oklahoma suffer upset losses, and the early national championship picture gets shaken up. The guys also revisit their NFL picks to see where they got it right, where they got it very wrong, and what Week 1 actually taught us about the season ahead.Check out Throw Up Tackle on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportscltCheck out Throw Up Tackle on our website at http://www.fourcastsports.com/throwuptackleBe sure to like and subscribe! You don't want to miss this edition of Throw Up Tackle!

The Panthers' 2026 season opener was absolute madness. Carolina fell 59-37 to the Chicago Bears in a record-setting shootout, but Gerrell Wheeler came away encouraged by an offense that finally looked dangerous. Bryce Young played with confidence, Jalen Coker exploded for 138 yards and two touchdowns, and Carolina piled up 478 yards of offense.Unfortunately, the defense had a completely different day. Gerrell breaks down how the Panthers surrendered a franchise-record 59 points, 552 total yards and 291 rushing yards, and why the pressure is already on Ejiro Evero to get things fixed. The offense looks ready to compete. Now Carolina needs a defense that can give it a chance.Check out Carolina Confidential on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportsclt and wherever you get your podcasts.

Christopher Bell finally breaks through, snapping a 33-race winless streak at Darlington and jumping into the heart of the NASCAR championship battle. Collins Janus recaps Bell's big Southern 500 victory, Toyota's dominant showing, Josh Berry's impressive run and future move, plus the post-race confrontation between Brad Keselowski and Carson Hocevar. Then, Collins looks ahead to Race 2 of the Chase at World Wide Technology Raceway, where Denny Hamlin tries to protect his shrinking points lead and Ford contenders Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano could be drivers to watch.For more racing coverage from Collins Janus, subscribe to MoonLight Media Works on YouTube.

Former Carolina Panther and 10-year NFL veteran Al Wallace, THE! Mario Washington and Bobby Rosinski get you ready for Week 1 of the NFL season as the Carolina Panthers welcome Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears to Charlotte. Can Bryce Young and the Panthers protect home field, or will Chicago live up to the preseason hype?Plus, the crew reacts to the NBA dropping a massive punishment on the LA Clippers before breaking down the entire NFC South Week 1 slate and making their picks for the Panthers, Falcons, Buccaneers and Saints.Check out The Lituation Room on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportsclt and wherever you get your podcasts.

What does it take to survive 29 years on one NFL coaching staff? On this episode of Up Close, Too Far Away, Juan Singleton and James Saxon are joined by longtime Cincinnati Bengals running backs coach Jim Anderson for a conversation about nearly three decades of coaching, teaching and building trust with NFL players. Anderson explains why consistency, attention to detail and understanding different personalities mattered just as much as X's and O's throughout his career.Then the running back coaches really get into the football. Anderson and Saxon break down the lost art of the fullback, why running the football still matters, pass protection, what separates good running backs from great ones, and the finer details of running the zone scheme. Anderson also shares memories of coaching players such as James Brooks, Ickey Woods and Cedric Benson, making this a football conversation packed with stories and knowledge from inside NFL meeting rooms.Check out Up Close, Too Far Away on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportsclt and wherever you get your podcasts.

Dustin Caldwell previews a huge week of South Carolina high school football, headlined by a cross-town showdown between South Pointe and Rock Hill. Dustin breaks down the key players and storylines surrounding the rivalry, while also looking at Dorman vs. Gaffney, Fort Mill vs. York, Summerville vs. Berkeley and other notable games from around the state.

Collins Janus recaps Hough's statement win over Providence Day before turning the page to another loaded week of North Carolina high school football. Chambers puts its unbeaten record on the line against Palisades, West Charlotte looks to stay hot, Mallard Creek tries to bounce back against Myers Park, and undefeated Crest and Weddington collide in one of the state's biggest matchups. Plus, Collins runs through the other Charlotte-area and statewide games to watch as schedule changes and extreme heat impact the week.

On this episode of Throw Up Tackle, THE! Mario Washington, The Dok, and LJ dive into the Kawhi Leonard and Clippers scandal and the massive punishment that could leave Los Angeles without a first-round pick for years. The crew debates Kawhi's role, Steve Ballmer getting caught in the middle, Uncle Dennis always finding a way to get paid, and whether the Clippers can recover from a situation that never even produced a championship.Then it's football season, but watching the NFL is getting more expensive and complicated than ever. The guys break down the league spreading games across ESPN, Amazon, Peacock, Netflix and Sunday Ticket before making their Week 1 picks, including Panthers-Bears, Giants-Cowboys, Chiefs-Broncos and plenty more.Check out Throw Up Tackle on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportscltCheck out Throw Up Tackle on our website at http://www.fourcastsports.com/throwuptackleBe sure to like and subscribe! You don't want to miss this edition of Throw Up Tackle!

THE! Mario Washington, Bobby Rosinski and former Carolina Panther Al Wallace break down a wild opening weekend of college football. Charlotte suffers a stunning triple-overtime loss to The Citadel, raising some early questions about the 49ers heading into a brutal stretch of the schedule.Plus, after Clemson gets embarrassed 51-10 by LSU, is the Dabo Swinney era nearing its end? The crew also debates Michigan's controversial Hail Mary finish against Western Michigan and runs through the biggest takeaways, and overreactions from Week 1.Check out The Lituation Room on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportsclt and wherever you get your podcasts.

Week 1 is here, and Throw Up Tackle is putting the picks on the record. THE! Mario Washington, The Dok, and LJ run through the opening NFL slate, including Seahawks-Patriots, 49ers-Rams in Australia, Bears-Panthers, Giants-Cowboys and Chiefs-Broncos. The guys also debate whether the Rams really are the NFL's best team, whether the Dolphins could be historically bad, and which teams might surprise everybody this season.Join our pick em group on Yahoo!https://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/pickem/register/joingroupGroup ID#:26105Group Password12345Check out Throw Up Tackle on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportscltCheck out Throw Up Tackle on our website at http://www.fourcastsports.com/throwuptackleBe sure to like and subscribe! You don't want to miss this edition of Throw Up Tackle!

The 2026 season is finally here, and it feels like everybody is counting the Carolina Panthers out. On this episode of Carolina Confidential, Gerrell Wheeler pushes back on the low expectations surrounding Carolina and explains why he's optimistic that this team can surprise some people.With the Chicago Bears coming to Bank of America Stadium for Week 1, Gerrell looks at the injuries forcing Rasheed Walker, rookie Monroe Freeling and rookie Lee Hunter into major roles in the trenches, what Carolina needs to do to protect Bryce Young, and why an improved defense could be better than the national media expects. Forget the predictions. It's time for the Panthers to prove it on the field.Check out Carolina Confidential on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportsclt and wherever you get your podcasts.

College football is officially back, and Throw Up Tackle has plenty to talk about. THE! Mario Washington, The Dok, and LJ break down LSU's 51-10 destruction of Clemson, Miami's explosive opening performance, and Michigan escaping Western Michigan on a controversial last-second Hail Mary. But the big question is in Clemson: has Dabo Swinney's refusal to fully adapt to the new era of college football finally caught up with him, or has he earned the right to fix it?Then the conversation shifts from the field to one of sports and pop culture's strangest stories. The guys revisit O.J. Simpson and the unaired prank show Juiced, debate why O.J. remains such a fascinating figure decades later, and try to make sense of the fact that somebody once thought O.J. jumping out and telling unsuspecting people they'd been “juiced” was a good idea.Check out Throw Up Tackle on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportscltCheck out Throw Up Tackle on our website at http://www.fourcastsports.com/throwuptackleBe sure to like and subscribe! You don't want to miss this edition of Throw Up Tackle!

THE! Mario Washington, Bobby Rosinski and former Carolina Panther Al Wallace are back in The Lituation Room as football season gets ready to kick into high gear. The crew breaks down the NFC South, where the Panthers really stack up against Tampa Bay, New Orleans and Atlanta, and whether Carolina has what it takes to challenge for the division.Plus, did Druski go too far with his controversial CTE skit? The guys debate comedy, football and where the line should be drawn before turning to college football and whether Miami is finally ready to take control of the ACC.Check out The Lituation Room on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportsclt and wherever you get your podcasts.

Can a dominant NFL legend walk away for two years and come back as the same player? On this episode of Up Close, Too Far Away, Juan Singleton and former NFL player and coach James Saxon discuss Aaron Donald's return from retirement and the physical reality of trying to play at an elite level again at 35. Saxon draws on his own experience to explain why aging, recovery and the constant punishment of playing in the trenches make a comeback much harder than simply getting back into shape.The conversation also turns to teams carrying four quarterbacks on a 53-man roster, how that decision impacts depth and special teams, what NFL coaches are doing in the final days before Week 1, and the challenges of preparing for life after football. Plus, Juan and James touch on the bizarre story of a man accused of posing as an NFL player to scam victims out of more than $1 million.Check out Up Close, Too Far Away on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportsclt and wherever you get your podcasts.

Collins Janus previews a loaded Friday night of North Carolina high school football, headlined by an undefeated showdown between Providence Day and Hough with major Charlotte bragging rights on the line. He also breaks down Mallard Creek's huge test against Georgia powerhouse Buford, Providence vs. Myers Park, and other key matchups featuring Chambers, Grimsley, Weddington, West Charlotte, Lake Norman, Independence and Butler.

Football is back, and Throw Up Tackle is making some bold predictions. THE! Mario Washington, The Dok, and LJ reveal their NFL Final Four and Super Bowl picks, with the Rams getting plenty of love while the Dallas Cowboys somehow find their way into the conversation. The crew also predicts this season's MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year and top rookies, with names like Matthew Stafford, Joe Burrow, Myles Garrett, Will Anderson and Carson Beck all entering the debate.Then the conversation takes a serious turn as the guys debate Druski's controversial football skit depicting the effects of repeated head trauma. Was it simply comedy pushing boundaries, or did the CTE subject matter cross a line that shouldn't be played for laughs?Check out Throw Up Tackle on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportscltCheck out Throw Up Tackle on our website at http://www.fourcastsports.com/throwuptackleBe sure to like and subscribe! You don't want to miss this edition of Throw Up Tackle!

The NASCAR regular season is in the books, and the Chase for the Championship is officially underway. On this episode of The Race Week Report, Collins Janus breaks down the 16-driver championship field, Denny Hamlin's position as the favorite, Toyota's dominant season, the contenders who could challenge him, and the underdogs capable of shaking up the title race.Then it's on to Darlington, where the Southern 500 kicks off the Chase and Chase Briscoe looks to continue his recent dominance at one of NASCAR's toughest tracks.For more racing coverage from Collins Janus and MoonLight Media Works, subscribe and watch on YouTube: MoonLight Media Works on YouTube

THE! Mario Washington, Bobby Rosinski and former Carolina Panther and 10-year NFL veteran Al Wallace kick off the inaugural edition of The Lituation Room with football season officially here. The crew breaks down what to expect from the Carolina Panthers, whether Bryce Young has already shown enough to earn his next contract, the biggest concerns on the roster and just how many games Carolina can realistically win.Then the conversation turns to college football as Bill Belichick and North Carolina open the season with a win over TCU. Is UNC actually turning the corner, or are we getting way ahead of ourselves after one game? Football is back and so is the debate.Check out The Lituation Room on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportsclt and wherever you get your podcasts.

Dustin Caldwell recaps a huge weekend for Rock Hill-area high school football as South Pointe, Rock Hill and Northwestern all hang 50-plus points on their opponents. He also runs through the biggest results from around South Carolina, including Dorman's win over Byrnes, Gaffney staying hot, Fort Mill handling Catawba Ridge, and a look at national standout Amir Sears' monster performance against Bishop Gorman.

On this episode of Throw Up Tackle, THE! Mario Washington, The Dok, and LJ get into one of the wildest scams in sports. A man allegedly posed as a San Francisco 49ers player, complete with team gear, workout videos and the lifestyle to match, while authorities say he and an accomplice scammed 26 victims out of roughly $1.3 million. The guys have plenty of questions, starting with the most obvious one: how did nobody check the roster?Then it's time for the official Panthers outlook after Carolina finishes the preseason 3-1. Can Bryce Young lead the Panthers to the NFC South title, or could another disappointing season put Carolina back in the quarterback market? Plus, the crew breaks down the NFL's new rookie quarterbacks, including Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson, Carson Beck and Drew Allar, and debates who will have the best rookie season and ultimately the best career.Check out Throw Up Tackle on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportscltCheck out Throw Up Tackle on our website at http://www.fourcastsports.com/throwuptackleBe sure to like and subscribe! You don't want to miss this edition of Throw Up Tackle!

The preseason is over, the roster is taking shape, and now it's time for the games to count. On this episode of Carolina Confidential, Gerrell Wheeler turns his attention toward the Panthers' final roster decisions and what Carolina has shown heading into the 2026 regular season.Gerrell breaks down where the Panthers stand after an up-and-down preseason, the players and position groups he's watching, and why it's time to find out whether the progress Carolina has been building toward will finally translate when the real season begins.Check out Carolina Confidential on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportsclt and wherever you get your podcasts.

The quarterback conversation in Cleveland is heating up. On this episode of Up Close, Too Far Away, Juan Singleton and former NFL player and coach James Saxon discuss the Browns' quarterback situation, including the debate surrounding Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, what coaches consider when choosing a starter, and whether sitting and learning really helps a young quarterback develop. Saxon explains why performing when the pass rush arrives is completely different from looking great in practice and why the ability to function in chaos separates NFL quarterbacks.The conversation also turns to nepotism in professional sports and whether having a famous father really matters once it's time to perform. From the Sanders family to LeBron and Bronny James and Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr., Juan and James discuss the difference between getting an opportunity because of your name and proving you deserve to stay once the door opens.Check out Up Close, Too Far Away on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportsclt and wherever you get your podcasts.

It's the Best of Throw Up Tackle from this week, with THE! Mario Washington, The Dok, and LJ revisiting some of the week's biggest arguments. The crew gets into Deshaun Watson getting booed in Cleveland, his response to Browns fans, and whether the disastrous deal to bring him to Cleveland deserves to be called the worst trade in NFL history. Then the debate shifts to the NBA as Klay Thompson heads to Miami and The Dok makes it clear he thinks the future Hall of Famer is officially washed.Plus, are the Carolina Panthers being overlooked in the NFC South? The guys debate Bryce Young, the pressure on Xavier Legette and Carolina's chances of winning the division before Toss Up brings even more chaos with an NFL player returning to college, Ohio State versus the field for the national championship, Tua versus Michael Penix Jr. in Atlanta, and a debate over whether Luka Doncic is even a top-five player in the NBA.Check out Throw Up Tackle on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportscltCheck out Throw Up Tackle on our website at http://www.fourcastsports.com/throwuptackleBe sure to like and subscribe! You don't want to miss this edition of Throw Up Tackle!

College football is changing fast, but could the next step actually be former NFL players returning to campus?Juan Singleton and former NFL player and coach James Saxon dive into the possibility of players with college eligibility remaining returning to the college game after getting a taste of the NFL. They discuss NIL money, the increasingly blurry line between amateur and professional football, conference resistance to returning pros, and how this could reshape recruiting and player development. Saxon also takes listeners inside NFL roster cutdown day, explaining the difficult decisions coaches make and recalling what it felt like when he was cut from an NFL roster himself.Check out Up Close, Too Far Away on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportsclt and wherever you get your podcasts.

On this episode of Throw Up Tackle, THE! Mario Washington, The Dok, and LJ start at home with the Carolina Panthers after a much better preseason showing against Jacksonville. Is Bryce Young and the offense finally starting to click, and can Carolina take advantage of a wide-open NFC South? The guys also put the spotlight on Xavier Legette and debate whether it's time for the former first-round pick to start showing more.The conversation gets deeper with a debate about media ethics after Josh Allen criticized how personal news involving teammate Ed Oliver's family was reported. Plus, the crew looks back at Nick Chubb's career, discusses why NFL running backs need to get paid while they can, and plays Toss Up with the strange new world of college football eligibility, Ohio State's brutal schedule, Atlanta's Tua Tagovailoa versus Michael Penix Jr. quarterback battle, and the Pacers versus Jazz.Check out Throw Up Tackle on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportscltCheck out Throw Up Tackle on our website at http://www.fourcastsports.com/throwuptackleBe sure to like and subscribe! You don't want to miss this edition of Throw Up Tackle!

Dustin Caldwell recaps a big opening week of South Carolina high school football, including Hough's defensive showdown with Northwestern and standout performances from Joshua Dobson and Northwestern sophomore Dash Holley. Plus, Rock Hill makes a statement with its road win over Irmo, weather creates havoc across the schedule, and Dustin runs through other notable results from around the state while looking ahead to another week of Carolina high school football.

On this episode of Throw Up Tackle, THE! Mario Washington, The Dok, and LJ dig into Deshaun Watson's deteriorating relationship with Cleveland after getting booed by Browns fans and firing back at the fan base. The crew debates whether Watson has earned any sympathy, whether Shedeur Sanders should eventually take over, and whether Cleveland's decision to trade for Watson belongs among the worst moves in NFL history.Then things get heated over Klay Thompson joining Miami and DeMar DeRozan heading to Denver, with The Dok declaring Klay officially washed. Plus, the guys hit the headlines, discuss the strange state of college football, and debate what it means when a player can sign with an NFL team and still find his way back onto a college roster.Check out Throw Up Tackle on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportscltCheck out Throw Up Tackle on our website at http://www.fourcastsports.com/throwuptackleBe sure to like and subscribe! You don't want to miss this edition of Throw Up Tackle!

Now THAT looked more like it. After an ugly performance against Buffalo raised plenty of concerns, the Carolina Panthers responded with a 34-17 preseason win over Jacksonville and finally gave fans something positive to build on.On this episode of Carolina Confidential, Gerrell Wheeler reacts to the Panthers' bounce-back performance, the improvement from the offense, the players making their case as roster decisions approach, and what Carolina still needs to show before the games start counting. One good preseason night doesn't answer every question, but it certainly feels better than what Panthers fans saw a week ago.Check out Carolina Confidential on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportsclt and wherever you get your podcasts.

It's the Best of Throw Up Tackle from this week, bringing together some of the biggest debates and funniest moments from THE! Mario Washington, The Dok, and LJ.The crew starts with LeBron James and the new-look Philadelphia 76ers. With Philly landing 34 nationally televised games and a favorable early schedule, the guys debate whether the NBA is rolling out the red carpet for LeBron, why the league continues to revolve around its biggest stars, and whether keeping Joel Embiid healthy might actually be the Sixers' biggest concern.Then things get weird in the boxing world as Ray J and Orlando Brown step into the ring, leading to a conversation about celebrity boxing and where the line should be drawn between entertainment and the real sport. The guys also give Claressa Shields her respect after another dominant performance.The Lakers ownership situation takes center stage as Jeanie Buss fights to maintain control of the family franchise amid another potential ownership shakeup. The crew discusses what the changing economics of professional sports could mean for teams traditionally associated with family ownership.Finally, Russell Westbrook's retirement sparks a debate about his legacy among the greatest point guards ever. Somehow that turns into an even bigger argument when LJ declares John Stockton the second-greatest point guard of all time and ranks him ahead of Steph Curry. From there, all bets are off.Catch up on the conversations you missed with the Best of Throw Up Tackle, where sports and pop culture collide.

NFL preseason isn't just about getting ready for Week 1. For players fighting for a roster spot, every snap can determine whether their NFL dream continues.On this episode of Up Close, Too Far Away, Juan Singleton and former NFL player and coach James Saxon go inside training camp and break down what coaches are really watching during the preseason. Saxon explains why consistency matters, how coaches evaluate young players when the game speeds up, and the difficult decisions teams face when choosing between a promising young prospect and a proven veteran. He also explains why high draft picks often get more opportunities to prove themselves while undrafted players may have only a handful of reps to make an impression.Saxon also shares a great story about watching Hall of Fame offensive tackle Willie Roaf and realizing that appearances can be deceiving when evaluating NFL talent. The conversation explores joint practices, training-camp fights, and why practicing against another team can provide a valuable test before the regular season begins.Then the roles reverse as Saxon starts asking the questions. Juan offers his perspective from the media side as they discuss the relationship between players, coaches and journalists, the growing influence of sports-media personalities, and the controversy surrounding Stephen A. Smith and the National Association of Black Journalists.It's another look at the NFL from perspectives you don't always hear: the coach, the player and the journalist.Check out Up Close, Too Far Away on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportsclt and wherever you get your podcasts.

Things get heated quickly on this episode of Throw Up Tackle as THE! Mario Washington, The Dok, and LJ dive into the strange situation surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers and their rapidly changing ownership picture. With the franchise reportedly valued at $12.5 billion, the guys discuss Jeanie Buss fighting to maintain control, the changing nature of professional sports ownership, and whether family-run franchises are becoming a thing of the past.Then the crew gives Russell Westbrook his flowers following his retirement. Where does the former MVP, nine-time All-Star, and triple-double machine rank among the greatest point guards ever? That question somehow turns into a full-blown battle after LJ declares John Stockton the second-greatest point guard of all time, even ranking him ahead of Steph Curry. Yes, it gets exactly as heated as you would expect.Finally, it's time for True or False. Should winning the Heisman automatically protect your college jersey number? Was a three-homer performance the greatest MLB debut ever? Could Tua Tagovailoa have his best season in Atlanta? And can the Chicago Bears still call themselves Chicago's team if they move across state lines to Indiana?Lakers drama, NBA history, ridiculous debates, and plenty of laughs. It's another episode of Throw Up Tackle, where sports and pop culture collide.Check out Throw Up Tackle on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportscltCheck out Throw Up Tackle on our website at http://www.fourcastsports.com/throwuptackleBe sure to like and subscribe! You don't want to miss this edition of Throw Up Tackle!

Dustin Caldwell gets you ready for the opening week of South Carolina high school football with a look at the biggest games, top players, and storylines to watch. From Northwestern's showdown with North Carolina powerhouse Hough to Rock Hill taking on Irmo and defending state champion South Pointe beginning its new campaign, Dustin breaks down a loaded opening-week schedule. Plus, get familiar with some of the area's top college prospects and other must-watch matchups from around the state.

On this episode of Throw Up Tackle, THE! Mario Washington, The Dok, and LJ are back together to tackle a wild week where sports and entertainment continue to collide.The NBA schedule is out, and LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers are getting the superstar treatment. With 34 nationally televised games, fewer back-to-backs, and a favorable early schedule, the guys debate whether the league is setting Philly up for success and why a 41-year-old LeBron remains the center of the NBA universe. They also discuss what the Sixers need to do to keep both LeBron and Joel Embiid healthy when the games really matter.Then it's on to the NFL preseason. The Carolina Panthers get a reality check against Buffalo, while the Cleveland quarterback battle between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders starts to take shape. Is Watson clearly the Week 1 starter, or will Sanders eventually get his opportunity?Finally, what happened to boxing? Ray J and Orlando Brown stepping into the ring leads to a hilarious conversation about the rise of celebrity boxing and whether having followers is apparently all it takes to become a professional fighter. The crew also gives Claressa Shields her respect after another dominant performance and asks who is actually left for her to fight.It's NBA controversy, NFL overreactions, questionable boxing, and plenty of laughs on another episode of Throw Up Tackle.Check out Throw Up Tackle on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportscltCheck out Throw Up Tackle on our website at http://www.fourcastsports.com/throwuptackleBe sure to like and subscribe! You don't want to miss this edition of Throw Up Tackle!

After showing some promise to open the preseason, the Carolina Panthers came crashing back to earth against the Buffalo Bills. On this episode of Carolina Confidential, Gerrell Wheeler gives his unfiltered reaction to a frustrating performance that looked a little too much like the Panthers teams fans thought they had left behind.Gerrell breaks down an offense that struggled to move the football, concerns surrounding Bryce Young and an injury-riddled offensive line, and a defense that looked overwhelmed and out of position. With Dave Canales admitting the starting offense didn't earn another drive, Gerrell asks how concerned Panthers fans should be despite it only being the preseason.Plus, the Panthers bring in veteran tight end Darren Waller in hopes of adding another weapon to the offense. Can Waller still make an impact? And with Jacksonville and Houston remaining on the preseason schedule, Gerrell explains why he doesn't necessarily need to see wins, but he does need to see consistency and signs that this team is actually moving forward.It's only preseason, but after what Carolina just put on the field, Gerrell has one simple message: play better.

LJ is out this week, so Mario Washington and The Dok hold it down on Throw Up Tackle with a mix of sports, culture, serious conversation, and plenty of foolishness.The guys start with the latest controversy surrounding the WNBA and push back on the attention being given to transgender athletes in women's sports. That leads to a bigger conversation about politics, social media outrage, the growth of women's basketball, and whether we're currently watching the greatest women's basketball player ever in A'ja Wilson.Then it's time for Toss Up, as Mario and The Dok debate the Rams versus the field to win the Super Bowl, Shedeur Sanders versus Deshaun Watson in Cleveland, Anthony Richardson's future, and whether Kyle Shanahan's Tesla was really on autopilot.Finally, the guys introduce The Worst, a new segment looking at some of the most questionable crossovers in sports history. Who was the worst athlete to make music? The worst athlete turned actor? The worst former player to step into the broadcast booth? Mario and The Dok have some names, some memories, and plenty of jokes.Check out Throw Up Tackle on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastsportscltCheck out Throw Up Tackle on our website at http://www.fourcastsports.com/throwuptackleBe sure to like and subscribe! You don't want to miss this edition of Throw Up Tackle!