WRAL Triangle and Two
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WRAL Triangle and Two is a sports podcast from WRAL in Raleigh, North Carolina. The show takes the Triangle sports stories you care about and gives you the “how” and “why” behind them. WRAL’s Mark Bergin and Louis Fernandez discuss three topics each week looking at the Triangle connections. The teams and players you care about at all leagues and levels. New episodes drop Mondays at 5pm.
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Emily Cole spent two days in a coma because she did not have enough sodium just before the 2018 Texas cross-country state championships.
Cole's near-death experience and becoming an All-American runner at Duke led her to write a book called "The Players' Plate."
WRAL senior multiplatform producer Mark Bergin spoke with Cole about her experiences and her book.
Full story: www.wral.com/21744192/
"WRAL Triangle and Two" hosts Mark Bergin and Louis Fernandez discussed how UNC guard RJ Davis has to accomplish entering his fifth collegiate season.
Davis won the ACC Player of the Year in 2024 and helped lead the Tar Heels to the national title game in 2022.
Davis will go down as one of the most beloved North Carolina players ever.
Fernandez talked about how the Tar Heels will rely on Jalen Washinton and Jae'Lyn Withers in the front court.
The Tar Heels have a strong backcourt with Davis, Elliot Cadeau, Drake Powell, Seth Trimble and Ian Jackson.
With the 2024 ACC Tipoff underway, "WRAL Triangle and Two" hosts Mark Bergin and Louis Fernandez discussed whether NC State can build upon its 2024 Final Four appearance.
After losing DJ Burns and DJ Horne, the guys shared who the key contributors will be on the Wolfpack's roster.
The big question: Can the Wolfpack make their third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance?
"WRAL Triangle and Two" hosts Mark Bergin and Louis Fernandez discuss why Duke head coach Jon Scheyer didn't bring Cooper Flagg to the 2024 ACC Tipoff event in Charlotte.
Fernandez pointed out that Duke didn't bring Zion Williamon in his lone season with the Blue Devils.
Duke opted to bring Tyrese Proctor and Caleb Foster instead.
Bergin explained that he thinks Duke should have brought Flagg because of his marketability. Flagg more than held his own against the star-studded Team USA roster in pre-Olympic training camp.
Last, the guys talked about the potential of another freshman in Khaman Maluach.
"WRAL Triangle and Two" hosts Louis Fernandez and Mark Bergin discuss the top storylines for the Duke Blue Devils football team before the start of the 2024 season.
They include:
What does year one of the Manny Diaz era look like? Can he build upon the success of Mike Elko?
Jordan Moore and Co. lead Duke's skill position players.
Can Maalik Murphy showcase why he was a top recruit for Texas in his new role as QB1 of the Blue Devils?
Duke's schedule starts out favorably but gets more difficult as the season progresses.
Replacing key linemen in Graham Barton, Jacob Monk and DeWayne Carter
What will Diaz's defense look like?
"WRAL Triangle and Two" hosts Louis Fernandez and Mark Bergin discuss the top storylines for the NC State Wolfpack football team before the start of the 2024 season.
They include:
Can NC State go from good to great? The Wolfpack will try to win double-digit games for the second time in program history. It comes as the College Football Playoff expands to a 12-team format.
How can the Wolfpack best utilize sophomore KC Concepcion?
How will Grayson McCall's experience as three-time Sun Belt Player of the Year translate to the ACC?
How will the Wolfpack fare in their first four games?
How will NC State replace star linebacker Payton Wilson?
Can defensive coordinator Tony Gibson propel NC State's defense to another level?
“WRAL Triangle and Two” hosts Mark Bergin and Louis Fernandez discuss the top storylines for the North Carolina Tar Heels football team before the start of the 2024 season.
They include:
Which quarterback wins the starting job between Max Johnson, Conner Harrell and Jacolby Criswell?
Can the Tar Heels be better now that Drake Maye is in the NFL?
UNC has a new defensive coordinator in Geoff Collins.
How does UNC finish the 2024 season after disappointing ends to the 2022 and 2023 seasons?
Omarion Hampton enters the season as a preseason All-American. Can he build off an impressive 2023 season?
The Tar Heels have several new offensive linemen this season.
“WRAL Triangle and Two” hosts Louis Fernandez and Mark Bergin discuss the top storylines of the 2024 NBA Draft.
They share who the Atlanta Hawks will likely select with the No. 1 overall pick between Zaccharie Risacher, Alex Sarr and Donovan Clingan.
The guys also discuss which Triangle players are most likely to hear their names called. It includes:
Duke’s Jared McCain and Kyle Filipowski
UNC’s Harrison Ingram
The guys also discuss what UNC’s Armando Bacot and NC State’s D.J. Burns, D.J. Horne and Mohamed Diarra need to do to improve their games.
Last, the guys discuss whether Bronny James will get drafted.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
Gary Hahn is retiring after 34 years as the radio voice of NC State football and men's basketball.
Hahn caught up with WRAL's Ryan Bisesi about his career, his favorite memories calling games for the Wolfpack and mourning the loss of his late mother.
“WRAL Triangle and Two” hosts Louis Fernandez and Mark Bergin discuss freshman Jared McCain’s stellar play in the last several games.
Bergin poses the question of whether Duke is McCain’s team. The guys discuss McCain’s record-setting outside shooting and impressive rebounding.
Bergin also thinks freshman Sean Stewart should get more playing time in a reserve role when either Kyle Filipowski or Mark Mitchell come off the floor.
Fernandez explains why he isn’t concerned North Carolina slid to No. 10 in the AP Top 25 poll. Armando Bacot has posted five consecutive double-doubles, and the Tar Heels have gotten more consistent shooting from Cormac Ryan in the last three games.
Last, the guys discuss how NC State is in a must-win situation for the remainder of the season. The Wolfpack are coming off a win against Clemson, in which D.J. Horne hit a game-winning layup with 9.8 seconds left. Horne had 27 points in the win.
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