He helped lead the effort to expand the ACC a dozen years ago, but also resigned from UNC Chapel Hill after the fraudulent class scandal involving athletes and “no-show” classes.

Now, Holden Thorp, a Fayetteville native, joins host Tim Boyum to talk about those times and put the chaos of collegiate athletics into perspective. Thorp candidly discusses conference realignment, Name Image and Likeness (NIL), the transfer portal and whether UNC could ever leave the conference without NC State.

Finally, he reflects on leaving his home university now a decade later.

About the Podcast

With the speed of the local news cycle, it's easy to forget that the politicians who represent us and the influencers in our communities are more than just a sound bite. North Carolina’s veteran reporter and anchor, Tim Boyum, loosens his signature bow tie to give listeners a glimpse behind the curtain, showing us who these power players really are and why they do what they do. Through Tim’s candid conversations on “Tying It Together,” his guests reveal their most fascinating life stories, passions, and help all of us get a better grasp on the issues affecting our communities.

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