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Way back when in Jacksonville,
Week one left us wondering,
Could this defense go in for the kill?
Did the offense have a sting?
A narrow win that lacked in zing
Didn't make me want to say,
The Panthers aiming for a ring,
But we were on our way.
A Sunday without Panthers football is just the worst kind of Sunday, but this Sunday at least we can take solace in that the only reason we aren't playing is because we were so good we earned the bye. Even though the lights will be turned off at the Bank of America stadium this weekend, we, the fans will be tuned in to the NFC games especially with rapt attention. The outcome of the two games this Sunday, of course, defines who visits Charlotte next week for the divisional round showdown.
Read MoreA little over three weeks ago, I decided to start this series of articles for our advent calendar. Over the last 23 days we've revisited some of the highest highs and some of our lowest lows. We've looked back through some outstanding draft picks and remembered some busts. All in all, I have thoroughly enjoyed reminiscing days gone by, and I hope you have enjoyed reading them. Like any normal advent calendar though, Christmas eve is the last day with a chocolate, so I'm afraid this will be the finale.
Read MoreFirst off I must apologize for missing Day 20 of the Advent Calendar. My plan was to analyze what current #20 Kurt Coleman did throughout the game, hoping he continued his INT hot streak, and submit my piece on him. The game didn't go exactly to plan though and I needed a beer and a lie down after my near fatal heart attack.
Read MoreOn the 17th day on December there is only one place we can visit for the advent calendar. It seems fitting that today, the day on which Cam Newton finished second overall in Pro Bowl votes by a miniscule margin, we get to talk about Jake Delhomme.
Read MoreI'm going to take a break from the norm today, and use today to remind ourselves of not one, not two, but three Panthers to wear number 16. Each one has had varying levels of success and notoriety wearing the black and blue, and I thought all of them were worth a quick mention. Each have set records, and not all of them were good. Here we go.
Read MoreIt's victory Monday once again everyone, I'm getting quite used to these now. I suppose we have had 13 of the them. Our mauling of the Atlanta Falcons yesterday saw this franchise hit uncharted territory, never before have we finished a season with more than 12 wins. We also joined some hallowed NFL ground too. Only 7 other teams have reached this point of an NFL season without tasting defeat.
Read MoreOnce again due to it being game day I'll keep today's advent calendar short and cheerful so we can all look forward to playing the Falcons. Today is the 13th of December so lets talk about:
#13 Kelvin Benjamin
Read MoreHappy Friday everyone, hope you all have a wonderful weekend, capped off of course with a Panthers victory. I thought I'd combine day 11 of the advent calendar with a hopeful look at Sunday's games. Without further ado, here are...
Read MoreBefore we get into what's behind door number 10, I'd just like to say thank you to everyone who has been reading my advent calendar pieces. I've been having a blast writing them and the nostalgia involved has been incredible. Today though I'm probably going to cause some debate as I go through a Top 10 List
Read MoreAs a sports fans from the United Kingdom today is a bit of a strange one for me. In our football, which I will henceforth (reluctantly may I add) refer to as soccer the number 9 jersey is held in the highest of regards. Some of the greatest players to play the game have worn this number.
Read MoreWe've reached day 8 of December already, where does this time go? So I guess you know the drill by now, that means day 8 of our advent calendar. Like most of these low numbers, the players that have worn them are few and far between, and within the ones that have there is precious little to write about. David Carr is the most notable former Panther to don the 8 jersey, but considering I've covered Cam Newton and Jimmy Clausen already I'll pass on the quarterbacks for a little bit.
Read MoreIt's victory Monday. Revel in the glory guys, 12-0 feels just fantastic doesn't it? I know the #C3 podcast doesn't air until Tuesday night, but for the advent calendar today I'm borrowing a segment from the show. So far in this series we've looked back at good and bad quarterbacks to don the famous Black and Blue. We've covered superb and record setting performances, and draft successes. We've even trawled back through seasons gone by and looked at memorable wins. Today we tell a former Panther (kind of) to ICE UP SON!
Read MoreSunday December 6th. Game day. Our opportunity to reach 12-0. Only Drew Brees and his 4-7 New Orleans Saints stand between us and equalling our biggest win total in a season, all without a defeat. With all that in mind, I'll keep today's piece short and uplifting and our boys can deliver the real present with the W.
Read MoreNobody expects to hit the jackpot with a fifth round pick, because if it was so obviously a jackpot they wouldn't have fallen to the fifth would they? It's not every year you land a Kam Chancellor, Richard Sherman, or a Robert Mathis. The best you can hope for is a decent starter to contribute to your side.
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