June, 2012
Bobcats Acquire Ben Gordon, Future First Round Pick From Pistons
By dphifer at June 27, 2012 | 10:54 am | 0 Comment
June 26, 2012 – Charlotte Bobcats President of Basketball Operations Rod Higgins announced today that the team has acquired guard Ben Gordon and a future first-round draft pick from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for forward Corey Maggette. “With this trade, we... Read more »
Ron Jaworski Ranks Cam Newton 15th Best NFL Quarterback
By Jesse Collin at June 26, 2012 | 6:48 pm | 0 Comment
According to former NFL quarterback and current ESPN analyst Ron Jaworski, Carolina Panthers triggerman Cam Newton is an average quarterback with above-average talent. Jaworski, affably known as "Jaws," has been ranking all 32 starting quarterbacks on ESPN's... Read more »
Ask Aaron – Tired of being shy
By djsilk at June 25, 2012 | 8:56 am | 0 Comment
Dear Ask Aaron, I just got out of a long term relationship and I’m ready to start living my life again and... Read more »
Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith: Plaxico Burress not a Fit with Team
By Jesse Collin at June 23, 2012 | 12:30 pm | 0 Comment
Free agent wide receiver Plaxico Burress, who turns 35 in August, expressed his desire to join the Carolina Panthers early this week, but the team has indicated they are not interested in signing him. Many fans and pundits believe the Panthers are making a mistake by... Read more »
From Swagger to Class
By wwilson at June 23, 2012 | 9:54 am | 1 Comments
I remember when I was a kid. I went through a lot of phases in my clothing style. There was the "bandannas everywhere" phase. The "t- shirts with Japanese writing" phase. The "parachute pants" phase. The "Karl Kani", "Cross Colours" phase, and, of course, the "FUBU" phase.... Read more »
Carolina Panthers WR Brandon LaFell Ready for Expanded Role in 2012
By Jesse Collin at June 22, 2012 | 6:15 pm | 0 Comment
This is Brandon LaFell's year to really make a name for himself. LaFell, a third-year wide receiver from LSU, has silently been a reliable force in the Carolina Panthers offense since being drafted in 2010. During his rookie season, LaFell gradually earned playing... Read more »
Charlotte Bobcats Name Mike Dunlap Head Coach
By dphifer at June 22, 2012 | 3:30 pm | 0 Comment
June 20, 2012 –Charlotte Bobcats President of Basketball Operations Rod Higgins announced today that the team has named Mike Dunlap Head Coach. Dunlap, who was an assistant coach with the Denver Nuggets from 2006-08 and spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach... Read more »
Charlotte Bobcats Unveil New Uniforms and Color Schemes
By dphifer at June 22, 2012 | 3:15 pm | 0 Comment
June 20, 2012 – The Charlotte Bobcats today unveiled new uniforms and a new color treatment for the team’s logos. The primary and secondary logo marks remain the same, with a new color scheme that includes a darker shade of blue and more cool gray than before, while... Read more »
Dominican Republic Memorial Day Getaway 2012: Day 1
By charlottevibe at June 22, 2012 | 10:44 am | 0 Comment
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Carolina Panthers and Plaxico Burress: It Just Doesn’t Make Sense
By Jesse Collin at June 21, 2012 | 8:46 pm | 0 Comment
The Panthers are rebuilding for the future, so it's quite obvious that Plaxico Burress, at age 35, would not fit as a part of the team's long-term plans. The main concern for the Panthers, however, is not just Burress’ age, but his behavior off the field. Burress served... Read more »
Carolina Panthers Have No Interest in Signing Free Agent WR Plaxico Burress
By Jesse Collin at June 20, 2012 | 9:59 pm | 0 Comment
Earlier this week, free agent wideout Plaxico Burress said expressed his desire to join the Panthers. Carolina, however, apparently doesn't want him. Burress, who will be 35 in August, cited being closer to his family as one reason he wants to join the Panthers, but... Read more »
Too Much Explaining Gets You Nowhere Fast
By Tawana R. Powell at June 20, 2012 | 2:23 am | 0 Comment
Have you ever had a conversation so long or so in-depth that by the time it was over, your whole idea or plan appeared to be a waste, perhaps even ridiculous? That's what happens when doubt intrudes the conversation, causing a need on your part for unwarranted confirmation.... Read more »
Confident or Cocky? Carolina Panthers Rookie CB Josh Norman Talks a Big Game
By Jesse Collin at June 18, 2012 | 12:30 pm | 0 Comment
Most rookies - let alone a fifth-round pick from a mid-major school - don't begin running their mouths and calling out veteran players before playing a single snap in an NFL game. Josh Norman isn't most rookies. Norman, a 6-foot, 190-pound cornerback from Coastal... Read more »
Carolina Panthers Latest News and Notes
By Jesse Collin at June 17, 2012 | 7:48 pm | 0 Comment
Greg Hardy Learning From Last Offseason Almost a year after a motorcycle accident spoiled his offseason preparations, Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy is not only done riding - he's also in the best shape of his life. Hardy, a sixth-round pick out of Ole Miss in... Read more »
Kenny Lattimore @ Club Tempo
By charlottevibe at June 17, 2012 | 2:53 pm | 0 Comment
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Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith: I Want to play ‘Three or Four’ More Years
By Jesse Collin at June 16, 2012 | 12:30 pm | 0 Comment
When it's all said and done, Steve Smith will end his career as the best wide receiver - and arguably best player - to ever wear a Carolina Panthers uniform. We now have a good idea of when that will be. Early this week, the 33-year-old Smith said that he would like... Read more »
Jon Beason Would Move to Outside LB for Luke Kuechly
By Jesse Collin at June 15, 2012 | 9:18 pm | 0 Comment
With a resume that includes three first-team All-American honors, a Butkus Award, a Lombardi Award and a myriad of other accolades, rookie linebacker Luke Kuechly's reputation precedes him. Consequently, it would only be natural for middle linebacker Jon Beason,... Read more »
Jonathan Stewart Wants to Remain a Carolina Panther Despite Crowded Backfield
By Jesse Collin at June 14, 2012 | 10:09 pm | 0 Comment
Many assumed that Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart would be on the trading block after the team signed free agent bruiser Mike Tolbert to a four-year contract this offseason. However, despite signing Tolbert and DeAngelo Williams (5-year $43 million) to long-term... Read more »
Signs of Growth? Cam Newton Says He was ‘very Immature’ and a ‘bad Teammate’ in 2011
By Jesse Collin at June 13, 2012 | 10:09 pm | 0 Comment
After Cam Newton rewrote the record books during his rookie season, the once outspoken critics of the popular Carolina Panthers quarterback had no choice but to button up. Except perhaps his biggest critic of all. Himself? No, seriously. In an interview with... Read more »
Carolina Panthers Add Two Wide Receivers, Begin Minicamp
By Jesse Collin at June 12, 2012 | 9:34 pm | 0 Comment
The Carolina Panthers are continuing to tweak their roster and prepare for the upcoming season as the sweltering summer heat sweeps the Charlotte area. Carolina made some adjustments to its roster early this week, signing undrafted rookie wideouts Michael Avila and... Read more »