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Carolina Panthers Suffer Improbable 30-28 Defeat at Atlanta Falcons
ByJesse Collin at October 1, 2012 | 10:32 pm | 0 Comment
By: Jesse Collin Sports Media 101 Unfortunately, for the Carolina Panthers, “almost” only counts in horse shoes and hand grenades. The Panthers' 30-28 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday was particularly maddening because they played well enough to win. In the last three minutes of the fourth quarter, the Carolina offense was two yards from getting a first down
Cam Newton ‘Superman’ Cartoon: Fair Game or Over the Line?
ByJesse Collin at September 29, 2012 | 8:15 am | 0 Comment
Jesse Collin Sports Media 101 Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has caught a lot of flak this week for his behavior during last Thursday’s 36-7 home loss to the New York Giants. Just when it seemed like the criticism has fizzled out, the Charlotte Observer published a cartoon mocking Newton’s trademark Superman touchdown celebration. The cartoon
Cam Newton: Will He Lead or Recede?
ByJesse Collin at September 28, 2012 | 8:00 am | 0 Comment
By: Jesse Collin Sports Media 101 The Panthers’ 36-7 loss to the Giants was one of the most embarrassing in franchise history. Still, it’s only one loss – regardless of how much they were outcoached, outplayed and outclassed. I have faith that the inferior game planning, poor tackling or shoddy blocking can be fixed by head coach Ron Rivera and his staff. But
Giant Letdown: Carolina Panthers Embarrassed on National Stage by Eli Manning, New York Giants
ByJesse Collin at September 21, 2012 | 9:44 pm | 0 Comment
By: Jesse Collin Sports Media 101 Last season, we saw how far the Carolina Panthers had come from the abysmal 2-14 team that couldn’t move the ball against a squad of determined Girl Scouts. Last night, we saw how far they still have to go. The New York Giants massacred the Panthers 36-7 in front of their home crowd in a game that was practically over as soon
Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints Renew Rivarly as Both Teams Look to Avoid 0-2 Starts
ByJesse Collin at September 16, 2012 | 7:45 am | 0 Comment
By: Jesse Collin Sports Media 101 The Carolina Panthers (0-1) will make their home debut this Sunday when the NFC South rival New Orleans Saints (0-1) invade Bank of America Stadium in a 1 p.m. matchup. Both teams were extremely disappointing in losing efforts last Sunday. The Saints fell at home to the Redskins, 40-32, in a game where rookie quarterback Robert
Carolina Panthers Week 1 Loss: Cause for Concern or Aberration?
ByJesse Collin at September 12, 2012 | 8:01 pm | 0 Comment
By: Jesse Collin Sports Media 101 I was listening to the Stephen A. Smith and Ryan Ruocco show on ESPN Radio Tuesday as the two hosts were rehashing the first week of NFL action. At the time I tuned in, they were discussing which teams they view differently based on their performance in Week 1. Naturally, the Carolina Panthers came up. After previosuly
Carolina Panthers Look Terrible in 16-10 Loss to Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ByJesse Collin at September 10, 2012 | 9:29 pm | 0 Comment
By: Jesse Collin Sports Media 101 Somewhere in Charlotte, Ryan Kalil may be rewriting his Super Bowl promise. The Carolina Panthers looked more like a high school team than a Super Bowl team in their 16-10 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday. The Panthers simply weren’t ready to play. The offense struggled to sustain drives all
Carolina Panthers Win Ugly Against New York Jets, 17-12
ByJesse Collin at August 27, 2012 | 10:48 pm | 0 Comment
By: Jesse Collin Panthers 101 In the preseason, the final score is inconsequential. While the Carolina Panthers did ultimately defeat the New York Jets on Sunday Night Football, neither team‘s offense looked sharp. The Jets, who are still without a touchdown in three preseason games, weren’t expected to wow anyone on the offensive side of the ball. But Cam
Sunday Night Football Preview: Carolina Panthers Look to Make Statement on National Stage Against New York Jets
ByJesse Collin at August 26, 2012 | 1:28 pm | 0 Comment
By: Jesse Collin Panthers 101 The Carolina Panthers will be in the national spotlight this weekend when they travel to MetLife Stadium to take on the touchdownless New York Jets on Sunday Night Football. With the nation watching, both teams are expected to play their starters into the third quarter. While the Panthers are hoping to show the rest of the NFL that
Carolina Panthers Latest News and Notes
ByJesse Collin at August 15, 2012 | 11:02 pm | 0 Comment
By: Jesse Collin Josh Norman intercepts four passes in practice Despite coming from a small-time college football program at Division 1-AA Coastal Carolina, Josh Norman never doubted that he would ultimately play in the NFL. The rookie cornerback certainly doesn’t mind tooting his own horn, and has quickly gained a reputation of being cocky. In June OTAs,
Preseason Opener Recap: Carolina Panthers Look Apathetic in Loss to Houston Texans
ByJesse Collin at August 13, 2012 | 11:16 pm | 0 Comment
By: Jesse Collin The Carolina Panthers are going to have to play a whole lot better than they did in Saturday night’s preseason opener if they are going to live up to Ryan Kalil's Super Bowl-sized expectations. The Panthers lost to the Houston Texans 23-13 in front of their home crowd at Bank of America Stadium. The Texans, who held the Panthers scoreless in the
Preseason Opener Preview: Carolina Panthers Vs. Houston Texans
ByJesse Collin at August 11, 2012 | 12:00 pm | 0 Comment
The Carolina Panthers will kick off the preseason by welcoming the Houston Texans to Bank of America Stadium on Saturday night. Here’s an in-depth look at each team heading into game day: Carolina Panthers The Panthers enter the 2012 season with Super Bowl aspirations. After center Ryan Kalil took out a full-page ad in the Charlotte Observer to guarantee a Super
Carolina Panthers Acquire WR Louis Murphy from Oakland Raiders
ByJesse Collin at July 25, 2012 | 11:04 am | 0 Comment
The Carolina Panthers have acquired wide receiver Louis Murphy from the Oakland Raiders for a conditional late-round draft pick. The trade was first reported by Jason Cole of Yahoo Sports! and later confirmed by the Raiders. Murphy, who was fighting for a roster spot in Oakland, will join a Carolina team that has a much bigger need at wide receiver. Murphy was
Sports Illustrated Ranks Cam Newton and Steve Smith 4th Best Fantasy Duo
ByJesse Collin at July 20, 2012 | 11:14 pm | 0 Comment
In his Tuesday column, Sports Illustrated's David Sabino ranked Cam Newton and Steve Smith as the fourth best fantasy tandem in the NFL. Only Drew Brees/Jimmy Graham, Tom Brady/Rob Gronkowski and Matthew Stafford/Calvin Johnson were ranked ahead of the Carolina Panthers duo. While these may only be "fantasy rankings," Newton and Smith are the only pair on the list
Cam Newton’s Controversial Autograph Session Has Weak Turnout
ByJesse Collin at July 16, 2012 | 10:28 pm | 0 Comment
Late last week, Cam Newton was criticized for holding a pay-for-autograph session inCharlottethat would cost fans nearly $200 for his signature. That autograph session came and went a lot more quietly. Just 300 fans showed up at SouthPark Mall on Saturday to see the Carolina Panthers quarterback. What was even more alarming is that many of the fans who showed up
Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton Lambasted for Selling Autographs
ByJesse Collin at July 13, 2012 | 10:34 pm | 0 Comment
Would you fork out $125 for Cam Newton to sign a photo? If you’re planning on visiting the Carolina Panthers quarterback Saturday afternoon at SouthPark Mall in Charlotte, that’s how much you’ll have to pay for a signed picture. It will cost $150 if you want his signature on a football, $175 if you want a signed jersey and if you want a personalized message
San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith: ‘I Got Carried Away’ with Cam Newton Comments
ByJesse Collin at July 9, 2012 | 10:39 pm | 0 Comment
San Francisco 49ers triggerman Alex Smith made the headlines in May when he knocked Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton for putting up gaudy numbers, but not winning games. "This is the honest truth: I could absolutely care less on yards per game. I think that's a totally overblown stat. Because if you're losing games in the second half, guess what? You're like
A Shot at Greatness: Revisiting the Carolina Panthers’ Decision to Draft Cam Newton
ByJesse Collin at July 4, 2012 | 12:30 pm | 0 Comment
Just two short years ago, the Carolina Panthers had one of the most abominable seasons in NFL history. The Jimmy Clausen-led offense was the worst in the league by leaps and bounds. Carolina was so terrible that, on average, they lost by more points (13.3) than they scored (12.2). The Panthers finished the 2010 season with a 2-14 record and a lot of holes to fill, on
Charles Barkley on Auburn Paying Cam Newton: ‘That’s a Good Damn Investment’
ByJesse Collin at July 3, 2012 | 12:35 pm | 0 Comment
Former NBA star and current TNT analyst Charles Barkley has never been one to keep his thoughts to himself. Now, Auburn University – Barkley’s alma mater – wishes he had. Barkley attended NBA star Dirk Nowitzki’s charity baseball game over the weekend in Frisco, Texas, and was videotaped telling jokes in the locker room. In the video – which has quickly
Carolina Panthers’ Steve Smith, Cam Newton, Ryan Kalil Make NFL Top 100 List
ByJesse Collin at July 1, 2012 | 10:10 am | 0 Comment
Every year, the NFL Top 100 - which features the rankings of the hundred best players in professional football - is released to the public. The rankings are determined by the votes of NFL players, who grade their peers based on their previous season's performance and how they believe the player will perform during the subsequent season. The 2012 version features three