Panthers Roll Over Bucs 48-16 as Newton Sets Another Record
by Jaxon on Dec 24, 2011 4:15 PM EST
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PrintThe Panthers took an early 10 point lead and never looked back as the Bucs committed four turnovers. Rookie QB Cam Newton only threw for 177 yards with 91 of them coming on one TD pass to WR Brandon LaFell. He added three more TDs, two via the pass and another on a 49 yd keeper up the middle that broke the Bucs back. Newton didn't need to throw the ball much as RBs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart ran wild. All that and the rookie passing record for Cam Newton was on display today at BoA Stadium.
Here's my quick hits:
- The Panthers ran for 270 yards (8.7 ypc) versus the Bucs 59
- The Panthers forced 3 fumbles and newly promoted S Jonathan Nelson intercepted a Josh Freeman pass
- Speaking of Nelson he added 7 tackles and pass knocked down... a great showing for a guy the Panthers got off the street eight days ago.
- RB DeAngelo Williams was the dagger today, opening the scoring with an 8 yard jaunt and then vanquishing our 3rd quarter blues with a 22 yarder to extend the lead to 17. He finished with 66 yards.
- RB Jonathan Stewart had his first reception for a TD of the season, scoring from 11 yards out on a 4th down play.
More after the jump...
- The Panthers put up 433 yards of offense to the Bucs 317 though the Bucs had 5 minutes more time of possession and 11 more plays
- DT Andre Neblett had a sack as did DE Thomas Keiser. Kearse and Shirley split one as well.
- LB Jordan Senn had another nice outing with 10 tackles
- LB Jason Williams had a perfect tackle and forced fumble on kick coverage...on of the better ones of the season on special teams
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What a great game for the Panthers and fans.....
…. I hope this big win doesn’t impede them from getting ready for the Saints. As good as New Orleans is in the dome, and otherwise, it would be great to end the season with a another big win.
Great game from all 3 phases of the game.
Not turning the ball over helps as well, newton was great today. Love seeing the running doing great, more carriers will get them going.
by adam carter on Dec 24, 2011 4:22 PM EST via mobile reply actions
This game was a great Christmas present. Great showing all around. This team has defiantly turned the corner. Ron Rivera seems to really have sold his players on 2012 starting now. Playing for now and first game next year. Panthers got the momentum and we keep on building.
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I completely agree.
I’m loving Rivera and the way he’s able to pull talent and effort out of these guys. I’m almost willing to guarantee we finish with at least 9 wins next season.
by brothernick87 on Dec 24, 2011 5:16 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Were the tickets really expensive?
As the great philosopher Yoda said "Try , no try. Do or do not!"
by gdhood on Dec 24, 2011 9:23 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Alas I only got to watch a few minutes at a time.
Yet each time the number grew lol, as did my smile.
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The beautiful thing about that run
was that Cam dragged a guy the last 5 yards into the endzone
"The way y'all are lollygaggin around here with them picks and them shovels, you'd think it was 120 degrees...can't be more than 114."
by SouthernPanther on Dec 24, 2011 4:24 PM EST reply actions
He did the same thing last year to Patrick Peterson against LSU the won essentially sealed the Heisman trophy for him. I think it is safe to say it did the same for ROY
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I've watched it a number of times and all I could think of, darn he is fast.
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He has another speed…he has ran the the sideline this year and instead of going out he turns up the field and turns on the jets. Props to Jared Allen he kept up with him against MIn. Allen is one hell of a athlete himself
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Those long legs of his sort of hides that speed is seems,
but he was pulling away from most of them. J.Allen is one heck player I aggree.
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They mislabled that a bit.
That record was already broken a few weeks ago when we beat Tampa the first time. Nonetheless, it was an awesome run today.
Newton for '11 ROY! (Update: Etch it in stone)
Walker for '11 ROY!
Biyombo for DPOY!
He broke the record HIS record. Anytime he runs one in he is technically breaking it
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34? I think?
20 passing, 14 rushing
Newton for '11 ROY! (Update: Etch it in stone)
Walker for '11 ROY!
Biyombo for DPOY!
Not sure The espn stat page is not updated yet
but either way he is setting that bar pretty high now.
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Hmmm...didn't think of it that way.
I thought that was referred to as “extending the record.”
Newton for '11 ROY! (Update: Etch it in stone)
Walker for '11 ROY!
Biyombo for DPOY!
SCARY good team right now
But I can’t help thinking about how HUGE Mare’s missed kicks ended up being. I’m just saying…
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by Panther Fan in GA on Dec 24, 2011 4:28 PM EST reply actions
yeah...
Mare blows…
"The way y'all are lollygaggin around here with them picks and them shovels, you'd think it was 120 degrees...can't be more than 114."
by SouthernPanther on Dec 24, 2011 5:19 PM EST up reply actions
CAM is the difference
Mare is pretty good when he’s kicking extra points and not field goals. If we wanted a guy who could make FGs, we should’ve kept Kasay.
by usana_gaines on Dec 24, 2011 10:01 PM EST up reply actions
This Giants/Jets game is a clusterfuck and preventing me from watching the Romocoaster.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
CAM, the GOAT
This, IMO, is the greatest rookie season ever. Most passing and rushing and total yards for a rookie QB. Most total TDs for a rookie. Most rushing TDs for a QB. Longest pass play in team history. Unbelievable. But did you notice that everyone else seems to be playing more and more at CAM’s level? I bet we’ll be a preseason favorite to win the division by a lot of people after we beat the Saints next week, and finish the season winning 5 of 6.
i dont know about winning the division but we will be a very popular playoff pick next year i bet
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I think we'll be the favorites if we beat the Saints next week
If we lose, and watch Brees get up to 5300 yards passing or so, or if Atlanta or NO win the Superbowl, that will be a different story.
by usana_gaines on Dec 24, 2011 6:38 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed.
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by Swamp Panther on Dec 24, 2011 9:36 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
i don't know about how good the Panthers will be but here is some perspective on Cam Newton that blows my mind
-107 yards away from becoming the first player in NFL history to record 4000 yards passing and over 500 yards rushing ( currently over 670 yards)
-highest offensive rank in NFL history for a team with a rookie quarterback at the helm EVER
-Must TD’s accounted for by a rookie with 34
-Most yards passing for a season by a rookie
-Leading the NFL in rushing TDs
-Most TD rushing by a quarterback in a season in NFL history
-Most yards in a game by a rookie
Now this is what really blows my mind. I am a Detroit Lions fan and the Lions are one of the oldest teams in the NFL. And in Lions history this is the most touchdowns we have ever scored as a team in our history with 52. Yet Carolina with a rookie quarterback scores 47….and 7 of Detroits TD’s are on defence :(… YOU GUYS ARE CHEATING!!!
I was at the game.
Holy shit what a game. Great to see cam break te record. But even better to see us dominate on all phases of the game. What a game
by panthers_FTW on Dec 24, 2011 4:33 PM EST via mobile reply actions
helping me win the ff championship! :)
its also good that i was playing against tony romo today lol
You got 35?
I only got 31 :(
Yahoo sucks..
Do a barrel roll!
by Thaddeus_Griffin on Dec 24, 2011 9:01 PM EST up reply actions
Its not because of yahoo that you only got 31 pts from Cam, its your leagues settings. I got 37 from Cam in one of my yahoo leagues.
THIS IS (not) THE YEAR!
by CubsPanthersTarHeels on Dec 24, 2011 9:14 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Question:
Started to watched the streaming link and got a viruse for it, has that happened to anyone else
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What site did you go to?
Newton for '11 ROY! (Update: Etch it in stone)
Walker for '11 ROY!
Biyombo for DPOY!
One someone posted on here, got the Fake AV bug that my spy doctor is blind to lol.
Firstrow sports I think it was.
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Yea the same thing happened to me on my work computer (uh oh). I was on firstrowsports.net and haven’t had an issue there until today.
by brothernick87 on Dec 24, 2011 5:18 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Raheem Morris stands with Ron Rivera as he points at his teams sideline and whispers "They gonna get they ass beat"
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by MMA_PITBULL on Dec 24, 2011 4:36 PM EST reply actions 5 recs
I think he's saying
“See my GM there? He’s gonna fire me after this game.”
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by Swamp Panther on Dec 24, 2011 4:43 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Also, I think this would be a great caption contest photo
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I second that motion...
I’d add to this comment with my own witty caption, but I don’t have one at the moment. I’m still on a high after that game. =)
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Morris is saying:
“So that’s the quickest route out of the stadium”?
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by Swamp Panther on Dec 24, 2011 5:49 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Raheem Morris stands with Ron Rivera as he points at #1 and says, "who's that linebacker you got in a QB's jersey?"
by FF Companion on Dec 24, 2011 7:48 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Merry Christmas to Panther fans
from a surging Panther team, what a great game! Bring on them dirty Saints! Booooo dat!
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by Swamp Panther on Dec 24, 2011 4:41 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I think we might face Saints light.
I would be surprised if they play there starters for long… The Peterson injury might spook them,
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Depends if they beat Atlanta or not.
If they lost Monday Night they’ll be playing for the division title.
Do a barrel roll!
by Thaddeus_Griffin on Dec 24, 2011 9:07 PM EST up reply actions
Really?
I thought they clinched both with a win. So I guess we play them all out either way.
Do a barrel roll!
by Thaddeus_Griffin on Dec 24, 2011 9:13 PM EST up reply actions
There was no way for NO to clinch a bye with a win against Atlanta
If SF had lost today, NO would still need a win against Carolina to get the first round bye due to tiebreakers.
I would rather see them play all out.
Better to lose to a team that is trying to that win aginst one who is buying a week off at the cost of no matter lose.
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Awesome, awesome game and present
You can tell this team believes they can win now. We’ve turned that corner, and 2012 is gonna be a great year for us. Go Panthers
"What do want to say to those critics now?"
"Just sit back and watch the show." -Cam Newton
CBS talking about Cam and Panthers, major props
"What up? We're three cool guys looking for other cool guys who wanna hang out in our party mansion. Nothing sexual. Dudes in good shape encouraged. If you're fat, you should be able to find humor in the little things." Again, NOTHING SEXUAL
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you guys are like a bunch of pirahnas
by chop goes da weazel on Mar 31, 2011 12:32 PM PDT
We owned the Bucs this year
I love that they tried to give us a taste of our own medicine with trick plays! It showed our ability to execute better. We really do have a special future ahead!
Don't give an inch...but take every yard you can!
Panther's offensive starters scored on every possession but one...
5 different Panther’s scored a TD…
Meh. We can do better ;)
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this offense was so damn anemic last year. I know we added a QB two TE’s and new OC but Damn what a turn around
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by MMA_PITBULL on Dec 24, 2011 5:29 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
And that was without Smitty or Olsen getting one...
Are we deep on offense? I think so…
Do a barrel roll!
by Thaddeus_Griffin on Dec 24, 2011 9:14 PM EST up reply actions
Great Game!!!!
This is the “corner” BAMF was talking about. This team now finishes teams off. I love it. With the momentum we have built over the last half of the year I want to see us go down to New Orleans and wear their assses out and let them know there is a new king of the block coming for the NFC South next season.
Will they be resting their starters?
If so, a butt kicking doesn’t say much.
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by southtunnel on Dec 24, 2011 7:06 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
They will not be resting their starters
No matter what happens this week, they’ll have something to play for.
Great game.
OT but I love how Tim Tebow made the headline for losing on my scorecenter app, but Cam breaks any and every record and he gets nothing. No big deal..Rookie of the year!
by brothernick87 on Dec 24, 2011 5:35 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Fuck Tebow sideways.
Seriously.
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by Swamp Panther on Dec 24, 2011 5:52 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
On second thought
F the sports media for the circus they’ve created. Its not like he had a hand in it and I’m not gonna hate on him for it.
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by Swamp Panther on Dec 24, 2011 6:02 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 7 recs
He’s Christian, and the sports media has a massive conservative bias. Get used to it.
by SlayerGhaleon on Dec 24, 2011 8:00 PM EST up reply actions
Way off on that one Slayer
ESPN is owned by Disney which is a huge supporter of the liberal agenda. If Fox Sports had set up camp 3 feet up Tebow’s ass then you would have an argument.
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by Swamp Panther on Dec 24, 2011 8:29 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Disney is a huge supporter of not offending anybody, for any reason.
And Fox is all the way up Tebow’s ass. That’s not even mentioning all the flag waving and 9/11 tributes over a decade after it happened. Plus they’re owned by Rupert Murdoch.
by SlayerGhaleon on Dec 24, 2011 8:35 PM EST up reply actions
We should end this sub thread, not the place.
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by Swamp Panther on Dec 24, 2011 8:37 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Tebow? Erm...if you say so.
My issue is that he has a penis. That’s a deal breaker for me.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
What if he had no penis. But still remained the same in every other way?
by jojoisthemann on Dec 24, 2011 6:47 PM EST up reply actions
Lol
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by Swamp Panther on Dec 24, 2011 6:54 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
2 random thoughts I had while watching the game
The first one was right before Mare kicked his first FG.
Through my head came the refrain
The kick missed by ten feet
PT screams “draft elite!” That’s O’ Mare. . .
Second thing that went through my head was when we pulled our offensive starters.
I imagined hearing an announcer say.
“The Panthers have this game totally in hand, they’ve put their second string players on offense on the field. They’d have put their second string defense on the field too, except most of them are on Injured Reserve.”
by Philipkcks on Dec 24, 2011 5:52 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
LOL at on IR
…Did you mean most of them are starting?
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by Swamp Panther on Dec 24, 2011 5:53 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I'd like to see a transcript of who was subbed in for who.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
I meant
A lot of our defense was on the practice squad or signed off the street at the beginning of the season.
And if anything they're doing better than the guys that were starting the year.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
They want it more, I wouldn't say they're more talented.
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by Swamp Panther on Dec 24, 2011 6:04 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
They have a steeper hill to climb to keep a job
IMO. Its hard to argue opinions.
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by Swamp Panther on Dec 24, 2011 6:13 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I can see that at DT
Where else do you see this?
by jojoisthemann on Dec 24, 2011 6:21 PM EST up reply actions
Safety, the third stringer today Jonathan (?)
Helluva game, I wouldn’t say he’s more talented than Godfrey.
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by Swamp Panther on Dec 24, 2011 6:31 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Nelsen.
He’s not, but that’s because Godfrey isn’t very good.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
That's not true.
Godfrey’s more than earned his contract extension. They ask so much from him, especially this year with all of the huge injuries we’ve had, and while he hasn’t stepped up enough to measure out for you obviously, he has become a consistent and important cog of the defense. He and Gamble ARE the secondary this year.
They are playing under better circumstances
Lesser competition, with a more confident and organized offense, and at a point in the season when some teams aren’t playing for much.
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by southtunnel on Dec 24, 2011 7:03 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Good enough that I wouldn't make LB a very high priority
Davis won’t be back. And IF Beason isn’t back 100% then I’d rather roll with what we’ve got and beef up other areas.
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by southtunnel on Dec 24, 2011 7:00 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I think Davis might be back.
If he’s willing to restructure his contract, I don’t see any reason why he wouldn’t be back. Assuming he signs a small, incentive based contract, I think it’s more than worth taking a chance that he could end up being himself again. And if he doesn’t, they aren’t losing out on much and they keep Senn at WLB. Senn looks like he could be the guy anyway (or at least be a stopgap for a season).
I’ll agree though, I’m much less worried about the LB positions than I was a few weeks ago.
There's no IF he's willing, he's stated MANY MANY times that's what he wants to do to stay here.
And I think they’ll do it without a doubt. If he blows out again then obviously he’s done for and if he holds up then he’ll have you doubters eating your words.
He's torn it three times!
If he comes back and stays healthy its a miracle and is no way a product of something he’s done.
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by Jake Humphrey on Dec 25, 2011 12:47 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
Stem cells... kobe looks younger
Peyton seems like he will be coming back
by Josh Isitt on Dec 25, 2011 7:57 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
Why wouldn't they keep him around after he restructures?
He brings a veteran leadership to the team. He has a ton of talent. If he doesn’t shatter on us again then he’ll become a great ROTATIONAL guy. Obviously you think they’ll just cut their losses and say “Nah, we have guys like Thomas Williams and Gaither coming back from injury next year and they’ll all be better for this team than you. Your ligaments are just too chancey to bet on. It’s not like we could give you 1 final shot to see if you can stay healthy through mini camp, training camp, and pre-season. Then come final cuts where we decide if you’re still WAY TOO risky and if ANY of those guys have shown more talent than you at this position. Hey! Quit laughing, I’m serious about that Williams guy, man oh man I think we have something with him. And dang, a guy like Williams or another FA have just NO chance of possibly making it onto our practice squad while we wait with fingers crossed hoping you prove these guys right and tear it again. And if you hold up then just look at all the talent we let sit on our practice squad while you helped shore up a great LBing core again” Yeah that’s defintely a conversation I think they’re going to have
by daviddemont on Dec 25, 2011 12:43 PM EST up reply actions
Why don't you wake up and realize that bringing him back for all the camps and pre-season to see if he can stay healthy is the best thing? Heck if they do all of that and he just doesn't make final cuts then so be it...
At least they took a chance. It’s called VERY LOW RISK / VERY HIGH REWARD.
by daviddemont on Dec 25, 2011 12:46 PM EST up reply actions
He wants to stay here because we're likely on a very short list of teams that would consider having him
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by southtunnel on Dec 25, 2011 10:02 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah but then he'd have to stay healthy
Which is an even greater feat
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by southtunnel on Dec 25, 2011 10:01 AM EST up reply actions
you know whats hard?
my dick after watching the game. go panthers
by PantherFan1 on Dec 24, 2011 6:41 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
There's at least four people (PF1 and the three that rec'd it) that have very weird sexual fantasies.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
No kidding. What kind of person rec's a post about someone's hard on???
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by southtunnel on Dec 25, 2011 11:36 AM EST up reply actions
If anyone is watching the Seahawks game - that might be the worst call I've ever seen.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
Yea i'm watching.
T-Jax is the worst qb I’ve ever seen. Who throws is away on 4th down with 15 seconds left?!
Panther Pride 'till I die.
No reason to bring Clausen into this OldhamA. :)
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by Swamp Panther on Dec 24, 2011 7:42 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Not before they cut him. Zing!
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by Swamp Panther on Dec 24, 2011 7:55 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I could get to you before the offseason.
Just sayin’.
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Bring it Brit :)
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by Swamp Panther on Dec 24, 2011 8:05 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I'm still waiting for Jamie to say that [sigh]
I’m probably not going to travel across the Atlantic to assault you with a knife though, so you’re safe for now.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
I want that tree fiddy wired to an offshore account before I help you with that green card. ;)
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Deal, just tell me where and when. ;-)
Oh and Merry Christmas. =P
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
It's a little late...
But Merry Christmas to you, too. =)
(And to everyone else at CSR.)
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Good job Panthers.
I missed the entire game. I’m out of town in Georgia and for some insane reason they didn’t carry the game. But I was the score on the sports ticker and I’ve been a happy man the rest of the day. Not to mention I have the entire game waiting at home for me on DVR. This is a game I won’t delete off of it for a long long time.
Adding to my great day is CJ Spiller’s route of Tim Tebow and the Broncos. Despite Buffalo’s continued propensity to hand Tashard Choice the ball even though he sucks, CJ Spiller ran for 111 yard in only 16 carries with 1 TD to add to his name. First 100 yard game of his career.
Good job Clemson. You represented today. Now if we can only get Jacoby Ford off his rear next week and finish strong, we’ll do alright!
ACC Championship Member Brandon Thompson is the new Jacoby Ford. You better pick him Panthers or you will be doomed to relive the 2010 season over and over again in the Twilight Zone.
Clemson 2011 ACC Champions! Look forward to doing it again next year! :D
If it wasn't for that one damn week the U would have scored a TD each week for 10 freakin' years.
If you’ve taped the game why would you track the score?
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
Oh hell yeah.
I’m not going to wait till I get home late on the 26th to figure out whether the Panthers won or not. You kidding me? Hell no!
ACC Championship Member Brandon Thompson is the new Jacoby Ford. You better pick him Panthers or you will be doomed to relive the 2010 season over and over again in the Twilight Zone.
Clemson 2011 ACC Champions! Look forward to doing it again next year! :D
Nah you're good. Don't get yourself down now. Haha.
ACC Championship Member Brandon Thompson is the new Jacoby Ford. You better pick him Panthers or you will be doomed to relive the 2010 season over and over again in the Twilight Zone.
Clemson 2011 ACC Champions! Look forward to doing it again next year! :D
I feel your pain Rev, I'm usually behind enemy lines too...
Tis rough trying to watch the cats every Sunday in Bird-turd Country. What’d they have on instead? The always over hyped NFC east battle? (Which oddly feels like it occurs every week)
Tell me about it. I'm in Falcons territory right now. Hate it.
ACC Championship Member Brandon Thompson is the new Jacoby Ford. You better pick him Panthers or you will be doomed to relive the 2010 season over and over again in the Twilight Zone.
Clemson 2011 ACC Champions! Look forward to doing it again next year! :D
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This just in:
After Rex Ryan ate a hefty portion of crow he began grazing in the end zone of Metlife stadium.
I can’t stand that loudmouth fatass.
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by Swamp Panther on Dec 24, 2011 7:58 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Looked in a lot of pain. I haven't seen a diagnosis yet though.
Sometimes they’re much worse than you think and vice versa.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
ive seeen it reported as just a sprain..if so that will be a huge Christmas gift to him and Vikings fans
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He'd have to have ligaments made of rubber for that to just be a sprain
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He tore his ACL plus some other structual damage.
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by KaiserBromley on Dec 24, 2011 10:12 PM EST up reply actions
Great Game today for the Panthers!
A lot of joy and happiness spread today at BOA. The defense bent a lot but did not break, especially in the 3rd Quarter right before the onslaught ensued. I’m pretty proud of Cam for playing pretty well in the game with his least amount of attempts all year (17). Cam still missed on a couple of throws, and he will have a lot of work to do this offseason, but overall, great game Cam, and great game Panthers.
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by Son of a Newton on Dec 24, 2011 8:02 PM EST reply actions
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by Swamp Panther on Dec 24, 2011 8:06 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
So
Where do you guys think nelson fits in now that he’s most likely secured spot on the team.
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I didn’t see the whole game but i read teh stat sheet for him And he got a pick. What is a lucky one as in he was in the right place at the right time or did he play it well?
Also how did he do throughout the game.
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It was a deflection. Besides that he missed at least two tackles and barely made a third. He wasn't impressive.
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Ahh
Shucks i was hoping we would have at least a decent backup safety lol
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he had 7 tackles and a pick from a deflection so some good some bad…typical safety play by the panthers..Him and Pugh could compete but Godfrey doesn’t have to worry about losing his job
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Not a bad first game
"What up? We're three cool guys looking for other cool guys who wanna hang out in our party mansion. Nothing sexual. Dudes in good shape encouraged. If you're fat, you should be able to find humor in the little things." Again, NOTHING SEXUAL
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by chop goes da weazel on Mar 31, 2011 12:32 PM PDT
He actually had a few plays where he looked good in coverage and had good postion.
"What up? We're three cool guys looking for other cool guys who wanna hang out in our party mansion. Nothing sexual. Dudes in good shape encouraged. If you're fat, you should be able to find humor in the little things." Again, NOTHING SEXUAL
"I'd rather jerk off a tiger in a phone booth than draft Cam"
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you guys are like a bunch of pirahnas
by chop goes da weazel on Mar 31, 2011 12:32 PM PDT
I know this sounds crazy but after how much we improver this season, screw getting a wildcard next season, I think we will win the division and I see is being a 12-4 or 13-3 team next season. Our offense is perfect and will get better. With the addition of one more stud O lineman and maybe another star no 2 WR, and with Beason and our D healthy we will be dangerous. Unless a disaster happens we will get a wild card atleast next season of not win the division. How many teams can put up 30 or more points on a consistent basis like we can..
by PantherTrain on Dec 24, 2011 8:46 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Getting a bit ahead of yourself haha
Not that it isn’t possible, but I would not put too much stock into this win
"What up? We're three cool guys looking for other cool guys who wanna hang out in our party mansion. Nothing sexual. Dudes in good shape encouraged. If you're fat, you should be able to find humor in the little things." Again, NOTHING SEXUAL
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by chop goes da weazel on Mar 31, 2011 12:32 PM PDT
If we improve on the same order of magnitude as we did from last season
we'll have 18 wins in the regular season
And here you were badmouthing the team during the game.
by SlayerGhaleon on Dec 24, 2011 9:13 PM EST up reply actions
If we were in any other division
I’d agree with you. But we have the toughest division in football in my opinion. And the Falcons and Saints won’t make it easy to win. It’s going to be a hell of a fight for it, that’s for sure. And I can easily see 3 NFC South teams in the playoffs next season.
Do a barrel roll!
by Thaddeus_Griffin on Dec 24, 2011 9:23 PM EST up reply actions
I’m thinking we go 9-7, or 10-6. It’s hard to say because you can never account for injuries. Either way, it’s nice to see the panthers become an exciting team again. There seems to be so much more life in them now, which is extremely refreshing.
by brothernick87 on Dec 24, 2011 9:24 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I think you are lowballing us a little.
10-6? Heck, with the experience the team has this year, they would make 10-6 as they are right now, and that isn’t counting getting our stars back off IR. We have been close to winning almost every game we lost this year, And these fill in players are playing better than they were when we lost some of these games. If they were playing back then, like they are now, we would have 10 wins now. Just think when we get Beason back, if he is the same as before his injury. Then Davis if he can stay healthy. Then Otah if he can stay healthy. Then a good first round pick, no matter what position it is. Then Gettis back. I think we are a 13-3 team next year.
STICK THE KNIFE IN AND TURN IT!!!!!
NO!!!!
Listen to me!!!! We have Gettis coming back at WR. We are good their IMO. OL…..Not in the first three rounds. We have gotten good play from the guys we have and it OTAH can come pack (big question there) we will be good. DEFENSE, DEFENSE!!! in this draft. I love that big 350lbs at Memphis. He will be a good choice where we pick in round 1
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I hate to say this, because it will probable give PT a little PantherTrain boner,
But Hurney will pick a WR in the first aif they think he’s BPA.
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by BusyBeingAwesome on Dec 25, 2011 12:48 PM EST up reply actions
pt
Everything you say sounds crazy
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by LimeyPanther on Dec 25, 2011 6:36 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Did anyone see
After Lafell’s 91 yd TD, Cam went to the bench and gave Derek Anderson some love (as usual.) Then they both sort of threw up a panther claw at each other after the skin dap, much like the Texas Rangers did during their recent playoff endeavors after a good play.
Regardless I LOVE the team bonds that are forming, great day for the Black and Blue Wrecking Crew.
by jmob on Dec 24, 2011 9:30 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I did not.
However that silly claw/horns thing the Rangers did last year made me want to murder each and every one of them.
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Panthers!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don’t know if I am the first to post this. Did something look odd at BoA stadium today???? I will tell you that the difference I saw was a shit load of Panther fans in the seats watching a team that is not going to the playoffs, Thanks Cam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! there is hope for the future in Panther land…oops….You too Coach! I have not been this pumped for the future since 1995 the beginning.
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Bucs fans are wishing they had what we had and it is a lot more than just two wins
Hope for 2012…we have boat loads of it…the Bucs not so much.
I think the Bucs future looks pretty bright.
Their QB is still young and learning. They have I think the youngest team in the NFL. They have the most cap space in the NFL. If they apply their remaining cap space this year to the players they want to keep, they will have a lot of cap space to work with next year. That means they can sign a few good free agents to work with the young team they have. It is almost the same situation the Panthers had this year. I posted in the NFL site earlier this week, I think the Panthers and Bucs will be the 2 fighting for the NFC south title every year very soon.
STICK THE KNIFE IN AND TURN IT!!!!!
Alright guys.. For those who care, with tie breakers factored in we are guaranteed a top 12 pick in the draft. If we win next Sunday we get the 12th pick, if we lose we get the 9th pick. I think us going 7-9 and getting the 12th pick in the draft would be very solid. Yes Kalil, Dre K, Blackmon and Claiborne will be gone BUT guys like Reiff, Decastro, Devon Still, Zach Brown, Kendall Wright or Malcolm floyd would most likely be great value picks with the 12th pick.
NO RECEIVER!!!
Gettis?? forgot about him. I think Smith, Lafell, Gettis, and company will do the trick next year. DEFENSE is the flavor of this draft.
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If we picked 12th
Don’t discount us taking the best cover corner in the upcoming draft…Janoris Jenkins. I’m also not sold on Kirkpatrick being off the board at that pick either. Could be considered a bit of a reach now, but as the draft nears, he could be our guy…
Yep!!!
Panther fans need to not “put the cart before the horse”. Look at the year Tampa had last year. Now look at what happen to them this year. As a Panther fan I want to see steady improvement next year and the playoffs.Then this team needs to be a playoff team for years to come. I am sick of a playoff season every two or three years. I want to be like the Colts were. IMO….. something like that will be the only way we keep Cam after his first contract is up.
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would you please stop talking about Cam leaving when is contract is up i mean damn the kid has four more years
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by MMA_PITBULL on Dec 24, 2011 10:18 PM EST up reply actions
And then
We’re gonna give him $100 Million dollars and he’s not going anywhere then either…
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by Kris Mynatt on Dec 24, 2011 11:14 PM EST up reply actions
worried
sorry fellow fan. l will try to refrain from that possibility. you are right….. 4 more years! Sorry I want around 12-14 more!!!! I will enjoy every snap!
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by NCBAMAFA on Dec 25, 2011 9:57 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
Cam will NEVER see the end of that contract
He will be a made man long before that.
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by anonymousJ on Dec 24, 2011 10:06 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Hey man I'd like to pat you on the back!
You’re making a good run here.
ACC Championship Member Brandon Thompson is the new Jacoby Ford. You better pick him Panthers or you will be doomed to relive the 2010 season over and over again in the Twilight Zone.
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by Revshawn on Dec 24, 2011 10:14 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
I tell ya what,
I am glad I admitted I didn’t know who to sit or start in the fantasy games earlier, I would have looked plum foolish, Williams and Stewart lit it up out there today.
STICK THE KNIFE IN AND TURN IT!!!!!
Panthers vs Saints
My thought is: I would prefer the Panthers go up against NO playing “all out” in the final game. What better way to close out the season with a win on the road against a PO contender and build that much more momentum for 2012!! Go Panthers!!
BTW….EXCELLENT GAME TODAY ALL AROUND!!
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by Kris Mynatt on Dec 24, 2011 11:16 PM EST reply actions 9 recs
I am so lookin forward to next season
first panther game I got to watch on my on tv, since I live 50 miles from Tampa and it was awsome, gonna be even better to rub it in my brothers face in it tomarrow
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by DustinFLA on Dec 24, 2011 11:19 PM EST via mobile reply actions
just wondering
if cam, jstew and dwill all surpass 700 yards (even though deangelo already has more than that), would we be the first team ever to have 3 700 yard rushers?
Couple of thoughts
on the 91 yard play – J-Stew and Smitty’s 3 blocks will never show up in the stat book, but that was the difference of preventing a sack, and 40 more yards respectively.
I’d like to give the game ball to Madam Wango, for her work on removing all of the Bucs’ mojo. They looked snakebit most of the game.
by panthersnbraves on Dec 24, 2011 11:58 PM EST reply actions
oh yeah
I saw where the Iggles were trying to run the Panthers’ offense – and failing.
by panthersnbraves on Dec 25, 2011 12:00 AM EST reply actions
i am honestly curious how and offense like this was shutdown
vs the titans not all that long ago. it simply doesnt make sense, not after watching this game. and since it happened anyways, how can we be confident it wont happen again?
the only team with a great LB core in our division right now is ATL
Its no coincidence that we scored the fewest points against ATL out of our division games, and its also one of TEN’s strengths. A good LB corps is what you need to manage the option.
Yeah I noticed alot of INTs came from LBs
CAM....CAAAAAAAAM
by CamNewtonSBMVP on Dec 25, 2011 10:29 AM EST up reply actions
That game was amazing
4th game I’ve been to this year. By far the best atmosphere yet. The fans were really into it and there’s a lot of excitement for this team. Gamble not making the Pro Bowl would be a snub of epic proportions. The Buccaneers completely avoided him all day. We still are pretty atrocious at covering underneath routes, and that’s where virtually all their offense came from, but I think that will be fixed with Beason and Co back.
Since getting blown out by Tennessee, we have scored 32.2 points per game. If we can keep that going into next year and shore up the defense some, this team can be a force.
THAT is what I call sticking the knife in and turning it.
Love watching the team play a complete game and dominate from start to finish. What a great christmas gift for Panther nation. Also, love the Swagger that our team is developing out there… they look like they are having fun, and are regaining that winning attitude that they were so desperately searching for early in the season.
I will not be at all surprised if we play spoiler to the Saints next week in a major statement game.
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by Tater596 on Dec 25, 2011 1:35 AM EST reply actions 2 recs
Game
I predicated final 41-17. I also said Car. should run all over these guys which happened. Wasn’t too hard to figure out really. For a big guy, Cam got amazing running skills. He’s a lot faster than I thought he was . That was a great catch by Lafell. You people keep saying we need a #2 rec, Forget about it. I think if Gettis comes back healty, we could have 2 #2. Best of both worlds. Our def. is what it is. Coaches are doing a great job with what they have. I see us adding pieces to def. in offseason, we should be in playoff hunt next year. I see a very bright. Just sit back and enjoy the ride.
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For a big guy, Cam got amazing running skills. He’s a lot faster than I thought he was .
Cam is an incredible athlete – ridiculously fast for a guy that size. It was awesome watching those DBs trying to catch up with him.
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Big difference between combine speed and game speed. Cam wasn’t that much better in numbers than Ponder Gabbert or Locker in most of the speed and agility drills. But it on the field you could never tell. He drug that last defender almost 15 yards. Too be that big that strong that fast and that agile? Dude’s a freak
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by MMA_PITBULL on Dec 25, 2011 12:11 PM EST up reply actions
That was hilarious watching him drag that guy
It looked like a little kid trying to tackle a grown man
I was just at Bucs Nation
It’s pretty depressing over there right now. Not that I blame them
CAM....CAAAAAAAAM
by CamNewtonSBMVP on Dec 25, 2011 10:25 AM EST reply actions
They now know our pain from last year.
And their own pain from two years ago, come to think of it. That has to suck.
by SlayerGhaleon on Dec 25, 2011 12:02 PM EST up reply actions
When I look at the lead-in pic, I wonder...
Just how many pics have we assembled, of our guys running away, after leaving Bucs to make turf angels? Quite a few.
Ronde Barber, with his 1 tackle, was smart to keep his distance this game.
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