Reflection on the last year of CSR
Inspired by the recent spurt of new writers and the call to arms from our editors I have decided to jump off the fence and post something myself. Am I as football savvy as James Dator?..... only in my own head. Can I speak with authority about draft prospects like Son of a Newton or Rick Bates?..... no because to be quite honest I don't know my buckeyes from my gamecocks. Can I be bothered to breakdown a play like Jcbouche has been expertly doing recently?..... absolutely not im too busy planning the end of the rest of my life (the joys of being engaged). So instead I'll be taking a light hearted look at the past year both for the panthers and for the CSR community through the medium of......
LimeyP's Top 5 memories of 2011
What memories are these you say? Find out after the jump
1) obviously its Cam Newton
I'll make this quick since its been done to death by everyone in the footballing world. Coming out of Pre-season not everyone was convinced that Cam was our guy, some of us maybe even felt that a blunder of biblical proportions had been dropped on our already battered fan base. Not so. Cam made the pro's look like child's play as threw back to back 400 yard games, there was much rejoicing. Cam would continue to break records on his way to the offensive rookie of the year award. Only one fan wasn't completely sold on cam but I won't go into that for fear of de-railing this post
2) speaking of panthertrain
How could I not bring up the Love/Hate relationship between CSR and Panthertrain.... i mean NewtonianPanthers.... no wait I did mean panthertrain. That's right up next is our resident split personality disorder blogger. The man whose opinions changed more than a hookers bed sheets, a man at times so infuriating that he was banned from game day threads for a time. A man finally embraced for his ability to spark controversy and debate. A man who has been strangely quiet of late..... should we be afraid? Moving on....
3) A house divided:
Armanti Edwards. On one side the loyalists... blind to the obvious truth, On the other learned football fans :). I honestly dont think I've seen the phrase 'haters gon hate' so much in regards to one subject. Love him or hate him Edwards is still a panther but the debate about his worth has raged pretty much since we drafted him and will continue to rage for years to come I'm sure. Is he a viable 3rd qb? Will he ever get a shot at WR or redemption as a PR? Or will he just be cut? Only time will tell panthers fans.
4)Smitty.... reborn
Again another obvious one to go to but it cant be ignored. Steve Smith is here to stay. Pre draft last year the talk was 'will Smitty hang up his cleats?' or 'will Steve demand a trade?'. Now the only talk is just how long can steve smith turn out seasons like this one? Quick to embrace Cam newton, the other veterans soon followed suit and created a stable offence that could.... shock horror...
5) actually win away from home!
Even pulling out that rarest of things... back-to-back road victories. Well thank god that's done with. The panthers were an embarrassment for far too long when playing away. Now we're coming off a season where we finished strong and are playing with confidence. How will that translate next year? I cant wait to find out. Remember people that this will be the first time Cam Newton will be playing in the same offensive scheme. Watch out NFL something wicked this way comes.
Anyhow that's a rap from me... Do you agree with the top 5? or is there a burning issue that made you laugh, smile or cry from the 2011 season?
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Hrm...
An embarrassment playing away from home? Under Fox, we had a better road record than a home record for almost every season except the last 3. I still think he finished with a net-losing record at home over his tenure.
(On a more technical note, there are a lot of grammar errors in this thread. You might wanna spruce it up a bit…)
so you didnt think the 2010 away form was an embarrassment?
What games were you watching?
...and on the first draft day, the copleites shall inherit the earth
by LimeyPanther on Feb 19, 2012 9:38 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
ever the constructive contributer. cheers
...and on the first draft day, the copleites shall inherit the earth
by LimeyPanther on Feb 19, 2012 9:54 PM EST up reply actions
nah its fine
(On a technical note… You have made a grammatical error here… Might want to spruce it up a bit) :D
...and on the first draft day, the copleites shall inherit the earth
by LimeyPanther on Feb 19, 2012 10:29 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
also its 2 o'clock in the morning here
so cut me some slack eh?
...and on the first draft day, the copleites shall inherit the earth
by LimeyPanther on Feb 19, 2012 9:47 PM EST up reply actions
Hey, it gave him a reason to post 5 times, saying nothing to add to your post.
But he sees his name in print, so it’s all good. (I loved the way he knocked you for grammar, yet says “I did mean,” when he means “I didn’t mean.” :-) and then misspells omission. Such irony.
Away wins:
’11: 3 Rec 6-10
’10: 0 Rec 2-14
’09: 3 Rec 8-8
’08: 4 Rec 12-4*
’07: 5 Rec 7-9
’06: 4 Rec 8-8
’05: 6 Rec 11-5* with 2 more in the playoffs.
’04: 4 Rec 7-9
’03: 5 Rec 11-5* with 2 more in the playoffs.
’02: 3 Rec 7-9
’01: 1 Rec 1-15
’00: 2 Rec 7-9
’99: 3 Rec 8-8
’98: 3 Rec 4-12
’97: 5 Rec 7-9
’96: 4 Rec 12-4*
’95: 2.Rec 7-9
*playoffs.
’cause I was curious to know.
by Windy City Panther on Feb 20, 2012 11:49 AM EST up reply actions
so even including this year
We only won 6 away games in 3 years… That’s pretty embarrassing
...and on the first draft day, the copleites shall inherit the earth
by LimeyPanther on Feb 20, 2012 12:07 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Nice Summation of the Season here at CSR, Rec'd.
I don't want to draft Michael Brockers or Devon Still. Chris Kreider is the future.
by Son of a Newton on Feb 19, 2012 9:23 PM EST reply actions
Armanti Edwards.
The way a fine athlete and a good man was wasted by John Fox out of spite against the front office.
Half-a-dozen young men can point at the death of their professional careers with “might have beens” if not for the bickering going on that season.
Woeful and disgusting. A/E could be just one of the casualties.
+1
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the sad thing is i think edwards has to make it here
I don’t think another team would be willing to take a chance on him. For me, his production doesn’t warrant us keeping him. However, I do agree that he didn’t get a fair role of the dice. I don’t think that’ll be enough to save him though
...and on the first draft day, the copleites shall inherit the earth
by LimeyPanther on Feb 20, 2012 9:40 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Agree it has to be here
and holding out hope that this coaching staff will find a use for his abilities and that he runs away with the opportunity, you know, Linsanity like… I don’t follow, watch, or like basketball if that helps make my point.
by disgruntled1 on Feb 20, 2012 10:08 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
I still think he has the potential to become a solid player for the Panthers.
I don't want to draft Michael Brockers or Devon Still. Chris Kreider is the future.
by Son of a Newton on Feb 20, 2012 2:54 PM EST up reply actions
Good write up LP.
Good point you brought to my attention, where has PantherTrain been? figured he be ramped up with all the draft stories in full swing now. I guess he has been scouting Blackmon non stop. That might leave him little time for CSR.
Yeah, were the F* is panthertrain?
Haven’t heard from that fool in ages. I’m shocked that I didn’t see a single post from him regarding Jame’s Twitter Mock Draft. Especially since it had us taking Alshon.
For that matter, where's Jamie? If you're reading this girl, please tell us you haven't run off with Panther Train.
"Sharks are as tough as those football fans who take their shirts off during games in Chicago in January, only more intelligent." - Dave Barry
"Actually, it only takes one drink to get me loaded. Trouble is, I can't remember if it's the thirteenth or fourteenth" -- George Burns
"Football is easy if you're crazy as hell" - Bo Jackson
LOL
...and on the first draft day, the copleites shall inherit the earth
by LimeyPanther on Feb 20, 2012 2:42 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
LOL
I don't want to draft Michael Brockers or Devon Still. Chris Kreider is the future.
by Son of a Newton on Feb 20, 2012 2:55 PM EST up reply actions
a fair point
It does make it seem like csr is ending
...and on the first draft day, the copleites shall inherit the earth
by LimeyPanther on Feb 20, 2012 8:38 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Are you suggesting I'm not a "learned" football fan?
On one side the loyalists… blind to the obvious truth, On the other learned football fans
I may have an unshakeable love for Armanti, but that doesn’t mean I don’t know a hell of a lot about football. Someone has to defend him, and to me… he is worth defending. I have seen him do incredible things on a football field, and I think given time he will be a great football player for us.
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relax tater
I was just prodding the bear. Just trying to get a rise out of team edwards :). I know you guys think he’s worth defending
...and on the first draft day, the copleites shall inherit the earth
by LimeyPanther on Feb 20, 2012 10:49 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
ouch
Please let’s not refer to anyone as “team edwards” makes us sound like we’re debating sparkly vampires versus squinty werewolves.
by Floods on Feb 20, 2012 12:24 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
:)
All part of the plan to ridicule armanti fans. Its all banter and they are defo ‘team edwards’ ahahaha
...and on the first draft day, the copleites shall inherit the earth
by LimeyPanther on Feb 20, 2012 1:33 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Alright then, and you are "team .... who?"
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we're team 'anyone else'.
if he works out then its all good. I just can’t see it happening. He is gonna have to work incredibly hard to keep his place this year and even harder to prove his worth to at least part of the fan base
...and on the first draft day, the copleites shall inherit the earth
by LimeyPanther on Feb 20, 2012 2:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
as long as we dont get a punt return to compete called jacobs!
And why do I know things about twilight!! What’s happened to me!
...and on the first draft day, the copleites shall inherit the earth
by LimeyPanther on Feb 20, 2012 2:29 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
blame your fiancee
I, for one, got sent out of the room after the 3rd “thparkly glam-pire” joke on our movie night.
Amazing...I got the boot for making the same joke.
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
I may not always be right, but even a blind nut finds a squirrel every once in a while.
please tell me it wont get worse
There are bridal magazines all over my house and she’s started something called a wedding ‘mood board’…. WHAT DOES THAT EVEN MEAN?
...and on the first draft day, the copleites shall inherit the earth
by LimeyPanther on Feb 20, 2012 5:04 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Do you want us to lie to you? If so...it doesn't get any worse. I swear.
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
I may not always be right, but even a blind nut finds a squirrel every once in a while.
And re: the 'mood board'...
It means you better hurry up and figure out which one means “bad mood” for your own well-being.
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
I may not always be right, but even a blind nut finds a squirrel every once in a while.
My name is Jacob Edward Humphrey
I farking hate that franchise.
Follow me on Twitter at @JakeHumphrey91
by Jake Humphrey on Feb 20, 2012 6:00 PM EST up reply actions
ahahahaha unlucky
Twilight would upset me if I was you too. Still can’t blame your parents. You should get a team jacob edward t-shirt… Or not
...and on the first draft day, the copleites shall inherit the earth
by LimeyPanther on Feb 20, 2012 6:40 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Only time it's ever brought me joy.
I was eating lunch with a group of female friends when one of them remarked that she had bought a pair of “Team Jacob” panties. I don’t think I need to tell you what my response was.
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by Jake Humphrey on Feb 20, 2012 6:52 PM EST up reply actions
ahahaha outstanding
...and on the first draft day, the copleites shall inherit the earth
by LimeyPanther on Feb 20, 2012 6:54 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I was thinking about a footnote to drinking henny and pineapple but I couldn’t remember how that cropped up.
...and on the first draft day, the copleites shall inherit the earth
by LimeyPanther on Feb 20, 2012 5:01 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Lol, I swear i was about to write that,
the dude said he was so mad that he wanted to throw his Henessey and pineapple at the TV.
dont injure'em, just hurt'em really good
Thanks for the shout out
This was my first season as a CSR member, definitely my favorite Panther blog/community site out there and I’m happy I get to contribute.

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