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Vol. XX • No. 3
5 Game Day Entertainment
42 The TopCats
11 Snap Shot
47 Coach of the Week Spotlight
13 2014 Panthers Headshots
49 Community Notebook
16 2014 Panthers Coaches
53 Mick’s Bag
19
League Leaders
57 Ticket Information / Team Store
23
Panthers Privileges
60 Bank of America Stadium Diagram
24 2014 Lions Headshots
26
62 Stadium Policies / Information
2014 Panthers Statistics
27 2014 Lions Statistics
29
Keep Pounding
30
In the Spotlight: Thomas Davis
32
Team Rosters
37 Q&A with Jason Avant
Editor
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Photography
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Cover Image
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game day ENTERTAINMENT
National
Anthem
Keep Pounding
Drum Ceremony
Trevin Hunte
It’s been well over a year since
Trevin Hunte, Season 3 Finalist on NBC-TV’s hit show “The
Voice,” first captured the heart
of America and blew away judges
Blake Shelton, Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green and Adam
Levine with his powerhouse version of Beyonce’s “Listen.”
But the 19-year-old New York-born vocal dynamo, who
joined 15 other singers as part of Team Cee Lo, isn’t anywhere close to stopping the celebration. And everyone’s
still listening as he gears up to release his first recordings since his Top Rated iTunes singles from “The Voice.”
Hunte has also been a YouTube sensation, with his performance of “Listen” earning 5-Star ratings and over 4.1
million views, and “Vision of Love,” his duet with fellow
contestant Amanda Brown in the Battle Round, hitting 1.5
million views. Hunte has also had his music placed in
the hit television show NCIS: Los Angeles, and FX’s Legit.
Hunte has performed the national anthem at the Dodger’s
baseball game for Magic Johnson’s night, for the Heat/
Cavaliers basketball game. He has also taken the stage
at Stevie Wonder’s Grammy Party, The Mint, The Hotel
Cafe, The Roxy, Halle Berry’s fundraiser, the music event
South By Southwest in Austin, Texas hosted by Diddy, and
the Pre-Oscar party at the Bel Air Hotel.
Invocation
C. F. McDowell III
Rev. C. F. McDowell, III serves as
the pastor of Chadbourn Presbyterian Church in Chadbourn,
N.C., home of the North Carolina
Strawberry Festival. He resides in
Laurinburg where he also serves
on the staff of Habitat for Humanity of Scotland County. He is a native of Greensboro, N.C.,
and a graduate of Wingate University and Southeastern
Baptist Theological Seminary.
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nation’s wars. .The 1st TSC Color Guard is comprised of
an all-volunteer force from Fort Bragg, N.C.
Jordan Gross
Keep Pounding has become a Carolina Panthers
mantra in honor of late Panthers player and coach
Sam Mills. Mills first used the phrase “Keep Pounding” as a coach, in an emotional speech to the team
prior to the Jan. 2, 2004 Panthers vs. Cowboys playoff
victory. Mills spoke about commitment, dedication
to teammates, team effort and never giving up…
he asked players to “Keep Pounding.” Immediately
following the coin toss, please turn your attention to
the 20-yard line at the Southeast end of the stadium.
Today’s Keep Pounding Drummer is former Panthers
offensive tackle Jordan Gross, who retired in February
following 11 seasons with the team. The franchise’s
all-time leader in starts (167), Gross was an All-Pro
selection (2008), a three-time Pro Bowler (2008, 2010,
2013) and an All-Rookie honoree on the Panthers Super Bowl XXXVIII team. Since retiring, Gross serves as
the Panthers sideline reporter for radio broadcasts
and holds roles for the Panthers TV Network, including
hosting a show “This is Gross” with former teammate
and fellow lineman Travelle Wharton.
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Game Day ENTERTAINMENT (continued)
Pre Game
Halftime
Junior TopCats sponsored by Gildan
The Appalachian State University
Marching Mountaineers
As the Junior TopCats Program enters its 13th season,
girls from across the Carolinas will once again team up
with the Carolina Panthers TopCats Cheerleaders in one
spirited pregame performance! More than one hundred
Junior TopCats between the ages of 7-14 yrs. old participated in three clinics to learn the routine that they
will perform at halftime today, while making new friends
and having FUN. Each Junior TopCat is paired with a
TopCat mentor who has guided them through this amazing experience and who will perform alongside them on
game day. Formal dance and cheer experience may not
be required, but these Junior TopCats are ready to excite
you with their energy, skill, and choreography.
The Appalachian State University Marching Mountaineers perform for over 35,000 fans at each home football
game, provide support for the Mountaineers at select
away games, and perform at NFL games and high school
marching festivals.The Marching Mountaineers have 280
members that represent every academic major on campus. The marching band is one of 12 instrumental ensembles directed by distinguished faculty conductors at
the Appalachian State University Hayes School of Music.
With a strong commitment to exciting shows, excellence
in performance, and enthusiasm at athletic events, the
members of the marching band take great pride in being
known as “North Carolina’s Band of Distinction!”
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2014 CAROLINA PANTHERS
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3
Cam Newton
Quarterback
13
Kelvin Benjamin
Wide Receiver
23
Melvin White
Cornerback
33
Tre Boston
Safety
43
Fozzy Whittaker
Running Back
8
Derek Anderson
Quarterback
14
Joe Webb
Quarterback
24
Josh Norman
Cornerback
34
DeAngelo Williams
Running Back
44
J.J. Jansen
Long Snapper
9
Brad Nortman
Punter
16
Philly Brown
Wide Receiver
25
Bené Benwikere
Safety
35
Mike Tolbert
Fullback
47
Richie Brockel
Tight End/Fullback
56
A.J. Klein
Linebacker
11
Graham Gano
Kicker
20
Antoine Cason
Cornerback
28
Jonathan Stewart
Running Back
41
Roman Harper
Safety
53
Ben Jacobs
Linebacker
58
Thomas Davis
Linebacker
Brenton Bersin
Wide Receiver
21
Thomas DeCoud
Safety
30
Charles Godfrey
Cornerback
42
Colin Jones
Safety
54
Jason Williams
Linebacker
59
Luke Kuechly
Linebacker
13
2014 CAROLINA PANTHERS
63
David Foucault
Tackle
68
Andrew Norwell
Guard
78
Nate Chandler
Tackle
88
Greg Olsen
Tight End
95
Charles Johnson
Defensive End
14
64
Brian Folkerts
Center
70
Trai Turner
Guard
81
Jason Avant
Wide Receiver
91
Colin Cole
Defensive Tackle
96
Wes Horton
Defensive End
65
Garry Williams
Tackle
75
Fernando Velasco
Guard
82
Jerricho Cotchery
Wide Receiver
92
Dwan Edwards
Defensive Tackle
97
Mario Addison
Defensive End
66
Amini Silatolu
Guard
76
Greg Hardy
Defensive End
84
Ed Dickson
Tight End
93
Chase Blackburn
Linebacker
98
Star Lotulelei
Defensive Tackle
67
Ryan Kalil
Center
77
Byron Bell
Tackle
86
Brandon Williams
Tight End
94
Kony Ealy
Defensive End
99
Kawann Short
Defensive Tackle
2014 PANTHERS COACHES
ron
rivera
head coach
Ron Rivera was named the fourth coach in Carolina Panthers history on January 11, 2011. In 2013, his third year with the
Panthers, Rivera led Carolina to 12 wins, the NFC South division title and its first playoff appearance since 2008. After
starting the season with a 1-3 record, the Panthers won 11 of their final 12 regular season games – including a franchise
record eight-game winning streak – to secure the No. 2 seed in the NFC and a first-round bye. In recognition of that success,
Rivera was named NFL Coach of the Year by the Associated Press. Carolina’s record has improved every season under Rivera. Before joining the Panthers, Rivera served two stints as a defensive coordinator, first with the Chicago Bears from 200406 and then with the San Diego Chargers from midway through the 2008 season until the end of 2010. Rivera also coached
as an assistant with the Chargers, the Bears, and the Philadelphia Eagles. A second-round draft choice of Chicago in 1984,
Rivera played nine seasons as a linebacker with the Bears and was a member of the Super Bowl XX championship team.
Sean McDermott
Richard Rodgers
Mike Shula
Jason Benguche
Ray Brown
Defensive Coordinator
Special Teams Coordinator
Offensive Coordinator
Assistant Strength
and Conditioning
Assistant Offensive Line
Curtis Fuller
Pete Hoener
Al Holcomb
Tight Ends
Linebackers
Bruce DeHaven
Ken Dorsey
Assistant Special Teams
Quarterbacks
Joe Kenn
John Matsko
Strength and Conditioning
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Offensive Line
Defensive Assistant /
Defensive Backs
Sam Mills III
Assistant Defensive Line
Jim Skipper
Eric Washington
Steve Wilks
Running Backs
Defensive Line
Secondary/Pass Defense
Coordinator
Ricky Proehl
John Ramsdell
Wide Receivers
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2014
Regular Season Statistics as of 9/9/14
RUSHING YARDS
Moreno, Mia.
Murray, Dal.
Lynch, Sea. Bell, Pit. Foster, Hou. Ivory, NY-J
Patterson, Min. AttYds Avg Long TD
24 134 5.6 15
1
22 118 5.4 15
1
20 110 5.5 21
2
21 109 5.2 38t
1
27 103 3.8 10
0
10 102 10.2 71t
1
3 102 34.0 67t
1
RECEIVING YDS
Yds Rec
C. Johnson, Det.
164
7
Green, Cin. 131
6
Floyd, Ariz.
119
5
S. Smith, Bal. 118
7
A. Brown, Pit.
116
5
Julio Jones, Atl.
116
7
2 players with 110 yards.
PUNT RETURNS
RetYds
Roberts, Was. 2
36
Sproles, Phi. 4
62
A. Brown, Pit.
3
46
Parker, NY-G
2
30
Patton, T.B.
4
56
Brown, Car.
3
36
Hammond, K.C.
4
47
Avg Long TD
23.4 67t 2
21.8 77t 1
23.8 63
0
16.9 80t 1
23.2 41
1
16.6 27
0
Avg Long TD
18.0 25
0
15.5 22
0
15.3 36
0
15.0 18
0
14.0 33
0
12.0 23
0
11.8 30
0
INTERCEPTIONS
IntYdsLong TD
Moore, Den.
2
17 15 0
McCourty, Ten.
2
0
0 0
H. Smith, Min.
1
81 81t 1
Reid, S.F.
1
48 48 0
C. Graham, Buf. 1
45 45 0
Maxwell, Sea.
1
21 21 0
17 others with 1 interception.
SACKSNo
Davis, Jac. (DE)
2
Griffen, Min. (DE)
2
Houston, K.C. (LB)
2
Kruger, Cle. (LB)
2
J. Smith, S.F. (DE)
2
Wake, Mia. (DE)
2
3 players with 1.5 sacks.
KICKING
PAT
Nugent, Cin.
0
Sturgis, Mia.
3
Succop, Ten.
2
Bryant, Atl. 4
Suisham, Pit.
3
Carpenter, Buf.
2
4 players with 10 points.
ATT
0
3
2
4
3
2
FG FGA PTS
5 6 15
4 4 15
4 4 14
3 3 13
3 3 12
3 3 11
PUNTING
NoYds Lg Avg I20 Net
KICKOFF RETURNS RetYds Avg Long TD
Butler, Ariz
4 218 61 54.5 0 32.2
Hakim, NY-J
2
65 32.5 44
0
Bosher, Atl.
3 157 66 52.3 0 45.7
Harris, Dal. 2
58 29.0 30
0
Lechler, Hou.
6 306 60 51.0 2 38.3
Davis, K.C.
2
57 28.5 32
0
Kern, Ten.
6 304 63 50.7 3 42.8
Landry, Mia. 2
56 28.0 29
0
McAfee, Ind.
4 199 59 49.8 0 43.8
Roberts, Was. 2
56 28.0 28
0
Way, Was. 5 246 61 49.2 2 36.3
J. Jones, Bal. 4 109 27.3 47
0
Allen, N.E.
4 241 63 48.2 2 36.2
Patton, T.B.
2
52 26.0 27
0
PASSING Team Att Cmp Cmp%YardsYd/Att TD TD%LongInt Int% Rate
Ryan
Atl. 43 31 72.1 448 10.42 3 7.0 54t 0 0.0128.8
Kaepernick
S.F. 231669.62018.7428.737 00.0
125.5
Stafford Det. 32 22 68.8 346 10.81 2 6.3 67t 0 0.0125.3
Cassel Min.251768.01706.8028.022 00.0
113.8
ManningDen.362261.12697.4738.340 00.0
111.9
Locker Ten.332266.72668.0626.139 00.0
111.4
Wilson Sea.281967.91916.8627.133t00.0
110.9
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE
EAST DIVISION
WLT
Miami
100
New York Jets
1 0 0
Buffalo
100
New England 010
NORTH DIVISION
WLT
Cincinnati
100
Pittsburgh
100
Cleveland
010
Baltimore
010
EAST DIVISION
WLT
Philadelphia 100
Washington 010
Dallas
010
New York Giants 0 1 0
NORTH DIVISION
WLT
Minnesota
100
Detroit
100
Chicago
010
Green Bay
010
SOUTH DIVISION
WLT
Tennessee
100
Houston
100
Indianapolis 010
Jacksonville 010
WEST DIVISION
WLT
Denver
100
San Diego
010
Oakland
010
Kansas City 0 1 0
SOUTH DIVISION
WLT
Carolina
100
Atlanta
100
New Orleans 010
Tampa Bay
010
WEST DIVISION
WLT
Seattle
100
San Francisco 100
Arizona
100
St. Louis
010
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PANTHERS privileges
As part of an ongoing effort to reward our most loyal fans,
the Carolina Panthers are pleased to offer the Panthers
Privileges program for the fifth consecutive season. It
is the organization’s goal to provide an exceptional fan
experience for each and every fan attending a Panthers
game. During the 2014 season and throughout the year,
fans will notice numerous interactive elements as part of
this initiative. Game day events include:
Luxury Suite Owner of the Day: Includes the opportunity
for one Luxury Suite Member to participate in the tunnel
run as the Panthers take the field. The selected Member
also receives a visit from the TopCats and Panthers Team
President Danny Morrison during the game.
Club Seat Owner of the Day: Randomly selected Silver
Club Seat Owners receive special parking, pregame hospitality, pregame field passes and a special Panthers
Prize Pack.
PSL Owner of the Day: Randomly selected PSL Owners
receive special parking, pregame hospitality pregame
field passes and a special Panthers Prize Pack.
Honorary Team Captain: One lucky child of a PSL Owner
is randomly selected to join the head referee and Panthers team captains on the field as an honorary member
for the pre-game coin toss.
Panthers Privileges Giveaways: During the first and
second quarters members of the Panthers Privileges
Service Team will randomly select fans for the Panthers
Privileges Prize and giveaway and authentic autographed
player issued jersey.
Panthers Privileges Fan Packs: Throughout the second
half of home games the Panthers Privileges Service Team
will randomly hand out fan pack prizes to devoted Panther fans.
In addition to game day, the Panthers Privileges program
has numerous giveaways throughout the year including,
Pack Your Bags Ultimate Trips to a Panthers away game,
the NFL Draft, the Pro Bowl and the Super Bowl. The
program also offers special invitations to the Draft Day
Movie Premier Event, Behind the Scenes PSL Owner Tours,
Training Camp Kickoff Party and more! If you are a PSL
Owner, be sure and register for the Panthers e-connect
program and watch for additional details. If you are not a
PSL Owner, visit panthers.com, or follow the Panthers on
Facebook and Twitter for additional information.
TODAY’S Panthers Privileges Recipients
PSL Owners of the Game:
Michael Babcock
Dana Choate
Club Seat Owners of the Game:
Dr. Rachel Ross
Frank Rosen
Sponsor of the Game:
Betsy Conway, Duke Energy
Luxury Suite of the Game:
SPX Corporation
Honorary Captain:
Banks & Darby Campbell
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2014 detroit lions
JIM
CALDWELL
head coach
Jim Caldwell is in his first season as head coach of the Detroit Lions. He spent the previous two seasons as offensive coordinator for
the Baltimore Ravens (2012-13). Caldwell originally was Ravens’ quarterbacks coach, but was promoted to offensive coordinator
with just three weeks to play in the 2012 season, and went on to help lead Baltimore to a win in Super Bowl XLVII. Caldwell coached
the previous 10 seasons (2002-2011) with the Indianapolis Colts, including three as head coach (2009-2011). While there, the Colts
made nine-consecutive playoff appearances that included six AFC South titles, two Super Bowl berths (XLI and XLIV) and one Super
Bowl title (XLI). Caldwell began his NFL coaching career as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ quarterbacks coach in 2001.Caldwell has
connections to the Carolinas, serving as the head coach at Wake Forest from 1993-2000.
3
6
Nate Freese
Kicker
11
Kevin Ogletree
Wide Receiver
23
Darius Slay
Cornerback
28
Bill Bentley
Cornerback
35
24
Joique Bell
Running Back
8
Sam Martin
Punter
12
Jeremy Ross
Wide Receiver
24
Jerome Couplin
Safety
29
Cassius Vaughn
Cornerback
42
Isa Abdul-Quddus
Safety
Dan Orlovsky
Quarterback
15
Golden Tate
Wide Receiver
25
Theo Riddick
Running Back
31
Rashean Mathis
Cornerback
43
Nevin Lawson
Cornerback
9
10
Matthew Stafford
Quarterback
17
Kellen Moore
Quarterback
26
Don Carey
Safety
32
James Ihedigbo
Safety
45
Jed Collins
Fullback
Corey Fuller
Wide Receiver
21
Reggie Bush
Running Back
27
Glover Quin
Safety
34
Montell Owens
Fullback
48
Don Muhlbach
Long Snapper
2014 detroit lions
50
Travis Lewis
Linebacker
58
Ashlee Palmer
Linebacker
71
Riley Reiff
Tackle
80
Joseph Fauria
Tight End
90
Ndamukong Suh
Defensive Tackle
97
Caraun Reid
Defensive Tackle
51
Dominic Raiola
Center
59
Tahir Whitehead
Linebacker
75
Larry Warford
Guard
81
Calvin Johnson
Wide Receiver
91
Jason Jones
Defensive End
98
Nick Fairley
Defensive Tackle
52
Darryl Tapp
Defensive End
64
Travis Swanson
Center
77
Cornelius Lucas
Tackle
84
Ryan Broyles
Wide Receiver
92
Devin Taylor
Defensive End
54
DeAndre Levy
Linebacker
66
LaAdrian Waddle
Tackle
78
Corey Hilliard
Tackle
85
Eric Ebron
Tight End
93
George Johnson
Defensive End
55
Stephen Tulloch
Linebacker
67
Rob Sims
Guard
79
Larry Webster
Defensive End
87
Brandon Pettigrew
Tight End
94
Ezekiel Ansah
Defensive End
99
C.J. Mosley
Defensive Tackle
25
2014 panthers statistics
RUSHING
Car
Opp
Total First Downs 1917 NoYdsAvgLgTD
Rushing
5
5 D. Williams
14 72 5.1 17 0
Passing
14
10
Stewart
9 202.2 60
Penalty
0
2
7 111.6 50
3rd Down: Made/Att
6/15
6/12 Tolbert
3 103.3 80
3rd Down Pct.
40.0
50.0 Anderson
33113 3.4 170
4th Down: Made/Att
1/1
0/0 Team
4th Down Pct.
100.0
0.0 Opponents 17102 6.0 540
Possession Avg.
35:1224:48
Total Net Yards
334264
RECEIVING
Avg. Per Game
334.0 264.0
NoYdsAvgLgTD
Total Plays
68
55
8 8310.4 22 1
Avg. Per Play
4.9
4.8 Olsen
6 9215.3 26t 1
Net Yards Rushing 113102 Benjamin
4 32 8.0110
Avg. Per Game
113.0 102.0 Cotchery
Total Rushes
33
17 Stewart
3 17 5.7140
Net Yards Passing 221162 Tolbert
2 63.0 30
Avg. Per Game
221.0 162.0 Avant
1 00.0 00
Sacked/Yards Lost
1/9
3/21 24230 9.626t2
Gross Yards
230
183 TEAM
Att./Completions
34/2435/22OPPONENTS 22183 8.3 262
Completion Pct.
70.6
62.9
Had Intercepted
0
2
PUNTING
Punts/Average
6/47.05/44.0
NoYds Avg Net TBI20 Lg B
Net Punting Avg.
6/37.7 5/36.8 Nortman
6 28247.037.7 0 2 54 0
Penalties/Yards
6/553/15
Team
6 28247.037.7 0 2 54 0
Fumbles/Ball Lost 1/03/1
Touchdowns
22 Opponents 5 22044.036.8 0 2 56 0
Rushing
Passing
Returns
0
2
0
0
2
0
SCORING
TDRu PaRt PAT FG S PT
Gano
0 0 00 2/2 2/3 0 8
Benjamin 1 0 10 0 6
Olsen
1 0 10 0 6
Team
2 0 20 2/2 2/3 0 20
Opponents 2 0 20 2/2 0/0 0 14
INTERCEPTIONS
NoYds Avg Lg TD
Harper
1 33.03 0
Cason
1 11.01 0
Team
2 42.03 0
Opponents 0 0 ------ 0
SACKS
Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TOTAL
Edwards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0
Hardy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0
Kuechly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.0
TeaM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0
OPPonents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0
PUNT RETURNS
Ret FCYds Avg LgTD
Brown
3 1 3612.0 23 0
Team
3 1 3612.0 23 0
Opponents 4 1 5614.0 33 0
KICKOFF RETURNS
NoYds Avg LgTD
Opponents 2 52 26.0 270
FIELD GOALS
1-19 20-2930-3940-4950+
Gano
0/01/11/10/10/0
Team
0/01/11/10/10/0
Opponents 0/00/00/00/00/0
2-PT. CONVERSIONS:
Team 0-0, Opponents 0-0
SCORE BY PERIODS
1234
OT
TOT
Team
0 10 010 0 20
Opponents 000
14014
PASSING
Anderson
Team
Opponents
26
AttCmpYdsCmp%Yd/Att TDTD%IntInt% LgSK/LS Rate
342423070.6 6.76 25.9 00.026t1/9 108.7
342423070.6 6.76 25.9 00.026t1/9 108.7
3522183 62.9 5.23 2 5.726 5.7263 /21 71.5
2014 LIONS statistics
DETOpp
RUSHING
Total First Downs 2016 NoYdsAvgLgTD
Rushing
5
4 Bell
15 51 2.4121
Passing
14
8
Bush
9 151.7 60
Penalty
1
4
1 44.0 40
3rd Down: Made/Att
10/15
3/13 Riddick
1 44.0 40
3rd Down Pct.
66.7
23.1 Tate
4 20.55t1
4th Down: Made/Att
0/0
2/3 Stafford
4th Down Pct.
0.0
66.7 Team
30 76 2.5122
Possession Avg.
36:0423:56 Opponents 22 53 2.4141
Total Net Yards
417197
Avg. Per Game
417.0 197.0
RECEIVING
Total Plays
63
57
NoYdsAvgLgTD
Avg. Per Play
6.6
3.5 7 164 23.4 67t 2
Net Yards Rushing 7653 C. Johnson
6 9315.5 44 0
Avg. Per Game
76.0
53.0 Tate
Total Rushes
30
22 Bush
6 49 8.2240
Net Yards Passing 341144 Fauria
1 2626.0 26 0
Avg. Per Game
341.0 144.0 Pettigrew
1 99.0 90
Sacked/Yards Lost
1/5
2/19
1 55.0 50
Gross Yards
346
163 Bell
22 34615.7 67t2
Att./Completions
32/22 33/18 Team
Completion Pct.
68.8
54.5 Opponents 18163 9.1 211
Had Intercepted
0
2
Punts/Average
2/54.45/40.2
PUNTING
Net Punting Avg.
2/39.5 5/38.0 NoYds Avg NetTB In Lg B
Penalties/Yards
8/854/25
Martin
2 10954.539.5 0 1 57 0
Fumbles/Ball Lost 1/00/0
2 10954.539.5 0 1 57 0
Touchdowns
42 Team
Rushing
2
1 Opponents 5 20140.238.0 0 1 56 0
Passing
2
1 FIELD GOALS
Returns
0
0
1-19 20-2930-3940-4950+
SCORING
Freese
0/02/20/00/10/0
TDRu PaRt PAT FG S PT
Team
0/02/20/00/10/0
C. Johnson 2 0 2 0 0 12
Freese
0 0 00 3/3 2/3 0 9 Opponents 0/00/00/00/00/0
Bell
Stafford
Fauria
Team
Opponents
INTERCEPTIONS
NoYds Avg Lg TD
Quin
1 1818.0 18 0
Levy
1 1313.0 13 0
Team
2 3115.5 180
Opponents 0 0 ------ 0
SACKS
Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TOTAL
G. Johnson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5
Ansah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5
TeaM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
OPPonents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PUNT RETURNS
Ret FCYds Avg LgTD
Ross
3 1 113.76 0
Team
3 1 113.76 0
Opponents 2 0 3015.0 180
KICKOFF RETURNS
NoYds Avg LgTD
Opponents 1 14 14.0 140
SCORE BY PERIODS
1234
OT
TOT
Team
14 013 80 35
Opponents 0707014
1 1 00 0 6
1 1 00 0 6
0 0 00 0 2
4 2 20 3/3 2/3 0 35
2 1 10 2/2 0/0 0 14
2-PT. CONVERSIONS:
Team 1-1, Opponents 0-0
PASSING
AttCmpYdsCmp%Yd/Att TDTD%IntInt% LgSK/LS Rate
Stafford
322234668.810.81 26.3 00.067t1/5 125.3
Team
322234668.810.81 26.3 00.067t1/5
125.3 Opponents
331816354.5
4.941
3.02
6.1
212/19
53.0
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TENTH panthers season
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 235 • Born: March 22, 1983 • NFL Games Played/Started: 103/85 [5/2] • Acquired: D1-05
Highlights:
• Thomas Davis ranks second in franchise history with 710
tackles and his 103 regular season games played are the
most by a linebacker in team history.
• Davis produced the best season of his career in 2013,
setting or tying career highs in tackles (151), sacks (4.0),
interceptions (2) and passes defensed (8). He was named
to the USA Today All-Joe Team for his efforts.
• Davis was one of three finalists for the 2013 NFL Walter
Payton Man of the Year Award, the only NFL award that
recognizes a player for his community service activities as
well as his excellence on the field.
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42
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44
47
53
54
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58
59
63
64
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81
82
84
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91
92
93
94
95
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Name
Cam Newton
Derek Anderson
Brad Nortman
Graham Gano
Brenton Bersin
Kelvin Benjamin
Joe Webb
Philly Brown
Antoine Cason
Thomas DeCoud
Melvin White
Josh Norman
Bené Benwikere
Jonathan Stewart
Charles Godfrey
Tre Boston
DeAngelo Williams
Mike Tolbert
Roman Harper
Colin Jones
Fozzy Whittaker
J.J. Jansen
Richie Brockel
Ben Jacobs
Jason Williams
A.J. Klein
Thomas Davis
Luke Kuechly
David Foucault
Brian Folkerts
Garry Williams
Amini Silatolu
Ryan Kalil
Andrew Norwell
Trai Turner
Fernando Velasco
Greg Hardy
Byron Bell
Nate Chandler
Jason Avant
Jerricho Cotchery
Ed Dickson
Brandon Williams
Greg Olsen
Colin Cole
Dwan Edwards
Chase Blackburn
Kony Ealy
Charles Johnson
Wes Horton
Mario Addison
Star Lotulelei
Kawann Short
Pos
QB
QB
P
K
WR
WR
QB
WR
CB
S
CB
CB
CB
RB
CB
S
RB
FB
S
S
RB
LS
TE/FB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
T
C
T
G
C
G
G
G
DE
T
T
WR
WR
TE
TE
TE
DT
DT
LB
DE
DE
DE
DE
DT
DT
Ht
6-5
6-6
6-2
6-2
6-3
6-5
6-4
5-11
6-1
6-2
6-1
6-0
6-0
5-10
5-11
6-1
5-9
5-9
6-1
6-0
5-10
6-2
6-1
6-4
6-1
6-1
6-1
6-3
6-8
6-4
6-3
6-4
6-2
6-6
6-3
6-4
6-4
6-5
6-4
6-0
6-1
6-4
6-4
6-5
6-2
6-3
6-3
6-4
6-2
6-5
6-3
6-2
6-3
Wt
245
230
210
205
210
240
230
180
195
195
205
195
185
235
210
205
215
245
205
205
205
240
255
245
245
245
235
238
305
310
315
315
300
310
320
310
275
340
315
210
205
255
250
253
330
305
240
275
285
270
260
320
315
Age
25
31
25
27
24
23
27
22
28
29
24
26
23
27
28
22
31
28
31
26
25
28
28
26
28
23
31
23
25
24
28
25
29
22
21
29
26
25
25
31
32
27
26
29
34
33
31
22
28
24
27
24
25
Exp
4
10
3
5
1
R
5
R
7
7
2
3
R
7
7
R
9
7
9
4
2
7
4
2
6
2
10
3
R
2
6
3
8
R
R
5
5
4
3
9
11
5
2
8
8
11
10
R
8
2
4
2
2
College
Auburn
Oregon State
Wisconsin
Florida State
Wofford College
Florida State
Alabama-Birmingham
Ohio State
Arizona
California
Louisiana-Lafayette
Coastal Carolina
San Jose State
Oregon
Iowa
North Carolina
Memphis
Coastal Carolina
Alabama
TCU
Texas
Notre Dame
Boise State
Fresno State
Western Illinois
Iowa State
Georgia
Boston College
Montreal
Washburn
Kentucky
Midwestern State
Southern California
Ohio State
Louisiana State
Georgia
Mississippi
New Mexico
UCLA
Michigan
North Carolina State
Oregon
Oregon
Miami (Fla.)
Iowa
Oregon State
Akron
Missouri
Georgia
Southern California
Troy
Utah
Purdue
LIONS ROSTER
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Name
Nate Freese
Sam Martin
Dan Orlovsky
Matthew Stafford
Corey Fuller
Kevin Ogletree
Jeremy Ross
Golden Tate
Kellen Moore
Reggie Bush
Darius Slay
Jerome Couplin
Theo Riddick
Don Carey
Glover Quin
Bill Bentley
Cassius Vaughn
Rashean Mathis
James Ihedigbo
Montell Owens
Joique Bell
Isa Abdul-Quddus
Nevin Lawson
Jed Collins
Don Muhlbach
Travis Lewis
Dominic Raiola
Darryl Tapp
DeAndre Levy
Stephen Tulloch
Ashlee Palmer
Tahir Whitehead
Travis Swanson
LaAdrian Waddle
Rob Sims
Riley Reiff
Larry Warford
Cornelius Lucas
Corey Hilliard
Larry Webster
Joseph Fauria
Calvin Johnson
Ryan Broyles
Eric Ebron
Brandon Pettigrew
Ndamukong Suh
Jason Jones
Devin Taylor
George Johnson
Ezekiel Ansah
Caraun Reid
Nick Fairley
C.J. Mosley
Pos
K
P
QB
QB
WR
WR
WR
WR
QB
RB
CB
S
RB
S
S
CB
CB
CB
S
FB
RB
S
CB
FB
LS
LB
C
DE
LB
LB
LB
LB
C
T
G
T
G
T
T
DE
TE
WR
WR
TE
TE
DT
DE
DE
DE
DE
DT
DT
DT
Ht
6-0
6-1
6-5
6-3
6-2
6-1
6-0
5-10
6-0
6-0
6-0
6-2
5-9
5-11
6-0
5-10
5-11
6-1
6-2
5-10
5-11
6-1
5-9
6-1
6-4
6-2
6-1
6-1
6-2
5-11
6-1
6-2
6-5
6-6
6-3
6-6
6-3
6-9
6-6
6-6
6-7
6-5
5-10
6-4
6-5
6-4
6-5
6-7
6-4
6-5
6-2
6-4
6-2
Wt
191
210
218
234
200
195
215
195
200
205
192
215
200
203
206
188
195
195
217
225
229
200
192
252
260
236
310
270
235
245
238
242
312
330
312
313
330
325
300
262
267
236
195
265
275
305
275
275
263
278
306
308
312
Age
24
24
31
26
24
27
26
26
25
29
23
23
23
27
28
25
26
34
30
29
28
25
23
28
33
26
35
30
27
29
28
24
23
21
30
25
23
23
29
24
24
28
26
21
29
27
28
24
26
25
22
26
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Exp
R
2
10
6
1
6
2
5
3
9
2
R
2
6
6
3
5
12
8
9
4
4
R
4
11
3
14
9
6
9
6
3
R
2
9
3
2
R
6
R
2
8
3
R
6
5
7
2
3
2
R
4
10
College
Boston College
Appalachian State
Connecticut
Georgia
Virginia Tech
Virginia
California
Notre Dame
Boise State
Southern California
Mississippi State
William & Mary
Notre Dame
Norfolk State
New Mexico
Louisiana-Lafayette
Mississippi
Bethune-Cookman
Massachusetts
Maine
Wayne State
Fordham
Utah State
Washington State
Texas A&M
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Virginia Tech
Wisconsin
North Carolina State
Mississippi
Temple
Arkansas
Texas Tech
Ohio State
Iowa
Kentucky
Kansas State
Oklahoma State
Bloomsburg
UCLA
Georgia Tech
Oklahoma
North Carolina
Oklahoma State
Nebraska
Eastern Michigan
South Carolina
Rutgers
Brigham Young
Princeton
Auburn
Missouri
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Q&A with Jason AVANT
This week, GameTime catches up with one
of the newest members of the Panthers,
wide receiver Jason Avant. Avant signed
with the Panthers as a free agent after
eight seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles.
How big of an impact did your high
school coach, Willie Simpson, have on
your career as well as your life?
A whole lot, because growing up on the
Southside of Chicago, you can’t just be a
regular football coach just because of the
nature of the surroundings with gangs and
drugs and violence, so he was more of a
father to me rather than a football coach.
He was the first person to come up to me
and let me know I had talent. He worked
diligently to try to keep us off the streets
by occupying our time, coming to take us
to eat, stuff that we couldn’t afford, those
types of things. He was instrumental in my
life and he’s still my favorite coach today
and he still comes to the games and I still
go to Chicago and hang out with him so
he’s still a dad to me not a coach.
If Coach Simpson never steered you
towards the gridiron, how far do you
think you would’ve gone as a basketball
player?
I would’ve been a Division I player but I
probably wouldn’t have made the pros, I
probably would’ve played overseas. He
was both head coach for basketball and football
and he wanted guys to play both sports and he
realized I had more talent in football than basketball. He steered me in the right direction and
gave me the stats by showing me how only three or
four guys got scholarships each year in basketball
whereas there were 25-26 guys getting scholarships each year in football.
In an article in 2010, you stated that, “I know
I’m not supposed to be in the NFL, but I know
there’s a bigger reason for it.” Why is it that
you have chosen to use football as a tool to fix
things in the world as opposed to looking at it
like a job?
“When you have this platform, people listen to
you. Just think about when you were growing up,
it was different when your parents would tell you
something and then your star athlete or favorite
movie star told you the same thing you would take
heed to it and live by it. That is a serious power
that anybody that has fame has the ability to do.
You can use it in two ways where people follow you
down the road of destruction or you can use it in
a positive way to show people that there is a way
out and you can use your platform to tell people
good things. That is what I prefer to do rather than
use it in a negative way and I’m not saying that
I do everything perfectly but I’m just saying that I
realize this is a platform and there are a lot of kids
and older people looking up to me and I want to be
the person that is giving them good stuff so they
can teach their kids values. I want them to say,
“look at that guy, he’s doing it right.”
(continued on next page)
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Q&A with JASON AVANT (continued)
Your fans and peers see you as a football player
but more importantly they look up to you as a
leader. What advice do you have for the next
generation?
I think the biggest thing that you can take from
life is that you are more than what you do. I hope
that is the legacy that I leave, I hope it says that,
“you can be a great person and have faith, you
can be a great person and be the nicest guy to
the janitor or the chefs or whoever you are around
where you are the same person, you don’t have
to be the stereotype.” People value someone that
can look them in the eye, shake their hand and
treat them like a regular person because at the
end of the day we are all regular people. If I can
leave anything, it is that God sees us all the same
and that you can make it, you can do it. You don’t
have to be a jerk doing it, you don’t have to do
something bad, you can be a good person and it is
cool to be a good person, it is cool to be who you
are and not compromise. That is the legacy that I
want to leave, to be a real man or woman when
it comes to who you are, I’m not going to allow
somebody to intimidate me in order to do something bad. I know I’m a good person and it is cool
to be a good person and it is not corny.
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How has it been working under your new position coach Ricky Proehl?
I’ve learned more in this past three or four months
than a large part of my professional career. My
first coach, Coach (David) Culley, he taught me
a whole lot but now Coach Proehl has exceeded
that. He has taken me to a different level with
my mindset and my route technique so I’m looking forward to using some of the moves that he
has taught me. I really enjoy him and I think he
is the best coach in the National Football League,
I don’t know that because I haven’t been around
everyone but in my experience he’s one of the best
ones I’ve ever had.
What unique thing do you have about yourself
that will help connect you with the fans?
“I like doing regular stuff, I play basketball, play
scrabble and play the piano, normal stuff.
– Interview by Chase Altieri
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THE TOPCATS
The 2014 team is proud to welcome back
the Carolina Panthers Cheerleaders –
the TopCats. The TopCats, ranging in
age from 21–30, represent all regions
across the Carolinas. They hold careers
in a variety of distinguished professions, including nursing, law, marketing, engineering and teaching. The TopCats are visible at corporate and charitable events
throughout the Carolinas, as well as at Bank of America Stadium where they help
cheer the Panthers to victory and entertain fans at every home game.
Auditions for the TopCats are a comprehensive and intense process. Out of over
100 initial contestants, the final squad of 25 ladies was chosen based on their
personalities, showmanship, dance skills, professionalism and physical fitness.
Richelle Williams is the Choreographer and Manager for the TopCats. She joined
the TopCats staff in 2005, after dancing with the team for five years. She was
a cheer instructor for Universal Cheerleaders Association, and she also cheered
at the University of South Carolina where she earned a BA degree in Mass
Communications.
Shannon McClattie serves as the TopCats Assistant. She was a member of the
TopCats Squad for 11 years and was named cheerleader of the year in 2004 and
represented the organization at the 2005 Pro Bowl. Shannon was a game day field
assistant for four years before joining the TopCats staff.
Kate Milstead, the Entertainment Assistant, is responsible for booking all community and corporate appearances for Sir Purr, the TopCats, and PurrCussion.
Kate interned in the Community Relations Department in 2010 before joining the
Entertainment staff full-time in 2012. She graduated from Florida State University
where she was also a member of the women’s soccer team.
The Panthers cheerleading squad is sponsored by Gildan, exclusive supplier of all
apparel to the TopCats.
2014 TopCats
Name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Year
Aryn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Ashley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Brandice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chandalae. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Dana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Dawn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Emily. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Erin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Heather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Katie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Kimberly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Lindsey S.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Lindsey Y.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Madeline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Madelyn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Meghan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Michaela . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Sallie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Samantha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Sarah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Shannon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Siobhan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Tiffany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Whitleigh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Whitney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
––––– Presented By –––––
Richelle Williams
Shannon McClattie
Kate Milstead
Cheerleader Manager
& Choreographer
TopCats Assistant
Entertainment
Assistant
Special Thanks to:
Apparel and Sockwear . . . . . . . . . Gildan
Hair Salon. . . . . Dolce Lusso Salon & Spa
Preferred Fitness Trainers of the TopCats
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Lemar Peterson
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Photography . . . . . . . . Goodstuff Creative
Fitness Trainers. . . . . 1 On 1 Body Design
THE TOPCATS
WHITNEY (left) enters her third season as a TopCat, was born and raised in Greensboro, NC.
She recently graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a Bachelor of
Arts in Dance Studies, and shares her passion for dance through teaching it to children, with
hopes of opening her own studio one day. When she’s not dancing, Whitney enjoys spending
time with her family and friends, playing tennis, and taking trips to the beach. In the future,
Whitney wants to start a family of her own and travel to different countries on mission trips.
Her favorite charity is the Victory Junction Gang Camp, dedicated to providing children with
serious illnesses a chance to attend different camps throughout the year.
EMILY (right) is a full-time nursing student and in her second year with the TopCats. Born in
Charlotte but raised in Harrisburg, N.C., Emily enjoys spending time with family and friends,
cooking, and being at the lake. After completing her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and becoming a Certified Nurse Anesthetist, Emily wants to travel throughout Europe and go diving in
the Great Barrier Reef. Emily’s favorite charity is the National Kidney Foundation – it is very
dear to her and her family.
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COACH OF THE WEEK SPOTLIGHT
Carolina Panthers
Coach of the Week
By Matt Wilbur
The Carolina Panthers High School Coach of the
Week program recognizes high school coaches
who, through their hard work and dedication to
young people, have made a difference in the
lives of their players, school and community.
This program also provides high schools with
financial assistance to help maintain and upgrade their football programs.
Brian Hales / Butler High School
The Carolina Panthers are proud to announce
the selection of Coach Brian Hales of David
W. Butler High School as the team’s first High
School Coach of the Week for the 2014 season. Coach Hales is in his fourth year as the
head football coach at Butler High School and
continues to lead the Bulldogs to success on
the field.
Coach Hales has achieved numerous accomplishments during his tenure as the Bulldogs
coach. He has led his team to the Southwestern Conference Championship for the previous
three seasons. In 2012, Coach Hales led his
team to the North Carolina 4AA state championship, defeating Jack Britt 56-28. Following the state championship, Hales was
named the Army All-American Bowl Coach of
the Year, American Football Monthly Coach of
the Year, and the Semper Fidelis Coach of the
Year. Hales was awarded the 2013 Charlotte
Observer Coach of the Year after a 10-4 finish.
“Coach Hales instills in his players the need
for a strong work ethic coupled with a strong
desire to win,” stated Courtney Paschal, Athletic Director of Butler.
Hales has not only had success on the field,
but off the field as well. Coach Hales will frequently pop into classrooms to check on the
student-athletes and assist them in any way
he can. He knows the better the communication, the better the chance the student has at
succeeding on the field and in the classroom.
“He wants all of Butler to be the best it can
be and he is a great example of why Butler is
a success both in the classroom and on the
fields and courts of play,” Paschal added.
Coach Hales can also be seen in the community running youth football camps where he
teaches the values of fundamentals and hard
work at the grassroots level.
In recognition of Coach Hales, The Carolina
Panthers will donate $1,000 to Butler High
School to support the school’s athletic department. Coach Hales and the other 2014
Carolina Panthers High School Coach of the
Week honorees will all be recognized during a
Panthers home game later this season.
The 2014 High School Coach of the Week program is a joint initiative of the Carolina Panthers and the National Football League. The
program is designed to recognize and reward
North and South Carolina high school coaches
who have created successful programs for
teams and players both on and off of the playing field. This includes coaches that champion philosophies which advance and promote
player health and safety.
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Panthers and NFL Foundation award $200,000 field grant to
West Charlotte High School
The Carolina Panthers in partnership with the
National Football League Foundation Grassroots
Program and Local Initiatives Support Corporation awarded West Charlotte High School with a
$200,000 grant this past Tuesday to assist in the
construction of a new synthetic turf field for the
school. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and Project
LIFT are also partners in the project.
Recreation Center adjacent to the school’s campus.
MCP&R will serve as the agent for scheduling external community usage.
The grant is the most recent in a series of NFL Grassroots field grants to benefit the region. The Carolina
Panthers have supported similar projects most recently for Spartanburg (SC) School District VII and
York (SC) School District 1.
The Carolina Panthers are pleased to provide the
NFL Grassroots field grant to West Charlotte High
School in partnership with Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Schools and Project L.I.F.T.,” said Carolina Panthers
team president Danny Morrison. “Through its proud
history, the school’s football field has served as a
heartbeat of West Charlotte for students, families
and the broader community. From football glory to
show stopping band performances, the field holds a
special place in the history of West Charlotte High
School. We are pleased that the new field will not
only continue to benefit the school and help create
new memories, but will be an asset that will also
serve the community through new recreation opportunities.”
The new synthetic field surface will allow West
Charlotte High School to open the field to other key
stakeholders in the community. The centerpiece of
these partnerships is a Joint Use Agreement with
the Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department, which currently operates the West Charlotte
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Mick’s BAG by Mick Mixon
Do as the Roman do
Veteran safety Roman Harper was not only an astute free
agent pickup because of his savvy, skill and knowledge
of the NFC South, Harper comes to the Panthers with
a healthy contempt of the Atlanta Falcons already in
place! Harper joined Jim Szoke, Eugene Robinson, Jordan Gross and me on the September 8th edition of “Panther Talk”, live from the Red Zone at Bank of America
Stadium.
Eugene: What do you feel you bring to this organization?
Roman: The biggest thing I want to bring to this team is
some leadership, a sense of calming, and that sense of
when I come into the game, my coaches know they can
trust me. I am who I am. I’m going to bring physicality to the game, I’m going to fly around and hit people.
I’m a smart player. I’m going to be in the right place
on the field at all the right times. That’s all I have to
do on this team. I don’t have to be that vocal. We have
those guys here already. We have Pro Bowl guys who are
very talented. I’m just trying to plug and help get us to
the next level, which is deep into the playoffs and to the
Super Bowl.
Jordan: The Saints defense took some strides last year
and got a lot better, but talk about this Panthers defense
and how you would compare the talent here.
Roman: Until I saw our Panthers front seven in person, I
really didn’t have the appreciation for how good they are.
I am so impressed with our defensive linemen and linebackers! I’ve never seen D-linemen have pass drop skills
like these guys do. I saw Charles Johnson covering an
over route 25 yards down the field against Tampa Bay. It
is so impressive to see what they can all do and how they
are used in our scheme. I got an interception against
Tampa Bay all because Charles Johnson had defeated a
blocker and got to the quarterback. All I was doing was
running to the ball and it came right to me because of
the effort Charles made. We don’t have to cover for very
long in the back half because of how much pressure our
front can bring.
Mick: Was their much carryover for you scheme-wise
from what you were used to in New Orleans?
Roman: Not at all. We are more of a zone-scheme team
here. We do a lot of different zone blitzes. We are more
of a four-man pressure team. In New Orleans, it was just
blitz all the time and all I did was play man-to-man behind that, unless it was some Cover Two. Here, we have
all kinds of zone coverages. We play Cover Four, Cover
Two, Cover Six, and some trap coverages, too. And with
our offense here, it is so different for me. New Orleans
was fast break all the time. Against Tampa Bay, we ran
the ball effectively and we possessed the ball for over 35
minutes. That helps a defense so much.
Jordan: You were in the Saints locker room for 8 years,
then you come here and I’m sure you wondered what it’s
gonna be like. How has the vibe been for you in the locker
room?
Roman: Oh man, let me tell you, Jordan, I was so nervous! Because like you said, I had played my whole career there, like you did here with the Panthers. In New
Orleans, I was established in the locker room, so new
players that came in, they had to get to know me. So now
I come here and I’m the new guy! Greg Olsen was the
first guy I met, and he was great. He welcomed me to the
team and he told me, ‘Hey, everybody here is solid.’ That
meant a lot, and I totally agree with him now that I have
had a chance to get to know the guys. They will kid you,
that’s for sure. You can’t go five steps in our locker room
without somebody joking on you. You have to wear certain shoes in there. They say, ‘If Jordan didn’t wear ‘em
on the court you can’t wear ‘em in here!’ Ha! That’s the
craziest thing I ever heard! DeAngelo never stops. He’s
always joking on somebody. RV (Head Athletic Trainer
Ryan Vermillion) and all the training staff, they are the
same way. They want your personality to come out, which
is awesome. I have had a great time here so far and I’m
looking forward to some great years as a Panther.
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Ticket Opportunities
In a stadium of 73,258 seats, you can pick your
entertainment vehicle for every game or a single
game. From a Luxury Suite to a Hospitality Tent,
from a Permanent Seat License to a Single Game
Ticket, the Carolina Panthers have something to
fit your needs. Act today and secure your place in
Bank of America Stadium.
Carolina Panthers Luxury Suites provide the ultimate view of the action on the field, while offering an unparalleled combination of features and
amenities for you as a Luxury Suite Member. Not
only will you experience the ultimate NFL game
day atmosphere, we are committed to take your
membership beyond the walls of Bank of America
Stadium.
Be there for all of the action at Bank of America
Stadium with your personal Permanent Seat License and Season Tickets in the lower level, upper
level or Club Level of Bank of America Stadium.
Ownership of a PSL or Club Seat License offers you
the ability to purchase season tickets in the same
location, year after year.
Whether you are entertaining 20 clients or 2,000 employees, the Carolina Panthers Hospitality Program
offers you an event tailored to fit your needs, and
centered around the action of the National Football
League. Hospitality Packages are designed to fit your
entertaining needs on a single game basis, or every
game during the season. With six distinct packages
to fit your entertaining needs, the Carolina Panthers
offer a turnkey corporate hospitality event.
Ticket Information
The Carolina Panthers ticket office is located
between the South and East Gates at Bank of
America Stadium and is open Monday-Friday from
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. During the NFL season, the
ticket office is open from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
on Saturdays prior to home games. Contact the
Ticket Office by calling (704) 358-7800 or receive
more information at www.panthers.com.
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Get the Official Gear of the Carolina Panthers
at the Carolina Panthers Team Store.
Location
Bank of America Stadium
Corner of South Mint Street and
Stonewall/Graham Street
Hours:
In-season
Monday & Thursday: 9am - 7pm;
Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday: 9am - 4pm;
Sunday: Call Ahead
Off-season
Monday - Friday: 9 am - 4 pm
For special game day and holiday hours,
call 704-358-7158.
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stadium policies / information
ALCOHOL POLICY
Panthers fans who consume alcohol are encouraged to
drink responsibly. All alcohol sales will require a picture
ID as proof of age. You must be 21 years of age to purchase alcohol. Only two (2) beers will be sold at any one
purchase per person. All alcohol sales will be discontinued at the end of the third quarter. Sales may be discontinued earlier at the discretion of stadium management.
ASSISTIVE LISTENING /
CLOSED CAPTIONING DEVICES
Headsets and receivers for multi-channel LPB RadioAide and Closed Captioning devices are available for no
charge at the Guest Relations Booth on the 100 level at
the North Gate. Either a driver’s license or credit card will
be required as a deposit. If you would prefer to use your
smart phone as a captioning device, please stop by a
Guest Relations booth for further instructions.
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Alcoholic beverages
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All balls including footballs of any size
•
All non-transparent bags or items including
backpacks, binocular/camera cases, cinch bags,
computer bags, diaper bags, fanny packs, purses
larger than 4.5” x 6.5”, etc
•
Baby seats
•
Balloons
•
Coolers or containers, including cans and bottles
•
Explosives
•
Fireworks
BANNERS
The players love to see signs of fan support. The Carolina
Panthers may allow a limited number of banners, subject
to stadium management approval. In addition, stadium
management reserves the right to prohibit banners due
to lack of available space, banner size or commercial or
improper message content. Please refer to http://www.
panthers.com/stadium/policies-information/bannerpolicy.html
•
Folding chairs
•
Food and beverages, except two (2) sealed plastic
non-flavored water bottles per person
•
Horns, bells, whistles and other noise makers
•
Illegal drugs
•
Laptops
•
Laser pointers
CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY
The Carolina Panthers are committed to providing an
enjoyable and safe game day experience. Irresponsible
conduct will not be tolerated at Bank of America Stadium. Unruly patrons will be subject to ejection, arrest
and possible loss of ticket privileges. Rules of conduct
are printed on the back of each ticket.
•
Pets, except service animals assisting those with
disabilities
•
Seat cushions with covers, zippers, clasps, pockets, or any other device that would allow concealment of any item
•
Strollers
Whether or not certain types of behavior and/or acts are
inappropriate or offensive to others may depend on one’s
perspective and values. Stadium Management reserves
the right to deem an act or exhibited behavior to be inappropriate and act accordingly.
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Umbrellas
•
Video equipment
•
Weapons of any kind, including those carried with
a permit
Stadium Security Personnel will respond to complaints
of misconduct. Patrons who fail to comply with Stadium
Policy after being warned will be subject to ejection or
arrest. Acts such as fighting, being abusive to others,
being intoxicated, throwing objects, or committing other
acts that may injure other patrons or disrupt the progress
of the game may result in ejection and/or arrest without prior warning. Violations by Permanent Seat License
holders or their guests may result in the revocation of the
Permanent Seat License and ticket privileges.
•
Other items that in the judgment of stadium management pose a safety hazard or diminish the enjoyment of an event by other patrons
Fans who require assistance with unruly patrons should
contact a member of the stadium staff, a Charlotte
Mecklenburg police officer or report it anonymously by
texting your issue and specific location to 704.GET.HELP
(438.4357).
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PROHIBITED ITEMS
To ensure that all fans have a safe and enjoyable visit
to Bank of America Stadium, the following items are not
permitted in the stadium:
Prohibited items that are discovered during security
inspections at the stadium entrances must be either
returned to the owner’s vehicle or discarded. Unlawful
items that are discovered during security inspections
are subject to confiscation, and the person in possession
of those items may be denied entrance into the stadium
and is subject to arrest. Any prohibited item discovered
inside the stadium is subject to confiscation.
Items that will be permitted but will be inspected at bag
check locations prior to entry:
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Any transparent plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag no larger
than 12” x 6” x 12”
stadium policies / information
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Purses, bags or clutches no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”
•
Containers for medical supplies or special food
items for diabetics (Please contact the Director of
Security at 704-358-7000 for more information on
the approval process)
•
Flags without poles or sticks
•
Seat pads without covers, zippers, clasps, pockets, or any other device that would allow concealment of any items
•
Tablets
Fans are encouraged not to bring any bags or items that
need inspection as our goal is to get all patrons in the
stadium as quickly as possible.
DESIGNATED DRIVER
Panthers fans are the best fans around! That’s why the
Carolina Panthers and Anheuser-Busch have teamed up
to implement the Good Sport program as a thank you to
fans who respect the rights of others, drink responsibly,
and designate a driver during today’s game.
Fans who volunteer to be a designated driver have a
chance to win free Panther’s merchandise and other
gifts. Fans can enter to win at the Panther’s Good Sport
designated driver sign up carts located in concourses
near secctions 106, 123 and 513, so sign up and win
today!
NFL BAG POLICY
In order to increase public safety and to expidite fan entry
into stadiums, the NFL requires all Stadiums to enforce
a specific bag policy for patrons, media, and employees.
All non-transparent bags or items including backpacks,
binocular/camera cases, cinch bags, computer bags,
diaper bags, fanny packs, purses larger than 4.5” x 6.5”
are now prohibited at Bank of America Stadium. Any
transparent plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag no larger than 12”
x 6” x 12” or purses, bags or clutches no larger than 4.5”
x 6.5” are permitted in to the stadium. All approved bags
and purses will continue to be subjected to additional
screening measures
RECYCLING
The Carolina Panthers recycle all cans, bottles, and
cardboard generated inside the stadium. In addition, the
Carolina Panthers have partnered with Bojangles, Center
City Partners and Keep Mecklenburg Beautiful in order
to increase our recycling footprint. Volunteers canvass
parking lots within a four block perimeter of the stadium
in order to provide information regarding the program.
Fans parking in participating lots are handed a yellow
bag for cans, bottles and/or cardboard as they enter the
lot. As fans head into the stadium, they can drop off the
bags at a designated curb location in each lot. The City
of Charlotte then picks up the bags and takes the recyclables to the Mecklenburg Recycling Facility (MRF).
Thank you Panthers fans for making today’s game a safe
and enjoyable time for everyone.
RE-ENTRY
Persons leaving Bank of America Stadium during an
event will not be permitted to re-enter.
EMERGENCY CARE
Emergency Care Centers are located on the 100 level
across from sections 109-110 and 133-134, on the 300
level across from suite 310A and on the 500 level across
from sections 511-512 and 543-544. Registered nurses,
doctors, paramedic units and an emergency medical
technician are on duty. In addition, two roving teams of
paramedics are on the club level.
SEAT CUSHIONS / PADS
As part of the new NFL bag policy, seat cushions with
covers, zippers, clasps, pockets or any other device that
would allow concealment of any items are prohibited at
Bank of America Stadium. Closed cell seat pads without
covers, zippers, clasps, pockets or any other device that
would allow concealment of any items are permitted into
the stadium.
GUEST RELATIONS
As a convenience to our fans, Guest Relations booths,
are located at all three entrance gates, at the club level
elevator lobbies and, on the 500 level. Guest Relations
team members provide fans with information about the
stadium, public transportation, restaurants and hotels
in addition to facilitating the game day experience.
Please feel free to report any problems/issues to a Guest
Relations team member in the Guest Relations booths or
to a team member throughout the seating bowl.
SMOKING
Per North Carolina law, smoking is not permitted in Bank
of America Stadium.
LOST AND FOUND
Reports of lost and found items should be made at
any Guest Relations Booth. On non-event days, call the
stadium operations office at (704) 358-7492 to inquire
about lost items.
TAG-A-KID PROGRAM
As a convenience, the Tag-A-Kid program is provided by
the Carolina Panthers and Bank of America Stadium. All
guests who would like to participate may register their
child at the Guest Relations Booths on 100, 300, and
500. The child will receive a wrist band with his/her seat
location. If the child becomes lost, the wristband will allow the child to be escorted to the parent’s seats. If the
parent/s are not there, the child will be escorted to the
nearest Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer or Guest
Relations booth.
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