Archive for December, 2007
Fox Remains Coach of the Panthers - For Now
John Fox has three years left on his contract to be head coach of the Carolina Panthers. Will he finish it? He is the head coach of the Panthers for now, despite the team wrapping up a 7-9 season that saw them win a meaningless game on Sunday over the Tampa Bay Bucs in Tampa. […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 31 2007Panthers Finish 2007 With 31-23 Win over Tampa Bay
Not much has gone right for the Carolina Panthers in this 2007 season, but at least they can say they ended the year on an up note. Sunday playing against mostly the Tampa Bay Bucs 2nd and 3rd stringers, the Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 31-23 at Raymond James Stadium. The Panthers offense, which for most […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 30 2007State Farm Launches “Your Game/Your Call” Ultimate Pro Bowl Giveaway
Bloomington, Ill., Nov. 20, 2007 – On November 22, Thanksgiving Day, State Farm is officially debuting the “Your Game | Your Call” Ultimate Pro Bowl Giveaway where fans can win one of five trips to the 2008 Pro Bowl in Hawaii. Fans can enter the promotion daily through January 6 at www.statefarm.com/NFL2 for their chance to win […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 30 2007Tough Season Wraps Up Sunday in Tampa Bay
The Panthers will wrap up a disappointing season Sunday at Tampa Bay. The Panthers are 6-and-9 and will miss the playoffs for the second straight year. Carolina does have a chance to secure a winning road record on Sunday. The Panthers are 4-and-3 away from home but have dropped their last three road contests. Rookie […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 29 2007Testaverde to Retire Following Sunday’s Game with Bucs
It’s time. That’s the words from Panthers QB Vinny Testaverde, who says that he will be retiring folling Sunday’s game with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. “Obviously at 44 it does get a little bit tougher as the weeks go by,” Vinny told the AP. “I’m glad I’m able to do it on my own terms […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 29 2007Peppers Season Ends on IR
The Panthers will play their season finale at Tampa Bay without defensive end Julius Peppers. Peppers suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee December 16th against Seattle and also missed last Saturday’s game with Dallas. Quarterback Vinny Testaverde and tackle Jordan Gross also missed Wednesday’s practice with injuries. The Panthers also claimed kicker Rhys […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 27 2007Panthers Return to Practice for Sunday’s Finale
The Panthers hit the practice field today as they prepare for Sunday’s season finale at Tampa Bay. The Panthers were knocked out of the NFC playoff chase with Saturday night’s 20-13 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. That loss also assured the 6-and-9 Panthers of their first losing season since 2004. Tampa Bay has already wrapped up […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 26 2007Panthers Playoff Dream Officially Ends
The Panthers will miss the playoffs for the second straight season. The Panthers were officially eliminated from the NFC playoff chase with Saturday night’s 20-13 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Carolina is 6-and-9 with only one game left in the season, next Sunday’s trip to NFC South champion Tampa Bay. Meanwhile the NFL Network reported Saturday […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 24 2007Panthers, Cowboys Clash Saturday Night
The Panthers will welcome the Dallas Cowboys to Bank of America Stadium Saturday night. The Panthers need a win to keep any playoff hopes alive. The 6-and-8 Panthers would need to win their final two games and get some help to reach the postseason. The Cowboys have already clinched the NFC East and a first-round […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 21 2007Peppers Misses Third Straight Practice
Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers missed another day of practice Thursday, increasing the chance that he will miss Saturday night’s game with Dallas. Peppers suffered a sprained knee in last Sunday’s victory over Seattle and has not been able to practice all week. Reserve Stanley McClover and rookie Charles Johnson could fill in if Peppers […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 21 2007

