query: when did the carolina panthers become a team

pos: History of the Carolina Panthers sold out by the end of the first day. The feasibility of the team was no longer a question, but it was still up to the league to decide where the new team would go. On October 26, 1993, the league announced that the owners had unanimously voted for the Carolinas to receive the 29th franchise, the first new NFL team since 1976 (Jacksonville was named the 30th team a month later). Fans all over the region celebrated with fireworks. In a memorable moment during the expansion announcement conference, Richardson spoke directly into a camera feed going to the Carolinas

neg: Carolina Panthers stadium. The team does not own this facility. The Panthers have hosted their annual training camp at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, since 1995. The Panthers are supported in both North Carolina and South Carolina; South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley declared July 30, 2012, "Carolina Panthers Day" in her state, saying that "when it comes to professional teams, the Carolina Panthers are the team that South Carolina calls their own". During the 2016 NFC Championship and Super Bowl, the hashtag #OneCarolina was used by college and professional sports teams from North Carolina and South Carolina to show unified support

neg: 2001 Carolina Panthers season become so incapacitated that only about 16,000 fans showed up to see them play in their finale against the New England Patriots, who went on to win Super Bowl XXXVI. The 2001 Panthers became the seventh team to finish 1–15 after the 2000 Chargers, the 1996 Jets, the 1991 Colts, the 1990 New England Patriots, the 1989 Cowboys and the 1980 New Orleans Saints. 2001 Carolina Panthers season The 2001 Carolina Panthers season was the seventh season for the team in the National Football League. They tried to improve upon their 7–9 record in 2000, and make it to the

neg: 2006 Carolina Panthers season which ended the scoring to give Carolina a 31–21 victory. This win closed out the Panthers' disappointing season at 8–8. 2006 Carolina Panthers season The 2006 Carolina Panthers season began with the team trying to improve on their 11–5 record and return to (at least) the NFC Championship Game like they did in 2005. They failed to do so and ended up going 8–8, missing the playoffs. Given the ups and downs of the 2005 season, the Panthers stirred up the "Super Bowl" chant once again. Despite losing many key players such as LB Will Witherspoon, DT Brentson Buckner, CB

neg: 2017 Carolina Panthers season 2017 Carolina Panthers season The 2017 season was the Carolina Panthers' 23rd in the National Football League and the seventh under head coach Ron Rivera. During the offseason, the team's notable free agent signings included Matt Kalil, Captain Munnerlyn and Julius Peppers. The latter spent his first eight seasons with the Panthers. On July 17, 2017, the team announced Dave Gettleman had been relieved as general manager. His predecessor, Marty Hurney, was hired as interim GM a day later. For the first time since 2011, the Panthers did not play the Seattle Seahawks during the regular season. The Panthers rebounded

neg: History of the Carolina Panthers most rookies thrown into the #2 receiver spot, and the defense held together despite the injuries to help the team win 6 of their last 8 games, finishing 7–9. The Panthers barely missed the playoffs after losing a close game to New Orleans, when a 60-yard field goal attempt fell just short as time expired. Among things the Panthers did in 2004 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the franchise was name a 10th Anniversary All-Time Team. With the exception of tight end Wesley Walls, every offensive starter was on the team during their Super Bowl run of 2003. The

neg: History of the Carolina Panthers annual NFL owners meeting, the league approved the team's sale to billionaire David Tepper. Tepper officially became the second owner in team history on July 9. He later hired Tom Glick as team president. History of the Carolina Panthers The Carolina Panthers' history formally dates back to 1993, when the NFL awarded the franchise to Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, began play in the 1995 NFL season as expansion teams. They have played in Charlotte since 1996, winning six division titles and two NFC Championships. The Panthers were the first NFL franchise based in the

neg: 2014 Carolina Panthers season as their record stood at 3-2-1. The team's record then stood at 11-20-1 when Newton commits a turnover. With the loss, the Panthers dropped to 3-3-1. The team also dropped to 11-21-1 when Newton turns the ball over. With the loss, the Panthers dropped to 3-4-1. The team also dropped to 11-22-1 when Newton commits at least one turnover. With the loss, the Panthers dropped to 3-5-1. The team would sit at 11-23-1 when Newton turns the ball over. On Monday Night Football, Carolina barely put up a fight. The Eagles easily won the game, their defense sacking Cam Newton

neg: Carolina Panthers (1995–2010) with the Panthers. Quarterback Cam Newton, who has played for the Panthers since 2011, is the career passing leader, having thrown for 20,257 yards over his six seasons with the team. Running back Jonathan Stewart is the career rushing leader for the Carolina Panthers. Stewart, during his tenure with the team (2008–2018), rushed for 6,868 yards with the Panthers. Wide receiver Steve Smith, the team's leading receiver, recorded 12,197 receiving yards during his 13-year (2001–2013) tenure with the team. Notes Footnotes Carolina Panthers The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers

neg: 2014 Carolina Panthers season seed on the line. They would blowout Atlanta and finish the season out 7-8-1. The team would also improve to 18-6 when Newton doesn't commit a turnover. The win over the Cardinals improved the Panthers' overall record to 8-8-1, with the defense turning in a record performance. Their record stood at 13-26-1 when Cam turns the ball over. The loss made the Panthers finish 8-9-1 overall and 13-27-1 when Newton turns the ball over. 2014 Carolina Panthers season The 2014 Carolina Panthers season was the franchise's 20th season in the National Football League and the fourth under head coach Ron

neg: Joe Fields (safety) Joe Fields (safety) Joseph J. Fields (born October 5, 1985 in Houston, Texas) is a former American football safety. He was signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Syracuse. At Syracuse, Fields began his career at Quarterback. But when Andrew Robinson became the starter and Tanard Jackson left for the NFL, Fields became a safety. Fields played for the Carolina Panthers for a brief stint before getting cut due to injury. After being cut he did not pursue a roster spot with another team Fields returned to his alma mater

neg: Carolina Panthers had his jersey number (#51) retired by the Panthers . The Panthers have three open-air fields next to Bank of America Stadium where they currently hold their practices; during the 1995 season, when the team played their home games in South Carolina, the team held their practices at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Because the practice fields, along with the stadium, are located in uptown Charlotte, the fields are directly visible from skyscrapers as well as from a four-story condominium located across the street. According to Mike Cranston, a running joke said that the Panthers' division rivals had

neg: 2006 Carolina Panthers season 2006 Carolina Panthers season The 2006 Carolina Panthers season began with the team trying to improve on their 11–5 record and return to (at least) the NFC Championship Game like they did in 2005. They failed to do so and ended up going 8–8, missing the playoffs. Given the ups and downs of the 2005 season, the Panthers stirred up the "Super Bowl" chant once again. Despite losing many key players such as LB Will Witherspoon, DT Brentson Buckner, CB Ricky Manning Jr., C Jeff Mitchell, and RB Stephen Davis, they made leaps and bounds in the post-season. During free

neg: History of the Carolina Panthers History of the Carolina Panthers The Carolina Panthers' history formally dates back to 1993, when the NFL awarded the franchise to Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, began play in the 1995 NFL season as expansion teams. They have played in Charlotte since 1996, winning six division titles and two NFC Championships. The Panthers were the first NFL franchise based in the Carolinas and the second professional sports team based in Charlotte, the first being the NBA's Charlotte Hornets. In 1987, shortly after it was decided that Charlotte would receive an expansion National Basketball Association franchise

neg: 2013 Carolina Panthers season the win, the Panthers improved to 2–3 and also 11–4 when Newton doesn't commit a turnover. With the win, the Panthers improved to 3–3 and 12–4 when Newton doesn't have a turnover. With the win, the Panthers improved to 4–3 and 13–4 when Newton does not turn the ball over. For the first time in franchise history the Panthers scored 30 or more points in four consecutive games, routing NFC South rival Atlanta Falcons 34–10. With the win, Carolina increased to a 5–3 record. The team also improved to 5–18 when Newton turns the ball over. Putting two of the

neg: 2013 Carolina Panthers season Cam Newton goes 0-1 as a starter for the Panthers in the playoffs while the team goes 10-19 when he turns the ball over. 2013 Carolina Panthers season The 2013 Carolina Panthers season was the franchise's 19th season in the National Football League and the third under head coach Ron Rivera. NFL.com ranked the Panthers' schedule as the strongest in the league, with opponents having a combined record of 138–116–2 and a winning percentage of .543. After starting the season 1–3, the Panthers went 11–1 the rest of the way, including a then-record eight-game winning streak, securing their first winning

neg: Carolina Panthers Carolina Panthers The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers compete in the National Football League (NFL), as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) South division. The team is headquartered in Bank of America Stadium in uptown Charlotte; also the team's home field. They are one of the few NFL teams to own the stadium they play in, which is legally registered as Panthers Stadium, LLC. The Panthers are supported throughout the Carolinas; although the team has played its home games in Charlotte since 1996, it played home

neg: 2015 Carolina Panthers season Panthers would improve to 17–1 overall and would head onto the Super Bowl, their first appearance in twelve years and their second in franchise history. They would become the first 15–1 team to do so since the 1985 Bears. The win also made Rivera the fifth man of color and the second Latino head coach to lead a team to the Super Bowl, the first being Tom Flores who'd lead the Raiders to Super Bowl XVIII. Coincidentally, Rivera was a linebacker for the Chicago Bears when they won Super Bowl XX. Despite out gaining the Broncos 315-194 and having 21

neg: Bill Goldberg new expansion team, the Carolina Panthers, in the 1995 NFL expansion draft, but never played a game with the team. He was the first player to have been cut by the Panthers. Goldberg's NFL career ended when he "tore his lower abdomen off his pelvis". He had hopes of returning to the league after rehabilitation but, due to his lack of success, was not considered a major asset. Goldberg has described playing in the NFL as "a mixed emotional experience" because, despite reaching the goal of simply playing in the NFL, he did not obtain the level of achievement that

neg: Carolina Panthers NFC Championship Game. They did not have another winning season until 2003, when they won the NFC Championship Game and reached Super Bowl XXXVIII, losing 32–29 to the New England Patriots. After recording playoff appearances in 2005 and 2008, the team failed to record another playoff appearance until 2013, the first of three consecutive NFC South titles. After losing in the divisional round to the San Francisco 49ers in 2013 and the Seattle Seahawks in 2014, the Panthers returned to the Super Bowl in 2015, but lost to the Denver Broncos. The Panthers have reached the playoffs seven times, advancing

neg: Darren Hambrick for replying "What do voluntary mean?" when asked why he did not report to offseason workouts in 2001. His quote is often referenced in jest by the Dallas sports media. On October 24, 2001, he was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers, starting in eight of nine games and leading the team in tackles twice. During his tenure with the team, he reported as stolen a paycheck from the Panthers he had already cashed. At the end of the season, he wasn't re-signed. Hambrick signed with the Cleveland Browns for the 2002 season to replace Jamir Miller at strongside

neg: 2016 Pittsburgh Panthers football team up the go-ahead touchdown with 2:18 to play in a loss at Oklahoma State and seven days after a 13-point fourth-quarter lead turned into a last-second loss at North Carolina, the Panthers appeared in trouble again when Marshall's Keion Davis scored on a 1-yard run with 4:01 to play to pull the Thundering Herd (1–3) within 30–27. After falling to the Tar Heels, Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi said his team couldn't afford to become predictable in late-game situations. Offensive coordinator Matt Canada was listening. Peterman hit Scott Orndoff on third down to extend the drive before Peterman's second touchdown of

neg: Carolina Panthers David Tepper, formerly a minority owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, finalized an agreement to purchase the Carolina Panthers, for nearly $2.3 billion, a record at the time. The agreement was approved by the league owners on May 22, 2018. According to "Forbes", the Panthers are worth approximately $2.3 billion . They ranked the Carolina Panthers as the 21st-most valuable NFL team and the 36th-most valuable sports team in the world. The Carolina Panthers have had four head coaches. Dom Capers was the head coach from 1995 to 1998 and led the team to one playoff appearance. Counting playoff games, he

neg: 2010 Carolina Panthers season the franchise, and the worst record of any NFL team for the 2010 season. 2010 Carolina Panthers season The 2010 Carolina Panthers season was the franchise's 16th season in the National Football League, and their ninth under head coach John Fox. They entered the season trying to improve on their 8–8 record from 2009, but failed to do so with a record of 2–14 and were officially eliminated from postseason contention in Week 11. It was the franchise's worst record since 2001, when they went 1-15. In Week 16, the team clinched the NFL's worst record of the year and

neg: History of the Carolina Panthers the death of former special teams coordinator Bruce DeHaven. Four days after the season ended, team president Danny Morrison resigned. The Panthers also lost defensive coordinator Sean McDermott who became Buffalo's head coach. 2017 proved to be among the wildest seasons in Panthers history. Newton underwent offseason shoulder surgery and rehabbed for most of the remaining offseason. Longtime Panthers executive Brandon Beane left to become Buffalo's GM. Days before training camp, owner Jerry Richardson suddenly fired Dave Gettleman. The team hired his predecessor, Marty Hurney, as interim GM. The 2017 regular season had ups and downs, including a week 4

neg: 2015 Carolina Panthers season good wide receivers although he acknowledged he did not hate the team as a whole. A major criticism-turned media story during the year was the 'Tennessee Mom letter', where a Tennessee mother wrote to Cam Newton after being offended at his dancing during a week 10 victory against the Titans. She later wrote an apology via the Charlotte Observer days after publishing the original letter online. One of the longest-lasting criticisms was the 'worst undefeated team' statement, where week after week media outlets called the Panthers the worst undefeated team ever, even while Carolina blew out its opponents. Another long-lasting

neg: 2012 Carolina Panthers season time since 2008. Also, the team improved to 3–16 in games when Newton has a turnover. Also, Newton was one touchdown shy of being a 4th QB to have at least 20 passing touchdowns in his first 2 seasons as his total record of passing touchdowns stood at 19 while his rushing touchdowns stood at 8 leaving him with a failed improvement finishing with 27 total touchdowns. 2012 Carolina Panthers season The 2012 Carolina Panthers season was the franchise's 18th season in the National Football League and the second under head coach Ron Rivera. A day after the Panthers loss

neg: Carolina Panthers expose newer fans to the legacy of Mills, who died of cancer in 2005. Mills had introduced the phrase, which has since become a team slogan, in a speech that he gave to the players and coaches prior to their 2003 playoff game against Dallas; in the speech, Mills compared his fight against cancer with the team's on-field battle, saying "When I found out I had cancer, there were two things I could do – quit or keep pounding. I'm a fighter. I kept pounding. You're fighters, too. Keep pounding!" The Panthers played their first season at Memorial Stadium in

neg: Raleigh–Durham Skyhawks lack of success did not sour the NFL on the whole state, as in 1995, Charlotte welcomed the expansion Carolina Panthers franchise. Professional sports would return to the Triangle area 8 years later when the Carolina Hurricanes moved there from Greensboro, North Carolina to play in their newly constructed arena. Raleigh–Durham Skyhawks The Raleigh–Durham Skyhawks were an American football team headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina that played for one season in 1991 in the World League of American Football (WLAF). The name was inspired by the Wright brothers' flights on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The three jet-trails and

neg: 2014 Carolina Panthers season nine times. This dropped the Panthers record to 3-6-1. They also fell to 11-24-1 when Newton commits at least one turnover. With their fifth straight loss, the Panthers headed into their bye week at 3-7-1. Also the team dropped to 11-25-1 when Newton commits a turnover. This would be Carolina's last home loss until week 3 of 2016 against Minnesota. With the loss, the Panthers dropped to 3-8-1 and 11-26-1 when Newton commits at least one turnover. With their 6-game losing streak snapped, the Panthers improved to 4-8-1. The team also improved to 17-6 when Newton doesn't commit a turnover.

neg: 2009 Carolina Panthers season 2009 Carolina Panthers season The 2009 Carolina Panthers season was the franchise's 15th season in the National Football League. They failed to improve on their franchise-record 12–4 season in 2008 (which was later surpassed by the 2015 team) and also failed to make the playoffs. The 2009 Panthers are only the sixth team in NFL history to have two players rush for 1,000 yards: Jonathan Stewart (1,133) and DeAngelo Williams (1,117); they are the last team to do so. It was also the first team in NFL history to have two players rush for more than 1,100 yards. The Panthers

neg: 2014 Carolina Panthers season 2014 Carolina Panthers season The 2014 Carolina Panthers season was the franchise's 20th season in the National Football League and the fourth under head coach Ron Rivera. The Panthers captured their second straight NFC South division title and qualified for the postseason for the first time in back-to-back years despite a losing record of 7–8–1. Additionally, they became the first team in NFC South history to have back to back division titles and also became the second team to win a division title with a sub-.500 record, the first team being the 2010 Seattle Seahawks. The Panthers defeated the Arizona

neg: Cleveland Panthers so the team would be named the Cleveland Browns. The Browns joined the National Football League (NFL) from the AAFC in 1950 and continue to play in the NFL today. The "Panthers" nickname would be revived in the NFL in 1993, for an expansion team based in Charlotte, North Carolina; the Carolina Panthers. Cleveland Panthers The Cleveland Panthers were a professional American football team. They were an independent team founded in 1919 from the remains of the Youngstown Patricians. The Panthers played, with various degrees of success, continuously from 1919 and eventually, as fewer opponents played them each year after

neg: Carolina Panthers 2015 season the next year, the teams faced off in Seattle, where the Panthers won another close game, 27–23. In the divisional round of the playoffs, the Panthers faced Seattle at Bank of America stadium, where they had yet to beat a Russell Wilson-led Seahawks team. By halftime they led 31–0, but the Seahawks rebounded and scored 24 unanswered points before the Panthers were able to seal the victory, 31–24. The Panthers would go on to lose Super Bowl 50. In the 2016 season, the teams met in Seattle, where the Panthers were beaten, 40–7. The teams did not face

neg: Carolina Panthers were introduced in 2002. NFL regulations allow the team to use the blue jersey up to two times in any given season. In all other games, the team must wear either their white or black jerseys; in NFL games, the home team decides whether to wear a dark or white jersey, while the away team wears the opposite. Usually the Panthers opt for white or blue when the weather is expected to be hot and for black when the weather is expected to be cold. The Panthers typically pair their white jerseys with white pants, while the black and blue

neg: 2012 Carolina Panthers season losing streak to the Falcons. Also, the team improved to 9–3 in games where Newton does not have a turnover. With the win, the Panthers improved to 5–9 and 10–3 when Newton does not have a turnover. It also leaves the Panthers 1–2 against the AFC West. With the win, the Panthers improved to 6–9 and 2–16 when Newton turns the ball over at least once. Also, the team finished the season 2–2 against the AFC West. With the win the Panthers finished 7–9 and good enough for 2nd place in the NFC South, sweeping the Saints for the first

neg: Joe Mack (Canadian football) and had an overall record of 46-21-1 during Mack's tenure there. Mack left Winnipeg in 1987 to become a pro scout for the NFL's Atlanta Falcons. Two years later, he moved to the Washington Redskins to become the team's director of pro scouting and was a member of the Redskins front office when the team won Super Bowl XXVI. After five years in Washington, Mack spent four seasons with the expansion Carolina Panthers as assistant general manager, before becoming the interim director of player personnel for the Cleveland Browns. He helped build another expansion team in 2001 as the director

neg: Carolina Panthers was the founder and original owner of the Carolina Panthers. Richardson and his family owned about 48% of the team, with the remaining 52% owned by a group of 14 limited partners. Richardson and the other investors paid $206 million for the rights to start the team in 1993. Mike McCormack, a Hall of Fame lineman for the Cleveland Browns and former coach and executive for the Seattle Seahawks, was the Panthers' first team president, presiding in that role from 1994 until his retirement in 1997; McCormack was inducted as the first person in the Carolina Panthers Hall of Honor

neg: Tony Veland Tony Veland Tony Veland (born March 11, 1973) is a former American football Defensive Back for the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. Veland was a member of the 1994 and 1995 Nebraska National championship teams. The Broncos selected Veland in the sixth round of the 1996 draft. Veland won a ring as a member of the Denver Broncos Super Bowl XXXII championship team in 1997 over the Green Bay Packers and ended his playing career in 1998 with the Carolina Panthers. Veland went on to become the Defensive Coordinator of the Omaha Beef of

neg: 2016–17 High Point Panthers men's basketball team season championship. They defeated Longwood in the quarterfinals of the Big South Tournament before losing to UNC Asheville in the semifinals. As a regular season conference champion and No. 1 seed in their conference tournament who did not with their conference tournament, they received an automatic bid to the National Invitation Tournament where they lost in the first round to South Carolina. !colspan=12 style=| Non-conference regular season !colspan=12 style=| Big South regular season !colspan=12 style=| Big South Tournament 2016–17 High Point Panthers men's basketball team The 2016–17 High Point Panthers men's basketball team represented High Point University during the 2016–17

neg: 2010 Carolina Panthers season 2010 Carolina Panthers season The 2010 Carolina Panthers season was the franchise's 16th season in the National Football League, and their ninth under head coach John Fox. They entered the season trying to improve on their 8–8 record from 2009, but failed to do so with a record of 2–14 and were officially eliminated from postseason contention in Week 11. It was the franchise's worst record since 2001, when they went 1-15. In Week 16, the team clinched the NFL's worst record of the year and earned the #1 pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. They would go on to

neg: 2014 Carolina Panthers season his ribs. The game's highlight was a defensive interception against Lions star WR Calvin "Megatron" Johnson. With the win, the Panthers improved to 2-0 and 16-5 when Newton doesn't commit a turnover. This was the first Sunday Night Football home game for the Panthers since 2009. With the loss, the Panthers dropped to 2-1. Newton left the game due to injury but he fumbled the ball. This dropped the team to 10-20 when he commits a turnover. This game marked the first time WR Steve Smith Sr. played against his former team after being cut in the offseason. He was

neg: Julius Peppers from his home state of North Carolina and his home state team, and team that drafted him, the Carolina Panthers, he realized how much he missed the place saying "home is where the heart is." He also said he always wanted to return to the Panthers and repair the relationships with the team and fans and give them another chance to see him wear the Panthers uniform once again. Peppers was given the jersey #90, which was the same number he wore for the first eight years of his career while playing for the Carolina Panthers. In week 4, Peppers

neg: Kevin Donnalley the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to finish his college career. Donnalley was part of the offensive line for the Carolina Panthers in 2003. He anchored the Panthers offensive line that allowed only 26 sacks in 2003, a team record for fewest sacks allowed in a season, and helped Panthers rush for a team-record 2,091 yards, including a team-individual mark of 1,444 yards by Stephen Davis. Donnalley currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina with his wife, Erica, also a North Carolina alumnus. They have three children: Kayla, Thomas, and Matthew. He is the younger brother of former NFL

neg: 2007 Carolina Panthers season line, but was intercepted by DB Richard Marshall. As a sign of respect for his last official game, the Panthers let veteran QB Vinny Testaverde kneel down the ball on the game's last play. The Panthers finished the season with a record of 7–9. 2007 Carolina Panthers season The 2007 Carolina Panthers season was the 13th season for the team in the National Football League. They failed to improve upon their 8–8 record in 2006, finishing 7–9. The Panthers began their 2007 campaign on the road against the St. Louis Rams. In the first quarter, Carolina pounced first with QB

neg: Patrick Jeffers on the rise, the Cowboys gambled and tendered him a qualifying offer at his original draft round. The Carolina Panthers signed him to a one-year offer sheet for a $1.2 million base salary, that the Cowboys did not to match. The team received a fifth round pick as compensation, that was eventually used to trade up to select Ebenezer Ekuban. Jeffers new contract made him the highest paid wide receiver on the Carolina Panthers roster, but he still had to work his way into the starting lineup. He played in 15 games (10 starts) and had a breakout season, registering

neg: Clay Shiver by the Carolina Panthers to fill the roster spot left open by the injured Nate Newton, but he did not appear in a regular season game. He was released on August 27, . Shiver is currently a high school football coach in Boca Raton. Clay Shiver Spencer Clay Shiver (born December 7, 1972) is a former American football center in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys and Carolina Panthers. He played college football at Florida State University, where he was a member of a national championship team and earned All-American honors. Shiver was born in Tifton, Georgia.

neg: Carolina Panthers Panthers. The sale price was nearly $2.3 billion, a record. The agreement was approved by the league owners on May 22, 2018. The sale officially closed on July 9, 2018. The shape of the Panthers logo was designed to mimic the outline of both North Carolina and South Carolina. The Panthers changed their logo and logotype in 2012, the first such change in team history. According to the team, the changes were designed to give their logo an "aggressive, contemporary look" as well to give it a more three-dimensional feel. The primary tweaks were made in the eye and mouth,

neg: History of the Carolina Panthers the Detroit Lions' 0–16 campaign of 2008. The Panthers also finished last in their division for the first time in franchise history. Seifert was fired the day after the 2001 season ended and the team set out to find its third head coach. Although his final season was the worst in team history, Seifert did help select several outstanding players in the 2001 NFL Draft including linebacker Dan Morgan, defensive tackle Kris Jenkins and wide receiver Steve Smith, each of whom earned Pro Bowl berths and All-Pro awards while playing for the Panthers. Smith, who played thirteen seasons with the

neg: Carolina Panthers Morgan, color analyst and former Panthers player Mike Rucker, and sideline reporter Pete Yanity. The network also hosts "The Panthers Huddle", a weekly show focusing on the Panthers' upcoming opponent. "Panthers Gameday", the Panthers' postgame show, is hosted by sports anchor Russ Owens and former Panthers lineman Kevin Donnalley on WCNC-TV. The Panthers also offer game broadcasts in Spanish on an eight-station network fronted by WGSP-FM in Pageland, South Carolina, as well as additional radio affiliates in Mexico. Jaime Moreno provides the play-by-play while his nephew, Luis Moreno Jr., is the color commentator. They have become popular even among English-speaking

neg: 2013 Carolina Panthers season South title, their first since 2008 and their fourth division title overall. The Panthers' season ended in the Divisional round of the playoffs with a 23–10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Note: The Panthers did not have selections in the third or seventh rounds. The team traded its third-round selection (No. 74 overall) and a 2012 sixth-round selection to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for the 49ers' 2012 fourth-round selection, as well as its seventh-round selection (No. 219 overall) to the Oakland Raiders in exchange for wide receiver Louis Murphy. The Panthers opened up the regular season at

neg: 1996 Carolina Panthers season 1996 Carolina Panthers season The 1996 Carolina Panthers season was the second season for the team in the National Football League. They improved upon their 7–9 record in 1995, and made it to the playoffs for the first time in franchise history. The Panthers would be a huge surprise, as it would turn out, as the Panthers won their last seven games of the season to finish the season with a 12–4 record. The result was that the Panthers won the NFC West, and had a first round bye in the 1996 NFL Playoffs. The Panthers would then beat the

neg: A.C. Flora High School Championship, where they defeated defending champion Midland Valley 60-50. This would become A.C. Flora's second championship in 3 years and 5th overall for the school. As of February 2015, MaxPreps ranked A.C. Flora 3rd in the State of South Carolina. Under the coaching of Patrick Rybarczyk, the team has received honors at The USC Math Contest, the Furman Wylie Math Tournament, the Carolina Panthers Numbers Crunch, the Clemson Calculus Challenge, the College of Charleston Math Meet, and made up one third of the South Carolina ARML team, which won the Division B team award at Penn State and won the

neg: 2005 Carolina Panthers season 2005 Carolina Panthers season The 2005 Carolina Panthers season was the 11th season for the team in the National Football League. They improved on their 7–9 record from 2004, going 11–5, and made it to the playoffs for the first time since 2003. They eventually fell to the Seattle Seahawks 34–14 in the NFC Championship Game. The Panthers forced five turnovers, limited the Giants to only 109 yards of total offense, and became the first club to shut out a home playoff team since the Los Angeles Rams shut out the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1979 NFC Championship Game.

neg: 2001 Carolina Panthers season 2001 Carolina Panthers season The 2001 Carolina Panthers season was the seventh season for the team in the National Football League. They tried to improve upon their 7–9 record in 2000, and make it to the playoffs for the second time in franchise history; however, the season was a wreck. Not only were the Panthers unable to improve over their previous season, but they deteriorated even further dropping to an abysmal 1–15, losing 15 straight after beating the Minnesota Vikings in their opening game of the season. No other team before or since has lost fifteen straight after an opening

neg: 2015 Carolina Panthers season 2015 Carolina Panthers season The 2015 Carolina Panthers season was the franchise's 21st season in the National Football League (NFL) and their fifth under head coach Ron Rivera. This season marked the first time in team history they played on Thanksgiving. Despite waiving longtime running back and franchise rushing leader DeAngelo Williams and losing top wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin to a torn ACL in the preseason, the Panthers had their best regular season in franchise history and one of the best regular seasons in NFL history. They finished the regular season 15–1, becoming the seventh team to win at least

neg: 2013 Carolina Panthers season came onto their home turf desperate for a win. The Panthers romped the Giants (0–3) 38–0 behind seven defensive sacks and the flashy play of offensive weapons like Cam Newton and DeAngelo Williams. This was the largest margin of victory in Panthers history and this gave Giants' head coach Tom Coughlin his largest margin of defeat in his history of coaching the Giants. With the win, the Panthers increased to 1–2 and 4–17 when Newton turns the ball over. With the loss, the Panthers dropped to 1–3. The team also dropped to 4–18 when Newton turns the ball over. With

neg: Buccaneers–Panthers rivalry of their respective Super Bowl seasons. The two franchises have never met in the preseason. Following current NFL precedent, two teams from the same division do not play one another during the exhibition season, rendering a future exhibition meeting unlikely. Despite their geographical proximity, from 1995 to 2001 (when the two teams were not in the same division), they still never were scheduled to play during the preseason. Buccaneers–Panthers rivalry The Buccaneers–Panthers rivalry is between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers. The two teams met for the first time in 1995 when the Panthers were an expansion team. In

neg: Cameron Jefferson Cameron Jefferson Cameron Jefferson (born May 2, 1992) is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. Jefferson was on the Denver Broncos' Super Bowl 50 championship team when they defeated the Carolina Panthers. Jefferson signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2015. On August 30, 2015, he was waived by the Bears. On December 8, 2015, Jefferson was signed to the Denver Broncos' practice squad. On February 7, 2016, Jefferson was part of the Broncos team that won Super Bowl 50 over the Carolina Panthers by a score of 24-10.

neg: Joe Gibbs is managed by Gibbs' son, Coy Gibbs. Throughout his retirement, many NFL owners approached Gibbs hoping to lure him out of retirement, but to no avail. Some owners even offered to move his entire NASCAR racing team to their team's city if he came back. The only team he seriously considered coming back for was the Carolina Panthers when they first joined the NFL as an expansion in 1995. However, he did not believe he would be able to manage his time between his race team and coaching. In 1999, he was part of a group that was trying to

neg: Super Bowl XLIII became the third NFL team to advance to the Super Bowl after winning three playoff games despite winning its division; the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl XXXVIII and the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLI were the other two. In addition, they would become the first team to advance to the Super Bowl as both a division winner and a No. 4 seed. The Baltimore Ravens were the last No. 4 seed to advance to a Super Bowl before this game, as they were the No. 4 seed in the AFC when they went on to win Super Bowl XXXV,

neg: Charlotte Area Transit System the "Lynx." The name fits in with the city's cat theme (the NFL team is the Carolina Panthers and the NBA team was known as the Charlotte Bobcats when the name was chosen); also, "Lynx" is a homophone of "links", and was mainly chosen because the light rail is about "connectivity." The rapid rail cars are , the colors of the Carolina Panthers. Gold will appear around the "Lynx" logo to tie in the history of the Charlotte region being home to the first major U.S. Gold Rush. The original light rail system used 16 Siemens S70 train cars acquired

neg: 2017 Carolina Panthers season 4–3. The Panthers bounced back after a two-week losing streak, and beat their division rivals 17–3. Carolina improved to 5–3. This was the Panthers' first game without wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin, who was traded to Buffalo days earlier. In this game, neither team scored in the same quarter. The Falcons were the only team to score in the first quarter, and led 10–0 going into the second. It was vice versa in the second, as Carolina scored two touchdowns for a four-point lead at the half. Atlanta was scoreless again in the third but Carolina scored on two Graham Gano

neg: 2015 Carolina Panthers season NFL–AFL merger, breaking the 13–0 record previously shared with the 2009 New Orleans Saints and the aforementioned 2011 Packers. They joined the 1972 Miami Dolphins, 2007 Patriots and 2009 Indianapolis Colts, all from the AFC, as the only teams to reach 14–0. Carolina clinched their third straight NFC South title on December 6, when the Atlanta Falcons lost earlier that day, becoming the first team to clinch a playoff berth that season, and giving the Panthers a home playoff game for the third consecutive year. The Panthers' undefeated streak came to an end at the hands of the Falcons in

neg: 2011 Carolina Panthers season 2011 Carolina Panthers season The 2011 Carolina Panthers season was the franchise's 17th season in the National Football League and the first season for Ron Rivera as head coach. In Week 16 of the 2010 season, the team clinched the NFL's worst record of that year and was given the #1 pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, with which the team selected Auburn quarterback Cam Newton, the 2010 Heisman Trophy winner. They improved on their 2–14 record from 2010, and finished 6–10, missing the playoffs for the third year in a row. Despite their losing record, Carolina made many improvements.

neg: 1995 Carolina Panthers season 1995 Carolina Panthers season The 1995 Carolina Panthers season was the inaugural season for the team in the National Football League. They went 7–9, the best debut year for any expansion franchise since the NFL's inception. The Panthers would go on to make the playoffs in only their second season in 1996. The Panthers played their first season's home games at Clemson University because Bank of America Stadium was still under construction after a deadline point in 1995 for scheduling Carolina's first set of NFL games. The Panthers were jokingly called "Buffalo Bills South" because of the large number of

neg: 2011 Carolina Panthers season the win, the Panthers improved to 4–8. With their 4th straight loss to the Falcons, the Panthers fell to 4–9 securing them their second consecutive losing season. With the win, the Panthers improved to 5–9. Also it was the first time in franchise history they defeated the Texans. With the win, the Panthers improved to 6–9 and swept the Buccaneers. The Panthers lost to the Saints, 45–17, dropping their record to 6–10, instead of the hopeful 7–9. This was still an improvement from their 2–14 record last season. The Panthers were 6–0 when Cam Newton did not have any turnovers.

neg: Sam Mills Pro Bowl appearances with the Saints in 1987, 1988, 1991, and 1992. Mora, who coached 15 seasons in the NFL, called Mills "The best player I ever coached." Mills became a free agent at the end of the 1994 NFL season. The expansion Carolina Panthers offered him a two-year, $2.8 million deal. While New Orleans matched the offer, Mills was displeased that the Saints did not make an offer until the Panthers forced their hand, and opted to sign with the Panthers. Mills became a veteran leader for the young team, the only player to start every game during the

neg: 2013 Carolina Panthers season straight game improving to 9–3 in the process giving the team their first winning season since 2008 and also improving to 8–18 when Newton turns the ball over. With the loss, the Panthers fell to 2nd place in the NFC South sitting at 9–4 as they also dropped to 14–5 when Newton doesn't turn the ball over. With the win, the Panthers improved to 10-4 and also came out to 15-5 when Newton doesn't turn the ball over. The Panthers came into the game hoping to avenge their loss to the Saints two weeks prior, with the winner taking first

neg: Carolina Panthers uniform as part of Nike's "Color Rush" series. In the 2018 exhibition season, the Panthers wore the black pants with the blue jerseys for a home game vs. the New England Patriots, then paired the black pants with the white jerseys in an away game vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers. The team's uniform did not change significantly after Nike became the NFL's jersey supplier in 2012, but the collar was altered to honor former Panthers player and coach Sam Mills by featuring the phrase "Keep Pounding". Nike had conceived the idea, and the team supported the concept as a way to

neg: 2012 Carolina Panthers season suffered being swept by all 3 division rival teams as the team dropped to 7–2 in games where he does not have a turnover. With the win the Panthers improved to 3–8 and also 8–2 in games where Newton does not have a turnover. With the loss, the Panthers dropped to 3–9 securing them their 3rd straight losing season and also the team dropped in records to 0–2 against the AFC West and then to a record of 8–3 when Newton does not turn the ball over. With the surprising win, the Panthers improved to 4–9 and snapped their 5-game

neg: History of the Carolina Panthers contributors from that squad to Carolina, including Carlton Bailey, Frank Reich, Pete Metzelaars and Beebe. The home games during the season were played at Clemson University, as the Panthers stadium in Charlotte was still under construction. This made the Panthers the only sports team in one of the Big Four leagues ever based out of South Carolina, even if only for one year. The Panthers originally wanted to play their first season in Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina, which was closer and more accessible to Charlotte, but the University of South Carolina turned them down. Despite being drafted first,

neg: 2000 Carolina Panthers season 2000 Carolina Panthers season The 2000 Carolina Panthers season was the sixth season for the team in the National Football League (NFL). They tried to improve upon their 8–8 record in 1999, and make it to the playoffs for the second time in franchise history. The Panthers would digress from 1999, falling from 8–8 to 7–9, however, the Panthers finished third in the division, behind the playoff-bound St. Louis Rams and New Orleans Saints. The 2000 NFL Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 15 and April 16, 2000. The Panthers selected seven

neg: 1998 Carolina Panthers season Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 18 and April 19, 1998. The Panthers selected eight players in seven rounds. 1998 Carolina Panthers season The 1998 Carolina Panthers season was the fourth season for the team in the National Football League. They tried to improve upon their 7-9 record in 1997, and make it to the playoffs for the second time in franchise history. As it would turn out, however, the Panthers fell to 4–12 in 1998 and fourth of five teams in the NFC West. Dom Capers, who had been the Panthers head coach since their

neg: Buccaneers–Panthers rivalry Buccaneers–Panthers rivalry The Buccaneers–Panthers rivalry is between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers. The two teams met for the first time in 1995 when the Panthers were an expansion team. In 2002, due to league-wide reorganization, the teams were moved into the newly formed NFC South division, and have played each other twice a year since then--once each at the Bucs' Raymond James Stadium in Tampa and the Panthers' Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. The matchup immediately became popular, and by many accounts intensified into a heated rivalry starting in 2003. The two teams have yet to meet

neg: History of the Carolina Panthers 23–10 victory over the Saints. The Panthers lost several key players during the 2010 off-season from previous seasons, including QB Jake Delhomme, defensive end Julius Peppers, wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad, and cornerback Dante Wesley. Their most notable draft pick was Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen, who eventually started 10 games during the season. Matt Moore started at QB when the Panthers lost in New York in Week 1, and then fell to Tampa Bay. The 0–2 team benched Moore and installed Clausen as starting QB. After suffering further defeats against Cincinnati, New Orleans, and Chicago, Carolina entered its bye week

neg: History of the Indianapolis Colts Polian was the general manager of the Buffalo Bills from 1986 to 1993 and helped guide the team to four consecutive Super Bowl appearances, winning the NFL Executive of the Year Award in 1988 and 1991. Following his time at Buffalo, Polian took the general manager position for the Carolina Panthers, an expansion team that began play in 1995. Polian was in Carolina from 1994 to 1997 and nearly helped guide the Panthers to a Super Bowl in only their second season, when they lost in the NFC Championship Game. Polian immediately began to change the organization by trading quarterback

neg: History of the Carolina Panthers soon after and was lost for three games. In the end, the team finished 8–8 and missed the playoffs. Following the season, offensive coordinator Dan Henning was fired and Johnson retired, becoming an NFL analyst for ESPN for several years. Among the players the team drafted that offseason was WR Dwayne Jarrett, picked in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft. Jarrett would become a major draft bust. The Panthers began the season as playoff contenders, and won their opener against the St. Louis Rams for the first time since 2003. The following week at home against the Houston

neg: 2007 Carolina Panthers season 2007 Carolina Panthers season The 2007 Carolina Panthers season was the 13th season for the team in the National Football League. They failed to improve upon their 8–8 record in 2006, finishing 7–9. The Panthers began their 2007 campaign on the road against the St. Louis Rams. In the first quarter, Carolina pounced first with QB Jake Delhomme completing a 10-yard TD pass to WR Drew Carter. Afterwards, the Rams would tie the game with QB Marc Bulger completing a 3-yard TD pass to WR Torry Holt. In the second quarter, St. Louis would lead at halftime on a 42-yard

neg: Carolina Panthers after the season ended, and the team did not retain him or his staff. The team hired Ron Rivera to replace Fox as head coach and drafted Auburn's Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Cam Newton with the first overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. The Panthers opened the 2011 season , but finished with a record, and Newton was awarded the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year award after setting the NFL record for most rushing touchdowns from a quarterback (14) in a single season and becoming the first rookie NFL quarterback to throw for over 4,000 yards in a single

neg: 2012 Carolina Panthers season 2012 Carolina Panthers season The 2012 Carolina Panthers season was the franchise's 18th season in the National Football League and the second under head coach Ron Rivera. A day after the Panthers loss to Dallas, general manager Marty Hurney was fired. Until a new general manager was hired (that hire eventually being Dave Gettleman), director of football operations Brandon Beane served as interim GM. In a statistical rarity, the team lost the first 13 of their coin tosses, an event with a 1 in 8,192 probability. In the thirteenth game, the Panthers asked fans on Facebook to make the call,

neg: Nathan Hodel At the University of Illinois, Hodel was a long snapper on the football team and a pitcher on the baseball team. After graduating from college in 2001, Hodel spent six games on the practice squad with the Carolina Panthers and was then released. Hodel signed with the Arizona Cardinals shortly after his release by the Panthers and spent the next nine games on their practice squad. He was activated to the Cardinals' 53-man roster for the last two games of the 2001 season but did not enter a game. He handled long snapping duties with the Cardinals from 2002 to

neg: 2016 Carolina Panthers season attempt but Newton's pass failed, giving the Bucs a narrow 17–16 victory. The Panthers finish the season at 6–10, the worst record for a team that went 15–1 the previous season. 2016 Carolina Panthers season The 2016 Carolina Panthers season was the franchise's 22nd season in the National Football League and the sixth under head coach Ron Rivera. It was also the team's 20th season at Bank of America Stadium. The previous year, the Panthers achieved their highest win total in franchise history with a 15–1 record, but lost to the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50. They entered the

neg: 1996 Carolina Panthers season 4-yard touchdown run gave the Packers a 27–13 lead with two minutes left in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, Jacke's third field goal put the game out of reach. 1996 Carolina Panthers season The 1996 Carolina Panthers season was the second season for the team in the National Football League. They improved upon their 7–9 record in 1995, and made it to the playoffs for the first time in franchise history. The Panthers would be a huge surprise, as it would turn out, as the Panthers won their last seven games of the season to finish the season

neg: 2014 Carolina Panthers season clearly fired up, recording over 100 yards receiving and two touchdown receptions. With the loss, the Panthers record was 2-2. The team dropped to 16-6 when Newton doesn't commit a turnover. With the win, the Panthers improved to 3-2. They would also improve to 11-20 when Newton commits at least one turnover. Unknown at the time, this would be the team's last victory for over two months. Both teams went back and forth scoring and holding the opposing offense without scoring. This would be the highest-scoring overtime tie in NFL history, as well as the first tie in Panthers history

neg: Providence High School (North Carolina) of 10-2. In 2016, the Providence Panthers women's varsity soccer team won the State of North Carolina 4A Championship game 2-1 against Apex Middle Creek. Providence High School (North Carolina) Providence Senior High School is a Charlotte Mecklenburg School District high school located off of Pineville-Matthews Road in Charlotte, North Carolina, in suburban South Charlotte. Providence serves southern and southeastern Mecklenburg County. Its mascot is the Panther, and its colors are black and gold. Providence High School opened in August 1989. In 2007 the Providence Panthers men's tennis team won the State of North Carolina 4-A Dual Team Championships, and

neg: Roderick Mullen 1995. He made three tackles that first partial season. In 1996, Mullen played in 14 games as part of the Packers' Super Bowl XXXI championship team. Playing in nickel and dime situations as well as on special teams, he contributed in all 16 games in 1997. Mullen did not play at all in 1998 with a dislocated shoulder. After 1998, Mullen left the team. Ending his time as an unrestricted free agent, Mullen was signed by the Carolina Panthers in March 1999. He recorded 24 tackles in 15 games played in his lone season with the Panthers. On June 15,

neg: 1996 San Francisco 49ers season team to be feared again. With a 10–3 record and a one-game lead in the division, San Francisco had a chance to clinch the divisional title against the Panthers. However, it was the 49ers who appeared to be a second-year franchise, making costly mistakes and penalties. Despite gaining many more yards than they did the last contest against the Panthers (450 yards), Carolina was able to win, 30–24. Once again the Panthers jumped out to an early lead, 17–7, and scored 27 points by halftime. Although San Francisco was able to hold them to only a field goal in the

neg: Chris Maragos 49ers' active roster for a game in Charlotte against the Carolina Panthers, though he did not play in the contest. The following week, on October 28, Maragos and the team flew across the world to London for a game against the Denver Broncos. Upon arrival, Maragos was informed that he had been released from the 49ers. The rare timing of the release gained widespread attention when ESPN reporter Adam Schefter tweeted about the oddity. Maragos was signed to the practice squad and able to remain with the team in London, instead of being forced to fly back home immediately. He

neg: 2007 Carolina Panthers season RB DeShaun Foster got a 1-yard TD run. In the fourth quarter, the Panthers pulled away as Testaverde completed a 1-yard TD pass to TE Jeff King. With the win, not only did Carolina improve to 5–7, but it even managed to give the Panthers their first home win of the year. Coming off their home win over the 49ers, the Panthers flew to Jacksonville Municipal Stadium for a Week 14 interconference duel with their 1995 expansion rival, the Jacksonville Jaguars. In the first quarter, Carolina trailed early as Jaguars QB David Garrard completed a 22-yard TD pass to WR

neg: 2002 Carolina Panthers season and April 16, 2002. The Panthers selected nine players in seven rounds. 2002 Carolina Panthers season The 2002 Carolina Panthers season was the eighth season for the team in the National Football League. They tried to improve upon their 1–15 record in 2001, and make it to the playoffs for the second time in franchise history. The Panthers would improve six games, but they still failed to make the playoffs, despite moving from the NFC West to the more geographically accurate NFC South, finishing 7–9, five games behind the division champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 2002 NFL Draft took place

neg: 1998 Carolina Panthers season 1998 Carolina Panthers season The 1998 Carolina Panthers season was the fourth season for the team in the National Football League. They tried to improve upon their 7-9 record in 1997, and make it to the playoffs for the second time in franchise history. As it would turn out, however, the Panthers fell to 4–12 in 1998 and fourth of five teams in the NFC West. Dom Capers, who had been the Panthers head coach since their inception in 1995, was fired at the end of the season, and replaced by George Seifert. The 1998 NFL Draft took place at

neg: 2000 Carolina Panthers season players in seven rounds. 2000 Carolina Panthers season The 2000 Carolina Panthers season was the sixth season for the team in the National Football League (NFL). They tried to improve upon their 8–8 record in 1999, and make it to the playoffs for the second time in franchise history. The Panthers would digress from 1999, falling from 8–8 to 7–9, however, the Panthers finished third in the division, behind the playoff-bound St. Louis Rams and New Orleans Saints. The 2000 NFL Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 15 and April 16, 2000.

neg: 1999 Carolina Panthers season and April 18, 1999. The Panthers selected five players in seven rounds. They traded their first round pick to the Washington Redskins in partial payment for the signing of Sean Gilbert. 1999 Carolina Panthers season The 1999 Carolina Panthers season was the fifth season for the team in the National Football League. They tried to improve upon their 4–12 record in 1998, and make it to the playoffs for the second time in franchise history. On January 4, 1999, George Seifert was hired as the second head coach in Panthers history. Under George Seifert, who replaced Dom Capers as head

neg: 1999 Carolina Panthers season 1999 Carolina Panthers season The 1999 Carolina Panthers season was the fifth season for the team in the National Football League. They tried to improve upon their 4–12 record in 1998, and make it to the playoffs for the second time in franchise history. On January 4, 1999, George Seifert was hired as the second head coach in Panthers history. Under George Seifert, who replaced Dom Capers as head coach, the Panthers went 8–8, their first exactly .500 record in franchise history. The 1999 NFL Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 17

neg: Marshall Newhouse Buffalo Bills.. Newhouse came in to compete for the back up tackle role and possibly a chance to start. Newhouse would ultimately become a backup tackle and would be brought in for third and short packages. With his role with the Bills decreasing the Bills decided on September 25th, 2018 to trade him to the Carolina Panthers On September 25, 2018, Newhouse was traded to the Carolina Panthers for a conditional 2021 seventh-round draft pick. Marshall Newhouse Marshall Edward Newhouse (born September 29, 1988) is an American football offensive tackle for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL).

neg: 2003 Carolina Panthers season official awarding of the Panthers franchise to Jerry Richardson, former Saint Delhomme led the Panthers to the Superdome. The Panthers rushed for 223 yards led by Stephen Davis' 178 yards and two touchdowns. The Saints, led by Deuce McAllister's 101 rushing yards, erased Panthers leads of 10–0, 17–13, and 20–17 to force overtime. But the Panthers drove down field and booted yet another Kasay field goal; this ended a 23–20 contest as the Panthers became the first team to ever win three straight overtime road games. Carolina broke out to a 20–7 lead through three quarters, but the Buccaneers rallied

neg: Providence High School (North Carolina) Providence High School (North Carolina) Providence Senior High School is a Charlotte Mecklenburg School District high school located off of Pineville-Matthews Road in Charlotte, North Carolina, in suburban South Charlotte. Providence serves southern and southeastern Mecklenburg County. Its mascot is the Panther, and its colors are black and gold. Providence High School opened in August 1989. In 2007 the Providence Panthers men's tennis team won the State of North Carolina 4-A Dual Team Championships, and posted a perfect 17-0 season. In 2015 the Providence Panthers men's varsity baseball team won the State 4A Championship game against Millbrook with a win

neg: History of the Carolina Panthers the team, the Panthers finished 7–9, one game worse than the previous season, and missed the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season. They finished third in the NFC West, behind the playoff-bound St. Louis Rams and New Orleans Saints. Veteran quarterback Steve Beuerlein, who had been the team's starting quarterback since 1998, was released following the season. Tragedy struck the team when former running back Fred Lane, who had been a member of the Panthers for three seasons, was shot and killed by his wife during a domestic dispute in 2000 after signing with the Indianapolis Colts. Seifert's third and

neg: 2003 Carolina Panthers season 2003 Carolina Panthers season The 2003 Carolina Panthers season was the ninth season for the team in the National Football League. They improved on their 7–9 record from 2002, and made it to the playoffs for the second time in franchise history. The season would be a huge success. The Panthers would go a surprising 11–5 to earn the #3 seed in the NFC Playoffs. They would defeat the Dallas Cowboys 29–10 in the Wild Card playoffs. The next week in St. Louis, the game would go to double overtime and on the first play of the second overtime, Steve