ladypanther

Rivera's mistake (among a few) was counting on Cam to be the answer...always. They did not get him an oline, develop him as a passer, and just counted on his running to bail them out. When things went wrong...there was no other answer. Yes, there were some exciting times but still could not produce b2b winning seasons. I think we wasted Cam as a talent...as well as Luke. I like Ron as a person and have said many times...I wish he had a strong GM....especially from the start. I do think it would have made a difference.

What happened to the vanilla committment?

Lots of back issues...need to get better mattresses at Spartanburg.

^ Daboll might want to chew on a few aspirin during games.

I am just confused. 1st game of course was a big bummer. Frank did not want to show other teams anything and he sure didn't. But at even the blandest vanilla the oline and defense should have shown something. We are lucky not to have a QB injury. The players, especially oline, are deservedly embarrassed. Looking for a better effort next 2 games, although the Giants need to feel good about themselves after their 1st game. Daboll was chewing his team out on the sidelines. They might go Jets on us. I am bracing myself.

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainment/celebrities/article278242308.html Sounds like he does not need money....he just did not like the lie and being exploited.

From The Athletic...a little more detail: Former NFL offensive tackle and Ole Miss standout Michael Oher.......... alleged Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy lied about adopting him and tricked him into agreeing to a conservatorship, according to a filing in Shelby County, Tenn., probate court. The 14-page petition, obtained by The Athletic on Monday, said the Tuohys never took legal action to assume custody of Oher while he was a minor. Months after Oher had turned 18, however, the couple presented him with what he understood to be adoption papers, which in reality was paperwork to make them his conservators, according to the filing. The conservatorship was filed in August 2004, according to the petition, and gave the Tuohy’s legal authority over Oher’s business deals. “The lie of Michael’s adoption is one upon which Co-Conservators Leigh Anne Tuohy and Sean Tuohy have enriched themselves at the expense of their Ward, the undersigned Michael Oher,” the petition said. “Michael Oher discovered this lie to his chagrin and embarrassment in February of 2023, when he learned that the Conservatorship to which he consented on the basis that doing so would make him a member of the Tuohy family, in fact provided him no familial relationship with the Tuohys.” The petition also claims the Tuohys negotiated a deal with Twentieth Century Fox that secured them and their two birth children $225,000 each, plus 2.5 percent of “defined net proceeds” from “The Blind Side.” The petition said a separate contract purportedly signed by Oher in 2007 “appears to give away to Fox, without any payment whatsoever” the life rights to his story. Oher claims he has no memory of signing such a document, according to the filing. Oher, 37, petitioned the court to end the conservatorship and seeks an injunction to prohibit the Tuohy’s from using his name, image and likeness, in addition to compensatory and punitive damages. “Since at least August of 2004, Conservators have allowed Michael, specifically, and the public, generally, to believe that conservators adopted Michael and have used that untruth to gain financial advantages for themselves and the foundations which they own or which they exercise control,” Monday’s filing read. “All monies made in said manner should in all conscience and equity be disgorged and paid over to the said ward, Michael Oher.” https://theathletic.com/4775501/2023/08/14/michael-oher-tuohy-adopted-conservatorship/

lol@ those trashing Sandra Bullock for this. Don't think she wrote the story. From the link earlier provided: Mike’s relationship with the Tuohy family started to decline when he discovered that he was portrayed in the movie as unintelligent,” his attorney, J. Gerard Stranch IV told Fletchet. “Their relationship continued to deteriorate as he learned that he was the only member of the family not receiving royalty checks from the movie, and it was permanently fractured when he realized he wasn’t adopted and a part of the family.” When I watched the movie...I was bothered by how Oher was portrayed...basically as a giant oaf. From the court filing: “Michael Oher discovered this lie to his chagrin and embarrassment in February of 2023, when he learned that the Conservatorship to which he consented on the basis that doing so would make him a member of the Tuohy family, in fact provided him no familial relationship with the Tuohys.” Not sure why that took so long. Money may be a motive but so what. Looks like these people exploited him for their own gain. They deserve to lose big. Oher has made a positive contribution outside of football with his foundation. I wish him the best.

To clarify...that is the total points for a FG, not 3 points plus....right? Good voting system by the way.

Don't like the extra points for the FG. Or maybe 1 for over 40 and 2 for over 50. Offense did not move the ball so the reward should be limited IMO.

Hope it does end up biting the jets. On the positive side the Panthers got more of an education than expected. Hoping that pays off.

This was dangerous for a quarterback of any size. Lucky Bryce was not hurt. I still think the way the Jets player landed on Bryce with his full body weight...was roughing. Impressed bryce acted like it was nothing. He even took responsibility. I am sure he made friends of the oline today.

He is calling plays in the 2nd half.

Except for breakfast...I also add garlic.

Had grilled asparagus in my omelette wrap for breakfast/lunch.

Does not show in the listings but it is on...pregame now.

Who is carrying the Colts game?

If you are in the team viewing area it is on local TV.

Eggplant Parmesan

Not cool.

It is always nice to win...can't say it is important in a preseason game. With so many new players and new schemes on both sides of the ball...would love to see good play from the 1st and 2nd stringers. In this one...Rogers is not playing and our D should handle the Jets oline and give Zach a fit. Would love a win!