We gave up, they never did

[KillerKat]

All you white knights don't act like we aren't lucky the division is in a down year. Otherwise, yet another failed season under Rivera.

[Mr. Scot]

Guilty.

Happy to have been wrong.

[ed bell]

All you white knights don't act like we aren't lucky the division is in a down year. Otherwise, yet another failed season under Rivera.

Division Champions playing in the second round of the playoffs... You are living in some sort of miserable fantasy world, hope you enjoy it

[Carolina Cajun]

Cant lie,I lasted 6 of the 7 winless weeks, but the Minnesota game broke me.  I didn't stop caring, just didn't have hope of us making the playoffs and was on board with putting DA in the game so we wouldn't get Cam Killed.  I'm glad I was wrong and glad the team proved me wrong.

[2jakefansinva]

All you white knights don't act like we aren't lucky the division is in a down year. Otherwise, yet another failed season under Rivera.

 

I think you need to back off of.......... "Mr. December"

[twylyght]

We laughed (and cringed) when the players (and coaches) talked of the possibility of the playoffs during the losing streak.

 

If I remember correctly there was talk that Rivera had lost the team.

 

Well, it looks like that was wrong.  The players kept saying the right things.  Cam was losing but not moping. Rivera & Co made changes and kept he team focused.  They believed.  We did not.

 

Tailg8or has an amazing post about the opportunity this team has.   If you have not read it you must.

 

Our fan status was tested this season and most of us failed. Regardless of what happens Saturday I am very proud of this team and I hope I have learned from them.

 

This team has dealt with a lot of adversity.  I am not just talking about the football Greg Hardy type.  Start with DeAngelo losing his mother. His love for her and his devotion to working to find a cure for breast cancer has changed the NFL. It must be do hard for him now.  He keeps a smile on his face.

 

Greg Olsen's son...gee..had an additional unexpected heart surgery.  Greg spent nights at the hospital and days at practice. An wow did he show up on game days.  How he did it I cannot imagine.  He did this quietly, never talked about what he and his family were going through. Seeing TJ sitting on Sirr Purr's lap before the pounding of the drum Sunday was very,very touching.

 

Charles Johnson is dealing with the terminal illness of his grandmother.

 

And then there is The Car Accident.

 

Lose the locker room???? How in the hell did Rivera ever get their attention???

 

This is a team of extremely high character people.  Players and coach.  They deserve great fans.  I hope we work to live up to that.

 

I think the Panthers will win Saturday.  These guys have believed all along.  Should be easy for me now, right? And, well,  if that does not work out...... I am still glad I am a Panther fan.  This team has taught me this season to be a real fan.

 

Guilty as charged.  I don't remember the post, but I was at a point where I coudn't see where the team was trying anymore.  I'm a Wake Forest fan, so I know about having tons of traditions where none of them involve winning.  I can handle a team with weak personnel so long as I feel like they aren't phoning it in.

 

These last few weeks have shown a radically new determination (especially across the offensive line) and it has paid dividends on the field.  This Saturday, we will have a test that far exceeds our last five opponents.  If we continue to put that effort on the field, then we definitely have a shot against anyone in the league.  This team is young and talented.  If we can continue to tack on smart, tough, and determined to their attributes, we could be on the verge of something special. 

 

I just hate that I broke right before they turned the corner.  Here's to hoping that "Keep Pounding" still resonates with this organization.

[Captain Morgan]

I was close, but because of the absolute suck of our division, I didn't.

 

I'm older than most of you guys, and have seen a lot of dog and pony shows.  There are

no absolutes in the NFL.

 

 

I knew as long as we had Cam and Luke, we had a chance.

[fieryprophet]

People already bailing due to the Star news.

SMDH. Oh ye of little faith.

[O-Ther]

People already bailing due to the Star news.

SMDH. Oh ye of little faith.

 

Having faith takes effort. People are lazy.

[Mr. Scot]

People already bailing due to the Star news.

SMDH. Oh ye of little faith.

If you had a contest between the French Army, a teenage girl on Prom Night and some members of this forum, it'd be the Huddlers who surrendered first.

[!stUp]

[MV%doe]

I remember nearly all fanduel managers picking whomever panthers where playing..... even mr butt fumble. So sad. Zod posting to IR cam.

I don't give up til the numbers say there is 0.00% shot at playoffs. It was rough, 2010 rough. I will admit to turning off the viking game mid third, second time in my watching history.