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The sucker punch heard around the world?

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top dawg Grand Master

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Not trying to bring up bad memories in any kind of way, but if the Panthers go on to actually win the Super Bowl, can't you just here the football pundits and sports psychologists pondering what Smitty's unfortunate indiscretion with the nose of Ken Lucas meant in the greater scheme of things to the success of our season this year?

Of course we will never know, but for some reason I get the feeling that the punch helped to bring the team together, and helped Smith to become even more focused and professionally minded. Though some may not see it, I think that Smitty is more mature and humble in the midst of arguably his best season (definitely second best). I tried to tell people that with a successful season that all would be forgotten, and I must say that Smith is probably the most beloved Panther once again. He is a man on a mission, and I believe that the way that Ken Lucas (first and foremost) and Smith handled the situation helped inspire the team to reach for higher heights. Lucas made a statement with his handling of the situation. Smith has made a statement with his attitude on and off the field, and the Panthers have made a statement to the league by having a very successful season. It reminds me of the saying by the Verizon guy, "Can you hear me now? Good!"

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i hate that it will be brought back up...the only punch that matters is the ones that come from williams/stewart.

i know that the further the panthers go this year, though, the more of a big deal will be made.

makes for good TV. still annoying to have it brought up again.

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