My tribute to 59

[ellis]

 

[panther252]

Great job! Dude left it all on the field for us. I miss him already. 

[Jaycat]

Whew. Ya got me. 

[pantherj]

It's funny what comes to mind when a player hangs it up. I keep thinking about a pre-season game against Baltimore where Luke went off.

[pantherj]

This what keeps popping into my mind.

 

[ellis]

Dude, I thought about that same play too. Thx for finding that video. What a play.

[52Beast]

We all talk about our favorite all time Panthers.  Names like Pep, Smitty and Cam come to mind.  But Luke stands head and shoulders above all of them for me.  He personified football intelligence.  He could single handedly take over a game, and did just that many, many times.  His toughness, intelligence and leadership are the benchmark for all linebackers learning to play the game.  He left it all on the field, every game.  I'm glad my kids had a chance to see him play the game.

[Jus Rob]

We're lucky to have witnessed Greatness 

# Put #59 in the rafters ( if we had them)

[raz]

he needs to be the star of the next superman movie

[DaveThePanther2008]

6 hours ago, ellis said:

 

Great job. Could have been a hour longer I wouldn't have minded. 

My favorite part is LUKE and TD at the end. What a bond Luke and TD had. If TD didn't lose 2+ year of his prime both.might be going into the HOF together. 

[stirs]

The Baltimore game, running through the blocks and unloading on the RB.  Probably my favorite play ever from Luke

[MHS831]

Luke is the best player in Franchise history.   Cam was the best quarterback in team history.  I think people get the two distinctions confused at times. 

Not to dis Cam, but that is how great Luke was every game, all four quarters.

[stirs]

Before the concussions, Luke was an absolute terror.  After the concussions, he was the same as far as figuring out plays, but the physical part seemed to take a step back.  He was still head and shoulders above his peers, but I am glad he could walk away like he did.  Now on to life and other areas to conquer

[ncfan]