Well that's different...Staley as guest speaker.

[TD alt]

"South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley was in the house and talked to Panthers players and coaches about what it takes to reach a high standard."

That's pretty cool, actually. She came to motivate the players and coaches (even though she is a Philly native and proud Eagles fan).

I wonder if Jaycee and/or his girlfriend were the impetus behind the invite. Maybe it was the FO. In any event, I like it. 

https://www.panthers.com/news/dawn-staley-brings-her-message-and-championship-mentality-to-team-meeting

[TD alt]

Dabo sighting. Dawn Staley sighting. Who's next?

[TD alt]

The players and the coaches can learn a thing, for sure, but it sounds like David Tepper could learn a lesson from Dawn Staley as well. She may have been talking to the ownership of the WNBA expansion team, the Portland Fire, but she may as well have been talking to David Tepper.

 

https://x.com/SarahSpain/status/1948903470721106025?t=sxiveMATKzcgzhTVY5URyw&s=19

 

“Give them a voice as they unveil the team, give them a saying and perspective. [You] may not take [their ideas], but even if [they’re] being heard, [they] feel a part of it,” she said. “Don’t leave them out. Don’t wait until [the team’s] already established to start listening. Start listening now because I often find that when you treat people good, they treat you better.”

Staley doubled down on the importance of following her blueprint to build fan loyalty.

“I hope that the owners really give the fans what they want,” Staley advised. “Like, hear them out. They are the consumers; they are the people that’s gonna buy season tickets.”

 

Staley is talking about fans coming by her office, and Tepper won't even allow fans at practices. *Sigh*

 

“South Carolina has been the leader in attendance for the last 10 years in college basketball. Little old Columbia, South Carolina,” Staley stated. “Mom and pop, you can come past our office, you can sit down, you can have a conversation with us. We give you access to us.”

https://sports.yahoo.com/article/dawn-staley-drops-fan-building-222737800.html

Edited August 4, 2025 by TD alt

[Gapanthersfan]

It’s always refreshing to hear from, and speak to, people with little to no ego. 

[Butterflyj30]

This is soo wonderful I would love to hear her speech with them one day

Edited August 4, 2025 by Butterflyj30

[CPcavedweller]

4 hours ago, TD alt said:

Dabo sighting. Dawn Staley sighting. Who's next?

Bill Belichik obviously. Wouldn’t mind it and I’d love to see the video. The dude knows football. 

[kungfoodude]

4 hours ago, CPcavedweller said:

Bill Belichik obviously. Wouldn’t mind it and I’d love to see the video. The dude knows football. 

I don't need him reading a pre-prepared statement from his teenaged GF/caretaker.

Edited August 4, 2025 by kungfoodude

[KillerKat]

23 minutes ago, kungfoodude said:

I don't need him reading a pre-prepared statement from his teenaged GF/caretaker.

*mid 20s

[Joe Bear]

I thought it was Duce Staley until I opened the thread.

[kungfoodude]

40 minutes ago, Joe Bear said:

I thought it was Duce Staley until I opened the thread.

I mean, that would be wild considering we fired him.

[raleigh-panther]

Anyone who doesnt love Dawn,  Has something wrong with them

[LinvilleGorge]

12 hours ago, TD alt said:

Dabo sighting. Dawn Staley sighting. Who's next?

Maybe the UNC coach?

 

 

[therealmjl]

Just now, LinvilleGorge said:

Maybe the UNC coach?

 

 

Now that would be something

[CRA]

12 hours ago, TD alt said:

Dabo sighting. Dawn Staley sighting. Who's next?

well, that the 2 coaching goats of the Carolina's.  Not sure you can really add anyone else on par with them. 

I'm cutting Belichick out and putting him to the side.  Clearly the GOAT.....but dude wants back into the NFL.  I doubt he has any interest in sharing/helping any NFL team out.   That's not very Belichicky.