Didnt know how many people knew this

[DelhommesTheMan]

Being a resident of Northern NJ I would like to state the fact that we dont feel like we are New Yorkers. The fact is NJ is a small state between 2 very large cities ( much larger than Charlotte ) , one being NYC and the other being Philadelphia. People in North NJ mostly work in NYC as its a short commute away ( at most 45 minutes usually ). People in southern NJ are all Eagles fans and mostly work in Philadelphia which is also a small commute away. New York City being as large and as crowded as it is doesnt really have much room to just build a stadium so that why the Giants and Jets play a short commute away in NJ. You can see the whole NY skyline from the Stadium, your only about 5-10 miles away really. Basically you could consider north Jersey or atleast Bergen COunty NJ a Sixth boruogh of NYC as its even closer to Manhattan than Queens and STaten Island which are both considered boroughs of NYC. Just wanted to make it clear for those who had confusion about the Giants/Jets NJ thing..

Just got back from CHarlotte for the second time 2 days ago ( My best friend just moved to Charlotte ), lots of fun at the Epicenter ..Looking forward to coming back for Panthers-Eagles in Sept.

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

I live in North Carolina, and I am glad to have fans in South Carolina, it can be your team is much as it is our team, the more fans the better, need to make the stadium loud for the Panthers this year.

[88 Bronco]

The Panthers sit on North Carolina property, they are a North Carolina team. I'm sorry if that offends the vision in your head that this team sat directly on the border, but it doesn't. There are no two state teams in football. You belong to the state in which you're located. Just because you fall victim to the genius marketing that JR tapped into with the whole, "it's yours too SC!", type thing doesn't mean it's the truth. And it's perfectly fine to not live in the state represented by your professional team. AK lives in Alaska for crying out loud.

If the Panthers are solely a North Carolina team, why is Training camp in SC? Do you know what cities Jerry Richardson considered for the stadium? What state did the Panthers play their first game? And why the fug did the caravan come all the way down the Charleston. As far as the money to pay for the Panthers, I thought PSL's made it so tax dollars weren't needed.

[mantal]

What a couple of total Jackasses, that's all I can say. Didn't want to, but that's all there is to say...

[Panthers_Lover]

The team belongs to the state its in. It's just as close to Georgia as it is South Carolina. The organization obviously wanted the more broad appeal so they made it the "Carolina" Panthers.

Without the fan base in South Carolina, the NFL would never have awarded the franchise in the Carolinas.

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[Panthro]

without the fan base in south carolina, the nfl would never have awarded the franchise in the carolinas.

lol

[Panthers_Lover]

lol

Laugh all you want, but it's the truth.

[MadHatter]

The team belongs to the state its in. It's just as close to Georgia as it is South Carolina. The organization obviously wanted the more broad appeal so they made it the "Carolina" Panthers.

Wrong again.

You do realize that the SC state line is only 10 miles from the stadium, don't you?

Fort Mill is as close to the stadium as Davidson.

Get off you high horse and realize the Panthers are "Carolina's Team". Anyone who want to argue that it is NC vs SC is truly showing their stripes as a Damn Redneck.

[Panthro]

Do you have a link? I seriously seriously doubt there's tons of people in Columbia, Charleston and (are there other towns?) that support the Panthers

It is Charlotte's team and Charlotte supports it so if you choose to be a fan thats Great! It is Carolina's team. Just don't get too carried away with shouts "You wouldnt have a team without Rock Hill!!!" lol

[Scrumtrilescent]

lol @ thinking Charlotte circa 1990 was big enough/legit enough to get a NFL franchise by itself. The Richardsons needed the support of ALL the Carolinas, from Asheville (all 3 in Hippieville who care) to Wilmington, from Raleigh to Charleston (all 4 that aren't spending all their time dodging stupid tourists in carriages).

[Panthers_Lover]

Do you have a link? I seriously seriously doubt there's tons of people in Columbia, Charleston and (are there other towns?) that support the Panthers

It is Charlotte's team and Charlotte supports it so if you choose to be a fan thats Great! It is Carolina's team. Just don't get too carried away with shouts "You wouldnt have a team without Rock Hill!!!" lol

I know that South Carolina was the site of the largest NFL exhibition game ever held at that time, during the time the Richardsons were seeking the franchise, and other games and activities were held in South Carolina to show the NFL the support the two-state region could be for the team. It was absolutely crucial to the NFL's decision to award the franchise to the Richardsons for the Carolinas. I know, because I was here and I lived it.

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

I am a proud North Carolina resident, but I have nothing against people that live in South Carolina. Hell they both have the words Carolina in them. Here are some facts that prett much show the team belongs to both states.

The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina, representing both North Carolina and South Carolina in the National Football League.

Richardson's announcement created a buzz in the region, as politicians, businessmen, and citizens all joined together to show the NFL that a team could be supported in the area. United States Senators Jesse Helms of North Carolina and Ernest Hollings of South Carolina put aside their partisan differences to lobby NFL owners to support the expansion. Meanwhile, North Carolina Governor James G. Martin and South Carolina Governor Carroll A. Campbell, Jr. created a committee of citizens from North and South Carolina to help the cause.

The Panthers logo consists of the head of a black snarling panther outlined in blue. It is shaped to resemble the combined borders of North and South Carolina.

The Panthers' flagship radio stations are WBT in Charlotte and WBT-FM in Chester, S.C.

The Panthers first season was played at Clemson University.

You have to be a dumbass or just plain ignorant to think that this great team does not belong to both states.

[Panthro]

I know that South Carolina was the site of the largest NFL exhibition game ever held at that time, during the time the Richardsons were seeking the franchise, and other games and activities were held in South Carolina to show the NFL the support the two-state region could be for the team. It was absolutely crucial to the NFL's decision to award the franchise to the Richardsons for the Carolinas. I know, because I was here and I lived it.

I am in no way denying the fandom in SC for an exhibition game...just the year before they grew the same size crowd when they unveiled indoor plumbing so it goes to show people in SC will show up to anything they see as new and exciting.

I would love...actually LOVE to know the PSL make up by state and what % are SC residents. How many luxury boxes are owned by companies/individuals in SC.

You lived it? lol Doesn't really carry the same weight in this kind of discussion. It was an exhibition game not the Holocaust or the Great Depression