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Preserving dreams important to Davis
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(By Tom Sorensen, tsorensen@charlotteobserver.com) Thomas Davis might have made a difference Thursday night against the Miami Dolphins. He did make a difference two nights earlier at Lola's Restaurant.Davis and his wife, Kelly, have an organization called the Defending Dreams Foundation...
The List: Hot coaching candidates
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(By Charles Chandler, cchandler@charlotteobserver.com) The ListWith the second half of the season underway and some coaching and front-office changes happening, here's a refresher course on the star-studded list of coaches who figure to be hot candidates:
My to-do list: Run and root
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(By Tom Sorensen, tsorensen@charlotteobserver.com) This will be a strange Sunday. I don't have a game to go to.I don't have to leave my house or hotel three hours before kickoff. I don't have to be anywhere or do anything.
3 matchups key to NFC wild-card race
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(By Charles Chandler, cchandler@charlotteobserver.com) Before Thursday night's Carolina-Miami game, seven NFC teams were bunched together with either 5-4 or 4-5 records and taking aim at wild-card playoff berths.Already, Minnesota (8-1, NFC North) and New Orleans (9-0, South) look...
Panthers' early strategy unsuccessful
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(By David Scott, dscott@charlotteobserver.com) The Carolina Panthers went counter to their statistical tendencies - and a reputation as one of the NFL's most potent running teams - early in their 24-17 loss Thursday against the Miami Dolphins at Bank of America Stadium.Trying to...
Fox mum about Peppers' hand
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(By David Scott, dscott@charlotteobserver.com) Carolina Panthers coach John Fox isn't letting on about what the nature of defensive end Julius Peppers' hand injury is, or how severe it might be."I could say," Fox said Friday after Peppers played mostly on passing...
Smith plays after being involved in minor wreck
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(Associated Press) Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith played on Thursday night against the Miami Dolphins after being involved in a car accident on the way to the game.A team official said somebody "bumped into" Smith's car Thursday, but said Smith was able to continue...
Scott Says: Miami's modified Wildcat attack effective
2 days ago by
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(By Scott Fowler, sfowler@charlotteobserver.com) The absence of Ronnie Brown really did cut down Miami's use of the innovative "wildcat" formation, but it still had its moments. The Dolphins mostly just lined up in conventional sets, with Chad Henne at quarterback and...
Tom Talks: Marriage proposal at BofA Stadium?
2 days ago by
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(By Tom Sorensen, tsorensen@charlotteobserver.com) A guy proposed marriage on the scoreboard at Bank of America Stadium on Thursday. I hope the woman says no. You propose at a sold-out stadium on a night when nothing else is going on in Charlotte and what do you think she's going...
Delhomme, Smith not the same duo
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(By Scott Fowler, sfowler@charlotteobserver.com) Over and over, in the Carolina Panthers' 24-17 loss Thursday night to the Miami Dolphins, they kept trying to recapture the magic.Jake Delhomme and Steve Smith were once one of the NFL's telepathic quarterback-wide receiver duos...
Owner says big changes are coming in Buffalo
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(By John Wawrow, Associated Press) Firing coach Dick Jauron was merely the start of a major overhaul Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson is prepared to conduct this offseason in order to make his team a contender again.Outlining his plans Thursday, Wilson said he's open to going after...
Everybody loves a feisty team owner
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(By Ron Green Jr., rgreenjr@charlotteobserver.com) When Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams, a feisty 86 years old, gave a double-barreled one-finger salute to the Buffalo fans Sunday, one thought probably crossed many minds:I know how he feels.
Dolphins outplay the Panthers on both lines
2 days ago by
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(By David Scott, dscott@charlotteobserver.com) Miami's interior lines - offense or defense, it didn't matter - paved the way for the Dolphins' 24-17 victory Thursday night against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium.The Dolphins caved in the Panthers on both...
Panthers Report Card
2 days ago by
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(By Charles Chandler, cchandler@charlotteobserver.com) Grades for Dolphins-Panthers game on Nov. 19
All playoff hope flops as Hail Mary drops
2 days ago by
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(By Charles Chandler, cchandler@charlotteobserver.com) Yet again, the Carolina Panthers couldn't capitalize on a chance to square their record, but this might have been the defeat that finally extinguished their playoff hopes.
Just as they'd done in prior losses to Buffalo...
Peppers limited to passing downs
2 days ago by
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(By David Scott, dscott@charlotteobserver.com) Defensive end Julius Peppers was again limited by a hand injury in the Carolina Panthers' game Thursday night against the Miami Dolphins at Bank of America Stadium.
Peppers was mostly in the game on passing downs against Miami, as...
Will Miami stick with the Wildcat?
2 days ago by
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(By David Scott, Inside the Panthers) The Dolphins' "wildcat" offense is getting lots of pregame attention because of the news that running back Ronnie Brown has been lost for the season with an injured foot. Miami will probably stay with the wildcat, with players like...
The List: Famous Steve Smith Quotes
3 days ago by
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The ListReceiver Steve Smith has been pretty good with a quote this season. Here's some memorable lines Smith has come up with:
Longshot Martin relishing NFL dream
3 days ago by
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(By David Scott, dscott@charlotteobserver.com) A year ago, Charly Martin was at West Texas & in Canyon, Texas, preparing for an NCAA Division II playoff game against Central Washington.Tonight, Martin might be in uniform for the Carolina Panthers in a nationally televised game...
Davis' goal: Come back stronger
3 days ago by
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(By Charles Chandler, cchandler@charlotteobserver.com) Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Thomas Davis says he doesn't expect his season-ending knee injury to adversely affect his speed."I think I'm going to come back stronger than I was," Davis said Wednesday during...
Sticking with no-huddle is a no-brainer
3 days ago by
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(By David Scott, dscott@charlotteobserver.com) Strategy has delivered resultsQuarterback Jake Delhomme said this week that the no-huddle offense the Panthers used in a victory last week against Atlanta might go on the shelf for a while. Believe that at your peril. It doesn't make...
Wildcat remains in play for Miami
3 days ago by
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(By David Scott, dscott@charlotteobserver.com) Tailback Brown is out, but Dolphins have optionsJob No.1 for the Panthers' defense tonight, of course, is dealing with Miami's "wildcat" offense. Without Ronnie Brown (out for the season with a foot injury), the Dolphins...
Panthers must make most of odd schedule
3 days ago by
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(Scott Fowler, sfowler@charlotteobserver.com) This has been a weird week. The Panthers have never played a real game on a Thursday before, as they've never been considered high-profile enough to grab one of the plum spots on Thanksgiving Day. But two home games in five days?!...
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