Cam Newton is one of the most celebrated and criticized players in the NFL right now. He’s the league MVP who dazzled fans all season long with his tremendous play and energetic personality, while also gaining “haters” along the way. Cam was the main subject of conversation before the Super Bowl and remains in the center of discussions afterward. Many people don’t appreciate the way he handled his press conference following the game. He was clearly upset about losing and didn’t give the answers the media was hoping for….
Monthly Archives: February, 2016
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Whose Approval?
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The Final Sunday – A Football Memory with My Grandpa Jack
Continue ReadingWhen I began writing this blog, Super Bowl 50 was less than six hours away from the kickoff with my favorite team, the Carolina Panthers, facing the Denver Broncos in the final Sunday of the season. As I reflect on this exciting year, I also realize it was bittersweet for me personally. It all began in week one when the Panthers faced the Jacksonville Jaguars. Week one always brings a great energy with every team having some level of hope, and fantasy owners thinking this will be their winning season….
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The Opportunity is Now
Continue ReadingThe Carolina Panthers are a young and very talented team, with ten guys being voted to the Pro Bowl. Impressive on both offense and defense they only lost two games all season long but fell short in the biggest game of the year. Now that the Super Bowl is over, our attention turns toward next season. Who are the favorites to be the best? Will the Panthers and Broncos be back? With Cam Newton and Luke Kuechly leading the way, the expectation is the Panthers might have the best chance…
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Fans Rejoicing and Fans Weeping
Continue ReadingWhen you root for a specific team, you experience similar emotions with other like-minded fans. This morning, Broncos fans are celebrating their Super Bowl win. They are feeling proud and excited, and are high-fiving each other. Unfortunately for Panthers fans (myself included), we are experiencing surprise and disappointment, and are having to console each other. Both fan bases, however, find comfort in knowing they aren’t alone in the spot they find themselves because others are right beside them. The Bible says in Romans in 12:15, “Rejoice with those who rejoice,…
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Is Peyton’s Last Game on Super Bowl Sunday?
Continue ReadingOne of the biggest storylines heading into the Super Bowl, and the question on everybody’s mind, is whether or not this will be Peyton Manning’s last game. His response to that question has been: “I haven’t made up my mind, but I don’t see myself knowing that until after the season.” Manning has also said, “…I’ve really just tried to focus on that one week and not think too far ahead, and that has really helped me out a lot. I think, had I been thinking about things past that…
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Simplified
Continue ReadingCam Newton was the first overall draft pick for the Carolina Panthers, following an incredible college season where he won the Heisman Trophy and the National Championship at Auburn. He came into the NFL with high hopes that he could turn the Panthers into Super Bowl contenders. It didn’t happen overnight, and Newton had a few up and down seasons where he shined and struggled. One of the issues that prevented him from thriving was the complexity of the terminology for play calls being used by the offensive coaches. However,…
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Super Bowl Week Distractions
Continue ReadingThe ultimate goal for teams in the NFL is to win the Super Bowl. The Broncos and Panthers are days away from playing in the big game. From the moment each team walked off the field after the AFC and NFC championship games, their focus shifted to thinking about competing for the Vince Lombardi Trophy in San Francisco. However, along with the dream of experiencing the action on the field this Sunday, the players have a week filled with media responsibilities, family obligations, temptations and opportunities for fun. These are all…
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Reexamining Roster Moves
Continue ReadingAs sports fans, we love to question coaches, general managers, owners, and players. We think we know what trades and free agents a GM should pursue. So, it’s especially fascinating to now look back at the way the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers’ rosters were built…and the decisions Dave Gettleman and John Elway made that were questioned by fans along the way. Remember how fans everywhere were yelling: “What, why would you release Steve Smith?!” “Don’t sign Aqib Talib or DeMarcus Ware – it’s too risky!” “The Panthers need…
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The Mind of Manning
Continue ReadingDenver Broncos quarterback, Peyton Manning, will go down as one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history. He has already won a Super Bowl and has a chance to win another. His stats and records are legendary, and he’s respected by almost everyone who watches him. What is also impressive about Manning, and makes him stand out, is his mind. He’s smart, wise and a true thinker about the game, which has allowed him to play at such a high level for so long. As sports fans, we notice…
