I just realized: I have no idea where the name "Panthers" came from

[csx]

That's great, but "Independence" is four syllables and an adjective. Royals, Kings, etc were all sitting right there if they wanted (Royals in particular would fit the color scheme perfectly.) Heck, Charlotte United or Charlotte FC would have been much better options than Independence. It just seemed like they tried way too hard to get a name that connected and overthought it.

its a good name and your alternatives are quite boring.

[CatMan72]

That's great, but "Independence" is four syllables and an adjective. Royals, Kings, etc were all sitting right there if they wanted (Royals in particular would fit the color scheme perfectly.) Heck, Charlotte United or Charlotte FC would have been much better options than Independence. It just seemed like they tried way too hard to get a name that connected and overthought it.

Yeah, it doesn't exactly roll off the tongue... but it is very meaningful. 

[cbarrier90]

its a good name and your alternatives are quite boring.

True, but I'm more a fan of keeping it simple. To each his own.

[OneBadCat]

I still wish they had chosen something more in line with North and South Carolina's history and/or geographical location, IE Steelers, Packers, Patriots, Vikings etc etc.

Random fierce animal is just lazy. At least the color scheme is awesome.

Are you fuggin serious? The Panther is possibly the most badass mascot in sports. It's a perfect representation of what a team should be as Richardson stated. Our color scheme is ultimate.

And besides if you want to get technical there used to be Panthers in SC way back in the day.

 

[L-TownCat]

I was always told that after Jerry's restaurant chain was sued over descrimination he chose the panthers name to appease the group he offended.

 

that may just be urban legend but it's what I've been told.

[Jmac]

Old timers have been seeing black panthers up here in the mountains for many years. Just crazy or jacked on moon shine...who knows. People I work with claim to have seen them. One guy (who is a licensed surveyor for thirty years) swears one jumped from a tree in front of him and took off down the mountain. He used to do boundary work way back in the blue ridge. Panthers will be back here one day.

They are moving further east every year and the Fla cats are heading north. Of course they may all get shot as soon as they hit the state line.

[frash.exe]

It was down to that or the Carolina Chickadees. They went with Panthers because nobody likes bird poo on their car.

[Mr. Scot]

"Carolina Panthers" is a pretty cool sounding name.

Heck, coullda been "Carolina Cougars" which wouldn't have sounded anywhere near as good.

[Mother Grabber]

Rebels?

then we would have had a legit reason to keep that southern flag flying! we missed our opportunity to be the next Redskins.

[SCP]

In a battle of real life version of team mascots, a Panther would be 25-3-3. Our mascot could hunt and kill every mascot but 3. Black Panther vs.

Patriot W

Dolphin W

Jet L

Bill W

Giant W

Redskin W

Cowboy W

Eagle W

Falcon W

Saint W

Buccaneer W

Jaguar Draw

Titan W

Texan W

Colt W

Bear L

Packer W

Lion Draw

Viking W

Chief W

Raider W

Charger L (electricity is undefeated)

Bronco W

Seahawk W

49er W

Ram W

Cardinal W

Brown W

Raven W

Steeler W

Bengal Draw

[Nick_81]

the closest wild cougar exists in like fuging nevada or some poo cause human beings (the real alpha, apex predator) kicked those pussies out long ago.

I grew up in Ashe county, and I can assure you that wild cougars do exist here in NC.  I used to hear them "screaming" when I'd sit on the front porch at night.  My dad still hears them now, several years later.  It's unreal to hear it in person.  It would make every hair on your body stand straight up.  I liked hearing the bobcats, but the mtn. lion's calls scared the poo out of me.

Our property was part of a huge male's territory when I was still living at home.  He was a charcoal color, unlike the "fawn" color you usually see.  My uncle had a pretty close encounter with him, when he was hunting one morning.  Luckily, he wasn't very hungry at the time.  Deer population is insane up there, so food wasn't an issue.  My family has had multiple encounters while hunting.  Not just on our land, but several different locations up there.

[Moorgan]

In a battle of real life version of team mascots, a Panther would be 25-3-3. Our mascot could hunt and kill every mascot but 3. Black Panther vs. Patriot W

Dolphin W

Jet L

Bill W

Giant W

Redskin W

Cowboy W

Eagle W

Falcon W

Saint W

Buccaneer W

Jaguar Draw

Titan W

Texan W

Colt W

Bear L

Packer W

Lion Draw

Viking W

Chief W

Raider W

Charger L (electricity is undefeated) Bronco W

Seahawk W

49er W

Ram W

Cardinal W

Brown W

Raven W

Steeler W

Bengal Draw

No way. Every mascot with a gun or multiple humans would win. Plus every mythical or mechanical mascot a la Titans and Jets. Animals as mascots don't stand a chance against humans or better creatures. And a larger animal like a bear, tiger or lion would win for sure too.

[teeray]

No way. Every mascot with a gun or multiple humans would win. Plus every mythical or mechanical mascot a la Titans and Jets. Animals as mascots don't stand a chance against humans or better creatures. And a larger animal like a bear, tiger or lion would win for sure too.

You put to much faith in guns.  Have a Panther come charging at you full speed and draw your weapon and see how accurately you shoot it while pooing your pants.

There is a reason when people hunt they hide and set traps instead of just jumping into the woods like Wyatt Earp guns blazing.  If that beast sees you before you see him you are fugged

Also, you assume multiple people, but what if there are multiple panthers?

[Jangler]

People have been hit by lightning multiple times and lived. Plus isn't the Charger a horse? W