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I admit it..I just switched to the Panthers!

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5 minutes ago, Raskle said:

Welcome aboard man. I hope these lunkheads don't give you too much grief, as there is absolutely nothing wrong with switching allegiances when you disagree with ownership or the team's outside actions.

 

Case in point, I was a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan from about the age of 7, up until 1993. Went through the good years, the okay years, the bad-omg-whoisthisidiotAikmanheonlywononefriggingameallseasonlong years, and the Superbowl years.

When that prick bought out the franchise and fired Landry, I held on. However, when he then fired Jimmy after winning back to back Superbowls, I was done with Jones. When the allegations of rape, drugs, and all sorts of other illegal and immoral acts came out about the players, I was done with the Cowboys for good. I had had it with ownership, management, and the players themselves. So, I switched.

 

Lucky for me, that's right about the time the Carolinas were awarded a new franchise, and since I'd been an NFC guy my whole life, no way was I switching to that weak-ass AFC, lol. I've been Panthers fan since, and have loved every minute of this roller-coaster ride we call a team. We have an incredible owner who has set in place a family environment that players love to play in, has hired a coach and gave him the chance to establish himself when everyone (including me sometimes) felt the hot seat wasn't hot enough, and who has a genuine bond with his guys out there. Just ask Olsen about the time Big Cat took an extra mile to help out his newborn with a heart condition, I'm sure he'd tell you we have a great owner here for sure. Just ask TD about who he wants to win 51 for, along with Mills.

 

I'm damn proud of this team, from top to bottom. Switching over has been the best decision of my football-watching life, and I couldn't be happier that I did. So, welcome to Panthers Nation - glad you're on board with us!

 

Its all good. I'd be skeptical too if the roles were reversed. But, what you described is exactly how I feel about Ross. And the kneeling thing with Ross was just the straw that broke the camel's back.

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1 minute ago, ItsNotGonnaBeAlright said:

Hey, the Marino stuff would be the easiest to break out if he switches back. Gotta give him credit for flexible planning.

I'll never put the Marino stuff away. I know Dolphins fans who were fans of Jim Kelly just because they loved him at The U. Personally, I'm an FSU fan, so I was never a fan of Kelly, other than respecting him. Just like I respect Brady, even though I hate the Patriots. I know a Bucs fan who is also a Cam Newton fan, even though he would never root for the Panthers.

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Just now, Panther_ Prowler said:

I'll never put the Marino stuff away. I know Dolphins fans who were fans of Jim Kelly just because they loved him at The U. Personally, I'm an FSU fan, so I was never a fan of Kelly, other than respecting him. Just like I respect Brady, even though I hate the Patriots. I know a Bucs fan who is also a Cam Newton fan, even though he would never root for the Panthers.

Just givin' ya poo, m8. Unlike others, I like seeing the fan base grow and I'm even ok with "bandwaggoners" so long as its the Panthers bandwaggon they're jumping on. Slap on that freshly minted Newton jersey, grab a beer, and yell "Keep pounding!" with the best of em.

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Welcome aboard. 

As someone who was raised to root for the Raiders and/or Niners and never had much passion about either team, I can sympathize with making a change.

Since the Warriors and Panthers have been successful the last few years I've had people that have never met me call me a bandwagoner. So don't let people get to you.

Sports is like love, the heart wants what it wants. So if you find yourself watching the Panthers and getting emotionally invested in the outcome, you are a fan. 

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