Jump to content

  • Welcome!

    Register and log in easily with Twitter or Google accounts!

    Or simply create a new Huddle account. 

    Members receive fewer ads , access our dark theme, and the ability to join the discussion!

     

Could Charlotte fall out of love with Panthers?

Laetitia

By Laetitia,
in Carolina Panthers

Recommended Posts

Laetitia Newbie

Laetitia

Posted
Posted

(By Peter St. Onge, [email protected]) Once upon a time, Charlotte loved its pro basketball team. We threw it a parade after a last-place inaugural season. We quivered with pride at its first playoff series win. It was a prominent symbol of our new prominence as a city. We couldn#x92;t imagine that changing.p/It did, of course, and when we look back a decade to the end of the Charlotte Hornets, we usually point to owner George Shinn#x92;s lurid sexual assault trial and his arrogant expectation of a publicly funded arena. But before all of that, something already had changed. Shinn, who began mumbling early about a better arena, had decided to let popular but expensive players go, including Alonzo Mourning. A merely good team seemed good enough for him.

More...

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Cyberjag Newbie

Cyberjag

Posted
Posted

This guy is a tool.

Shinn wanted to move the Hornets because he got in a snit over the arena and got busted harassing his cheerleaders. If he had stayed, they would till be a big ticket. It was all about the owner, not the fans.

To suggest that a similar event could happen with the Panthers just shows how ignorant of history the author is. Peter St. Onge is now firmly in the idiot column.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Davis83 Enthusiast

Davis83

Posted
Posted

Well, I am a fan - do not live in Charlotte - but I think many fans feel the same concerning the "Pro" teams of our state.

WIN ON A CONSISTANT BASIS! (not every other year)

If I was paying Charlotte/Mech tax rates, I'd demand some performance before you put your hand in my pocket for a new facility.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Nicbsbll2 Newbie

Nicbsbll2

Posted
Posted

As far as the article is concerned, I could definitely see Charlotte falling out of love with the Panthers. No matter where you go in North or South Carolina, you will find people that are fans of other teams. I know many people that claim they won't cheer for the Panthers because "they can no longer watch the Redskins every week" or because "I don't like John Fox" or any host of other excuses.

I think this year/off season will really help determine the direction this franchise goes. If Richardson doesn't allow us to re-sign some/most of our big name free agents, if we let Fox walk and don't pursue someone outside of the organization (as opposed to just promoting someone from within because it would be cheaper) and if the team decides to raise ticket prices once again while not improving the team, then I can definitely see that causing a mass exodus of support for our team.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • PMH4OWPW7JD2TDGWZKTOYL2T3E.jpg

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • panthers81
      First Goal Game 2024!!!

      By panthers81 · Posted

      Blake
    • Loyalty4Life
      Bryce developing before our eyes

      By Loyalty4Life · Posted

      I want to throw in how much easier it is for a QB to develop and improve with a good oline.  Huge credit to the front office for spending the money on our two guards.  Cade Mays also had a 2nd really good game starting at center.  Love how he has developed and hope he's the real deal. Look at what Stroud is dealing with now in Houston after injuries and problems with their oline.  Strouds accuracy has been greatly affected as it seems like he doesn't trust his protection. Canales is doing a great job developing Bryce.  I think the QB whisperer might be for real. And obviously big props to Bryce.  First round pick that looks horrible in his first year.  Different coaches and systems.  Fans and media are calling him the biggest bust in NFL history and he looked like it in the first two games this year.  Gets benched.  Young man keep his cool and just continued to work and only worry about what he can control.  I hope things continue like this and we end up with a great success story. Bryce Young kept pounding.
    • 45catfan
      This is exactly what we needed to see from Beyce

      By 45catfan · Posted

      Outside of Philly (who currently is #3 in pass defense) the rest of our remaining opponents are bottom 1/3 of the League in that regard.  Let's see what Bryce can do versus bad pass Ds.
×
×
  • Create New...