tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post4182226428649799196..comments2023-10-16T06:09:53.892-04:00Comments on Scott Says ...: How nice are Panther fans? A Seahawks fan chimes inUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-68303188127901220012013-09-12T10:52:07.023-04:002013-09-12T10:52:07.023-04:00Trust me, some fans may think this is too nice... ...Trust me, some fans may think this is too nice... but I live in Dallas where Cowboys fans are all A-Holes when I show up to games decked out in Panthers gear so this is actually reassuring.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-16505498177749693202013-09-12T10:09:26.776-04:002013-09-12T10:09:26.776-04:00What can you say, Jesus is a football fan too!What can you say, Jesus is a football fan too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-54627686026893444182013-09-12T00:37:22.904-04:002013-09-12T00:37:22.904-04:00I moved to Washington State from NC in 2006. I am...I moved to Washington State from NC in 2006. I am a die hard Panthers fan after being present for the franchise's first victory @ Death Valley over the Jets. In December 2010, several of my friends came out to visit and we attended the Seahawks/Panthers game in Seattle. We wore our Panthers jerseys to the game. On the way into the stadium, I was hit with a HUGE raw onion, apparently thrown by one of the food vendors outside the stadium. I was shocked and so glad I did not have my 2 young boys with me. I'd say that Panthers fans are the most courteous in the league. When will people learn that you can cheer for/against a team without the violent behavior. Even when you are actually playing the game, you shake hands after the battle. I have not been to a game in Seattle since and I definitely won't go wearing another team's colors.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-91586074855547395612013-09-12T00:17:56.928-04:002013-09-12T00:17:56.928-04:00not that i would ever be rude to anyone on purpose...not that i would ever be rude to anyone on purpose, unless they were rude to me, but im personally sick of seeing 50% of the fans cheering for the other team EVERY SINGLE HOME GAME. this guy and his son traveled from seattle, which is great, so i would have no problem welcoming them to the stadium. however, almost all of the time the people cheering for the other team live in charlotte and just refuse to support the city. and dont give me this transplant crap. as a whole, charlotte has the worst sports fans in the worldAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-72210141179643944462013-09-11T22:15:55.775-04:002013-09-11T22:15:55.775-04:00This is why I love the South and the Panthers fans...This is why I love the South and the Panthers fans! My husband and I traveled to Chicago for a play off game and really had a great time so I'll give them props for being very welcoming when we were cheering for the other team... That won! Football is an American pastime and really no one in any NFL city should be disrespectful of visitors. After all they're helping drive up revenue for the city!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-39175241544171092132013-09-11T20:46:05.626-04:002013-09-11T20:46:05.626-04:00I may be the most diehard Panther fan to post here...I may be the most diehard Panther fan to post here - seriously - I'm pretty emotionally invested during the game. That being said, I don't allow my livelihood to be dependent upon someone else's success. It's not worth it. I also won't compromise my own integrity for a bunch of guys who - and let's be honest - don't care whether I live or die. <br /><br />It's why I don't envy the so called "passionate" fanbases (Steelers, Jets, etc.) who act like fools during homegames. I just want to say "Bro, you don't PLAY for the team. You ROOT for them. Your happiness depends on someone else's success...." <br /><br />It is a GAME, and when the game is over, I will forget (mostly) forget about and go on to focusing on things that directly affect my quality of life. I'm proud to be part of a fanbase who largely keeps things in perspective.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-81973733005784445852013-09-11T20:38:21.121-04:002013-09-11T20:38:21.121-04:00I'M PROUD THAT OUR FANS HELPED INSURE THEY HAD... I'M PROUD THAT OUR FANS HELPED INSURE THEY HAD A GREAT TIME. I WENT TO THE VET AND SAT IN THE 700 SECTION. WE WERE TAUNTED CONTINUOSLY FROM OUR PARKNG AREA TO THE TICKET TAKER AND TO OUR SEATS.THE FRIEND THAT TOOK US TO THE GAM ESCORTED US TO OUR SEATS TO LET THE FANS KNOW WE WERE WITH EAGLES FANS.THE COMMENT,BECAUSE WE WERE WEARING PANTHER JERSEYS,FROM THE TICKET TAKER,MAYBE 17 YEARS OLD WAS,"GOOD LUCK.I HOPE YOU SURVIVE."WE SCORED FIRST,I JUMPED UP WITH EXCITEMENT AS ANY FAN SHOULD BE ABLE TO DO EVEN IN AN OPPOSING TEAMS STADIUM.I FOUND OUT QUICKLY THAT WAS NOT THE CASE AT THE "VET"THE FANS LOOKED AT US WITH DISGUST.THEIR EYES SAID SIT DOWN AND SHUTUP.WE WERE JEERED ALL THE WAY BACK TO OUR PARKING AREA AFTER THE GAME.THE GREAT THING ABOUT IT WAS,WE SURVIVED AND THEY LOST.I HOPE ALL OPPOSING TEAMS FANS FEEL WELCOME HERE.THAT IS THE WAY IT SHOULD BE.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-58200339400774246112013-09-11T20:12:41.817-04:002013-09-11T20:12:41.817-04:00Just makes me feel good... hey it's a compleme...Just makes me feel good... hey it's a complement guys, take it and say thanks! But I do feel we aren't aggressive or proactive enough when it comes to criticizing our teams actions and demanding more. Most of us are still in that "happy to have a team" funk... we deserve a team, and one serious about winning! One more offensive game like that... fire shula. He came in with the rep as a bad offensive mind and this game had conservative, fearful and unimaginative all over it! D looked great most of the time but GOT to get safety position locked down!!handymannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-54328161967074636872013-09-11T17:37:22.342-04:002013-09-11T17:37:22.342-04:00Always take the high road, even when it hurts a li...Always take the high road, even when it hurts a little. You can't hide class ! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-27946661304291204442013-09-11T17:22:44.355-04:002013-09-11T17:22:44.355-04:00I am a Panthers fan up here in Illinois. I've ...I am a Panthers fan up here in Illinois. I've been to one game in Charlotte several years ago and really hope to return soon because the city, the people, the stadium, it was just awesome. But since I live far away from NC, I've had to resort to road games in Chicago, Indianapolis, and once in Tampa while I was there on vacation. The Indianapolis people we're very nice and I'll always remember it for their kindness even though we won the game. Tampa and Chicago on the other hand have not been great experiences, as you can probably imagine. I'm going to Minnesota this fall and I'm expecting the best from them, because the game is so much more fun when the opposing fans aren't always harassing you and your team... Anyways, way to go Panthers fans. We truly are the best fans in the NFL and I can't wait to come back to Charlotte someday. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-42315171892892692013-09-11T16:50:07.871-04:002013-09-11T16:50:07.871-04:00I'm Mr. O'Gara's Mom. I live in NC, a...I'm Mr. O'Gara's Mom. I live in NC, and Sunday, I couldn't have been prouder to be a Carolina girl,, a transplant from Nebraska. Panthers fans treated us kindly, with genuine "Southern hospitality." Most of all, I want to properly thank the fan who gave my 8 year old grandson a new, still in the box, Panthers logo football "to remember this game by." I was so flabbergasted by his generosity that I forgot my own good manners, and sputtered out a weak "thanks!" Sir, you made my grandson's day! Thank you so very much. You gave him a memory...and a wonderful lesson in good sportsmanship...a lesson more important than anything else that happened that day. My son will be eager to come again to the Carolina's, and bring all 4 of his children to a Panthers-Seahawks game someday, knowing they will be safe, and welcome, here.Roxannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-584593558334133222013-09-11T16:34:43.037-04:002013-09-11T16:34:43.037-04:00The takeaway here is the Panthers' fans create...The takeaway here is the Panthers' fans created new Panther fans (when not playing Seattle). That's smart. Also, lets remember this is just a game and supposed to be fun. I'm glad we have an atmosphere where people don't have to worry about taking their kids to see a game. That's called being classy, not sissy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-10733112053923892322013-09-11T16:28:43.773-04:002013-09-11T16:28:43.773-04:00One day we will have the history in our city to ha...One day we will have the history in our city to have true Panther fans that don't give up their seats. We have had PSL's in my family since 96' and I now have a 5 year old son that roots for the Pathers. Now we are going in to the 2nd and 3rd generation Panther fans. I am not going to lie, nothing pisses me off more than to see other fans cheer in our stadium, because I want it all to be Panther Black and Blue. However, to do this, we neeed to win. Winning brings out passion in this city and the wins have been few and far between in the last 5 years. Go Panthers!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-42983820093204916782013-09-11T15:58:01.092-04:002013-09-11T15:58:01.092-04:00Panthers fans should know how it feels like going ...Panthers fans should know how it feels like going into a game outnumbered by opposing fans happens every time the Steelers come to town. JK lifelong panthers fan and PSL owner. Glad we could be nice to a guy and his son. Nothing sucks worse than spending a ton of money to spend time with your kids and some drunk guy ruins it for you.Spaceman Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-21728092255919593092013-09-11T15:36:02.393-04:002013-09-11T15:36:02.393-04:00There's no reason to treat these people any di...There's no reason to treat these people any different than if you saw them on the street corner, provided they are respectful. As a NC Native, I'm glad that we're respectful to other fans who are respectful toward us. <br /><br /><br /><br />Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18317014418606451972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-67843457316415495052013-09-11T15:34:43.409-04:002013-09-11T15:34:43.409-04:00As long as the visiting fans are pleasant, there&#...As long as the visiting fans are pleasant, there's no need to be heckling them. I'd be willing to bet most of the hecklers are yankees, anyway.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18317014418606451972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-29376483371149850912013-09-11T15:05:00.053-04:002013-09-11T15:05:00.053-04:00This is pathetic and embarrassing... Outside of Mi...This is pathetic and embarrassing... Outside of Miami and Atlanta, this had to be the worst sports city in America. We're so "accommodating" Menoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-11837019216180832762013-09-11T14:43:45.784-04:002013-09-11T14:43:45.784-04:00Scott:
You couldn't resist, could you? Takin...Scott:<br /><br />You couldn't resist, could you? Taking a <b>GREAT</b> story that all Panthers fans should be proud to read, and turn it into a sewer-fest of why we should treat visitors worse than we do, or why we are "sissies?"<br /><br />Couldn't you have just let such a great story stand on its own feet? What's with you folks anymore? Are you all that desperate for more exposure?<br /><br />Great story - but most of it didn't come from you. Your part? A major fail.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-70362787416973389732013-09-11T14:10:25.936-04:002013-09-11T14:10:25.936-04:00As a Charlotte native, I think it's wonderful ...As a Charlotte native, I think it's wonderful and just right. Panthers fans should represent the city and state in which the team resides in a positive manner, especially utilizing the Southern hospitality we are famous for. I am proud of the staff and Panthers fans for their congeniality and behavior. The teams up North and due West should grow up and do the same. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-58679119442176749062013-09-11T14:07:50.486-04:002013-09-11T14:07:50.486-04:00Civility it's contagious.Civility it's contagious.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-46220835394087615822013-09-11T13:50:55.044-04:002013-09-11T13:50:55.044-04:00It starts with Jerry Richardson, who I believe is ...It starts with Jerry Richardson, who I believe is a true gentleman who consistently treats people with respect. The attitude of the owner is reflected by the entire staff. Losing a football game is disappointing, but not a disaster. A real fan enjoys the game win or lose, and does not heap disrespect and abuse on the opponent. Thanks to the Panthers players, staff, and fans for representing NC is a very positive way.<br /><br />Samuel L. MullisSamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10416528091615624846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-31963536445768509942013-09-11T13:45:10.414-04:002013-09-11T13:45:10.414-04:00I'm a fellow panther fan living in Toronto, Ca...I'm a fellow panther fan living in Toronto, Canada. About 5 years ago the Panthers were playing the Bills in Buffalo so I jumped at the chance to go and see them play. I went with my mom, uncle and grandfather. Let me just say that the fans in Buffalo and not nearly as nice as the fans in Charlotte seem to be. <br /><br />I wore my blue Julius Peppers jersey along with a panthers hat. On our way to the stadium from the parking I was pelted with snowball from rowdy Bills tailgaters. However it seemed everyone there supporting the panthers came up to me to give me a high five which was very comforting being in such a hostile environment. <br /><br />As we finally got to our seats I was relieved to find a fellow panthers fan wearing a white Peppers jersey with a couple of his buddies sitting next to me. Throught out the game we constantly had insults, beer, as well as change hurled at us. The panthers went on to win that game nonetheless and JP recorded a sack so i was very happy.<br /><br />Overall however it was a great experience finally getting to see my Panthers play live, however I would hate to see the reaction from the crowd if the bills would have won. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-55907586294679864582013-09-11T13:28:38.043-04:002013-09-11T13:28:38.043-04:00As a Panthers PSL owner, I just wanted to chip in ...As a Panthers PSL owner, I just wanted to chip in my two cents: Packers fans are the most welcoming of any teams in the NFL. We had a similar situation at Lambeau as this man had at Bank of America Stadium. We were there in 1999, and after winning on a last-second Beuerlein scramble, all of the fans congratulated us. Surreal if you ask me. Dallas fans, meanwhile, were the worst I've encountered - heckling throughout the entire game.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-61060481798676697932013-09-11T13:24:03.914-04:002013-09-11T13:24:03.914-04:00A lot of this more has to do with the fact that th...A lot of this more has to do with the fact that the Seahawks are pretty neutral territory.<br /><br /><br />...Things are much different when the other NFCS opponents come to Charlotte. The hate can definitely boil openly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-71778665512438824702013-09-11T13:13:12.557-04:002013-09-11T13:13:12.557-04:00What a great letter! Really happy this fan, and p...What a great letter! Really happy this fan, and perhaps more importantly, his son, had such a wonderful experience. Makes me proud to be a Panther fan!Kimnoreply@blogger.com