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The injury everyone's watching
It's Arizona wide receiver Anquan Boldin, who grabbed at his hamstring Saturday at the end of his 71-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter. Boldin, who missed the second half of the Cardinals...
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Double Trouble in real trouble?
While waiting to hear about a key part of the Cardinals offense, here's a closer look at the defense the Panthers face Saturday.We mentioned the Cards D this morning, and consider this nugget: Arizona...
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A different kind of aerial battle
Among the Carolina-Arizona connections that we'll explore this week, one of the most obvious is US Airways, which is based near Phoenix and is Charlotte's dominant carrier. Tomorrow's print edition...
View ArticleSome (sort of) good news for the Cardinals
Arizona receiver AnquanBoldin didn't get the worst news on his injured hamstring, but he still might not play Saturday in Carolina.Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt told reporters this afternoon that...
View ArticleAll right, fans ... it's time to rhyme
In case you're not excited enough about Saturday's playoff game, here's a collection of various Panthers anthems, raps, fight songs, what have you. All of these should be suitable for family listening...
View ArticleMorning Buzz: What kind of Panthers fan are you?
Watched some playoff football last weekend with three neighbor friends. All are long-time NFL fans. None are from Charlotte. But in that room, you'd likely have found at least one fan you recognize.The...
View ArticleEarly predictions? Think black and blue
Most, but not all, football writers (and computers) see good things for the Panthers on Saturday against Arizona. We'll be keeping track of predictions all week. Most experts are staying away from...
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Charlotte vs. Phoenix: The tale of the tape
When you think about it, Charlotte and Phoenix have a few things in common. Both are Sun Belt boom towns that hold some of the nation's fastest-growing areas. Some say Phoenix is Los Angeles Lite, and...
View ArticleWarner: I wanted Jake to make mistakes
Eleven years ago, Kurt Warner and Jake Delhomme battled for the starting quarterback job for the Amsterdam Admirals of NFL Europe.This afternoon, in a conference call with reporters, the Arizona QB...
View ArticleMorning Buzz: Who will be the gamebreaker?
Which player will deliver the moment Saturday that has you chirping or grumbling Monday morning?Vinny Iyer of the Sporting News lists the five gamebreakers he thinks are most likely to be featured in...
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Panthers fans beyond the Carolinas
After highlighting on Tuesday the different degrees of devotion among fans in the Carolinas, today we see how far and wide the Panthers' influence is in other states and countries.There's no question...
View ArticlePanthers prominent in NFL's Plays of the Year
The NFL has released its Plays of the Year video for 2008. As you might expect, it's a high energy, well-produced 4 minutes, 32 seconds - with the requisite great catches, brutal hits and bloodied...
View ArticleCards' star may be out
Arizona receiver Anquan Boldin isn't sure he'll play Saturday night, the Associated Press is reporting. Boldin watched practice today with his red No. 81 jersey draped over his shoulder. He told the AP...
View ArticlePanthers ticket prices: Lower, but not low ... yet
Apparently, even the NFL isn't recession proof. Tickets for this weekend's four divisional playoff games are selling at lower prices than last year, according to online ticket broker StubHub. You'll...
View ArticleMorning Buzz: What didn't you expect in 2008?
What's been the biggest surprise of the Carolina Panthers season?In Phoenix, the Arizona Republic's Bob McManaman writes today about a Cardinals 2008 shocker: The offensive line, he says, "didn't get...
View ArticlePlayoff predictions rolling in
The Panthers are 10-point favorites this morning for Saturday's NFC divisional playoff game against Arizona. They're also getting love from experts and other football pundits.As promised, here's your...
View ArticlePanthers: Pick up your tickets early
If you're one of the lucky few who got tickets through Ticketmaster when they went on sale New Year's Day and asked for the tickets to be held at Will Call, the Panthers are encouraging you to pick up...
View ArticleDo Panthers fans provide a home field advantage?
Some numbers say maybe not. At least the numbers gathered by Observer reporter Steve Harrison, who wondered which NFL crowds were loud enough to rattle opposing teams into false start penalties on...
View ArticlePSL owners banking on Panthers' success
The logic is simple: More wins equals more buyers, and hopefully more money.That's why some Carolina Panthers fans – despite their team winning 12 games and hosting a playoff tilt Saturday – are...
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I knew Kurt Warner way back when
With the Cardinals and their star quarterback coming to town this weekend, there's been a lot of talk about Kurt Warner's ties to Panthers QB Jake Delhomme and their time as teammates in NFL Europe....
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