Emily Gussoni is a successful professional surfer from Costa Rica. She was born and raised in Costa Rica but her father is Italian. Her dual nationality allowed her to represent Costa Rica earlier in her career and most recently Italy in prestigious competitions all over the world. Gussoni is a former national champion in Costa […]
When Luke Kuechly announced that he was retiring from football, many felt the natural next step for the renowned linebacker was to join the coaching staff. Kuechly, who is notorious for his intense film study and game preparation, officially joined the Carolina Panthers front office as a pro scout on Thursday. “During the season, it’ll […]
The Carolina Panthers stayed the course with a defense-heavy NFL Draft. With the #113 pick in the 4th round, the Panthers selected cornerback Troy Pride, Jr from Notre Dame. A Greer, SC native, Pride starred in 45 games for the Fighting Irish, racking up four interceptions and 18 pass breakups during his four season career. […]
After giving up an average of 29+ points per game in the worst defensive season in franchise history, the Panthers are essentially starting over on defense. After selecting a defensive tackle and EDGE in the first two rounds, the Panthers traded up and selected safety Jeremy Chinn out of Southern Illinois. At 6’3, 221 pounds, […]
With just about everyone expecting the Carolina Panthers to select a cornerback with their second round pick, Marty Hurney and crew drafted another defensive end. With the 38th overall pick, the Panthers selected Penn State EDGE Yetur Gross-Matos. Gross-Matos racked up 19.0 sacks and 37.0 tackles for loss in 38 games en route to back-to-back first-team […]
It was no secret that the Carolina Panthers would focus heavily on the defensive side of the ball in the 2020 NFL Draft. Having focused on offensive weapons during free agency, it was imperative to bolster the defense. The Panthers lost all three starting defensive tackles (Gerald McCoy, Vernon Butler, and Dontari Poe) to free […]
The writing has been on the wall for some time now and the Carolina Panthers made it official today. The Panthers have released Cam Newton. GM Marty Hurney was the only person from the front office to provide a quote in the press release announcing the release of the 2015 MVP. The writing has been […]
Everyone is feeling the effects of COVID-19. Due to the rapid spread, several cities and states are urging social distance and banning all sports and social gatherings in excess of 50 people. The NCAA has cancelled all winter sports championships and spring sports. Almost all professional sports organizations have suspended activity and competition for the […]
For months, the Carolina Panthers front office has been non-committal when asked incessantly about the future of franchise quarterback Cam Newton. Newton, the 2015 MVP, missed last season and part of the 2018 season with injuries. Things have certainly shifted over the last two seasons in Charlotte and Newton seemed almost certain to be another […]
The NFLPA and Icon Talks kicked off Super Bowl LIV with their annual ICON Awards. Held at the SLS South Beach, the Awards recognized trailblazers in both the entertainment and sports worlds. Honorees included the following: Omari Hardwick— Actor, Poet and Artist (The Omari Hardwick Bluapple Poetry Network) Dallas Austin– Musician, Songwriter, Record Producer and […]