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The bandwagon is a lonely and desolate place for the Panthers.
I just got done talking with a Steelers fan that was at the game and described the crwod as almost 50-50 with Steelers fans. I know Steeler fans to be strong nationwide thanks to good team history, colors and last year’s performance but to have a sea of ‘terrible towels’ in a Charlotte stadium is a sad sight for a Panthers fan.
Now to verify this story I was walking round Northlake Mall in North Charlotte (Exit 18), and must confirm I saw more Steeler jerseys there then Panther jerseys. Im not sure if they are showing that they never change their clothes? or they are proud of the current streak, but it was clear that this town appears to be unable to keep the bandwagon full of teamcolors till the season is over.
I believe the Panther fans to be very loyal, and this is one team that has the heart of the city, in a city where other teams havnt been able to keep a fan base, but when your team ’sucks’, which appears to be what the critics are now stating, thats when you need to double your effort.
As A Bills fan I can confirm that a sucky team can be just as fun to rout for as a good team. The take a beating like a man cacthphrase really can be the mark of a higher quality of fan.
I see an opportunity for the Panthers as a team and the Panther fans to establish the evidence that they stand with their team. This upcoming game with Atlanta, who has become the new anti-panthers rivalry (no longer TB), is a great chance to show a never die look. I hope this week we se less articles in the media and talk from the critics of a panther team that is “looking like the leagues biggest dissapointment”, and more talk about “we will not end this season without righting the ship.
The media I have read bashing the Panthers season, which they deserve for underachieving, doesnt sit right with me. The low powerranking (25th) on ESPN, is an insult to a talented team, perhaps true in performance but misplaced.
This is why the panthers suck here. (link coming)
Charlotte Critic has lived in Charlotte for 5 years. My backgroundis in Italian food, latin food and the restaurants of New York and Miami. I believe that value and large portion is as important as all other aspects of dining. I love a huge meatball sub as well as fine dining.