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Cover PhotoAP Images

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Last Look PhotoAP Images

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10 Panthers Iron Man: Jon Beason It takes more than just talent to have a long streak in

football. Beason has what it takes.

14 ACC Pictorial The ACC Championship comes to Bank of America

Stadium.

16 UniverSOUL Panthers players took part in the UniverSOUL Circus

when it was in Charlotte.

18 Panthers Fans 1st The Panthers Fans 1st initiative creates game days to

remember for fans.

24 Feeding Frenzy: Q&A with Chef John A behind the scenes look at what it takes for Chef

John Morey to feed 73,000 people on game day and throughout the year.

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03 In The Huddle 06 Quick Hits 09 Panthers TopCats 22 Panthers In Pictures 29 Love or the Game 30 Sponsor Spotlight 33 Sponsor Spotlight 34 Mick’s Bag 36 Community Notebook 39 From The Bleachers 44 Last Look

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Country Music Recording artist, and huge Panthers fan, Jason Michael Carroll visited the Carolina Panthers sidelines to cheer for the team during the Baltimore Ravens game.

Adrienne Leigh Core, Miss North Carolina 2010, visited with Suite members on the sidelines during the Falcons game. Adrienne graduated from North Carolina State University with a BS in Mathematics Education (Grades 9-12). The Panthers wish Adrienne the best of luck in the Miss America pageant in January.

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Panthers left tackle Jordan Gross is again

heading to the Pro Bowl.

Gross was one of three offensive tackles selected

to represent the NFC in the game, which will be

played the Sunday before the Super Bowl for the

second consecutive season. The Pro Bowl will kick

off January 30th at 7 p.m. from Aloha Stadium in

Honolulu, Hawaii, and will be broadcast by FOX.

Gross was selected for the second time in three

seasons. If not for an injury, he might well be

celebrating his third consecutive selection.

Gross made the Pro Bowl team for the first time

following the 2008 season and was well on his

way to a second straight honor last season before

when he suffered a broken right tibia and fibula

that sent him to injured reserve.

He bounced back from the injury, however,

to play in every game this season and was the

Panthers’ 2010 recipient of the Ed Block Courage

Award.

The Panthers struggled to score points last

season, but Gross is part of the reason they still

managed to rank 13th in the NFL with 115.4

rushing yards per game.

“Although this seAson DiD not go the wAy Anyone hopeD it woulD, i’m honoreD to be selecteD to the pro bowl,” gross sAiD. “it’s been A long 12 months coming bAck from A mAjor injury, AnD to be selecteD to the pro bowl by my peers is such An honor. i feel very blesseD.”

Gross, in his eighth season out of the University

of Utah, was Carolina’s first-round pick - No. 8

overall - in the 2003 NFL Draft.

The Panthers have now had at least one Pro

Bowl selection in 14 of their 16 seasons. They

didn’t have a player selected in 2007 or in their

inaugural season of 1995.

Gross Selected to Pro BowlBy Bryan Strickland


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91 Everette brownPosition: Defensive End

Favorite non-football athlete to watch: Kobe Bryant, LeBron James

I did this for fun: Purchased a new puppy

Hidden talent: Alto saxophone

My most prized possession is: My dog

The funniest guy on the team is: Sherrod Martin

If you could pick one famous person to be your neighbor, who would you have next door to you? Michael Jordan

I chose my jersey number because: It chose me

Favorite musical performer: Jay-Z

To get ready for games, I like to: Look at the man in the mirror (me) and make sure he is ready for war

If you were given a yacht today, what would you name it? Wide Body

42 Tony FiammettaPosition: Fullback

Favorite non-football athlete to watch: Tiger Woods

I did this for fun: Relaxed

Hidden talent: Cooking

My most prized possession is: My house

The funniest guy on the team is: Ryan Kalil

I chose my jersey number because: It was given to me

Favorite musical performer: 311

To get ready for games, I like to: Listen to music

If you were given a yacht today, what would you name it? Darla

44 J.J. JansenPosition: Long Snapper

Favorite non-football athlete to watch: Albert Pujols

I did this for fun: Wine tasting in Napa Valley

Hidden talent: Cracking people’s backs

My most prized possession is: My wedding photos

The funniest guy on the team is: Ryan Kalil

If you could pick one famous person to be your neighbor, who would you have next door to you? Will Ferrell

I chose my jersey number because: It was my dad’s number growing up

Favorite musical performer: Michael Jackson

To get ready for games, I like to: Go to the driving range on Friday’s before the games

If you were given a yacht today, what would you name it? The Penguin

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Katie, a TopCat rookie, currently attends Appalachian State University and will be graduating this December. She enjoys designing and is currently working for an advertising company. Her favorite charity is the Humane Society of Charlotte and she loves cats, especially her small gray cat named Madonna. Katie enjoys going to the beach, dancing, shopping and being around those she loves.

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and designing.

KatieSeason: First

Born: Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Raised: Charlotte, NC

Occupation: Advertising

Hobbies: Going to the beach, dancing, shopping and being around those she loves.

Favorite Music Artist:

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Favorite Panthers Player:Jonathan Stewart

MyraSeason: First

Born: Arlington, VA

Raised: Burke, VA

Occupation: Designer

Hobbies: Painting and sculpting.

Favorite Music Artist:

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Favorite Panthers Player:

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CONSECUTIVE GAME STREAKS hAVE TRAdITIONALLy BEEN ASSOCIATEd WITh BASEBALL RAThER ThAN FOOTBALL, BUT BRETT FAVRE ChANGEd ThAT WhEN hIS CONSECUTIVE GAME STREAK APPROAChEd 300 GAMES IN dECEMBER. FAVRE dId NOT REACh ThAT MAGIC NUMBER, BUT hE dId BRING INTO FOCUS ThE ChALLENGE OF PUTTING TOGEThER A CONSECUTIVE GAME STREAK IN FOOTBALL.

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the debate became which is the more impressive streak, favre’s 297 games in football or cal ripken’s 2,632 game baseball streak.

while others can make that decision, consider that favre’s streak began three years before the panthers even took the field in 1995. since that time, the difficulty of compiling a consecutive streak of any nature has become evident.

the carolina record for consecutive starts of 91 is not quite a third of the way to favre’s mark. it was set by mike minter and ended with his retirement in 2007. jordan gross played his first 84 games in the league without missing and a game and was poised to break minter’s mark when he suffered a concussion against Atlanta in 2008 and missed a game.

julius peppers started 79 straight games before sitting out the Dallas game in 2007 and jake Delhomme started 59 in a row before a thumb injury forced him to the sidelines late in the 2006 season.

ironically, Delhomme was on the field when beason passed him at cleveland in november. there were a couple weeks when beason was in question as he missed two practice days before the Atlanta game at home, but played on sunday.

After Delhomme’s 59 straight starts, the most a player has been able to reach is 48, which five players have attained.

forty-eight games is three straight years of starting and doesn’t sound

like a lot, but it requires a combination of skill, toughness , and luck that does not come together as often as one might think. cornerback eric Davis reached 48 games and would have been at 50 if a concussion had not sidelined him two games at the end of the ’97 season. those were the only two games he missed in five seasons with the panthers.

mills started every game in his three seasons as a panthers player before retiring, while linebacker michael barrow, safety Deon grant, and tackle todd steussie also reached 48 before signing with other teams.

three different years chris gamble has missed one game in a season due to injury, otherwise his streak could have been near the top.

the ‘otherwise’ is what makes accumulating a streak so difficult. first a player has to be good enough that the coach wants him starting week after week. secondly, he has to have the toughness to play through discomfort, but in the end, it is the medical staff, not the player who makes the call on his readiness.

finally, he has to be lucky.

“so many things can knock you out for a game,” says beason. “in football, it is hard to put together a long streak without good luck.”

“SO MANy ThINGS CAN KNOCK yOU OUT FOR A GAME,” SAyS BEASON. “IN FOOTBALL, IT IS hARd TO PUT TOGEThER A LONG STREAK WIThOUT GOOd LUCK.”


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while beason is conscious of his consecutive game starting streak, he takes the most pride in another streak: being on the field for every defensive play over three years.

“i know no other defensive player in the nfc south did that,” says jon. “that’s a streak that not many people know about, but means a lot to me.”

has there ever been a close call?

“WhEN WE WERE PLAyING ARIzONA IN 2008, I dISLOCATEd SOMEThING IN My ARM, BUT WAS ABLE TO POP IT BACK IN BEFORE ThE NEXT PLAy.”on that next play, beason intercepted a pass in the carolina red zone which helped preserve a panthers victory.

Unfortunately his streak came to an end at Pittsburgh when the Steelers went into a five man formation that forced Beason off the field.

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UUniverSoul Circus set the stage where generations of family could come together and enjoy each other dancing in the aisles and singing songs that span the last six decades from Motown classics to today’s Top 40.

At UniverSoul Circus guests witnessed the feats of world class acts like Chinese aerialists performing a synchronized aerial dance never seen before in the United States; the hottest stunt basketball acrodunk players in the world from Holland and Belgium; an entourage of contortionists bend and twist their bodies beyond human limits; and a furious tiger act. Whether it was high flying trampoline shenanigans; teeterboard maneuvers or walking on the wild side more than twenty feet above the ring on a razor sharp piece of wire, UniverSoul Circus offered an interactive experience

like none other. At UniverSoul Circus the audience is always part of the show and fans are forewarned because under the Big Top of hip hop you never know when you might wind up in the center ring—doing your thing—with a Panther (of the Carolina variety).

Linebacker Thomas Davis was on hand for UniverSoul’s opening night in Charlotte. His “Defending Dreams Foundation” kids got to experience the excitement and even got elephant rides during intermission courtesy of Thomas. Linebacker Jon Beason, safety Charles Godfrey and some YMCA kids joined the circus one evening as well. Jon assisted a clown with his magic trick, which included volunteers from the audience. Charles welcomed those in attendance from the top of an elephant, which is also what defensive end Everette Brown did on another night. Defensive tackles Ed Johnson and Corvey Irvin joined in the fun and the soul train line and cornerback Richard Marshall with “A Better World” kids enjoyed the death defying acts, cotton candy and an amazing night under the big top.

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Jon Beason dances with audience members before assisting a UniverSoul clown with his magic trick.

Jon Beason interacts with a young UniverSoul and Panthers fan during the show.

Charles Godfrey rides in on an elephant to welcome UniverSoul audience members and thank Carolina Panthers fans of all ages.


by Chrystal rowe

1. kevin howell was a guest of luxury suite member of the Day riggins & o’connor. mr. howell got to experience player introductions from the field.

2. honorary captain Adam tanksley and his family watch the pregame festivities from the sidelines.

Panthers experiences make game days to remember

Launched in April with a trip by a PSL Owner to the NFL Draft to announce the 4th round selection, Panthers fans at Bank of America

Stadium can see the most noticeable elements of the Panthers Fans 1st program during game days.

Including the PSL and Club Seat Owners of the

Game, Honorary Team Captain, as well as two

randomly selected giveaways during the game,

Panthers fans are getting up close opportunities

on game days. “The Panthers Fans 1st initiative

is important to the Carolina Panthers on many

levels, as we look to show our appreciation and

thanks, as the Panthers fans and PSL Owners

are the most valuable members of our team,”

stated Phil Youtsey, director of ticket sales and

operations.

the panthers fans 1st initiative is important to the carolina panthers on many levels, as we look to show our appreciation and thanks, as the panthers fans and psl owners are the most valuable members of our team.

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3. Dennis harrington and his friends enjoy the pregame warm ups on the sidelines as silver club seat owners of the Day.

4. kip white and his guest were selected as the silver club seat owners of the Day for the baltimore ravens game.

5. jeff hoover and his wife were selected as panthers fans 1st luxury suite members of the Day and were guests of us foodservice.

6. silver club seat owners of the Day Dudley spangler and his wife enjoy pregame from the sidelines.

7. psl owner katy kelly and her husband were selected as psl owners of the Day.

8. psl owner of the Day for the Atlanta falcons game bruce mills enjoyed pregame hospitality and pregame field visit passes.

9. hh gregg provided a $500 gift card to panthers fans 1st winner psl owner pam nemecek.

10. evan Dobrolski was randomly selected as the panthers fans 1st prize winner, sponsored by perry’s of south park. he won a gold coin valued at over $1,500.

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100 chefs / cooking 24/7 / 73,000 people

Q&A with Chef JohnFEEDING FRENzY AT BANK OF AMERICA STADIUM

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100 chefs / cooking 24/7 / 73,000 people

Q&A with Chef John

how did you develop a passion for cooking? My grandfather was a great cook and I always followed him around. Between that and my Mom’s cookies, this is what I wanted to do.

where did you begin your cooking career and how did you end up at Bank of america Stadium? I started in my hometown of Stonington, CT shucking clams. After that, I traveled to Freeport, Maine and opened the Harraseeket Inn. Then we moved to Orlando and I worked at Walt Disney World. Erin, my wife, and I started a family and we thought it would be nice to raise a family in the Carolina’s. The opportunity became available with Stadium Food and Beverage and I jumped!

if you could cook for anyone in the world, who would you want to cook for? I would cook a dinner for my grandfather. To have my grandfather sit at a table with my wife and children would have been a thrill!

what would be your dream job? I have it.

when you first started cooking, did you ever imagine you would be cooking for 73,000 people? When I started cooking, I didn’t know you could fit that many people in one place!

what are the biggest challenges in cooking at an nfL Stadium? Making sure that the systems in place work the way they are supposed to. All of our foods have recipes and we have great chefs to make sure those recipes are followed. My job is to make sure everything gets to where it needs to go on time, not early, not late. Game day is about execution.

You are basically here 24/7, what and who all are you cooking for during a week? We’ll feed the players (breakfast and lunch), coaches (lunch and dinner) and Panther’s employees (lunch)during the week. What we cook is based on orders received and pars that need to be filled. We try to make everything fresh from the kitchen. Early in the week we make stocks and prepare vegetables and proteins that will be used in recipes. Mid week we start assembling some recipes for finished products. At the end of the week we will begin to cook and distribute what we call misen place to our outlets so everything can be cooked freshly.

what things do you take in to consideration when planning the meals for the players? I work with

the strength and conditioning coach on menus to give the players options. We offer high fat, low fat and medium fat foods for the players to choose from. The players work with their own nutritionists to plan their intake for each day. We offer a fresh salad bar, sandwich bar, fruit bar and hot choices every day they eat, including fresh vegetables, lean proteins, carbohydrates, grains and health conscious beverages.

what is game day like for you and your staff? The first crew comes in at 11pm the day before. We serve our own signature BBQ with sauces, so that needs to start.

We will feed all internal orders starting with breakfast, then lunch and finish with a post game meal. We will feed our Panthers family, press box, networks, cheerleaders/mascot, visiting team, referees, media and field photographers.

In addition, we provide service for 158 Suites, 2 terrace dining areas, Suite 87, Gridiron Club, 3 markets on club level, 2 Panther Burgers stands, 1 Panthers Perk area, 2 markets on the 100 level and 500 level, 4 signature JJR’s Barbecue Shacks on both the 100 and 500 levels, 2 Carolina Nacho Companies and 5 locations were we make Philly Cheese Steak sandwiches.

After that and before clean up, we can hopefully get something to eat ourselves!

any crazy requests you have gotten from coaches and players or visiting teams? Really nothing out of ordinary. I mean they can eat a lot, but nothing crazy!

how many people does it take during the week and on game day to prepare all the food for the stadium? We start with about 100 cooks, part time and fulltime seasonal. On a game day we send out about 65-70 cooks to operate areas in the stadium for food service. We will try to keep 25-30 cooks in the kitchen for game day orders and support.

what is the most rewarding part of your job? Knowing that EVERYONE gave 100% of their effort to be as successful as we can. This is a huge undertaking and to find people willing to do it seasonally is not easy. I thank each and every one of our cooks for the efforts they put forward. Their success is my reward!

Behind the scenes at Bank of America Stadium, Chef John Morey makes sure that each game day, and even through the week, every fan, player and coach is well fed. With a staff of over 100, Chef John makes his food planning come to life in perfect precision timing.

Chef John Morey


what is your favorite part of your job? Being part of a team that is family.

what is the biggest challenge you face with feeding 73,000 fans on game day? Getting to work at 11pm the night before! But seriously, like I said before, making sure the systems in place are operating as planned so game days run smoothly.

how much food do you go through on a typical game day? We’ll smoke 3,500 pounds of pork butts for JJR’s barbecue. Smoke 2,500 pounds of beef brisket for JJR’s barbecue. Serve 500 pounds of chopped barbecue. We’ll roll 10,000 hot dogs and serve 7,000 nachos. These are just a small part of what we serve on an average game day, but those are the big numbers.

what do you typically do with all of the leftover food? I work with two local shelters to share what we have

remaining from a game.

Do you find yourself cooking at home – or when you walk away from the stadium; do you hang the apron up? I help my wife with the cooking at home. Erin’s a good cook, but I think she likes my help occasionally. My passions are my family and friends. Cooking always bring them together, so why hang up an apron when you can bring the ones you enjoy the most together?

what food item should every fan make sure and try at Bank of america Stadium? JJR’s Barbecue Shack. We developed the food to be a signature to our stadium and we are very proud of what we have accomplished. It’s a project that I had an opportunity to work on with Jon Richardson and Todd Smoots. A lot of time, effort and pride were put into this project and we hope everyone can enjoy it!

Chef John and his team create the food at Bank of America Stadium.


Who knows tackle Travelle Wharton better, his wife, Kashema, or teammate and fellow offensive lineman, Jordan Gross? To find out, we grilled Travelle and then quizzed them.

Travelle Kashema Jordan

if not a footBaLL PLaYer, YoU’D Be?A wrestler

He wanted to be a wrestler!He told me this like

ten years ago.5 Probably a high school

coach. 0

MoSt annoYinG haBit?I don’t have any...maybe not picking up?

He just drops his clothesin the bathroom. 5 Serious face all of the time. 0

hiDDen taLent?I can play a little basketball. I have a jumpshot.

He can cook the bestscrambled eggs! 0 Playing HORSE or PIG

on the basketball court. 5

favorite tv Show?Hmmm...favorite TV show...probably Law & Order

Anything on ESPN 0 He doesn’t watch TV much...Uhm, I’ll say Total Access 0

BeSt PhYSiCaL featUre?Probably my looks, my face, my smile...

His smile 5 His big arms? 0

how Do YoU LiKe YoUr Coffee?Black with Splenda

Black and sometimes headds Splenda 5 With two Splendas 5

total 20 total 10

it would seem that travelle doesn’t forget to spend plenty of time with his wife,despite all the practices, away games, etc. result: Kashema wins 20-10.

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Duke EnergyYou must admit that Duke Energy’s business model is a little counterintuitive. Help customers spend LESS money and consume FEWER products? Whaaaat? Imagine if your local grocery store or car dealer took that same approach. “Hey! Welcome to Friendly Freddy’s Auto Emporium! What’s it gonna take NOT to put you in a new vehicle today?”In the electricity business, the philosophy works in a very simple, straightforward way. By helping its customers use energy more efficiently, Duke Energy can produce it more efficiently.

“This is an incredibly exciting time in our industry,” said Gianna Manes, Duke Energy’s Senior Vice President & Chief Customer Officer. “Our focus is on the consumer and we are working hard to reach out to our customer base with effective, intelligently-designed efficiency programs. For example, we consider this ‘The Year of the Light Bulb’! Our distribution of CFLs to our client base has been extremely successful.”

Hold on, Gianna. Back up a second. To us here at Bank of America Stadium, ‘CFL’ stands for ‘Canadian Football League.’ What is a CFL in your nomenclature?

“Chances are you have CFLs in your home and at the stadium already. CFL stands for ‘Compact Fluorescent Light,’ an energy-saving and longer lasting bulb. With direct mail coupons and, most recently, an online campaign that went viral, we’ve given out over 5.5 million CFLs to our customers in the two Carolinas; that’s enough energy saved to power more than 25,000 homes.”

Duke Energy is also excited about some internal changes as well. Soon, the company will expand its offices to the new “Duke Energy Center” across the street from the current South Church Street location in uptown Charlotte.

“We’ll be the primary tenant there and our fingerprints are all over that building,” Manes said. “It is one of the most environmentally beneficial skyscrapers anywhere in the world. From water to windows, lighting to insulation, every floor must adhere to strict standards. In fact, Duke Energy’s own power plants produce a by-product that National Gypsum, a local company, used in the building’s wall board!”

“The Panthers and Duke Energy make ideal corporate partners,” said Adam Deschenes, the Panthers marketing executive assigned to the account. “Duke Energy’s footprint, reputation for excellence, and customer-first philosophy mirror the principles that guide the Carolina Panthers. If you are indeed judged by the company you keep, it definitely helps us to be associated with our friends at Duke Energy.”

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“We feel the same way,” Manes added. “When you think of the Carolina Panthers, you think of the vitality of this entire region. Most of our employees, and a great many of our customers, are Panthers fans. I myself am a big Panthers fan!”

Duke Energy is a large company, but it has worked hard to retain the common touch.

“We want to be easier to get in touch with than ever before, and I believe we are,” Manes said. “More of our customers are interacting with us online at www.duke-energy.com, where -- through our Online Services program -- they can get specific information about their account or order free CFLs. We are also using social media now and have Twitter feeds for outage updates (@DukeEnergyStorm), energy efficiency tips (@EnergyinBalance) and general information (@DukeEnergyNews). And we have plans to expand to other areas in an effort to further engage with customers.

So next time you flick on the light switch and watch the room come to life, remember the company that works hard to help you conserve the affordable, reliable, clean energy they create. Duke Energy, a proud sponsor of the Carolina Panthers!

“the panthers and duke energy make ideal corporate partners,” said Adam deschenes, the panthers marketing executive assigned to the account. “duke energy’s footprint, reputation for excellence, and customer-first philosophy mirror the principles that guide the Carolina panthers. if you are indeed judged by the company you keep, it definitely helps us to be associated with our friends at duke energy.”

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“Do The Right Thing”Panthers Celebrate Kids That “Do The Right Thing”

Each year, the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department and the Charlotte Fire Department honor students through their “Do The Right Thing” program. The students are nominated for making good decisions that reflect outstanding charitable assistance, extraordinary self-sacrifice, or exemplary attitude and behavior. The program was created in response to rising school dropout rates and increasing rates of drug abuse, violence, and gang-related crimes among the youth of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community.

In October, the fall ceremony was held at Bank of America Stadium in partnership with the Carolina Panthers. The students were greeted by Police Chief Rodney Monroe, Fire Chief Jon Hannan, and representatives from Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools.

Leaders from CPI Security, a proud corporate sponsor for 9 years, also attended as a show of support for the students. Carolina Panthers Jeff King and Jeff Otah attended, along with TopCats Chika and Katie. Sir Purr joined the celebration along with his friends McGruff the Crime Dog, and Blaze, the mascot of the Fire Department. As part of the celebration, the students were treated to a meet-and-greet with the players, followed by dinner and a tour of the stadium. Each honoree received an engraved plaque, an incentive prize package, and an invitation to a special ceremony held at a later date.

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Mick’s Bag: Jordan, was accepting the Ed

Block Courage Award emotional for you?

Jordan Gross: It was. Mark Shermansky of our

athletic training staff, who is kind of my go-to

guy for anything injury related, gave a heck of a

speech and it really touched me. He talked about

the journey we’ve been on since I was hurt, about

a year ago now. The award it a great honor and I

was humbled to receive it.

MB: What did you learn about yourself during

your rehabilitation process?

JG: It’s funny to say this season, but even with

the way things went and as poorly as some things

turned out, I enjoyed the year almost more than

any other. Getting football taken away from you,

being on the sidelines, really not even being able

to walk for two months after I got hurt, really lets

you know how fortunate you are when you are

healthy and playing. I really tried to keep that

feeling going, and it has helped me enjoy my

teammates and the season a lot.

MB: Word reached us that you told a very funny

story during your acceptance speech. Will you

favor us with it again?

JG: (smiling broadly) Sure. I told the audience

that they gave me the Ed Block Courage Award

because I was courageous, supposedly, in my

comeback and I said that there was a kind of

a hidden story there. Two weeks prior to me

breaking my leg, we were at Arizona to play the

Cardinals. During that game, (former Panthers

fullback) Brad Hoover went down with an injury

and he was yelling and screaming on the field

that he broke his leg and to get the trainers out

there! Well, after a short trip to the hospital it

turned out that it was just a slight ankle sprain.

Ha! So, we got on the PA system on the airplane

coming home and were letting him have it pretty

good, knowing that his injury wasn’t that severe.

Fast forward two weeks later and I’m hurt and on

the field, writhing in pain, and I told myself to hold

it together just in case I was in the same situation

as Hoov. Thankfully it was broken and I could let

out the screams.

On November 7th, at a Bank of America Stadium “Courage House” luncheon benefitting Youth Homes, Inc., Panthers starting left tackle Jordan Gross was honored with the prestigious Ed Block Courage Award, given by each NFL team to a player demonstrating valor, grace, dedication and optimism in rehabilitating an injury.


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During the month of November, the Carolina Panthers continued the team’s year-round relationship with our region’s military bases with several special programs. “The team’s on-going efforts to support our nation’s military culminates in November each year. It is the team’s privilege to thank the men and women who serve our country so proudly,” said Panthers director of community relations Riley Fields.

here is a sampling of some of the team’s military outreach efforts during the month of november.

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Playgrounds for ft. Bragg The Panthers and team partners Lowe’s and the USO of North

Carolina broke ground on two playgrounds for military housing

neighborhoods at Ft. Bragg. The much-needed playgrounds

will serve 1500-2000 children that currently do not have a

neighborhood playground. Funding for the project was provided

by the Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation and Carolina

Panthers Charities.

ft. Jackson visitPanthers players, Sir Purr and TopCats cheerleaders visited

soldiers at Ft. Jackson in Columbia, which trains fifty percent of all

soldiers entering the Army each year. In addition to spending time

with base personnel, the players were taken on a special tour of

Ft. Jackson’s training facilities and saw first-hand the exceptional

training provided to men and women who serve in the Army.


Pros vs. Gi JoesThe team, in partnership with the USO of North Carolina, hosted the

Pros vs. GI Joes Foundation for a unique event in Bank of America

Stadium’s Grid Iron Club. A special web link allowed Panthers

players to play video games and share fellowship with soldiers

stationed in the Middle East. The Grid Iron Club’s signature 103”

flat screen television offered a spectacular venue for players

and soldiers in the inter-continental gaming competition. Web

cams and additional monitors allowed the players and soldiers

to see each other in real time while the games were happening.

Regionally-based soldiers also participated in the event and

shared time with Panthers players and staff.

operation Game DayAs part of the team’s annual game day Veterans Day Salute,

the team hosted a special group of military personnel who

have recently returned from tours of duty in the Middle East.

The contingent, representing all service branches, was part of

the team’s “Operation Game Day” program, which provides a

memorable Panthers game day experience highlighted by leading

the team out of the tunnel prior to kickoff, as well as watching the

game from a stadium suite.

1. Captain Munnerlyn greets an Army officer at Fort Jackson.

2. Panthers players received an impressive tour at Ft Jackson.

3. Service men and women and Panthers players pose for a group shot with Pros vs. GI Joes founder.

4. Sir Purr gets an assist during Fort Bragg playground groundbreaking.

5. The Victory Tower is an iconic Fort Jackson training element.

6. The Panthers are led onto the field by soldiers who recently returned home from tours of duty in the Middle East.

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PSL Owners Robbie (right), Sandy (middle) Carnegie and daughter-in-law Currie in Wachenheim Germany.

Panthers Fans Kevin and Mary Anna Johnson support their team while in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Scott (left) and Alex Hardy supporting the Panthers in Jamaica!!

Don and Shoaron Keith visit Egypt and take the Panthers with them.

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Panthers Fan, Laura Koehler, showing off her Panthers Pride in front of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece. Panthers PSL Owners Maynard and Robbie Knotts celebrated their 1 year anniversary with a trip to Europe – and took their Panthers Pride with them!

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PSL Owner Steve Swicegood with wife Angela and sons Grant and Mitchell in Paris, France.

Kathy Geraghty, Panthers Fan from Dublin, Ireland, and PSL Owners Mark Campbell and Jim Travers at the Central Train Station, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Panthers Fan Robby Sisco on the Great Wall of China.

Carson, Mason and Bryan Searcy, Brian Baker,

and Nash Hickman at the site of the Battle of

Thermopylae 480 BC, Greece.


Karen and Mick Goodfellow show their Panthers Pride on the island of Santorini in the city of Oia. Joanna, Leah and Jacob Price above the Panama Canal in

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Sammie Thompson went to Gotha, Germany for

two weeks on a student exchange, and is showing

her Panthers Pride in front of the Gotha Town Hall.

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Megan Morrissey in front of the Great Pyramids of Giza, Egypt.

PSL Owners Doug & Chris McCurry from Denver, NC showed their Panthers Pride recently while in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic for their Wedding. They were joined by their friends Peter & Marianne Torbert, Todd & Lisa Williams, Bobby & Sandy Shoemaker and Lee & Sue Elchak.

Panthers Fans Randy and Michele Grant while on vacation at the Parthenon, Acropolis Greece.


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