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1/2/2009 5:09:05 PM

does anyone know what the stadium employee's will be wearing and where the employee entrance is?

1/3/2009 12:24:05 AM

1/3/2009 1:53:26 AM

hopefully i wont end up in these

1/3/2009 2:10:16 AM

Ive gotten two responses in regards to tailgating. The plan is to leave raleigh friday night after work and head to charlotte. My buddy stays in the university area so i will stay with him for free that night. Sleep until about 1030 and then head uptown. Got the westin for saturday night so i can just walk back from the bars that night. Anyways ill check in and then bring my suv out to start tailgating around 2. Who is down for any of this? Of course after the game down to the epicenter bars. I hope everyone remembers to wear black and everyone get drunk and stay drunk!

1/3/2009 5:19:09 PM

Meet RB DeAngelo Williams-Meet Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams on Monday, Jan. 5 at Alltel Wireless from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Vicksburg Plaza store, located at West Roosevelt Boulevard in Monroe, NC. Additionally, there will be an appearance by Sir Purr.--All fans will receive a DeAngelo Williams photo card and 2008 Panthers team picture. The first 100 fans in line at 5 p.m. will win two free tickets to the Panthers NFC Divisional Playoff on Saturday, Jan. 10 at 8:15 p.m. at Bank of America Stadium.--Forward this e-mail to tell your friends about Panthers Mail

[Edited on January 4, 2009 at 9:33 PM. Reason : sg]

1/4/2009 9:32:55 PM

The Panthers will wear BLACK jerseys Saturday night against Arizona. Jackie Miles, the team's equipment manager since their inception, notes its the first time Carolina has ever worn black for a playoff game.

Carolina generally wears white on the road. Its previous two home playoff games were against the Dallas Cowboys, and then the Panthers purposely wore white so as to make the Cowboys wear their "unlucky" blue jerseys. (It worked both times).

Bank of America Stadium will be a rolling sea of white, however, as a white Growl Towel about the size of a golf towel will be given away to everyone who comes through the turnstile. "Those towels really seem to show up better at night," said Phil Youtsey, the Panthers' ticket guru.

The Panthers are gently encouraging fans to wear black to match the team's jerseys and to contrast with the Growl Towels a bit better.

1/6/2009 1:00:20 AM

jesus christ they gave out 200 tickets

wtf goddamn

1/6/2009 2:41:49 AM

yeah it sucks I am here in Raleigh though. Try http://www.wbt.com and 99thefan they are both giving away tickets on thursday and friday!!!

1/7/2009 10:54:39 PM

Arizona at Carolina
Saturday, January 10, 8:15 PM EST
Bank of America Stadium

Preview

The NFC Divisional Playoff at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday at 8:15 p.m. ET between the NFC South Champion Carolina Panthers (12-4) and NFC West Champion Arizona Cardinals (10-7) is a rematch of an exciting regular season game. In that contest, the Panthers came back from a 17-3 third-quarter deficit to defeat the Cardinals, 27-23, on October 26 in Charlotte.

The rematch is a result of a 30-24 victory by Arizona over Atlanta in an NFC Wild Card game last week. The Cardinals used their potent passing game, a rejuvenated running game and swarming defense that held Falcons running back Michael Turner, the NFL's second-leading rusher, to just 42 yards on 18 attempts to win the franchise's first playoff game since 1998. The Panthers enjoyed a first-round bye after finishing the regular season with the second-best record in the NFC.

The first postseason game at Bank of America Stadium since 2003 will feature two contrasting offenses with Arizona moving the ball through the air and Carolina staying on the ground. Despite the differing styles, they yielded similar results during the regular season with the Cardinals averaging 26.7 points per game and the Panthers scoring 25.9 points per game.

Arizona ranked second in the NFL in passing with an average of 292.1 yards per game during the regular season. Two-time MVP Kurt Warner, who led the NFC with a 96.9 passer rating, directs the Cardinals aerial attack. His primary targets - wide receivers Larry Fitzgerald (1,431), Anquan Boldin (1,038) and Steve Breaston (1,006) - became only the fifth teammate receiver threesome in league history with 1,000 yards apiece.

Carolina, on the other hand, finished third in the league in rushing offense with an average of 152.3 yards per game during the regular season. The Panthers rely on the tandem of running backs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart. Williams set team single-season records with 1,515 rushing yards and 18 rushing touchdowns, while Stewart established team rookie marks with 836 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns.

On The Air

Carolina will appear on the FOX Television Network with the broadcast team of play-by-play announcer Kenny Albert and game analyst Daryl Johnston with Tony Siragusa serving as the field reporter.

The game will also be broadcast nationally on the Westwood One Radio Network with the announcing team of play-by-play announcer Bill Rosinski, game analyst Dan Reeves and field reporter Kevin Kiley.

The Panthers can be heard throughout the Carolinas on flagship station WBT and on the Panthers Radio Network. Mick Mixon provides the play-by-play with game analysis from former 16-year NFL veteran safety Eugene Robinson. WBT Sports Director Jim Szoke serves as the color commentator and Sharon Thorsland contributes as the sideline reporter.

Wear Your Panthers Pride

Panthers Jersey Color: Black



Panthers at a Glance


Head Coach: John Fox
Years W L T Pct
Panthers 7 68 51 0 .571
Regular Season 7 63 49 0 .563
Postseason 2 5 2 0 .714
Overall 7 68 51 0 .571
vs. Arizona 5 1 0 .833

2008 Record
W L T Pct Finish
12 4 0 .750 1st - NFC South

2008 Rankings
Offense Rank Yards/Game
Total Offense 10 349.7
Rushing Offense 3 152.3
Passing Offense 19 197.4
Defense Rank Yards/Game
Total Defense 18 331.2
Rushing Defense 20 119.5
Passing Defense 16 211.7

2008 Team Leaders
Rushing (Yards) DeAngelo Williams 1515
Receptions Steve Smith 78
Receiving (Yards) Steve Smith 1421
Passing (Yards) Jake Delhomme 3288
Passing (TDs) Jake Delhomme 15
Interceptions Jon Beason
Chris Gamble 3
Sacks Julius Peppers 14.5
Tackles Jon Beason 159
Punting (Avg) Jason Baker 44.1
Punt Return (Avg) Mark Jones 11.4
Kickoff Return (Avg) Mark Jones 24.0
Field Goals John Kasay 28
Touchdowns DeAngelo Williams 20
Points John Kasay 130



Cardinals at a Glance


Head Coach: Ken Whisenhunt
Years W L T Pct
Cardinals 2 18 15 0 .545
Regular Season 2 17 15 0 .531
Postseason 1 1 0 0 1.000
Overall 2 18 15 0 .545
vs. Panthers 0 2 0 .000

2008 Record
W L T Pct Finish
9 7 0 .563 1st - NFC West

2008 Rankings
Offense Rank Yards/Game
Total Offense 4 365.8
Rushing Offense 32 73.6
Passing Offense 2 292.1
Defense Rank Yards/Game
Total Defense 19 331.5
Rushing Defense 16 110.3
Passing Defense 22 221.3

2008 Team Leaders
Rushing (Yards) Edgerrin James 514
Receptions Larry Fitzgerald 96
Receiving (Yards) Larry Fitzgerald 1431
Passing (Yards) Kurt Warner 4583
Passing (TDs) Kurt Warner 30
Interceptions Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie 4
Sacks Bertrand Berry 5.0
Tackles Karlos Dansby 119
Punting (Avg) Ben Graham 42.0
Punt Return (Avg) Steve Breaston 7.2
Kickoff Return (Avg) J.J. Arrington 25.6
Field Goals Neil Rackers 25
Touchdowns Larry Fitzgerald 12
Points Neil Rackers 119



Carolinas Medical Center Injury Report
























Carolina Panthers
Pos Player Injury Wed Thu Fri
G Geoff Hangartner Ankle DNP
DT Maake Kemoeatu Ankle FP
DT Damione Lewis Shoulder FP
T Jeff Otah Toe FP
Arizona Cardinals
Pos Player Injury Wed Thu Fri
WR Anquan Boldin Hamstring DNP
DE Travis LaBoy Ankle LP
TE Ben Patrick Knee DNP
TE Leonard Pope Knee FP

Key
DNP - Did Not Participate in Practice
LP - Limited Participation (less than 100 percent of a player's normal repetitions)
FP - Full Participation (100 percent of a player's normal repetitions)
NL - Not listed on that day
O - Out (definitely will not play)
D - Doubtful (at least 75 percent chance will not play)
Q - Questionable (50-50 chance will not play)
P - Probable (virtual certainty will be available for normal duty)



Entertainment Schedule


Time Event
5:15 p.m. Cat Walk, Panthers Lair and Kids Combine open
5:30 p.m. Gates open
Harris Teeter and Kraft Growl Towel giveaway begins
7:10 p.m. Players take field for warm-ups
7:45 p.m. Cat Walk, Panthers Lair and Kids Combine close
7:50 p.m. Players return to the locker rooms
PantherVision pregame show begins
7:51 p.m. Game ball delivery
7:52 p.m. Invocation: Major Sandy Yow - North Carolina Air National Guard
7:53 p.m. Panthers check presentation
7:54 p.m. NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick exhibition
8:02 p.m. TopCats introduction
8:05 p.m. Cardinals player introductions
8:07 p.m. Panthers player introductions
8:10 p.m. Presentation of Colors: Navy Consolidated Brig - Charleston, SC
8:11 p.m. National Anthem: Darius Rucker
8:13 p.m. Coin toss
8:15 p.m. Kickoff
Halftime Harris Teeter High School Football Challenge
Harding University High School Band of Gold

I don't know why but I think it is awesome Rucker is singing the national athem. He is a true carolinian!

1/7/2009 10:59:22 PM