We have experienced more downs than ups over the past twenty years. Probably our biggest disappointment came when we finally made it to Superbowl XXXVIII in 2004. My man Kasay, with the big game tied at 29-29 and just over a minute left to play...sent his kick-off return sailing out of bounds at the Patriots forty yard line. A few plays later, with only four seconds left on the clock, the Patriots kicked a game-winning field goal, crushing our Superbowl dreams of victory.
Fast forward twelve years and here we are again...after an amazing season, our home team is a few short hours away from fulfilling that illusive Superbowl dream. I have a new favorite player whose last name begins with a "K", Panthers Linebacker, #59, Luke Kuechly. Not to worry, he won't be making any kick-off returns!
I have decided I love football. I actually understand most of the rules! Panther excitement is tangible in the City of Charlotte. It's practically bordering on craziness! Ninety year-old grandmas, judges, and kinders are all doing the "dab". What can you say about our #1 quarterback, Cam Newton? His zeal for the game is contagious.
The Queen City is decked out in blue, black, and silver. Even our skyscrapers are lighting the night sky in Panther blue. Charlotteans of every age, race, religion, political, or economic status have found commonality in pride of our city, our region...our team.
So, for the first time since 2004, I actually have a dog in tonight's fight. I don't have to choose a Superbowl team based on which has the coolest uniform or the cutest quarterback...or if they are from below the Mason-Dixon line. LOL! So...I'm sporting my #59 Luke Kuechly jersey, anxiously waiting until 6:30. My home-town team made it to the Superbowl!
Keep pounding, Panthers! Bring home the Lombardi to the Carolinas!
Copyright 2016
Charlotte Laney
Keep pounding, Panthers! Bring home the Lombardi to the Carolinas!
Copyright 2016
Charlotte Laney
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