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Is NCSU Basketball making a comeback?!?

 

The Wolfpack men's basketball program has been down the past few years, with sprinklings of hope only to be dashed later by disappointment.  The current team is predicted to struggle this upcoming season, but there is again reason for hope.  More after the jump.

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The Panthers have the 3rd WORST defense in the NFL



I was reading the paper this morning and when I was looking at the standings, I realized that we have given up more points, 66, than ALL but two teams in the league.  The worst team, Detroit, has given up 72 points while the next team is Tampa Bay, with 67 points.  We have given up 9 TD's tied for worst, with the Lions.  Now we lose yet another DT for the season.  More stats after the jump. 

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Is the Carolina Panther defense as bad as the stats say?
Yes
34 votes
No
32 votes

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DeAngelo Hurts His Knee




DeAngelo has now missed practice b/c of an injured knee.  Of course Fox has not given much info on the subject.  In the link provided, Charles Chandler says that Fox did not say how the knee was hurt, how severe of an injury it was, or if D-Lo will play against the Ravens.  I am guessing that this is just an excuse to keep him out against a tough, physical, defense when the game does not really matter.  This is pure speculation on my part, and honestly a bit of hopefulness.  I would not mind if D-Lo was held out this game even if he was healthy.  There is no reason to play him, IMO, as he has looked tip top.  Any other opinions?

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At last!! Good news from the Panthers pre-season.

Well Panther fans lets address the elephant in the room.  We are hit with some serious injuries.  Kemo, Smitty, Beast-on, TD, and Godfrey are all starters to be bit by "the bug."  In John Fox's tenure, the only time's we have not had a winning/playoff season is when we were devastated by injuries.  But, hold on Chicken Little, the sky is not falling yet. 

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Are you jumping ship?
No
74 votes
Yes
6 votes

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I was watching the Cowboys and Titans preseason game tonight and realized that the Titans starters at DT were Tony Brown and Jovan Haye. In case you do not know, they were both on the Panthers roster at one point. Now with the well known state of our DT position, the success of these guys certainly stings. Here is a good and short article from ol Patty Yaz on the subject.

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Plaxico Burress pleads guilty in his weapons possession case and will serve 2 years in prison. - ESPN

He may end up serving 18-20 months, but even so, he would be 34 before the next season in which he could play. That does not include a possible suspension from Goodell. When considering the time away from elite training and his age, it sounds like his career is finished. - WP

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This is a Fan Post I made on the NY Giants blog trying to gauge which players they may cut at DT since they have, IMO, the best DL in the league.

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DT Depth To Spare?

First I want to say hey from Panther land and congratulations on the win last season to lock up the NFC.  That was one exciting, yet difficult game to watch.  You guys put up a ludacris amount of rushing yardage against us partly due to the fact that we had injuries and a lack of depth at the DT position.  The other part was due to your great O-line and RB's.  (I expect you to miss Ward, but my boy Dre' Brown will help you to forget him)

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Observations From My First Ever Panthers TC Visit on 8/5/09

1. WR Dwayne Jarrett extremely disappointed me. While he MAY have improved as a professional in terms of his preparation, he lacks in his speed, quickness and perceived confidence. As a professional Sports Performance Specialist, I have worked with many athletes, both academic and professional.

A) He seems to have NOT worked on his speed at all in the off-season. Jarrett CONSISTENTLY lined up and had a false step coming off the line-of-scrimmage. This is one of the most basic and fundamental things even a high school coach should be able to focus on and improve. He was slow in and out of his cuts. B) I did not see any "fight" for the ball. For example, there was a play in which McCown was pressured and needed to get rid of he ball quick, and Jarrett again slow in his route and cut, THEN did not fight for the ball as it was intercepted and returned for a TD. Practice like you play. C) He also did not show ANY confidence, as he hung his head, barely hustled, and rarely talked to anyone. D) WR Marcus Monk, 6'4" 212lbs, is virtually the same build as Jarrett, 6'4" 219lbs, but Monk is much quicker and more aggressive. Monk, a 7th round draft pick in 2008, overall impressed me much more than Jarrett, a 2nd round pick in 2007. I hope he had just a bad day, but I did go to both morning and afternoon practices', and neither were impressive. I do think he has talent and can be a factor in this league, hopefully it is this season with the Carolina Panthers.

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A Word to Panther Fans and Pep Haters.

The following fanpost comes courtesy of Will Parker, long time Panther fan and CSR reader

Julius Peppers has been quite the odd ball when compared to many of the other elite sports stars in this era.  He has always shied away from the spot light, rarely doing interviews and almost never seeking them out.  In a time where TV, radio, and print exposure can bring in a fortune for any star athlete, I do not think I have ever seen one thing that Pep has promoted.  So when his rookie contract finally came to an end and he stated his interest in playing for a NFL team based outside of North Carolina, he was just doing what he normally does, be different.  

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So, when/if given the opportunity, will you boo or cheer for Julius Peppers?
Boo
44 votes
Cheer
323 votes

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