To say this season is not what we expected is a bit of an understatement. At this time last year we were 12-0. It was a miracle season for sure. It was so great to see the long-doubted Carolina Panthers have a killer season. I work at the number one sports bar in Charlotte and I still remember how amazing the atmosphere was after every game. People had so much spirit and such pride in the Panthers. People used to wait in line hours before we opened just to get in and we would hit capacity before we had even been open an hour. Everyone wanted to support them and see them go all the way.

This year, on the other hand, is not the same. There are still fans and the stadium still fills up but it is not the same. Every one thought after last year we were going to be one of the better teams in the NFL and we were going to do great things; I do not think anyone could have imagined a 1-5 start. It was a shock to the NFL and Panther nation. The motto Keep Pounding is definitely ringing true this season.

I have been a Panthers fan my whole life and it is so hard to watch this season crumble. We have had so many close opportunities and we blew most of them and it is just so frustrating to watch. The cardiac cats will always be a true name for the Carolina Panthers.

True Panthers fans will always be around through the best and the worst of seasons. We will always be there to support the Panthers through everything, it is just a lot easier to do when they are winning. I know the fans will always bring support to the team no matter the record. The Panthers bring everyone together and make the community better. It is so great to see so many people from all walks of life come together over an amazing team.

Things will turn around for the Panthers but until then just keep pounding.