According to the NFL’s NextGen Stats, out of 14 attempts the Panthers have only had one successful pass play longer than 20 yards (catch and runs not included). Â Some would think, with a quarterback who has an arm as powerful…
Ron Rivera Gives Thoughtful Opinion on Trump, Immigration and Race; “Stick to Sports” Brigade Attacks (Video)
Ron Rivera is the only Hispanic head coach in the NFL and in a recent interview with CNN Money, the Carolina Panthers’ leader spoke candidly about growing up the son of a Puerto Rican immigrant, his personal experiences with racism,…
Are Strippers the Real Reason Cam Newton was Benched Sunday?
Let’s be honest, Ron Rivera’s explanation for benching Cam Newton for the first series of a nationally televised, must-win game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday for what he called a “travel dress code violation” Â left everyone perplexed. Â Not wearing a…
Should Ron Rivera Be Doing More to Protect Cam Newton?
Cam Newton is finally fed up. Â The Panthers’ quarterback and reigning NFL MVP has held his tongue despite questionable hits by opponents that have gone largely unpenalized. Â But after Sunday’s 30-20 win over the Arizona Cardinals, Â Newton was very vocal…
Ron Rivera Doesn’t Think It’s “Fair” for NC to Lose Sporting Events Due to HB2
North Carolina has lost tens of millions of dollars with the recent announcements of event relocations due to the state’s controversial House Bill 2 and local sports fans have lost out on the opportunity to participate in some of this…
Hot or Not: The Riverboat Ron Safe Bet T-shirt (Photos)
Last year Ryan Khalil had everyone clamoring to buy his Purrbacca shirts that was a mashup of the Panthers’ logo and Chewbacca from “Star Wars.” This year, head coach Ron Rivera is taking a page out of Khalil’s book to…
Ron Rivera’s Neighbors Send Him Off to Super Bowl in Style (Video)
Ron Rivera has some nice neighbors who sent the Carolina Panthers head coach off in style as he left his home for Super Bowl 50. Thx 4 the great send off! My neighbors are great example of #PantherNation @CoachRiv2 @Panthers…
Ron Rivera Gives Steph Curry Custom Panthers Jersey for Birthday (Video)
NBA MVP candidate and Charlotte native Steph Curry celebrated his 27th birthday on March 14th. The unabashed Panthers fan was presented with a pretty cool gift from Carolina Head Coach Ron Rivera after the Warriors’ 125-94 victory against the Knicks.…
Ron Rivera: Cam Newton Healthy for First Time in Really Long Time
From off-season ankle surgery to fracturing his lower back in a car accident near the end of the season, it seems like Carolina quarterback Cam Newton has been nursing injuries for forever, but Head Coach Ron Rivera says that Newton,…
What Do the Panthers Need to Do to Make the Playoffs?
With a HUGE win over New Orleans and the Falcons’ loss to the Packers last night, the Panthers playoff hopes have been resuscitated. Â So now the questions is, what does Carolina need to do to repeat as NFC South Champions?…