Odd ending to an entertaining half. Panthers call a timeout with two seconds left, presumably to ensure they don't have too many men on the field. Players are on and off and shifting and Panthers presumably try to avoid a penalty. But timeout enables John Kasay to kick a field goal as time expires. N.O. leads 20-13.
Before timeout, Carolina's Chris Gamble, who weighs 200 pounds, bumps 260-pound Jimmy Graham. Graham tumbles to the ground like a soccer player. Gamble, offended, nudges him. Graham goes down again. But there's no yellow card, green card or flag.
Jeremey Shockey, the former Saint tight end, runs onto the field and dramatically flops backward, trying to get the ref's attention and show what Graham did. Ref isn't fooled but Shockey is entertaining, anyway. Graham, too.
Panther head coach Ron Rivera infuratiated on sideline, I assume because he had to call the timeout to avoid the potential penalty.
as long as we dont play defense and the other teams spank us every week for 30 points we will lose,we cant expect cam newton to score 40 points for us,defense wins games
Posted by: doa1 | October 09, 2011 at 04:36 PM
We need to get Rivera in some play calling classes and fast. These 3rd and 2's throwing way down the field sucks. We have 4 games away and should be 5-0. Play calling SUCKS!!! BAD COACHING!
Posted by: Pantherman | October 09, 2011 at 05:26 PM
Gamble hit him with about 0 seconds on the clock. The timeout was called with 2 left. At least that is how it was explained on TV. Shockey showing up on the field after the play is irrelevant (unless FOX messed up, which wouldn't be a first)
Posted by: Kirk | October 09, 2011 at 05:37 PM
Interesting game--was surprised with the bad behavior of the Saints. They must have been really scared of losing to a rookie QB. There is always another game.
Posted by: Jim | October 10, 2011 at 08:03 AM
Big red tights with a very eye-catching, with a low-key color shoes to match, let it be the focus!
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