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Put last 43-13 whuppin’ of Panthers on hold, Green Bay is here Thurs. Night- Will Charlotte be a Trick or Treater?

by gshorkeyblt2Leave a Comment on Put last 43-13 whuppin’ of Panthers on hold, Green Bay is here Thurs. Night- Will Charlotte be a Trick or Treater?
Calling Panthers game Sunday a House of Horrors wouldn’t be far from the Reality.

Pacino’s blind general in ‘Scent of a Woman’ speech torched an institutions legacy as dishonest- having nothing to do with the XL can of whupass Tampa Bay watched the Carolina Panthers open on themselves Sunday afternoon. Behind 7-0 immediately after the Buccaneers scored on their 14-play opening drive, *every*action*taken* in BOA Stadium turned out like Tom & Jerry mayhem, including a klong! extra point that turned into two-pts. for Tampa Bay, plus a fumble scoop ‘n score somersault.

JAWS films used the tag line, ‘Just when you thought it was okay to go back in the water,’ this rout was essentially complete after first quarter, and there’s no finger pointing to be done about it- total team collapse. If season opening 59-37 scorching- or, duh, Cleveland- are out-sized parts of 3-3- which Panther team comes out Thursday night is a major concern.

Yeah, ‘wheels off’ was appropriate- What else? was ungood vibe

As a fan-sports writer, I stopped taking notes at 19-6, then Young’s fumble, right? It sort of mashes together, seeing Brown and defense run on by ol’ Bucky (147? 2 TDs) looked like replays. More calls for Evero’s 3-4 to go and get more pressure abound. Is Okereke only guy who can tackle? (7 in 1st quarter)

What the HELL happened to offensive line? I was able to watch whole game Sunday, first in a while, and what can a sports writer or fan say about it? On a weekend where a half-dozen or so college games went to long-distance field goals to win intense overtime battles, there wasn’t a redeeming feature to any aspect of Panthers efforts.

If there’s a more ludicrous illustration of futility than having a missed extra point *run back against you* for two points, its maybe like Charlie Brown trick or treating in Halloween special, ‘I got a rock.’

Did I say ‘We agree’ about Bryce having arrived, and OC Brad Idzik’s play-calling? Uhhhh, guess so. My prediction early was 9-8, battle for division known for having iffy records. Bryce Young has been a best practices guy- good long ball thrower, minimal turnovers (ooops!) handles good rushing attack by Chuba Hubbard, Coker & TMac are tough to guard. Really? Is this why GM Dan Morgan hasn’t had (to best of anyone’s knowledge) serious contract talks with any representatives yet?

Or are Panthers pot-committed, with offense built around him that works- mostly? As fans and outside the selection process, its legit to wonder whether Next and Big Game Bryce is consistent, just as much as how secondary and linebackers tackle.

Fans can’t affect things at BOA or on TV, but Panthers kind of got people thinking the refurbishing of franchises reputation could expect more than a booster shot every other week.

Panthers Defense? Is that what they call it?

Okay, 258 yards and three TDs sounds more like the cooking QB Bryce Young has been doing so far, but those were rushing numbers against Ejiro Evero’s 3-4 formation, which still isn’t producing pressure/sacks. Young was very ordinary with very average protection (like Cleveland), so he can expect similar treatment from every NFL team *except* what maybe #32 Detroit did.

Green Bay is coming to town Thursday- anybody *thinking* of scalping tickets to the Cheeseheads? Like Dallas fans, they’ll pay $200+ for tickets, a flight and room for weekend isn’t a problem, and they *can’t* get a ticket to home games, so they come here. BE THERE Babalooey!

To cop a quote, ‘THESE are the times that try mens (guts, brains) souls,’ when you can’t trust the locals to win, or even cover. OC Idzik and Big Game Bryce going downfield to T-Mac or swervin’ from constant blitzers Thursday? WTF with offensive line dissembling?

Culture better include tackling better than those three Tennessee guys on goal line with USC kid battling to score. (not Sorry, and wow! What a moment there.)

Wasn’t this group declared ‘A Unit’ after guys went all 79 offensive snaps together last week? Yep, said that too, shouldn’t think I have to take it back already. Fan-wise, knowing its still only six games together, and we’re just spectators who like Ws better than Ls, the Hornets DID win their first two of season (Nets, Hawks) at home, get Wizards tonight. Just sayin’.

At NO POINT is any of this as important as our elections next Tuesday. Okay, for those college campuses across America, where a once-in-a-generation event causes everyone to lose their minds, and you’ll have lots more pictures and videos of rushing the field to show your friends-kids than they did from memorable times back at Whatsamatter U. Picture taking? Nahhhh. Conduct unbecoming what Momma said about gentlemen? Yaaa! and no evidence.

Panthers fans may of may not show their colors this week, but Army or App St. or UCF, whomever had a joyous ending, wear ’em if you got ’em. What else besides cardiac-causing finales is going on is early voting & campus voting. Almost 200 students marched to a polling place in Greensboro after campus voting was taken away? THAT is the real deal. Congrats on the good foot of those kickers, but election-wise, ONLY WINNING causes or allows the sort of changes USA need to call ourselves leaders again.

A guy up the street here in Myers Park gives out full-sized chocolate bars to kiddies, has adult beverages on porch for those who like to hang around and watch the kids roaming. Was it just last year I opined at a fire pit that night, ‘We won’t have to worry about ICE raids’ and they hit MPCC their 2nd day of ops in Charlotte?’ Yep. Will election results three days after Halloween be equally as dramatic as the goooood sized *moving* spider that gentleman has hooked up next to porch was with young Batman?

Whatever hex is on Panthers that prevents them from winning a couple games in a row, they took down Packers in Lambeau Field last time played, but they won’t be favored at home. Secondary could/will be tested as aggressively as Goff did (412 yds) if front seven doesn’t get actual sacks. Lee, Moehrig, Ransom must be thumpers on run support too.

Received kit of disaster pack and water sticks, none of which would have helped against 28 yards rushing, 3 TDs. Just sayin’.
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Micro-economy still ‘suits me,’ Moore blunder speaks of excitement too

by gshorkeyblt2Leave a Comment on Micro-economy still ‘suits me,’ Moore blunder speaks of excitement too
During pandemic, hoops behind Rama Elementary were only ones in Meck. County not double-2×4 stopped from use. New net was least I could do.

With two shifts left this pay period, I’m $2000 from goal, so yes, I’ll wear the Hugo Boss Blue on Saturday. Like Astros no-hitting Phillies, you ride your best players – that suit is $$$.

Having Sunday off, I shrieked with all of Charlotte for HUGE Moore helmet blunder, guess many still care. *Very* interesting game PJ!! up to finale. D’onta Foreman 118 yds, 3 TDs – that O-line was working. #Glenn Bossnblue, author, is a new cdtalententerprises.com product.

FYI, I early-voted, a ten minute commitment from parking and crossed blue line to check in to done. Visited with Mom before that, she just got her new chair with head rest, so took her outside to look at the lake and trees, then shot hoops for 25 minutes before 12:30 lunch and ready for work. That’s why people aren’t willing to surrender their daily freedoms in WFH mode instead of office mandate.

New Normal works for many. Hanging another net at Rama Road Elementary required standing on top of my car and holding onto the rim while threading the loops through. Took about same ten minutes as voting…Broke it in right, you betcha. I’ve liked shooting there forever, draining shots from Anchorage, Alaska part of America painted in parking lot is satisfying.

An undeniable Aww shit! moment

It doesn’t seem possible even yet, that Panthers star receiver DJ Moore would do ‘something like that.’ He’s been a great pro for couple years, a highly regarded route runner and genuinely tough guy to get on the ground. All respects due, and he got the contract extension to prove he’s All That. Yeah, BIG dramatic moment, because with a point after, a crucial victory would have immediately thrust the struggling Panthers back into a playoff position in the division.

Is it possible, watching as kicker Eddie Pineiro missed a 1) 48-yard extra point and 2) a chip shot FG to avoid defeat after Moore’s electrifying moment, we’ve achieved a renewed passion in Panthers fanbase? There wasn’t a bemoaning of being losers who stupid things always happen to, most attitudes include hope that got injected with the 62-yard TD, a beauty of a throw by PJ Walker, and Foreman’s productivity all day.

34 points! From end of third quarter, down 21-13, they displayed their most consistent playmaking all season. Marshall’s 40 yard catch-run to ten was a key play, and despite lots of flags, Panthers still finished the drive. The secondary was getting burned by Demarius Byrd on 47 yd. TD (31-28 ATL, Mariotta’s 3rd TD pass), with 2:14 to go, then CJ Henderson’s interception and 53 yard return changed the game.

A MISSED FG in OT! Some want to point blame there, but without that helmet penalty on Moore, its a cinch comeback W instead of an L – those two clutch misses would’ve never been necessary.

Voting is of infinitely greater concern

The prospects for near future mayhem and stressful times in the United (really?) States puts Moore’s bonehead move waaaay down the list of what the collective We the People should be thinking about.

As another weekend awaits, stating how I believe in the voting process is based on long term facts, two local elections worked on long ago, AMERICA writ large, and that US thing, is fact. My first vote as a 19 year old freshman was post-Nixon Watergate, as a J-major. A Boomer with Attitude, I’ll always take that responsibility seriously.

My first vote as a 19 year old freshman was post-Nixon Watergate, as a J-major. I’ll always take that responsibility seriously.

Contrast democracy as most of us have lived it, with a Wisconsin politician who proudly stated, “No Republican will ever lose an election again,” based on new proposed voting regulations. WTF?!

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/nov/02/wisconsin-republican-gubernatorial-candidate-tim-michels

Being disappointed/borderline shocked at the final result, the game itself was a good back and forth rivalry games should be. Meanwhile, the Russians have consistently rocketed utilities in the Ukraine, leaving many in the dark and cold of November. Winter approaching without Russian gas is a very real concern for most of Europe.

An American footballer took off his helmet and his team lost the game? Speaking of football, we’re taking the first round of World Cup at the Royale & Blathering in Blightsworth, right? Nobody ‘out there’ cared about it for a second.

Ron Johnson (Senator, WI), and in North Carolina, Candidate (R) Ted Budd want to eliminate the Social Security system, what this Boomer with Attitude has paid into, like MILLIONS have, their whole lives. Pres. Biden understands that basic, which seems lost on every Repub’s talking/non-talking campaigns points about ‘entitlements.’

Took bundled up Mom in her just-arrived new ‘buggy’ outside to see the lake and check foliage. Its 73 degrees today, bike ride as New Normal max affirming..

Will a woman’s right to determine what she does with her body be a MAJOR factor in stomping out ‘white guys know better’ thinking on the most elemental level in 2022 elections? You better believe it, GOP.

DJ Moore will catch more touchdown passes, one unsmart action will probably be forgiven very soon, and he’ll (almost) certainly keep his helmet on.

Perhaps, relative to a one-off event, previous (election) experience proved early and mail-in voting is legitimate and effective, and some of those many millions of already cast votes are from GOP-type people who recognize using other methods of exercising their rights.

If not, those ‘unqualified candidates’ Mr. McConnell spoke of might want to borrow that protective helmet, most deserved defeating.

Ten minutes of effort, and $50 in donations, that’s ballots not bullets America. Things figure to be as close on Tuesday as 34-34 was last week, just a lot more important going forward than what happens regarding a single athlete’s mistake.

Deliberately deciding to have NO PLATFORM to vote for, just saying INFLATION INFLATION INFLATION and threatening litigation by every election-Denier that could destabilize America another two years, I vote against that negative, irrational, non-governmental non-agenda. Sorry if your micro-economy isn’t ‘suiting’ you as well as mine. Stay strong.

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