correction...given the botched option play b/t Newton and Tolbert the Panthers were 5 of 6 in the r-zone

Panther fans are fickle. It starts with the ownership. Most fans model their ownership style. Ours is laid back, southern hospitality, family experience. In philly, it's a different story. Their fans are rabid, rude and obnoxious. I would rather have a semi rowdy crowd but it is good for the family atmosphere. Certain sections do get a little rowdy but for the most part you prolly will be asked to sit down if you are standing-haha.

I expect Thursday night to be like the Monday night tampa game back in 08. Straight electric! Wish I could be there :[

A couple yrs ago I was able to go to the initial Thursday night NFL opener Titans at the Steelers. As a longtime resident of N I thought Memorial Stadium in Lincoln was amongst the ultimate in rabid fans bases...what with sellout since like 1960. But the energy, total craziness generated by the Steeler fans at Heinz Field blew the N experience out of the water! From the opening of team warmups thru the OT period that even the Steeler home field advantage was totally evident...all game long...total crazy football fanatic's...

So regardless of flow and momentum of the game that B of A crowd has to get bonkers and loud in creating a intimidating home field advantage for the Panthers!

(It did take Pittsburgh decades to establish such a passionate fan base...I think Carolina has done above the average over the first 18 yrs...With a amazing QB things like the record and fan base will only grow!)