Cam Newton signed a contract extension with the Carolina Panthers in the summer of 2015. He discusses how he spends his time and money outside of football, his plans for the future, and his philosophy about the game of football.
Brad Nortman talks about his punting abilities both in school and now in the NFL. He recently set the franchise’s record for average distance per punt in a season.
North Carolina's professional sports teams--the Carolina Panthers (Football); Charlotte Bobcats (Basketball); Carolina Hurricanes (Hockey); and NASCAR racing--play a major role in the state's economy.
Charlotte's Ericsson Stadium, home of the NFL Carolina Panthers professional football team, is a $187 million, state-of-the-art facility that is recognized as one of the best in the nation.
Bill Simms, president of Transamerica Reinsurance Corp. (headquartered in Charlotte) is the only minority part-owner of the Carolina Panthers football franchise.
Charlotte landed the Carolina Panthers NFL franchise with the aid of North Carolina's other major urban areas. The Queen City is quick to share the credit for its success with Raleigh-Durham, the Triad, and Greenville-Spartanburg, SC.
Pro football Hall of Famer Mike McCormack has survived heart surgery and resumed his duties as President of the Carolina Panthers National Football League franchise.