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There was reason for celebration in the Carolina Panthers camp recently because after 15 seasons, the Panthers have scored a Pro Bowl touchdown. DeAngelo Williams gets the credit for becoming the first Panther's Pro Bowler to gain a touchdown. As you may know, Williams injured his ankle in the game against Minnesota back on December 20 and the Pro Bowl was his first time back in action since that time. You really couldn't tell it though because he had six yards on two carries and 15 on just one reception. Williams ran a seven yard score in the third quarter in the game held in Miami Gardens, Florida this past Sunday night. Williams isn't the only player that's made headliner news for the Panthers this season though. The triple threat by the tight ends, being led by Dante Rosario was a concerted effort of all three to put the Panthers in a better position than they've been in an entire decade. Rosario led with 26 receptions and topped the league's top 30 with 313 yards. Jeff King scored three touchdowns in the previous season, making 2009 a career high because he matched two seasons prior. Gary Barnidge picked up 12 receptions, which gave him one of the highest first-down percentages for tight ends with no fewer than 10 receptions for 2009. On the staffing side, the Panthers recently promoted special teams assistant Jeff Rodgers to special teams coordinator. Rodgers has six seasons of experience with the NFL under his belt as a special teams assistant although last season was his first with the Panthers. Head coach John Fox was quoted as saying, "Jeff is an outstanding young coach and I am confident he will do an excellent job." (Panthers com) Before joining the Panthers, Rodgers devoted his talents to San Francisco for four years and the University of Arizona for 2 years. All home games for the Panthers take place at the Bank of America Stadium. Along with the adjacent practice fields, Bank of America Stadium rests on 33 acres in uptown Charlotte. Conveniently situated on Mint, Morehead and Graham Streets with Interstate 277 on its border, Bank of America Stadium easily holds 73,778 seats for every game the Panthers play. There are ample parking spaces with 46,500 slots in the uptown area. The metropolitan area around Bank of America Stadium boasts of more than 130 restaurants, 4,100 hotel rooms within walking distance of the stadium and more than 30,000 hotel rooms across the entire metropolitan area of Charlotte. With immediate access to the interstate, parking dump time is less than 60 minutes, making your departure from the game a quick one. The stadium itself has a footprint that's 15 acres by itself. The public areas surrounding Bank of America Stadium are a spacious 11 acres, which includes picnic areas and seating. The playing field is 398 feet long by 280 feet wide. The seating arrangements offer 22,714 on the lower level, 11,209 on the club level, 2,717 in the suites, 36,640 in lower bowl/suite seats and 37,138 in the upper bowl. This gives seating options to even the most discriminating tastes. So whether you want to sit close enough to feel the ground rumble beneath the Panthers' feet or treat your guests to the luxury of the suites, the choice is yours. The first rows of seats on the sidelines are 53 feet from the side. End zone seating is just 20 feet from the back of the end zone. Excellent sites are available from any seat with private restrooms and upholstered chairs in suites that can hold as few as 10 or as many as 40. Many amenities of the suites include buffet tables, lounge furniture, fully equipped kitchens and much more.
They had a fantastic season so dont wait to get your Carolina Panthers tickets or theyll be all gone. All home games and many other exciting Bank of America Stadium Events can be enjoyed in luxury and comfort.
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