College football attendance has been a hot issue across our state for some time, but the past few weeks have boiled over to a point where we have schools calling out other schools and players calling out their own fans. Pictures of empty stadiums have circulated around social media, and though there’s plenty of context… Read more »
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Who Wore it better: October 2nd Edition
We’re excited to present a new weekly feature by Richard Averitte, Sportschannel8’s Director of Marketing and Fashion Consultant. The highlight at Wednesday’s Carolina Panther press conference might have been Cam Newton’s retort to referee Ed Hochuli. While football fans are asking “What did Hochuli say?”, Cam’s wardrobe on Wednesday force the Sports Channel 8 team to… Read more »
Carolina Panthers top New Orleans Saints 27-22: How you should feel
Cam Newton threw for 315 yards and two scores (and ran in a third touchdown as well), Greg Olsen had a career high 134 yards receiving, and Josh Norman sealed the win with an acrobatic 4th quarter interception, but enough about all of that. Here’s how you should feel about the Panthers’ 3-0 start, the… Read more »
Panthers Sunday Preview: Brees vs. McCown
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvbP71A3-xM&w=560&h=315] SportsChannel8 deals with facts, like the fact that Drew Brees is 0-2. It’s time for Luke McCown to prove why he’s still getting paid to be an NFL quarterback and the numbers suggest he just might just do that today in Charlotte. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVzOzgnRlC4&w=560&h=315]
Panthers Fans Send Their Sympathies To Chicago
Upon hearing news that the Chicago Bears would be starting Jimmy Clausen at quarterback this Sunday, Panthers fans expressed their deepest sympathies. Some sent flowers. Others notes. Some Panthers fans just silently fist pumped at the thought of one less team to compete for a Wild Card spot against. SportsChannel8 thought a video sympathy… Read more »
App State beats Michigan: Wayback Machine heads to 2007
While Fergie dominated the radio with Big Girls Don’t Cry, mighty Michigan was expected to dominate Division 1AA guest Appalachian State in September of 2007. It didn’t work out very well for the Wolverines as they fell victim to one of the biggest upsets in college sports history. Join us as we hop into the… Read more »
In case you missed the weekend: September 21st, 2015
North Carolina 48, Illinois 14 It’s about time Ryan Switzer got some recognition. The sneaky athletic gym rat is a threat to score on every single touch, but has comically spent his entire career for the Tar Heels under the radar. While the media continues to sleep on Switzer, and his entire team for that… Read more »