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\ A special issue of The Tiger 2/PANTHERS ISSUE The Tiger August 26, 1995 Capers right man, says Richardson

by Billy Ebner 1984 and 1985. After the fact, his defense was so good interim sports editor USFL dissolved, Capers and that it was nicknamed Mora moved to the New "Blitzberg." Decisions, decisions, Orleans Saints. Credentials like these are decisions. When the Carolina Although the Saints suf- what got the head Panthers began to look for a fered a losing record (7-9) coaching job for the Carolina coach, it was rumoured the during their first season with Panthers. Capers plans to Panthers went after ex- Capers, they went on to have bring his hard-hitting defense Redskin coach Joe Gibbs. That five straight winning seasons. to the Panthers as well. was not meant to be. Dom These five seasons included "One of the things Job Capers was. the Saints' first-ever winning Gibbs kept emphasizing to me He came to Carolina after season, first playoff game, and was: 'Jerry, you've got to find leaving the defensive coordi- their first NFC West title. a coach that is consumed,' ' nator post with the Pittsburgh During this time, New said owner . Steelers. Orleans was known for its Capers is all that and "It is clear that we have to hard-nose defense. In 1991, more. He has a very strong place a premium on superior the Saints' defense led the work ethic and has been coaching to be successful in NFL with 29 and known to work sixteen hour the NFL," said Panthers' was ranked second in total days seven days a week. founder and owner Jerry defense, rushing defense, and Capers also believes that game Richardson. "In Dom Capers, total defense in the NFL. preparation is an important we are confident that we have After leaving the Saints, factor as well. found the right man to lead the Capers went on to become the Capers is also respected Panthers." defensive coordinator for the by his former players. Many Capers began his coach- . During his describe him an even-tem- ing career in 1972 as a gradu- three years there, Capers' pered, communicator. ate assistant at Kent State and defense was one of the best in "There's no barking at has been a coach ever since. the NFL. people, no cursing you out," During this 24-year period, In 1992, the Steelers led said Pittsburgh Steeler and for- Capers has had 20 winning the league in takeaways and mer Clemson Tiger Levon seasons and only four losing were ranked second in points Kirkland. "He just coaches seasons. allowed. The following year, you. If he sees something, His most successful times Pittsburgh had the best he'll tell you like a man." file photo have come in pro football. He defense in the AFC and led the Although the Panthers are has only suffered one losing NFL in run defense. In 1994, only expected to win three or season, since entering the pro- the Steelers led the league in four games during their inau- Dom Capers has coached a fessional ranks in 1984. sacks and were ranked second gural season, one thing is for number of outstanding defenses including Capers and head coach in total defense. sure: With Dom Capers as Jim Mora led the No NFL defense gave up head coach, the Carolina the Saints of the late 80s and last season's Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars fewer points in the past three Panthers are sure to turn a few defensive powerhouse Pittsburgh Steelers. to the USFL Championship in • years than Capers' defense. In heads in the NFL. San Fransisco halts Panthers' late comeback

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Panthers' opening, drive ruined by frustrated Carolina early Hanks' . Hanks was 3 yards and his understudy finished the job. deep in the end zone wen he cut in front of to snare Reich's pass. The San Francisco free safety had' Hanks returned it to San Francisco's an interception in the opening series 16. and his backup, Damon Pieri, picked off a pass in the final seconds in the "Frank threw the interception and 49es' 17-10 exhibition victory over the that killed that drive," Carolina coach, Panthers on Saturday night. Dom Capers said. "We did some good things but we're much too inconsistent "I hope I'm not using them all up to be a good footballteam. We .have to before the regular season," said Hanks, take a look at this because we shot our- who has four interceptions in three selves in the foot tonight." exhibitions. Offensively for San Francisco (2- San Francisco coach George 2), completed all seven of Seifert said he was happy with the way his passes and ran for a score while his starting defense played and pleased playing just over a quarter. that Pieri and Chris Hall came up with key plays to stop the Panthers in the He copleted five passes for 67 late going. yards during an 11-play, 83-yard drive

that he finished with a 6-yard scramble file photo After rookie threw a for a touchdown, and threw for 72 28-yard touchdown pass to Dwight yards overall. Top draft pick Kerry Collins led Carolina on its only Stone with 1:53 remaining, Carolina touchdown drive against the 49ers, but the fourth quar- recovered an onside kick and had John Taylor's 21-yard reception moved to San Francisco's 30 when gave San Francisco (2-2) a first-and- ter comeback fell short with an interception. Hall sacked Collins on a blitz. Pieri goal at the 9. Two plays later, with his first half and a 37-yard try with 10:55 San Francisco guard then intercepted his fourth-down pass receivers covered, Young ran up the remaining missed wide right. agreed, saying the Panthers were with 53 seconds left, and the 49ers ran middle untouched for the score. putting together a good team. Carolina out the clock. Carolina used a trick play to set up Ricky Ervins, competing with will face San Francisco twice during Kasay's second-quarter . "I think it's good for them certain- and for the regular season as a membe of the Guliford took a handoff from Reich as r ly to be working hard all of camp and backfield playing time, swept right for NFC West. if to run a reverse, but pulled up and then have some fun and play in a a 2-yard scoring run with 3:08 left in threw a 51-yard completion to Willie "It's an as far as game," Seifert said of Hall and Pieri, the third. Ervins stepped out of Shawn Green for a first down at San the label but they've got a lot of quality both first-year players. "If they don't Price's attempted tackle behind the line Francisco's 11. But the Panthers could people," Sapolu said. make this club other people will see of scrimmage and outraced Carlton get no further than the 6, and Kasay that. If they do make it obviously Bailey to the corner of the end zone. "They have talent and play well as came on for the kick. we've seen it. It was an answer to an a unit" added San Francisco linebacker converted his 12th opportunity to play." "We know it wasn't the 49ers for Ken Norton Jr. "We'll be playing them straight field goal, a 23-yarder with four quarters, but I think the first half, again." , named Carolina's 11:30 left in the second quarter to pll they'll remember that we played them starting this week, was 9- Carolina (2-2) within 7-3. He was short kicked a 42-yard field tough," Carolina running back Derrick for-17 for 78 yards, but saw the with a 61-yard try as time expired in the goal with 4:19 left. Lassie said. m

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by Levi Nayman winning half of them. But In fact, Reich has made the signal calling position this There are many questions staff writer when it counts, stepping in comebacks his forte in his season. Jack started twice for about the 1995 Panthers, but during the playoffs, Reich is career. In his first NFL start, the New York Jets last year, his the position of. quarterback is Whatever one may think undefeated in two starts. Reich led the Bills on two late first season in nine years for a certainly not one of them. of the potpourri of players that His 1992 playoff start fourth quarter drives to beat team without horseshoes on Reich has always been a capa- make up the Panther's inau- against the Houston Oilers the Rams, 23-20. their helmets. ble starter who played behind gural roster, there is one posi- showcased the most spectacu- In addition to the win over Set to benefit from the , the AFC's version tion where this new team is lar comeback in pro football Houston, which is the greatest presence of the two veteran of Steve Young. Behind him in well stocked. That would be history. Down 32 points, Reich pro football comeback ever, QBs is first round draft pick the depth chart is a sturdy and the glamour position, quarter- orchestrated a comeback in Reich also is responsible for Kerry Collins. Collins led the experienced backup, Jack back. front of a dwindling crowd that the greatest comeback in col- Penn State Nittany Lions to an Trudeau. Set to learn from The trio of QBs on the would later demand a replay lege ball. In 1984, Reich led undefeated 11-0 record last both of them is a future star, Carolina Panther roster display by network TV (a request not his past year, only to lose the mythical Kerry Collins. These three an interesting mix of youth and granted). 's Hurricanes and title of "National Champion" Quarterbacks represent a experience, and if all goes Those fans that didn't a 31 point deficit. to equally undefeated and sen- strong foundation for this well, both the quarterbacking leave Rich Stadium witnessed Second string quarterback timental favorite Nebraska. young franchise to build upon. present and future of this fran- a miraculous 41-38 overtime is no stranger to The team had hats made up chise are in good hands. win, even more impressive a backup role. He has spent the proclaiming themselves the Frank Reich is a familiar considering that dangerous majority of his career as a champs anyway. face, one of the best backup running back Thurman backup for the Indianapolis He threw 21 TDs and only QBs in recent memory. For ten Thomas spent the second half Colts, which translates into a 8 INTs last year, capping the Follow the years Reich stepped in when- of the game on the sidelines lot of playing time. The Colts season with a 200 yard perfor- ever star QB Jim Kelly was with an injury. Reich followed porous offensive line con- mance against Oregon for a Panthers all feeling under the weather, with the Houston win with a defeat tributed to his total of 49 starts, 38-20 Rose Bowl victory. often successful results. of the Steelers the next week and 64 games played. Reich may be the starter, but season long in He started only 8 games in that put the Bills in the AFC He is a sturdy QB, and Collins represents the future of The Tiger 93 appearances for the Bills, title game. will help provide stability to this young franchise. 1 A Great Get-Away Have fun working! Where the accent is on fun! Texas Style All-Day Menu - Country Dancing with a great team.] Country Music - Unique Atmosphere A new Chili's is opening soon in ANDERSON! Friendly Service - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Bar Now Hirincj for ALL POSITIONS Crystal Pistol FULL & PART TIME FLEXIBLE SCHEDULESl If you're a high energy, people-oriented person looking for a great opportunity to join a terrific team, then come join us at our new 1026 By Pass 123, Seneca, SC 888-3333 location, soon to open in ANDERSON! ^t MAJOR CREDIT CARDS CLOSED SUN. & MON. We can offer: top pay & benefits including Tuition Assistance Program, Paid Vacations, Insurance Plan, Company Training, Advancement Potential, Quality Work Environment Shoot for The Tiger & more! No Experience Necessary "62 We provide training, film I equal opportunity employer, m/f. and equipment all you need nni to provide us is your time. WHAT WILL Earn extra cash while covering football and You Do WITH other campus events. YOUR DEGREE?

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by Billy Ebner the Panthers are , interim sports editor , Darion Conner, , Paul Butcher, Dom Capers has coached and Brett Faryniaz. Mills, two of the best defenses in the Lathon, Conner, and Stams NFL in the past decade. He have the '• best chance of win- coached the New Orleans ning the four linebacker spots Saints from 1986-1991 and the on the team. Pittsburgh Steelers from 1992- Ex-New Orleans Saint 1994. Sam Mills, a four-time Pro If the first four preseason Bowler, has made over 100 games are of any indication, he tackles five times during his will also continue his defen- NFL career including a career- sive success with the Carolina high 155 in 1994. Panthers. Both Lathon and Conner The Panthers plan to run a were unrestricted free agent 3-4 defense with three defen- pick-ups and led their team in sive linemen, four linebackers, sacks with 8.5 and 10.5 respec- and four players in the sec- tively. ondary. Stams has 217 tackles dur- On the defensive line, the ing his six years in the NFL, Panthers are looking for chem- while Butcher has only 65 in Rookie is looking to make a name for himself on a istry as well as containment. his seven years. Brett Faryniaz, Names like , who has had a good preseason, defense that includes Sam Mills, Lamar Lathon and Darion Conner, jf Mike Fox, Gerald Williams, is also expected to do well for Some scouts have likened Poole to Darrell Green. Tryone Rodgers, and Shawn the Panthers. King grace the defensive line. In the secondary, the game, securing the 20-14 vie- Pro Darrell Green. consistency, the Panther All of these players have a Panthers have a good mixture tory. Rookie Tyrone Poole has While the Carolina defense has the potential to be good chance of winning the of veteran players and young been compared to Redskin All- Panthers will be looking for one of the best in the NFL. three starting jobs that are players. The players gunning available. for starting jobs in the sec- Ex-Denver Bronco Greg ondary are Tim McKyer, Brett Kragen is the most experi- Maxie, Bubba McDowell, Rod enced having started 118 Smith, , Fred Hurry in for these specials*. games and having played in Foggie, and Tyrone Poole. three Super Bowls. Both Fox Both McKyer and Maxie and Williams were signed as are proven veterans having 29 unrestricted free agents and interceptions and 444 tackles $1.00 OFF 12 exposure roll have 14 years of NFL experi- respectively in their NFL ence between them. Rodgers careers. t: has only made 16 tackles dur- McDowell has registered $2.00 OFF ing his three-year NFL career, 445 tackles in his six-year while King is a second-round career, while Smith made 147 pick from Northeast tackles during his three years Louisiana. in the NFL. $3.00 OFF In the linebacking corps, Lofton will always be the Panthers are expected to remembered for his pass make quite an impact. Some of deflection in the final minute 654-6900 exp. 12/31/95 HOURS: M-F, 9:30-6 SAT, 9:30-5 the linebackers that play for of the Carolina-Jacksonville

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1 10/PANTHERS ISSUE The Tiger August 26, 1995 Expansion draft offers no givens

ROCK HILL, S.C. sion draft selections to ing. But Tuesday's draft picks Carolina Tennessee, and Kevin (AP) - The expansion survive. He said there release of expansion waived Tuesday were Feighery, a rookie free draft is turning out to be were several contributing draft selection Kurt Haws defensive end Tyrone agent punter from the anything but a corner- factors,, including the leaves three, .tight ends Rodgers, taken ' in the Merchant Marine stone in the Carolina team's successful regular on the Panthers' roster, fourth round from Seattle, Academy: Panthers'' building plans. draft in £pril as wall as meaning Campbell is like- and safety Fred Foggie, Signed by the ■ ■ The February draft of strong performances in ly to make the team.. ■ drafted in the 15th round' Panthers was , players. left unprotected camp by players who Capers said Campbell from Pittsburgh. . . a ■ safety . who was by established NFL- teams weren't selected in either has impressed the coach- .. Among the Panthers' released' Monday by the was designed to provide • draft. es with his blocking. top four expansion draft New York Jets. Terrell, a solid base from which "I guess .it 'tells you "His stock's probably selections, the only .one who played against the expansion franchises we. didn't know a lot risen ■ in. the last ■ two still on Carolina's roster is New,, York. Giants last Carlina and Jacksonville .about .some of ■ those weeks," Capers, said. Rod Smith, ■ week while still with the could grow. guys,."- a smiling Capers' So what happens.: to ■ taken' in the . first round Jets, is likely to play But as the Panthers said. '"No, actually, I don't those 16 .credit hours from New England. ■ ' against the Giants again move closer and closer to think you can read too Campbell , had ■ planned to ■ • Also released Tuesday this Saturday with the their inaugural game •much into that, because take this fall' 'atSouth ' by . the Panthers . were Panthers. Sept. 3, they're discover- you need'to take a look Carolina? fourth-string quarterback "I've : got to ' share ing that the ■expansion ■ at who they're compet- "They're history," Jerry Ctolquitt, taken in some ' of my secrets draft also can produce a ing against to. make the Campbell' said. the- sixth round of. the reg- about last weekend," not-so-solid' base. team. ' I think we had a The other expansion' ular draft out of Terrell said. . "There's a reason why. good draft arid I' think those guys were put out we've had a few good there," 'coach Dom free agents we picked up, Capers said Tuesday. guys who have come in Panthers trim roster to meet player limit Capers was discussing and really done a good the five players the job for us." CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Panthers waived to trim One of those is before signing as a free agent with the Carolina Panthers waived 11 players their roster to 65 play- Matthew Campbell, a. free Browns last May. and added one Monday as the expan- ers. Of the five, three had agent tight end from Waived.by Carolina-on Monday were sion team moved closer to the manda- been selected in the South Carolina who was linebackers Willie' Brookins of East tory 65-player limit. expansion draft. cut last year as a rookie Carolina, Eddie Fuller of LSU, Andre Ray Etheridge, who The laest moves by the New Orleans Powell of Penn State, William Sims of has played in both the NFL and the CFL, mean three of the Saints. Campbell was so SW Louisiana and Ed Stewart of was obtained from Cleveland in Panthers' top four picks sure he wouldn't be one Nebraska. exchange for future considerations. from the expansion draft of the three tight ends Also waived were wide receivers Etheridge caught 18 passes in 1991 and 18 of their 35 overall the Panthers are likely to Darryl Frazier of Florida, Tony as a member of the British Columbia selections are no longer keep that he went to Kimbrough of Jackson State and David Lions. He was a third-round draft pick of with the team. South Carolina on Sunday Mims of Baylor; offensive tackle Mike Capers was reluctant and registered for fall the San. Diego Chargers in 1992, but sa Finn of Arkansas-Pine Bluff; running out the season with a hamstring injury. to assign any trend to classes to finish his back Judd Garrett of Princeton; and the failure of the expan- degree in civil engineer- He missed the next two seasons as well kicker David Lauder of BYU. HEAD HUNTERS Owner Chan is Chef to the Stars 'Complete Dinners Starting At Only $5.95 • Fresh Veal, Chicken, Steaks & Seafood • Gourmet Lunch Daily •Absolutely The BEST Salads in the Upstate! •Every Sunday Noon until 8 pm •Romantic Italian Atmosphere Welcome Back Students •Dinner 5 pm nightly • Excellent California & Italian Wine List

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* ROCK HILL, S.C. Bills, stepped in. But as University, Mstzelaars and the team began mov- then turned and walked (AP) ~ Pete Mstzelaars Metzelaars recounted kept having problems ing to another section of away together to join the Showed his age later, Peich didn't stop by catching passes. What the practice complex for rest of their teammates. Wednesday, and Frank to offer a gentle word of made it worse was that a different drill. From the sidelines, it Reich showed no mercy. support. Instead, the each time, the ball Metzelaars stayed appeared to be a Mstzelaars, the quarterback came over appeared to have been behind, once again poignant moment involv- Carolina Panthers' 35- with the sole intent of delivered between the assuming what by this ing two players who year-old starting tight turning the knife just a twin 8's on the front of point had become his spent 10 years as team- end, had a case of the little bit itciDe. Mstzelaars' white mesh familiar look of disgust. mates in Buffalo before dropsies during the "Hey, what are friends jersey. Suddenly, out of the joining the expansion beam's lone workout of for, right?" a smiling After each drop, pack of players leaving Panthers this year. the day. A bad case. Mstzelaars said. Mstzelaars would put his the area came Reich, who That assessment, And just when it Here's how the sce- hands on his hips and walked back to offered to Metzelaars looked like Mstzelaars nario unfolded: look dejectedly toward Mstzelaars, put his right after practice, prompted couldn't take it any- As the two-hour prac- the ground. hand gently on the tight a laugh. more, Reich, his old tice wore on at the Following- ■ the last. end's left ■shoulder and '"He told me to catch buddy from their days as team's temporary head 7 drop, on a pass thrown spoke to him for a few the thing," said numbers of the Buffalo quarters at Winthrop by Reich, a horn- sounded seconds. The two players Mstzelaars.

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There has never win a . been an expansion running interesting past While the idea of an It seems as though the back or receiver to gain more expansion team is exciting in Panthers are destined to fare than a thousand yards. the Carolinas, the Panthers are much better. The list of big- The news is not all bad for by Levi Nayman by Sports Illustrated way back not the first to embark on the name players who made their the Panthers though. Dallas staff writer in 1993 to be the Panthers journey as a new NFL fran- way to Carolina is pretty long. has gone on to play in seven starting center in their inau- chise. Frank Reich, Barry Foster, Super Bowls, winning four. gural season. Way to go, guys! The Carolina Panthers are Excluding AFL teams,, Lamar Lathon, , Minnesota has also made the set to begin their inaugural Derrick Lassie is another there have been six other, Mark CarrjerV '■■■■ Bubba big dance although they could season here at Clemson, and name you may remember. He expansion franchises. They McDowell, Sam Mills and Tim not bring home the prize. they bring with them a more served as a replacement player were the I960- Dallas McKyer' have all had their Many of the stars on in a non-strike . year during ; familiar than expected roster. Cowboys, the 1961 Minnesota share of the NFL limelight and expansion teams of the past While perhaps a little Emmitt Smith's 1993 holdout. Vikings, the 1966. Atlanta are quality players. were either rookies or over the The eventual Super Bowl creakier and longer of tooth Falcons, the 1967" New Unfortunately, big names hill. Largent and Tarkenton than in their heyday, many of champion Cowboys lost both Orleans Saints, the 1976 don't always spell success. were green rookies while the names are sure to evoke games, to the woeful Skins and the 1976 Stars who have graced the ros- Panthers like Lathon and and the always woeful in some sort of memories, even if Tampa Bay Buccaneers. •. ters of expansion teams in the Foster are in their prime. January Bills. they easily predate the Clinton None of .the these teams . past include Don Meredith,. Free agency has also administration. Lassie will also be called fared exceptionally well. The Steve Spurrier, Jim Zorn, allowed the Panthers to be upon to fill big shoes in Death Safety Tim McKye'f, line- Vikings, Falcons, and Saints Eddie LeBaro'ri, Tommy deeper at most positions than backer Sam Mills, running Valley should starter Barry each amassed- a: total • of three • Nobis, Billy Kilmer, Steve; earlier expansion teams. Add back Barry Foster and wide Foster get hurt or decide to victories in their first season of' Largent,: and Fran Tarkenton.' this to the fact that the receiver Don "Tire guy who demand more money. play. Seattle managed two Even Hall-of-Fafner Tom Panthers are playing against flipped on his head in the Mike Fox, a sixth year wins while Dallas and Tampa Landry couldn't coax a win out an expanded league which Sports Illustrated ad" Beebe defensive end, helped to shape Bay both' emerged from their of his atrocious Cowboys. spreads the talent thin and are all familiar NFL veterans. a play into another Sports first seasons with a doughnut . Tarkenton was the only • maybe the near future is not as The same can certainly be Illustrated ad highlight. in the win. col umn. Ironically, expansion, quarterback to dark as it seems. . said for QBs Frank Reich and In the 1990 NFC title career (and often Colt) backup game,, while playing for the Jack Trudeau. But beyond the Giants, Fox forced Joe glamourous names lie a list Montana out of the cozy con- which is reminiscent of a fines of the pocket and into the Be very careful. World League roster. unfriendly arms of Leonard Upon further review, how- Marshall. The resulting hit YOU ever, some of these lesser knocked Montana out of foot- could catch known Panthers are shown to ball for close to two years and have colorful stories and pasts. helped the Giants win the something from this Take third year center game. Matt Elliot for example. This His reputation as playoff man. Josh Peter is sandy haired three hundred QB bounty hunter was embell- pounder was the last man to be ished in 1993, when his two picked in the 1992 draft by the sacks knocked fragile QB Jim singe-handedly spreading Super Bowl champion McMahon out of a playoff Redskins, putting him in the game against the Vikings. illustrious company of Larry Fox's presence on the Carolina tiger fever This Wanke, a QB briefly in the roster will surely contribute to employ of the New York many sleepless Saturday season, the final word Giants, and dozens of other nights for opposing QBs. forgettable draftees. Still not impressed? frOIIl the tigers will But Mr. Elliot , driven by Safety Bret Maxie had 16 the desire to prove twelve tackles (12 solo) in a game rounds of drafts and twenty against Washington on come from tlie seven teams wrong, perse- January 6th, 1988! vered and made the Skins ros- The Carolina Panthers of • Josh Peter, 27, is no stranger to the jc€hinan,the ter, even starting a few games 1995 boast a roster of estab- valley. Formerly of the Anderson at center. lished veterans and some rela- Independent-Mail, Josh brings his man you'll find lH This real life "Rudy" suc- tive unknowns. But if the sea- award-winning style to The State's cess story will continue this son is anywhere near as inter- coverage of Clemson sports and the year with the Panthers. esting as this young team's the place they call Ironically, Elliot was picked roster, it should be a fun year! 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