Darin Gantt
@daringantt.bsky.social
Putting the senior in senior writer and managing editor, Panthers.com. Founding member, William Herschel Society.
Seriously, we haven't had this much snow in Charlotte in 20 years.
Am I an Eskimo now?
Am I an Eskimo now?
January 31, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Seriously, we haven't had this much snow in Charlotte in 20 years.
Am I an Eskimo now?
Am I an Eskimo now?
The blizzarding, it won't stop.
January 31, 2026 at 10:57 PM
The blizzarding, it won't stop.
The Charlotte Hornets just won a game of basketball between two teams that are good at basketball.
What a time to be alive.
What a time to be alive.
January 31, 2026 at 7:38 PM
The Charlotte Hornets just won a game of basketball between two teams that are good at basketball.
What a time to be alive.
What a time to be alive.
Behold, a Blizzard II, Electric Boogaloo version of Ask The Old Guy, in which we discuss, free agency, the draft, Hall of Fame voting, running backs, the coaching market, and of course, Hornets legend Master P.
www.panthers.com/news/ask-the...
www.panthers.com/news/ask-the...
Ask The Old Guy: Another blizzard (of mail)
The offseason hasn't slowed down the pace of correspondence, as we talk coaching searches, the Hall of Fame, free agency, the draft, John Shaft, Master P, and so much more.
www.panthers.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Behold, a Blizzard II, Electric Boogaloo version of Ask The Old Guy, in which we discuss, free agency, the draft, Hall of Fame voting, running backs, the coaching market, and of course, Hornets legend Master P.
www.panthers.com/news/ask-the...
www.panthers.com/news/ask-the...
Somebody go look up this website and tell me if it's safe for work.
Because frankly, I'm kind of scared.
Because frankly, I'm kind of scared.
January 30, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Somebody go look up this website and tell me if it's safe for work.
Because frankly, I'm kind of scared.
Because frankly, I'm kind of scared.
Many newspapers are shrinking and becoming less relevant.
The print edition of The Onion continues to bring me the news I need.
The print edition of The Onion continues to bring me the news I need.
January 30, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Many newspapers are shrinking and becoming less relevant.
The print edition of The Onion continues to bring me the news I need.
The print edition of The Onion continues to bring me the news I need.
There aren't enough characters for me to explain it all here.
But James Campen is one of the finest human beings I've ever met in 30-plus years in the NFL.
His character is unimpeachable, his impact on others profound, and his genuine care for the people around him is admirable.
I love Campy.
But James Campen is one of the finest human beings I've ever met in 30-plus years in the NFL.
His character is unimpeachable, his impact on others profound, and his genuine care for the people around him is admirable.
I love Campy.
January 29, 2026 at 10:45 PM
There aren't enough characters for me to explain it all here.
But James Campen is one of the finest human beings I've ever met in 30-plus years in the NFL.
His character is unimpeachable, his impact on others profound, and his genuine care for the people around him is admirable.
I love Campy.
But James Campen is one of the finest human beings I've ever met in 30-plus years in the NFL.
His character is unimpeachable, his impact on others profound, and his genuine care for the people around him is admirable.
I love Campy.
For your aural pleasure, here's this week's edition of the Happy Half Hour, with special guest JJ Jansen.
We break down the Super Bowl with lots of old friends, local storylines, Hall of Fame voting, and much, much more.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwNi...
We break down the Super Bowl with lots of old friends, local storylines, Hall of Fame voting, and much, much more.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwNi...
Hallowed Ground (Feat. JJ Jansen) | Happy Half Hour Ep. 195 | Carolina Panthers
YouTube video by Carolina Panthers
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January 29, 2026 at 3:06 PM
For your aural pleasure, here's this week's edition of the Happy Half Hour, with special guest JJ Jansen.
We break down the Super Bowl with lots of old friends, local storylines, Hall of Fame voting, and much, much more.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwNi...
We break down the Super Bowl with lots of old friends, local storylines, Hall of Fame voting, and much, much more.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwNi...
January 29, 2026 at 3:36 AM
I watch good teams sometimes too.
The Hornets are, ... OK? (Ron Burgundy teleprompter voice.)
The Hornets are, ... OK? (Ron Burgundy teleprompter voice.)
January 29, 2026 at 2:53 AM
I watch good teams sometimes too.
The Hornets are, ... OK? (Ron Burgundy teleprompter voice.)
The Hornets are, ... OK? (Ron Burgundy teleprompter voice.)
@sandonfl.bsky.social is, as usual, thorough and well-spoken. It's a complicated process, and far less personal than many would like to believe.
The Hall asks that we not disclose our ballots, though I'd be happy to provide mine.
The Hall asks that we not disclose our ballots, though I'd be happy to provide mine.
Mike Sando's got a post on X about just why Belichick may not have made it, and he points out a lot of the strategic voting that the new Hall rules from last year created are a significant factor.
We all expected them to change back eventually; this may make eventually now.
x.com/SandoNFL/sta...
We all expected them to change back eventually; this may make eventually now.
x.com/SandoNFL/sta...
x.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:04 AM
@sandonfl.bsky.social is, as usual, thorough and well-spoken. It's a complicated process, and far less personal than many would like to believe.
The Hall asks that we not disclose our ballots, though I'd be happy to provide mine.
The Hall asks that we not disclose our ballots, though I'd be happy to provide mine.
Joe Brady once borrowed a pen from me and never gave it back.
I will collect. Oh yes, I will.
I will collect. Oh yes, I will.
The Bills are promoting their own OC Joe Brady to head coach, per The Insiders.
It’s a 5-year deal for Joe Brady — who has been a top HC candidate for years. Now, he lands at home.
It’s a 5-year deal for Joe Brady — who has been a top HC candidate for years. Now, he lands at home.
January 27, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Joe Brady once borrowed a pen from me and never gave it back.
I will collect. Oh yes, I will.
I will collect. Oh yes, I will.
Call me a pluralist if you want, but I think I definitely prefer Goose to Geese.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zgr...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zgr...
Shama Lama Ding Dong
YouTube video by Goose - Topic
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January 26, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Call me a pluralist if you want, but I think I definitely prefer Goose to Geese.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zgr...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zgr...
Granted, the 76ers barely seem interested in a 3 p.m. Monday tip in Charlotte in the middle of a blizzard.
But, are the Hornets, ... good?
(They're at least getting better, progressively at that.)
But, are the Hornets, ... good?
(They're at least getting better, progressively at that.)
January 26, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Granted, the 76ers barely seem interested in a 3 p.m. Monday tip in Charlotte in the middle of a blizzard.
But, are the Hornets, ... good?
(They're at least getting better, progressively at that.)
But, are the Hornets, ... good?
(They're at least getting better, progressively at that.)
Former Panthers QB, longtime Panthers fan to meet in Super Bowl, at site of last Panthers SB appearance.
(In early before "Drake Maye went to the SB here 10 years ago as a fan" is beaten completely into the ground.)
www.panthers.com/news/former-...
(In early before "Drake Maye went to the SB here 10 years ago as a fan" is beaten completely into the ground.)
www.panthers.com/news/former-...
Former Panthers QB, longtime Panthers fan to face off in Super Bowl LX
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold and Patriots quarterback Drake Maye are facing off for the Lombardi Trophy, in a matchup and a place with Panthers ties.
www.panthers.com
January 26, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Former Panthers QB, longtime Panthers fan to meet in Super Bowl, at site of last Panthers SB appearance.
(In early before "Drake Maye went to the SB here 10 years ago as a fan" is beaten completely into the ground.)
www.panthers.com/news/former-...
(In early before "Drake Maye went to the SB here 10 years ago as a fan" is beaten completely into the ground.)
www.panthers.com/news/former-...
I do not recommend leaving off the "and 3/4" when discussing Steve Smith's 5-9.
they measured Diego Pavia as 5'9" and 7/8 at the Senior Bowl which seems unnecessarily mean
January 26, 2026 at 9:34 PM
I do not recommend leaving off the "and 3/4" when discussing Steve Smith's 5-9.
I love Bojangles, but I may love chickens coming home to roost even more.
January 26, 2026 at 6:48 PM
I love Bojangles, but I may love chickens coming home to roost even more.
C'mon gang. There's a very good but obvious joke here.
If BlueSky is going to be a serious sports platform I need a dozen of you to make it at once.
If BlueSky is going to be a serious sports platform I need a dozen of you to make it at once.
Philip Rivers is out of the Bills HC sweepstakes. After interviewing with Buffalo, he’s withdrawing himself from consideration, per sources.
January 26, 2026 at 1:23 PM
C'mon gang. There's a very good but obvious joke here.
If BlueSky is going to be a serious sports platform I need a dozen of you to make it at once.
If BlueSky is going to be a serious sports platform I need a dozen of you to make it at once.
Every Panthers fan: "Now Parkinson drops one."
January 26, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Every Panthers fan: "Now Parkinson drops one."
The Seahawks and Rams have played twice previously this year, combined score 58-57, and are engaged in another classic now.
Thank you for your service.
Signed,
Football.
Thank you for your service.
Signed,
Football.
January 26, 2026 at 2:01 AM
The Seahawks and Rams have played twice previously this year, combined score 58-57, and are engaged in another classic now.
Thank you for your service.
Signed,
Football.
Thank you for your service.
Signed,
Football.
Sam Darnold, good at football.
Sam Darnold so far this game: 19 for 27, 291 yards, 3 TDs, 142.7 passer rating.
January 26, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Sam Darnold, good at football.
@tommytomlinson.bsky.social probably just reflexively yelling "Bobo!"
January 26, 2026 at 1:35 AM
@tommytomlinson.bsky.social probably just reflexively yelling "Bobo!"
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is giving major major Steve Smith 2005 vibes.
Except much taller.
Except much taller.
January 26, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is giving major major Steve Smith 2005 vibes.
Except much taller.
Except much taller.
As it turns out, having fast people is helpful.
January 25, 2026 at 11:48 PM
As it turns out, having fast people is helpful.