Darin Gantt
@daringantt.bsky.social
Putting the senior in senior writer and managing editor, Panthers.com. Founding member, William Herschel Society.
Doberman as Best in Show?
a man with a mustache is wearing a baseball cap and saying `` magnum does not approve `` .
ALT: a man with a mustache is wearing a baseball cap and saying `` magnum does not approve `` .
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February 4, 2026 at 3:58 AM
Doberman as Best in Show?
Midway through the terrier group, Chris Myers adopts the same defeated tone as when he called a dozen 2023 Panthers games.
February 4, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Midway through the terrier group, Chris Myers adopts the same defeated tone as when he called a dozen 2023 Panthers games.
In my alt-cast WKC commentary, I’ll often say things like “________ is never happier than when mauling an innocent bystander.”
Wife: “You never hear about a St. Bernard losing it.”
Me: “Your parents didn’t let you watch Cujo did they?”
Wife: “You never hear about a St. Bernard losing it.”
Me: “Your parents didn’t let you watch Cujo did they?”
February 4, 2026 at 2:14 AM
In my alt-cast WKC commentary, I’ll often say things like “________ is never happier than when mauling an innocent bystander.”
Wife: “You never hear about a St. Bernard losing it.”
Me: “Your parents didn’t let you watch Cujo did they?”
Wife: “You never hear about a St. Bernard losing it.”
Me: “Your parents didn’t let you watch Cujo did they?”
Westminster dog show announcer Mike LaFave retiring and hold on I’ll be right back updating my resume.
February 4, 2026 at 1:49 AM
Westminster dog show announcer Mike LaFave retiring and hold on I’ll be right back updating my resume.
Reposted by Darin Gantt
If you’re watching the Westminster Dog Show tonight and thinking “I’d read a book about this” … well, we live to serve.
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Doglan...
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Doglan...
Dogland
“Delightful.” —Town & Country • “Extraordinary...Tomlinson’s book is a gem.” —Star Tribune (Minneapolis) • “Moving...Really broke me.” —The Was...
www.simonandschuster.com
February 4, 2026 at 1:36 AM
If you’re watching the Westminster Dog Show tonight and thinking “I’d read a book about this” … well, we live to serve.
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Doglan...
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Doglan...
Excellent work by Mike here, explaining a complicated thing in a clear way.
February 3, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Excellent work by Mike here, explaining a complicated thing in a clear way.
I'm not telling you if I voted for him either.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft reportedly was not selected for entry into this year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame class.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft reportedly not selected to Pro Football Hall of Fame - The Boston Globe
The news comes just one week after reports surfaced that Bill Belichick fell short of being a first-ballot Hall of Famer.
trib.al
February 3, 2026 at 2:24 PM
I'm not telling you if I voted for him either.
Westminster being the same week as the Super Bowl has jacked up my entire sports calendar.
As always, the greatest dog is the beagle, regardless the prejudices of others. Because you’re not judging him, he’s judging you.
As always, the greatest dog is the beagle, regardless the prejudices of others. Because you’re not judging him, he’s judging you.
February 3, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Westminster being the same week as the Super Bowl has jacked up my entire sports calendar.
As always, the greatest dog is the beagle, regardless the prejudices of others. Because you’re not judging him, he’s judging you.
As always, the greatest dog is the beagle, regardless the prejudices of others. Because you’re not judging him, he’s judging you.
(Ten days into blizzard cooking, and Wheel of Leftovers.)
Wife: "I can't do what I was going to do with you standing in the kitchen."
Me: "You were going to throw out perfectly good food, weren't you?"
Wife: "Go away."
That meatloaf won't kill you. Remember friends, don't be a pawn of Big Grocery.
Wife: "I can't do what I was going to do with you standing in the kitchen."
Me: "You were going to throw out perfectly good food, weren't you?"
Wife: "Go away."
That meatloaf won't kill you. Remember friends, don't be a pawn of Big Grocery.
February 2, 2026 at 10:55 PM
(Ten days into blizzard cooking, and Wheel of Leftovers.)
Wife: "I can't do what I was going to do with you standing in the kitchen."
Me: "You were going to throw out perfectly good food, weren't you?"
Wife: "Go away."
That meatloaf won't kill you. Remember friends, don't be a pawn of Big Grocery.
Wife: "I can't do what I was going to do with you standing in the kitchen."
Me: "You were going to throw out perfectly good food, weren't you?"
Wife: "Go away."
That meatloaf won't kill you. Remember friends, don't be a pawn of Big Grocery.
CMC on Luke.
"I would definitely cry. I mean, he's a first ballot Hall of Famer, and I think he got screwed (last year)."
Also featuring perhaps the Luke, Greg, and CMC-est photo ever.
"I would definitely cry. I mean, he's a first ballot Hall of Famer, and I think he got screwed (last year)."
Also featuring perhaps the Luke, Greg, and CMC-est photo ever.
“I would cry. I would definitely cry.”
Former teammates hoping to hear Luke Kuechly's Hall call www.panthers.com/news/former-...
Former teammates hoping to hear Luke Kuechly's Hall call www.panthers.com/news/former-...
Former teammates hoping to hear Luke Kuechly’s Hall call
Former Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey and pass-rusher Brian Burns are hoping to hear good news Thursday night, with their teammate a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
www.panthers.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:35 AM
CMC on Luke.
"I would definitely cry. I mean, he's a first ballot Hall of Famer, and I think he got screwed (last year)."
Also featuring perhaps the Luke, Greg, and CMC-est photo ever.
"I would definitely cry. I mean, he's a first ballot Hall of Famer, and I think he got screwed (last year)."
Also featuring perhaps the Luke, Greg, and CMC-est photo ever.
Jerry Rice is a reasonable authority on a rookie receiver building on early success. He's worth listening to.
Also, some of the top receivers in the modern game have noticed what Tetairoa McMillan did this year.
Good stuff here.
Also, some of the top receivers in the modern game have noticed what Tetairoa McMillan did this year.
Good stuff here.
"I think the biggest thing about being rookie of the year, just being consistent throughout the whole year.
"And (TMac's) doing it."
From Jerry Rice to Puka Nacua and more, NFL stars offer Tetairoa McMillan advice for second year www.panthers.com/news/from-je...
"And (TMac's) doing it."
From Jerry Rice to Puka Nacua and more, NFL stars offer Tetairoa McMillan advice for second year www.panthers.com/news/from-je...
From Jerry Rice to Puka Nacua and more, NFL stars offer Tetairoa McMillan advice for second year
As NFL stars and legends descend on San Francisco for the Pro Bowl Games, they offer advice for Tetairoa McMillan as he prepares for his second season with all eyes on him.
www.panthers.com
February 1, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Jerry Rice is a reasonable authority on a rookie receiver building on early success. He's worth listening to.
Also, some of the top receivers in the modern game have noticed what Tetairoa McMillan did this year.
Good stuff here.
Also, some of the top receivers in the modern game have noticed what Tetairoa McMillan did this year.
Good stuff here.
With the coaching carousel coming to a halt Sunday, Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero is staying put.
And with the improvements they made last year, that's something they're excited to build on.
www.panthers.com/news/with-al...
And with the improvements they made last year, that's something they're excited to build on.
www.panthers.com/news/with-al...
With all 10 head coaching vacancies filled, Ejiro Evero set to return
The Panthers defensive coordinator interviewed for three of the 10 openings, including twice with the Raiders. But the Panthers are eager to have him back in 2026.
www.panthers.com
February 1, 2026 at 10:17 PM
With the coaching carousel coming to a halt Sunday, Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero is staying put.
And with the improvements they made last year, that's something they're excited to build on.
www.panthers.com/news/with-al...
And with the improvements they made last year, that's something they're excited to build on.
www.panthers.com/news/with-al...
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
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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.