Austin Penny's Sportswriter Profile

Austin Penny joined May 2008

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About Austin »

Born and raised in the Queen City of Charlotte, NC. I've grown up a huge sports fan and want to eventually become a sports writer. I've played soccer, basketball, baseball, football, and tennis. I was born a Tarheels fan and continue to bleed Carolina blue. Since the Panthers came to the NFL I've been a huge fan and follow them religiously as well. As far as baseball goes, I was raised an LA Dodgers fan by my dad and continue to cheer and follow them (even though I never get to see them play living on the East Coast). I joined this site to hopefully find a place to write about and discuss sports with people who have a similar interest level as I do.

I was named a co-community leader for the Carolina Panthers in November 08.

Always looking to meet new sports fans

THANK YOUR EDITORS! Whether or not you agree with them, thank them. They are only out to make us better.

* Carolina Panthers Fan Voice on NFLTouchdown.com

* Carolina Panthers Blog Blitz contributor on NFL.com

* Named a Carolina Panthers Featured Columnist in July of 2009.

* Named a Charlotte Bobcats Featured Columnist in November of 2009.

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Favorite Athletes

Michael Jordan, Jake Delhomme, Tyler Hansbrough, John Daly, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Raul Mondesi, Tiger Woods, Larry Bird, Julius Peppers, LeBron James, Gerald Wallace, many more...
Favorite Sports Teams

Carolina Panthers, North Carolina Tarheels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Charlotte Bobcats, Boston Celtics, Boston Red Sox, Carolina Hurricanes, Manchester United
Favorite Coaches

Dean Smith, Tommy Lasorda, Roy Williams
All Time Sports Moment

i'm going to have to go with the X-Clown in the 2003 NFC Divisional Playoffs. Panthers vs. Rams. First play of the second overtime, Jake hits Smitty on a crossing route and he takes off down the middle of the field and coasts into the endzone with his arms raised, silencing the Edward Jones Dome and eliminating the Greatest Show on Turf. A close second is definitely this. I was five at the time, and I remember watching this game at home with my dad and going nuts...this game sparked my absolute love for basketball
Most Memorable Game Attended

Charlotte Hornets win game 2 against the Atlanta Hawks to take a 2-0 series lead in the 1998 NBA Playoffs
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Jerry Rice's 22,895 career recieving yards
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

toughie...i'll go with Tiger since I'm not old enough to have followed Jack.
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt all day
Schumacher or Senna?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

ACC all day, every day

Latest Articles »

The Carolina Panthers Use 'Controlled Chaos' to Clip Falcons

11/17/2009

126 reads 2 comments 5 likes

Carolina Panthers Second Quarter Awards

11/13/2009

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Four Bobcats On East Ballot for 2010 NBA All-Star Game

11/11/2009

191 reads 3 comments 0 likes

Bobcats' Player Of The Week For November 1st-8th: "Crash" To The Boards

11/10/2009

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JW Nix said...

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I think you may dig this from KD. It deserves AOTD :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/289279-i-think-i-love-hockey

7 days ago

Alex Johnson said...

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Week Nine is here! Check out what's in store for today's games and which undefeated team I think will go down today!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286460-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-nine/show_full

13 days ago

Jason Cianci said...

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Any time, Austin.

16 days ago

JW Nix said...

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Now that the offense is done, it is time for the defense :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284160-the-almost-all-time-tennessee-titans-defense

17 days ago

Alex Johnson said...

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Packers/Vikings, Sleepers, an upset pick and more!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/282249-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-eight/show_full

21 days ago

J.C. Ayvazi said...

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For the dozen or so of you wondering what it would take to drag JC off the IR and post something new, here is the answer:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/275645-jcs-dodger-line-drives-oct-20-dodgers-extend-gm-collettis-deal

32 days ago

Thaddeus Yeiser said...

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Hey,
Here's an in season analysis about a trendy pre season NFL pick. I'd love to know what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/275589-keeping-up-with-the-2009-carolina-panthers?just_published=1

32 days ago

Keith Schlosser said...

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In wake of the ALCS, please check out my interview with the former Yankee and Angel, the truly inspirational, Jim Abbott!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272194-inspirational-words-from-former-yank-and-angel

37 days ago

Adrian Staehle said...

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What team will lead the National League to the World Series in 2009?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/267726-national-league-playoff-preview-2009-playoffs

46 days ago

JW Nix said...

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this man belongs in Canton :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/265091-crazy-canton-cuts-don-coryell

50 days ago

Dan Parzych said...

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After an impressive offseason, many expected Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry to have a breakout season. It may be early, but he has struggled in the first three games of the 2009 season and the emergence of Andre Caldwell may have something to do with it.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/264408-cincinnati-bengals-is-caldwell-the-reason-for-henrys-slow-start

Thanks,

Dan

52 days ago

Thaddeus Yeiser said...

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Hey,
I'd love to know what you think.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/263229-in-carolina-its-game-over-man-game-over

54 days ago

Thaddeus Yeiser said...

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Hey,
Here's my take on ow Delhomme played in the Panthers Falcons game. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/258371-panthers-lose-but-delhomme-wins?just_published=1

62 days ago

Evan Russell said...

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Hey man, if you get a chance you can check out my thoughts on Delhomme and the upcoming game in Atlanta.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/257207-week-2-matchup-in-atlanta-a-make-or-break-game-for-delhomme-panthers

Thanks,

Evan

65 days ago

Benny Hsu said...

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The Panthers were horrendous today. So they definitely made it into my list.

"20 Things I Learned Sunday in the NFL".

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/254048-20-things-i-learned-sunday-in-the-nfl

69 days ago

JW Nix said...

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I think you may dig this from KD. It deserves AOTD :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/289279-i-think-i-love-hockey

7 days ago

Alex Johnson said...

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13 days ago

Jason Cianci said...

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Any time, Austin.

16 days ago

JW Nix said...

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Now that the offense is done, it is time for the defense :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284160-the-almost-all-time-tennessee-titans-defense

17 days ago

Alex Johnson said...

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Packers/Vikings, Sleepers, an upset pick and more!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/282249-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-eight/show_full

21 days ago

J.C. Ayvazi said...

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32 days ago

Thaddeus Yeiser said...

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32 days ago

Keith Schlosser said...

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37 days ago

Adrian Staehle said...

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What team will lead the National League to the World Series in 2009?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/267726-national-league-playoff-preview-2009-playoffs

46 days ago

JW Nix said...

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this man belongs in Canton :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/265091-crazy-canton-cuts-don-coryell

50 days ago

Dan Parzych said...

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52 days ago

Thaddeus Yeiser said...

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Hey,
I'd love to know what you think.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/263229-in-carolina-its-game-over-man-game-over

54 days ago

Thaddeus Yeiser said...

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Hey,
Here's my take on ow Delhomme played in the Panthers Falcons game. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/258371-panthers-lose-but-delhomme-wins?just_published=1

62 days ago

Evan Russell said...

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65 days ago

Benny Hsu said...

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The Panthers were horrendous today. So they definitely made it into my list.

"20 Things I Learned Sunday in the NFL".

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/254048-20-things-i-learned-sunday-in-the-nfl

69 days ago

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NFL Breaking News: Peppers Narrows Trad…

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