of carolina panthers This is the biggest embarrassment for the NFL, and owner David Tepper has found one last way to end 2023 in shame.
Tepper was in the stands during the Panthers' 26-0 win over the Jaguars on Sunday, when he appeared to get into an argument with a fan or simply take exception to what the fan said. Without missing a beat, he threw a drink at the fans and jumped out of the box.
Here's a full clip of Tepper throwing a drink at a Jags fan (assault), but without the awful quality being spread.
David Tepper should be forced to sell the team. pic.twitter.com/wOgNcdWGWO
— Obi, Texas Panthers fan (@obipanthers) December 31, 2023
Nearly 48 hours have passed since the incident, and neither Tepper nor his team have released a statement about the drink being thrown. Perhaps the owners and organization were hoping the New Year's Eve and New Year's Day covers would distract from what happened, which is mostly true, but now there are serious questions surrounding how the league will act. ing.
According to CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones, there is talk around the league that Tepper could be suspended for watching his team's games.
Speaking with league officials over the past few days, the NFL's David Tepper is likely facing a hefty fine and possible suspension. There hasn't been any apology (not a peep) from the team since then, which is unusual to say the least.
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) January 2, 2024
This is a new chapter in a new normal for the Panthers. It seems like every week there's another embarrassing thing happening on the field for this franchise, and now there are more issues popping up out of it.
Mr. Tepper has received little attention in this case. As a small market owner, he had the advantage of being able to escape his 24-hour news cycle that his other NFL owners don't have. If Jim Irsay or Jerry Jones threw drinks at opposing fans, we'd hear about it for days on end on shows like: first takeBut Tepper knows he can come through relatively unscathed — which is why he hasn't felt pressured to make a statement yet.
This latest incident is truly awful. This franchise needs to turn the page and build some kind of confidence, but with Charlotte it feels like we're back to square one and everything is bad again.
It remains to be seen how much incidents like this will hurt the Panthers' perception and whether the team will have a hard time getting the coach it wants, or whether the overall ethos surrounding Carolina will end up turning away not only coaches but talent. do not have.
The Panthers are the butt of jokes both on and off the field, and it's all because of David Tepper.
