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    David T. Foster III - dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
    Members of the Carolina Panthers TopCats dance onto the field during introductions prior to the start of the game against the New York Giants at Bank of America Stadium on September 20, 2012. The Giants won, 36-7. David T. Foster III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    David T. Foster III - dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
    Members of the Carolina Panthers TopCats perform in the first half of the game against the New York Giants at Bank of America Stadium on September 20, 2012. The Giants won, 36-7. David T. Foster III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    (L-R) Carolina Panthers fans Patrick Johnston and his brother, Brian Johnston react to a call during late second quarter action vs the New York Giants on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    (L-R) Carolina Panthers fans Patrick Johnston and his brother, Brian Johnston react to a call during late second quarter action vs the New York Giants on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. A Giants fan celebrates the call behind the two Panthers fans. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    (L-R) Carolina Panthers fans Patrick Johnston and his brother, Brian Johnston react to a call during late second quarter action vs the New York Giants on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. A Giants fan celebrates the call behind the two Panthers fans. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Robert Lahser - rlahser@charlotteobserver.com
    The TopCat cheerleaders perform on the sidelines during the Carolina Panthers and New York Giants game Thursday,September 20,2012 at Bank of America Stadium. Robert Lahser - rlahser@charlotteobserver.com
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    Robert Lahser - rlahser@charlotteobserver.com
    A TopCat cheerleader performs on the sidelines during the Carolina Panthers and New York Giants game Thursday,September 20,2012 at Bank of America Stadium. Robert Lahser - rlahser@charlotteobserver.com
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    Robert Lahser - rlahser@charlotteobserver.com
    A TopCat cheerleader performs on the sidelines during the Carolina Panthers and New York Giants game Thursday,September 20,2012 at Bank of America Stadium. Robert Lahser - rlahser@charlotteobserver.com
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    Robert Lahser - rlahser@charlotteobserver.com
    The TopCat cheerleaders perform on the sidelines during the Carolina Panthers and New York Giants game Thursday,September 20,2012 at Bank of America Stadium. Robert Lahser - rlahser@charlotteobserver.com
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    David T. Foster III - dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
    Carolina Panthers fans dance in the stands in the first half of the game against the New York Giants at Bank of America Stadium on September 20, 2012. David T. Foster III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    David T. Foster III - dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
    Carolina Panthers fans watch the first half of the game against the New York Giants at Bank of America Stadium on September 20, 2012. David T. Foster III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Carolina Panthers fans stand with a New York Giants fan dejected with the team's play during second quarter action on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    (L-R) Carolina Panthers fans Lily Bellanca, 11 yrs., and Ashton Theriault, 11 yrs. both of Charlotte, NC cheer on the team during their game vs the New York Giants on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Robert Lahser - rlahser@charlotteobserver.com
    Carolina Panther fans Danike Dehart of Charlotte (left) , Brittany Urbansky of Charlotte (right) show their excitement before walking to Bank of America Stadium for Thursday night's home game against the New York Giants on Thursday Sept. 20,2012. Robert Lahser - rlahser@charlotteobserver.com
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    Robert Lahser - rlahser@charlotteobserver.com
    During a tail gate party at third and Church street in uptown Carolina Panther fans (from left), Phillip Newsom of Lexington,NC, Ed Cathey of Charlotte enjoy a tail gate party before walking to Bank of America Stadium for Thursday night's home game against the New York Giants on Thursday Sept. 20,2012. Robert Lahser - rlahser@charlotteobserver.com
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    Robert Lahser - rlahser@charlotteobserver.com
    During a tail gate party at third and Church street in uptown Carolina Panther fans (from left) Lee Galant (cq) of Charlotte, Phillip Newsom of Lexington,NC, Ed Cathey of Charlotte enjoy a tail gate party before walking to Bank of America Stadium for Thursday night's home game against the New York Giants on Thursday Sept. 20,2012. Robert Lahser - rlahser@charlotteobserver.com
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    Robert Lahser - rlahser@charlotteobserver.com
    During a tail gate party at third and Church street in uptown Carolina Panther fans Jim Ratchford of Gastonia (left), Gary Winge (cq) (right) get pumped up before walking to Bank of America Stadium for Thursday night's home game against the New York Giants on Thursday Sept. 20,2012. Robert Lahser - rlahser@charlotteobserver.com
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