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    David T. Foster III - dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
    Members of the Carolina Panthers' TopCats perform during a timeout against the Oakland Raiders at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2012. The Panthers won 17-6. 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 during a timeout against the Oakland Raiders at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2012. The Panthers won 17-6. David T. Foster III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    David T. Foster III - dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
    Members of the Carolina Panthers' TopCats dance onto the field during team introductions prior to playing the Oakland Raiders at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2012. The Panthers won 17-6. David T. Foster III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    The Carolina Panthers TopCats perform during a break in the action between the Panthers and Oakland Raiders on Sunday, December 23, 2012 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Raiders 17-6. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    The Carolina Panthers TopCats perform during a break in the action between the Panthers and Oakland Raiders on Sunday, December 23, 2012 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Raiders 17-6. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Santa has some carbs prior to his big night this week during the Carolina Panthers vs Oakland Raiders game on Sunday, December 23, 2012 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Raiders 17-6. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    The Carolina Panthers TopCats perform during the Panthers vs Oakland Raiders game on Sunday, December 23, 2012 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Raiders 17-6. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    The Carolina Panthers TopCats perform during the Panthers vs Oakland Raiders game on Sunday, December 23, 2012 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Raiders 17-6. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    The Carolina Panthers TopCats perform during the Panthers vs Oakland Raiders game on Sunday, December 23, 2012 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Raiders 17-6. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    David T. Foster III - dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
    A member of the Carolina Panthers' TopCats performs during a timeout in the second half against the Oakland Raiders at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2012. The Panthers won 17-6. David T. Foster III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jack Dempsey - AP
    Denver Broncos cheerleaders perform in their Santa outfits during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
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    Phelan M. Ebenhack - AP
    A Jacksonville Jaguars cheerleader performs while wearing a Christmas-themed uniform during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. The Patriots won 23-16.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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    Doug Pensinger - Getty Images
    A member of the Denver Broncos cheerleaders performs in holiday costume during a break in the action against the Cleveland Browns at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
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    Chris O'Meara - AP
    Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleader Lauren has a Hawaiian Lei fly into her face as she dances with the rest of the team during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. Lauren will represent the team at the NFL Pro Bowl in Hawaii. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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    Chris O'Meara - AP
    Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleaders during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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    Ronald Martinez - Getty Images
    A Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader performs at Cowboys Stadium on December 23, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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    Chris O'Meara - AP
    Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleaders during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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    Sharon Ellman - AP
    Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders perform at halftime of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sharon Ellman)
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    Bob Levey - Getty Images
    Houston Texans cheerleaders perform at Reliant Stadium on December 23, 2012 in Houston, Texas. Minnesota Vikings defeat the Houston Texans 23-6. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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    Sharon Ellman - AP
    Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders perform at halftime of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sharon Ellman)
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    Bob Levey - Getty Images
    Houston Texans cheerleaders perform at Reliant Stadium on December 23, 2012 in Houston, Texas. Minnesota Vikings defeat the Houston Texans 23-6. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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    Sharon Ellman - AP
    A Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader performs during the send half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sharon Ellman)
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    Joe Mahoney - AP
    A Denver Broncos cheerleader performs in her Santa outfit during an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)
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    Chris O'Meara - AP
    The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders before n NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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    Joe Mahoney - AP
    Denver Broncos cheerleaders perform in their Santa outfits during an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)
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    Joel Auerbach - Getty Images
    The Miami Dolphins cheerleaders perform during a time out against the Buffalo Bills on December 23, 2012 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Dolphins defeated the Bills 24-10. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)
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    Rick Scuteri - AP
    The Arizona Cardinals cheerleaders look in the stands during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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    Sharon Ellman - AP
    Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders perform at halftime of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sharon Ellman)
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    Stephen Morton - AP
    Members of the Jacksonville Jaguars cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Patriots beat the Jaguars 23-16.(AP Photo/Stephen Morton)
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    Chris O'Meara - AP
    A Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleader during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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    Joe Mahoney - AP
    Denver Broncos cheerleaders perform in their Santa outfits during an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)
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    Al Messerschmidt - Getty Images
    A cheerleader of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers dances on the sidelines during play against the St. Louis Rams December 23, 2012 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Rams won 28 - 13. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
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    Chris O'Meara - AP
    A Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleader dances during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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    Jack Dempsey - AP
    Denver Broncos cheerleaders perform in their Santa outfits during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
  • http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/12/23/17/29/lMwmI.St.138.jpeg|444
    Chris O'Meara - AP
    Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleader Lauren has a Hawaiian Lei fly into her face as she dances with the rest of the team during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. Lauren will represent the team at the NFL Pro Bowl in Hawaii. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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    Phelan M. Ebenhack - AP
    Jacksonville Jaguars cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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    Phelan M. Ebenhack - AP
    Jacksonville Jaguars cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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    Mike McCarn - AP
    Carolina Panthers cheerleaders perform during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
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    Mike McCarn - AP
    Carolina Panthers cheerleaders perform during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
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    Phelan M. Ebenhack - AP
    Jacksonville Jaguars cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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    Phelan M. Ebenhack - AP
    Jacksonville Jaguars cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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    John Bazemore - AP
    Miami Dolphins cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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    Patric Schneider - AP
    Houston Texans cheerleaders perform during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider)
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    Bill Kostroun - AP
    New York Jets cheerleaders stand near a banner in memory of the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Conn., during the first half of an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
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    Streeter Lecka - Getty Images
    CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 23: A cheerleader for the Carolina Panthers dances on the field during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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    Mike McCarn - AP
    A Carolina Panthers cheerleader performs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
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    Streeter Lecka - Getty Images
    A cheerleader for the Carolina Panthers dances on the field during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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    Christian Petersen - Getty Images
    GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 23: Arizona Cardinals cheerleaders walk off the field before the NFL game against the Chicago Bears at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 23, 2012 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    Ed Zurga - AP
    Kansas City Chiefs cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NFL football game between the Chiefs and the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
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    Kathy Willens - AP
    A New York Jets cheerleader perform during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
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    Kathy Willens - AP
    A New York Jets cheerleader perform during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
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    Kathy Willens - AP
    A New York Jets cheerleader perform during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
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    Kathy Willens - AP
    New York Jets cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
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    Kathy Willens - AP
    A New York Jets cheerleader perform during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
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    Kathy Willens - AP
    A New York Jets cheerleader perform during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
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    Kathy Willens - AP
    New York Jets cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
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    Bob Leverone - AP
    Carolina Panthers cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
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    Brandon Wade - AP
    Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders dance before the NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
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    Mike McCarn - AP
    Carolina Panthers cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Oakland Raiders in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
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    Brandon Wade - AP
    Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders dance before the NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
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    Brandon Wade - AP
    Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders dance before the NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
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    Mike McCarn - AP
    A Carolina Panthers cheerleader performs during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Oakland Raiders in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
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    Brandon Wade - AP
    Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders dance before the NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
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    Patric Schneider - AP
    Houston Texans cheerleaders perform before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider)
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    Patric Schneider - AP
    Houston Texans cheerleaders perform before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider)
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