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SPARTANBURG News and Notes
With camp over, players bolt
Perhaps at no time during the entire, two-and-a-half week training camp did Carolina Panthers players move more quickly than when the whistle sounded to end Wednesday morning's 75-minute practice, which took place in a cool drizzle.
That ended training camp at Wofford (the team will finish preseason practice in Charlotte) and – led by rookie defensive back Charles Godfrey – most players sprinted up a hill toward the locker room and then on to the parking lot. Within 10 minutes, cars were leaving (wonder if they even had time for showers?). A Spartanburg police car sat at the parking lot entrance, however, a not-too subtle reminder for players who wanted to get home as quickly as possible.
This was the 14th season the Panthers have trained at Wofford, and their contract with the school ends in 2009. Coach John Fox said that although it won't be his decision, he'd prefer that camp remain in Spartanburg. The fact that owner Jerry Richardson attended Wofford probably makes that a likely proposition.
“I like the idea of camp,” said Fox. “Guys are kind of forced to be with each other and I think that's a great thing. They take great care of us here.” David scott
Briefly
Players didn't have much time at home Wednesday. Buses were to leave Bank of America Stadium at 3:45p.m. for the airport, where the team was to fly to Philadelphia ahead of today's exhibition against the Eagles. D.S.
Fox didn't rule out the possibility of rookie running back Jonathan Stewart playing tonight. The Panthers have brought him along slowly because of offseason toe surgery. Linebacker Jon Beason (ankle), who didn't play in the exhibition opener against Indianapolis, will play tonight. D.S.
Depth Chart
Offense
Receiver: Steve Smith; Ryne Robinson; Jason Carter; Dominique Thompson; William Buchanon
Left tackle: Jordan Gross; Frank Omiyale; Rueben Riley
Left guard: Travelle Wharton; Milford Brown; Mackenzy Bernadeau
Center: Ryan Kalil; Geoff Hangartner
Right guard: Keydrick Vincent; Toniu Fonoti; Evan Mathis
Right tackle: Jeff Otah; Jeremy Bridges; Geoff Schwartz
Tight end: Jeff King; Dante Rosario; Gary Barnidge; Chris Conklin;
Chad Upshaw
Receiver: Muhsin Muhammad; D.J. Hackett; Dwayne Jarrett; Travis Taylor; Chris Hannon
Quarterback: Jake Delhomme; Matt Moore; Brett Basanez; Lester Ricard
Fullback: Brad Hoover; Troy Fleming
Running back: DeAngelo Williams; Jonathan Stewart; Nick Goings;
LaBrandon Toefield; Decori Birmingham
Defense
Left end: Tyler Brayton; Charles Johnson; Casper Brinkley
Left tackle: Maake Kemoeatu; Ian Scott; Nick Hayden
Right tackle: Damione Lewis; Darwin Walker; Gary Gibson; Stephen Williams
Right end: Julius Peppers; Stanley McClover; Hilee Taylor
Strongside linebacker: Na'il Diggs; Landon Johnson; Donte Curry
Middle linebacker: Jon Beason; Adam Seward; Dan Connor
Weakside linebacker: Thomas Davis; James Anderson; Tim Shaw;
Shaun Smith
Left cornerback: Chris Gamble; Richard Marshall; Dante Wesley;
Darren Toney
Right cornerback: Ken Lucas; Ricardo Colclough; C.J. Wilson;
Curtis Deloatch
Strong safety: Chris Harris; Terrence Holt; Joe Fields
Free safety: Charles Godfrey; Nate Salley; Quinton Teal
Special Teams
Kicker: John Kasay; Rhys Lloyd
Punter: Jason Baker; John Kasay
Kickoffs: Rhys Lloyd; John Kasay
Holder: Jason Baker
Punt return: Ryne Robinson; Jason Carter
Kickoff return: Ryne Robinson; Ricardo Colclough; Jonathan Stewart
Long snapper: Jason Kyle
Nine injured players didn't make the trip to Philadelphia for tonight's game: receiver Dwayne Jarrett (bruised leg), receiver Steve Smith (concussion), cornerback Ken Lucas (nose), receiver D.J. Hackett (toe), cornerback Chris Gamble (hamstring), tight end Gary Barnidge (gluteal strain), tight end Dante Rosario (hamstring), defensive tackle Ian Scott (knee) and receiver Ryne Robinson (leg). D.s.
