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CAROLINA PANTHERS TRIVIA II

11) Which Panthers QB became the first NFL quarterback to throw for 400 yards in his first game?


In his NFL debut on September 11, 2011, Newton passed for 422 yards, shattering Peyton Manning's rookie record for most passing yards on opening day by 120 yards.

12) What was the Panthers' record their first season in the NFL?


The team finished its inaugural season 7-9, the best performance ever from a first-year expansion team.

13) Which Panther was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2002?


As a rookie, Peppers recorded 12 sacks, five forced fumbles, and an interception, all while playing in only 12 games.

14) Who was the first head coach of the Carolina Panthers?


Capers served as the head coach for the Panthers from 1995 to 1998 and for the Houston Texans from 2002 to 2005. He is the only person to serve two different NFL expansion teams as their inaugural head coach.

15) Who was the original owner of the Carolina Panthers?


Richardson established the Panthers franchise, which he owned for 23 years.

16) Which Panthers RB holds the team record for most rushing yards in a single season?


Williams had a stellar 2008 season, finishing with 273 carries for 1,515 yards and 18 rushing touchdowns.

17) What was the first team the Panthers ever defeated in a regular season game?


After losing their first five games of 1995, the Panthers won four in a row, starting with a 26-15 victory over the New York Jets.

18) In 2007, which Panther led the league in forced fumbles?


Safety Chris Harris started 15 games in 2007 finishing with 101 tackles and setting a team record as he led the league with eight forced fumbles.

19) Which former Panther went on to become a professional wrestler?


Williams made his debut at Slammiversary XV on July 2, 2017, teaming with Moose (himself a former NFL player) in a victory over Chris Adonis and Eli Drake. His performance in the match received rave reviews from critics, including journalist Dave Meltzer, who stated that Williams "has the potential to be one of the greatest wrestlers I've ever seen."

20) Which former Panther was convicted of murder?


In 2001, Carruth was found guilty of conspiring to murder his then-girlfriend Cherica Adams, who was pregnant with his child. He was sentenced to 18-24 years at the Sampson Correctional Institution in Clinton, North Carolina.

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