Off The Field
Get to know Caroline Cann
Check out this slideshow to learn more about the Panthers' new team reporter.
Standing on the field, surrounded by the black and blue and the Charlotte skyline knowing I get to be a part of the Panthers organization is a pinch me moment. I am so excited to be here and be your all-access pass to the team.
Now my brother isn't the only one with football glamour shots! He'll hate me for sharing this, but he was on the front page of our communities newspaper recreating the famous Bo Jackson dual sport, black and white photo because he was a stud in high school football and baseball. Hi Mark - don't hate me!
My dad and brother taught me how to throw a football at a pretty young age. With my dad being a coach and my brother being a former college QB, I really had no choice other than to learn. Now our family beach trips consist of what was supposed to be a casual, relaxing game of catch and actually turn into a very competitive game of route running and Hail Mary's.
Have you seen the movie Remember the Titans? The character Sheryl Yoats was me in real life when my dad coached high school football. I yelled from the stands, attending all the practices I could, and even attempted to draw a few plays. Dad played along with my antics and I know it's one reason I still love football.
One of the things I'm most excited about in my new role is being able to explore a new city that is so close to my family. Charlotte has grown so much since I left the Carolinas! What are some of your favorite spots around the city? I'd love to hear them.
I always laugh a little when I get ready to workout because I know my current workouts would only constitute as a warmup in my college program! I am thankful though that my workouts now consist of running through a beautiful neighborhood and exploring a new city and not pushing sleds until I feel like I can't walk. Yes, that's to you, college strength coach!
The Keep Pounding 5K in just a few weeks! I'm training with a little bit (okay, a lot) of stairs. Want to run with me? Make sure to register.
Did I mention all those stairs? Phew.
If you look closely at this photo, you'll notice a Panther on the side of my helmet. I was around three years old in this picture and wanted to show off my football skills in the backyard. Pretty cool to look back on this photo and think about all the things that have led me here.
