Panther defensive standout Julius Peppers closes in on the Brown's running back, Reuben Droughns during a 20 - 12 Carolina win on October 8, 2006 at Bank of America stadium.

John McEnroe grimmaces while running down a hard cross court shot from Sergi Bruguera during their match in the Outback Champions series at the Palisades in Charlotte NC on Sept 24, 2006. McEnroe lost to Bruguera 6-4, 7-5.

John McEnroe reacts after winning the first set during his match with Todd Martin in the Outback Champions Series at the Palisades in Charlotte NC on Sept 23. McEnroe defeated Martin 6-4, 6-7 (8), 12-10 (TB).

John McEnroe expresses his disappointment over a line call during his match with Todd Martin in the Outback Champions Series at the Palisades in Charlotte NC on Sept 23. McEnroe defeated Martin 6-4, 6-7 (8), 12-10 (TB).

A member of a group of children, visiting Charlotte from England, returns a ball from Jim Courier during the Kraft Kids day, a part of the Outback Champions series held at the Palisades in Charlotte NC on Sept 23, 2006.

Carolina Panther corner back Ken Lucas speeds across the goal line after picking off a pass from Buffalo's Kelly Holcomb, ending a 23 yard run back. The Panthers defeated Buffalo 14 - 13 on August 12, 2006 at Bank of America stadium in Charlotte, NC.

Panther wide receiver Drew Carter pulls down the first touchdown of the pre-season in the Panther's 14 - 13 win over Buffalo at Bank of America Stadium.

Panther wide receiver Drew Carter pulls down the first touchdown of the pre-season in the Panther's 14 - 13 win over Buffalo at Bank of America Stadium.

Panther John Kasay contemplates the game and season before the Panther's home pre-season opener against the Buffalo Bills on August 12, 2006. The Panthers held off a final run by the Bills to win 14 - 13 at Bank of America stadium.