Carolina Panthers left guard Andrew Norwell was born in 1991, a year after the Reds’ “Nasty Boys” trio of relievers brought a World Series title to Norwell’s Cincinnati hometown.
Different sport, different era – but Norwell is making nasty cool again.
When Panthers tackle Daryl Williams used the adjective to describe Norwell this week, Williams meant it as a term of endearment for the 6-6, 325-pound lineman with long hair and permanent snarl.
“He just goes hard, man,” Williams said, laughing. “He’s definitely like an inspiration, just watching him. He’s very physical and tough and nasty.