Last Tuesday, watching the film on Carolina’s 36-point Week 8 performance against Baltimore, I sent my editors this email:
“I know it's early in our content scheduling for Week 9, but can I claim a story about the Panthers offense? I'm watching their film right now and I think I might be falling in love.”
Head editor Mark Mravic replied, “Who are we to stand in the way of young love?”
My heart fluttered. Rarely do I know my Monday article assignment so far in advance, and I spent the days building up unrealistic expectation for the Panthers against Tampa Bay.