here's my logic. the packers almost beat philly. and the pack certainly isn't as good as the panthers this season. so i have quite a bit of optimism. i know playoff games are very different than regular season games, but the panthers have stepped up their game in the post season like seasoned veterans of post-season play (which they are not). and i really have a lot of confidence that they will get the job done.
carolina has 'owned' some really good teams this season (and post-season). i think they will beat the patriots. but i also think it will be a very good game. i am so ecstatic. i can't believe it. Feb. 1 is my birthday and i can't think of a better birthday present (except for the packers to be in the big bowl. but that's for another year. the panthers have earned their right to be there this season.) the only thing that can top the panthers being there would be a panther superbowl win.