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We are 45 days away from the beginning of the Carolina Panthers 2018 season. Since there are no current Panthers wearing the No. 45 jersey Womens Devin Funchess Jersey , let’s go back in time and talk about everyone’s favorite fullback—Brad Hoover.Hoover, or Hoooooooooooov as he was collectively known by Panthers fans, was signed as an undrafted free agent out of Western Carolina by the Panthers in 2000, and played in Carolina for nine seasons before being released in March 2010. During his time with the Panthers, Hoover is known for three things:Being just the second Panthers rookie to rush for over 100 yards in a game when he rushed for 117 yards and a touchdown against the Packers on Monday Night Football in 2000.Being the lead blocker and key cog in the machine for some of the Panthers’ best rushing attacks in franchise history. Without Hoover’s blocking Authentic Shaq Thompson Jersey , it’s unlikely that Stephen Davis rushes for over 1400 yards in 2003*, and it’s possible the Panthers don’t make a run to the Super Bowl that year.Having the absolute best nickname to shout during a game—HOOOOOOOOOOOV! Go ahead, try it and tell me it’s not fun. (For you younguns out there—LUUUUUUUUUKE ain’t original, ya dig?)According to a 2017 article in the Charlotte Observer by Langston Wertz, Jr. Authentic Donte Jackson Jersey , Hoover is currently the head football coach at Cannon School, an independent school in Concord. I’ve never seen them play, but I’d be willing to bet those boys have a lot of grit.What are your favorite Brad Hoover moments, Panthers fans? Share them with us!Information from Wikipedia contributed to this story*- Davis ran for a team-record 1444 yards in 2003, to be exact.Panthers training camp 2018: Ross Cockrell suffers broken leg UPDATE No. 2: It has been confirmed that Cockrell broke two bones in his leg and will require surgery. The Panthers are expected to place him on injured reserve.UPDATE No. 1: Reports have now surfaced that Cockrell has indeed broken his leg.Carolina Panthers cornerback Ross Cockrell went to the ground in agony today after a collision with wide receiver Torrey Smith at practice.While the Panthers don’t have a clear starter behind James Bradberry Womens Greg Van Roten Jersey , Cockrell was right in the middle of a deep group of corners fighting for a place on and on top of the depth chart. He had been having a strong camp and even caught the attention of the Panthers new defensive coordinator, Eric Washington.Prior to 2018, Cockrell, a hometown hero out of Charlotte Latin and Duke University, had spent time with the Buffalo Bills http://www.carolinapanthersteamonline.com/graham-gano-jersey , the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the New York Giants. The injury was jarring enough for the team that practice was ended after Cockrell, whose leg was in an air cast, was carted off of the field. We wish him all the best in his recovery.