Da na na na na, Da na na na na! The heat is—-ON.

Yeah…I’ve been named the Carolina Panther’s ‘Fan of the Week‘ and I’m thrilled to have the title. There are some haters out there, though. I’ve gotten myself a nasty-gram or twenty since the Charlotte Observer released my ‘No Pants Sunday‘ article.

The article I wrote for the paper yesterday was an updated version of the original, and if you head on over to my ‘Step Two: Must Love Sports’ section, you’ll read more about my love for the Panthers, watching them Pants-less and my fantasy football league.

I was reading the post written about me by Panther Tracks, and then I read the comments. I mean, really, people. First off, why anonymous? You lose total cred if you bash someone and can’t even say your name.

It reminds me of Chester the terrier who smack talks next to his big dog, Spike. Using Anonymous is like using Spike as your protector. If you have something to say, stand up for yourself and don’t hide behind something.

Secondly, before you talk, think about what you’re going to say. Maybe even take the time to read the article, because the comments I saw were obviously written by people who didn’t read anything I’ve ever written.

“Nothing like a chick who has kids to not wear pants.”-

Well DUR-how do you think a ‘chick’ gets kids in the first place? HA! Ever hear of a SKIRT?

How come just because I’m a wife and mother, I can’t go pants-less? It’s not like I’m in the midst of a giant orgy here, I’m WATCHING FOOTBALL. I don’t have time to screw around, I’m too busy supporting my team. If I was single and childless, no one would even take notice. It’s simply because I’m a mother that people feel the need to talk.

My children are only 3 and 9 months. They follow me everywhere, they have to. They’re there when I shower, pee, get dressed. They could give a shit if they see their mom naked, so even if I was nude from the waist down for a game, they wouldn’t notice or care.

But I don’t do that. Unless it’s just me and my husband, I wear a skirt. I go commando, but I still wear a skirt. We try to get a sitter and beg people to not ask to come over on game day, and most everyone knows and respects our rules.

I was warned people would hate, but I’m more impressed with the support I’ve gotten in the past 2 days. I’ve been mentioned in print and on the radio, and even had a live interview with Tony Bruno on his national show ‘Into the Night’ on Sirius radio!

The big game is tonight and I can admit I’m nervous. I’m thankful that it’s a night game so the kids will be fast asleep and we’ll be loaded up with out Chips and Salsa and rarin’ to go. My pants will be off. I will be focused. If they lose, I don’t know how I’ll get over the devastation, but I don’t think they will.

I feel good about this game and great about our team. D-Will and the Daily Show (Williams and Stewart, those are the nicknames Ryan and I are going with) will bring on the hurt and get us a giant win.

If the weather continues to get worse, Warner’s going to have a hard time passing the ball. Delhomme may get some off to Muhammad or Smith, but the wonder twins will get us what we need. Well, that, and my lack of pants.

Viva No Pants Sunday Saturday!

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