McClover Loves to Bark

Panthers.com has a great article about Carolina Panthers defensive end Stanley McClover and his patented “bark.”  McClover claims he has had the bark with him for a long time, though some of his teammates claim to have never heard it before this season.  McClover, who stands six feet, two inches tall and weighs almost 270 pounds, can be quite intimidating when he’s stalking the field, barking at the top of his lungs after every tackle.  It seems the barking also helps to motivate and pump up his teammates.

With the retirement of Panthers career tackle leader and defensive anchor Mike Minter, the Panthers will certainly need other players to step up and provide that defensive spark and leadership that Minter brought to the locker room.  Until a new veteran leader emerges in the locker room, the defensive will most likely fill Minter’s shoes by committee.  Keep your eyes on McClover, who could certainly become one of the new leaders on the Panthers defensive squad.

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