Tom Sorensen

Cat Crave Radio is signing off with Episode 167.  After nearly three and a half years of covering the Carolina Panthers the time has come to say goodbye.  We invited every co-host, former co-host and regular guest to appear on the show one final time.  We talked about our Panthers and their future. EQ was back in the house.  We talked about Derek Anderson, Smitty and Cam Newton. Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports was back with us!  We discussed the lockout and its lasting impact and Jerry Richardson‘s future among other topics. Tom Sorensen of the Charlotte Observer provided us [...]

Cat Crave Radio is back with Episode 165!  Will the Carolina Panthers be back on a practice field soon?  They will if a new CBA is passed.  When will that happen?  Who should start at quarterback?  Should the team bring in a veteran?  We have the analysis and the breakdown! Tom Sorensen of the Charlotte Observer was back with us!  What should the team do at QB?  The retirement of Kerry Collins and his legacy.  Is this the right coaching staff to lead this team through the rebuilding process?  Tom is an excellent guest! Mike Minter was back with us [...]

Cat Crave Radio presents Episode 163!  Could the Carolina Panthers be willing to give up Number 89 for a third-round draft pick?  What did Cam Newton have to say when asked about race and how it pertains to playing quarterback in the NFL?  We have the analysis and the breakdown! Tom Sorensen of the Charlotte Observer was back with us!  What’s the latest on the CBA?  Would a third-rounder be enough for Smitty?  And is our new franchise quarterback playing this right? Click “Continue Reading” to listen!

Episode 159 of Cat Crave Radio is here!  The Carolina Panthers’ players began their own workouts this week.  Not only are they locked out of team HQ but now they’ve locked out the media.  We will discuss.  Plus, Jerry Richardson has a few thoughts on the lockout and the lack of negotiations.  Yes, more discussion and analysis follows. Tom Sorensen of the Charlotte Observer was with us.  Tom stood in the heat waiting for the players to come out of their workouts.  What did he find out?  Did anyone talk to him?  There’s no one better for information on the [...]

We have returned with Episode 156 of Cat Crave Radio!  The Carolina Panthers are on the clock.  When that card is turned in to the commish whose name will be on it?  And are we about to see the departure of the best player in franchise history?  We have the breakdown and the analysis. Tom Sorensen of the Charlotte Observer was back with us.  This week, we got his impressions from the team’s pre-draft press conference.  We also discussed that first pick, Ryan Mallett and Steve Smith.  Tom’s insights are second to none! Click “Continue Reading” to listen!

This week in Episode 152 of Cat Crave Radio…Forget the lockout!  The draft is drawing closer and, if you haven’t been living under a rock, you know that the Carolina Panthers hold the number one pick.  Ron Rivera says they’re looking at 8 players.  Who are they and who will the team likely take if they use the pick?  We have some ideas. Legendary Carolina Panther Mike Minter is back this week in The Minter View!  Mike talks to us about Steve Smith, Jimmy Clausen and whether the team should make an offer for Carson Palmer or Kevin Kolb. Tom [...]

Episode 149 of Cat Crave Radio is here! The NFL Combine put the players headed for the 2011 NFL Draft through their paces over the weekend.  Also, the Carolina Panthers brought an aging, injury-prone tight end  to town for a physical.  We have the breakdown and the analysis. Tom Sorensen of the Charlotte Observer was back with us.  He talked to us about the potential trade involving Smitty, Jeremy Shockey and more.  Of course, there is no substitute for Tom’s years of covering the team! Click “Continue Reading” to listen!

Cat Crave Radio is back with Episode 145!  Since hiring Ron Rivera as their head coach, the Carolina Panthers have been busy.  Additions have been made as dominoes continue to fall.  We have the breakdown and the analysis. Tom Sorensen of the Charlotte Observer joined us.   We talked about the selections of Sean McDermott as defensive coordinator, Rob Chudzinski as offensive coordinator and Brian Murphy as Special Teams Coach. Click “Continue Reading” to listen!

Episode One Hundred Forty-Three: January 5, 2011 In Episode One Hundred Forty-Three… Sound Off! Eric Quackenbush Guest – Bill Voth (WSOC-TV) Around the Web – Robert Gilbert (Carolina Panther Coalition) The Cheap Seats Guest – Tom Sorensen (Charlotte Observer) For a complete description of this week’s episode, click “Continue Reading”…

Episode One Hundred Forty-One: December 22, 2010 In Episode One Hundred Forty-One… Panther Preview with Eric Quackenbush Guest – Jason Cole (Yahoo! Sports) The Enemy – Chris Viola (Nice Pick Cowher) Guest – Tom Sorensen (Charlotte Observer) For a complete description of this week’s episode, click “Continue Reading”…

Be sure to vote for CCR for Sports Podcast of the Year!! Episode One Hundred Thirty-Eight: December 1, 2010 In Episode One Hundred Thirty-Eight… Sound Off! Panther Preview with Eric Quackenbush Guest – Tom Sorensen (Charlotte Observer) The Minter View with Mike Minter For a complete description of this week’s episode, click “Continue Reading”…

Be sure to nominate CCR for Sports Podcast of the Year!! Episode One Hundred Thirty-Six: November 17, 2010 In Episode One Hundred Thirty-Six… Sound Off! Panther Preview with Eric Quackenbush (Cat Crave) Guest – Tom Sorensen (Charlotte Observer) The Minter View with Mike Minter For a complete description of this week’s episode, click “Continue Reading”…