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1997 Carolina Panthers Travel Maps
Record: 7-9-0, 2nd in NFC West Division (Schedule and Results)
Coach: Dom Capers (7-9-0)
Points For: 265 (16.6/g) 27th of 30
Points Against: 314 (19.6/g) 13th of 30
Expected W-L: 6.4-9.6
SRS: -3.55 (21st of 30), SOS: -0.49
Offensive Coordinator: Joe Pendry
Defensive Coordinator: Vic Fangio
Other Notable Asst.: Don Breaux (Tight Ends), Bill Davis (Outside Linebackers), Chick Harris (Running Backs), Greg Roman (Asst. Strength & Conditioning), John Shoop (Quarterbacks) and Richard Williamson (Wide Receivers)
Stadium: Ericsson Stadium
Majority Owner: Jerry Richardson
General Manager: Bill Polian
Defensive Alignment: 3-4
Preseason Odds: Super Bowl +1800; O/U: 10.0
Training Camp: Wofford College (Spartanburg, South Carolina)
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