Scott Fowler Incident Rocks David Tepper's Carolina Panthers

The Scott Fowler incident has sent shockwaves through the Carolina Panthers organization, and it's all thanks to the controversy surrounding David Tepper's leadership.

Scott Fowler, a well-respected sports journalist, made some scathing comments about the team's performance and David Tepper's decision-making.

The incident started when Fowler criticized Tepper's handling of the team, specifically his decision to fire the head coach.

David Tepper is the owner of the Carolina Panthers, and his leadership has been under scrutiny since the incident.

Scott Fowler, a columnist for the Charlotte Observer, was not called on to ask a question at David Tepper's press conference despite sitting in the front row and raising his hand high.

This incident has sparked controversy, with Fowler stating that he felt like it was a deliberate attempt to freeze him out.

Fowler had written a scathing column the previous day, criticizing Tepper's handling of the team and suggesting that he should fire himself instead.

Tepper had previously fired head coach Frank Reich, marking the second straight year he's let a head coach go in the middle of the season.

Reich's firing followed a 1-10 start, with the Panthers now having an NFL-worst record.

Fowler's criticism of Tepper has been warranted, given the team's poor performance under his ownership.

Tepper has a history of testy exchanges with reporters, including a time when he tossed a beverage at Jaguars fans from his suite.

A fine closer to $1 million has been suggested for this incident, which Tepper has not denied.

Fowler's willingness to face the fire and hold Tepper accountable is commendable, especially in an era where some columnists shy away from confrontation.

However, if Fowler was indeed intentionally frozen out, it raises questions about Tepper's commitment to transparency and accountability.