David Tepper says fan he threw drink at made rude comment about injured Panthers player
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Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper has explained his actions in an incident where he threw a drink at a fan during a game in Jacksonville two years ago. Tepper stated on the Pat McAfee Show that Jaguars fans were trash-talking him throughout the game, getting close to his box due to the stadium's setup. The situation escalated when comments were made about Panthers player Marquis Haynes, who had suffered a significant head injury on the field. Tepper, unable to ignore the remarks any longer, reacted by throwing a drink. The NFL fined him $300,000 for the incident.
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