Runaway corgi delays NFL restart at Panthers-Broncos game
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 9 Nov, 09:24 · Archive
A corgi escaped during a halftime race at the Carolina Panthers game against the Denver Broncos, evading handlers and delaying the second half restart.
A runaway corgi escaped during a halftime entertainment race at the Carolina Panthers' NFL game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, causing chaos and delaying the restart of the second half.
The corgi race was organised as part of the halftime show, featuring a dozen dogs including competitors named Winnie, Quinn, Sausage, Daisy, Colorado and Ollie. When one corgi broke loose, handlers and security staff scrambled unsuccessfully to catch the mischievous dog as it evaded multiple tacklers across the field.
The pint-sized runaway juked left and right, slipping through the grasp of roughly half a dozen would-be tacklers. The dog was eventually corralled near the 40-yard line after eluding handlers for an extended period. Footage showed several workers sprawled on the ground after diving unsuccessfully to grab the dog.
Broadcasters made light of the incident during coverage. CBS Sports announcer Ian Eagle compared the corgi to Barry Sanders, one of the greatest NFL running backs, saying 'You can't bring him down!' NFL RedZone host Scott Hanson delivered commentary as the chaos unfolded, joking that the corgi had racked up roughly a 100-yard gain through its evasion.
The halftime entertainment delivered considerably more than the Panthers' performance on the day. Carolina lost the game 26-21 to Denver. Panthers players had participated in the pre-race festivities, making predictions about which dog would win, with one praising a competitor named Milo while joking about other dogs' athletic builds.
How it is being reported
- Corgi goes rogue during Panthers-Broncos halftime race, jukes security in hilarious viral videoA runaway corgi stole the show during the Panthers-Broncos halftime race, juking security guards and breaking tackles in a hilarious viral moment.New York Post · 9 Nov, 02:51
- Hilarious moment a corgi escapes at NFL game and causes chaos as scramble breaks out to catch the mischievous runaway dogThe Carolina Panthers brought out a corgi race at halftime of their Week 8 NFL game against the Denver Broncos before one mischievous dog escaped and nobody could catch it.Daily Mail Sport · 8 Nov, 22:14
- Corgi on the loose! Dog goes rogue to delay restart in NFL!A corgi gets loose during halftime and delays the start of the Carolina Panthers game against the Denver Broncos.Sky Sports · 8 Nov, 20:19
In this story: Carolina Panthers · Denver Broncos · Bank of America Stadium · Barry Sanders · Ian Eagle · Scott Hanson
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