Project Description
Inspired by the nickname "Riverboat Ron" and the Carolina Panthers' recent success during the 2013-2014 NFL season, I used Adobe Photoshop to create this image of Panthers head coach, Ron Rivera, dressed as a riverboat gambler.
Rivera was given the nickname "Riverboat Ron" after showing the instincts of a riverboat gambler when he successfully went for it on fourth-and-1 twice on the first series of a 35-10 victory at Minnesota on Oct. 13.
Popularity
I originally posted this picture to a Panthers' fan page, reddit.com/r/panthers/. It exploded on the Internet in the following days after Rivera's daughter, Courtney, posted it on Instagram and it later turned into a Twitter post.
The image was featured in articles on ESPN, Sports Illustrated, and The Charlotte Observer. Monday Night Football requested permission to show Riverboat Ron during the 11/18/2013 Panthers vs. Patriots game.
Bold Prediction
I have 100% faith that this image will help propel the Panthers into the Super Bowl.
Clipping from ESPN article
Clippings from The Charlotte Observer article
Monday Night Football graphic.
Courtney Rivera's Instagram post of Riverboat Ron image.
