dᵻspˈaɪt ðə pˈænθɚz stɹˈʌɡəlz ɹˈʌðɚfɚd stˈɪl lˈɛd ðə tˈiːm tʊ ɐ wˈɪnɪŋ ɹˈɛkɚd ænd ɐ kˌɑːntɪnˈɛntəl tˈaɪɚ bˈoʊl ɐpˈɪɹəns.
Despite the Panthers' struggles Rutherford still led the team to a winning record and a Continental Tire Bowl appearance.