Hakeem Nicks returns home to face Carolina Panthers Posted Sep 18, 2013 Hakeem Nicks will finally make that trip to North Carolina to face the Carolina Panthers after playing in the state both collegiately and in high school. “That’s home for me,” Nicks said. “So that’s going to be a good one. I’m looking forward to it.” Nicks’ private cheering section will be about 20 strong of family and former high school coaches. (New York Giants)