PHOTOS - Cam Newton crashes Roaring Riot party

[KJ89]

Cam Newton, his parents, Derek Anderson, and Joe Webb surprised the Roaring Riot crowd at our holiday party last night.

He gave a (funny) speech saying how much he and the Panthers appreciate the Roaring Riots support and influence on the growth of the fanbase. Said how the team used to have to "spot Panther fans" at away games. 

Jeremy has a video here

 

He very graciously went around the whole place, saying whats up to everyone he could, taking selfies with them, and signing autographs. He found Braylon obviously, who didn't know Cam was coming, and gave him his Santa hat and fox tail, much to Braylons excitement.

He picked up the tab too.

Really cool of all of them to stop by - everyone loved it.

 

Here's some not-so-great photos.

 

 

[wud35]

I hope people understand that not only have we witnessed the growth of a great QB but also the birth of a great man.

[cookinbrak]

Where can I get a Dabbing Santa shirt?

[KJ89]

15 minutes ago, cookinbrak said:

Where can I get a Dabbing Santa shirt?

I don't know but I intend to find out.

[KSpan]

18 minutes ago, cookinbrak said:

Where can I get a Dabbing Santa shirt?

 

3 minutes ago, KJ89 said:

I don't know but I intend to find out.

There's a link in Igo's thread here: http://www.carolinahuddle.com/boards/topic/122607-cam-newton-dabbin-santa-sweater/

[Brit-Panther]

Outstanding night. Many Thanks to Roaring Riot for a very special evening. I even got my own selfie with Cam!

[KJ89]

14 minutes ago, KSpan said:

 

There's a link in Igo's thread here: http://www.carolinahuddle.com/boards/topic/122607-cam-newton-dabbin-santa-sweater/

I am now $40 poorer.

[PanthersATL]

You know that all of us out-of-town Rioters are insanely jealous, right?

(and also proud that the in-town Rioters righteously represented)

[RoaringRiot]

9 minutes ago, PanthersATL said:

You know that all of us out-of-town Rioters are insanely jealous, right?

(and also proud that the in-town Rioters righteously represented)

I hope you see this as the door opening to many more opportunities with Cam and not just a one time event you missed out on. Because it is just the beginning  ;)

[cardiackat88.]

He really loves the fans, and loves playing here.

Could you, in a million years, ever imagine Brady or Manning doing anything like this?

[PanthersATL]

1 minute ago, cardiackat88. said:

He really loves the fans, and loves playing here.

Could you, in a million years, ever imagine Brady or Manning doing anything like this?

Hearing all the locker room talk, the interviews, etc.... you know that this year's team is special. It's laying the groundwork for future seasons where Carolina is where other players WANT to come to play, to be a part of the team/the city. Where they will willingly take appropriate contract adjustments in order to stay here. Play their entire careers here.

Winning begets more winning.  Positive attitudes begets more positivity.

Players in the draft already have their NFL dream made... but how many are *wishing* to play for the Falcons (or insert other dreadful team's name here)?   To have an opportunity to play with Cam, with Luke, for Ron (and the rest of the team...)..... I could go on.

Cam is setting the perfect example of what it means to give back to the fans, and the fanbase is giving it back to the team in dividends.  And the rest of the team is following.  

That's what a true leader does. Yesterday cemented that - give that man the MVP already.

 

[Darth Biscuit]

So jealous that I wasn't there.

[d-dave]

This is so awesome!  I wish I could stay up past 8pm most night lol!

Man, this really shows just how special a person Cam is.  He has completely embraced his role not only as a starting NFL QB, but as a shining beacon of awesomeness.  

Man, I'm so GLAD we drafted Cam...how many of us were on the fence...LOL =)

[UKPanther94]

What I love about Cam is he doesn't do stuff like that for the money/attention/media exposure etc etc, he does it because he genuinely wants to be there. You hear in other cases about the big divide between athletes and the general public, I dont think anyone does more to be more accessible than Cam. The ultimate irony of "Tennessee Mom" bashing him for not being a role model is that really, Cam Newton is the absolute role model in quite possibly all of sports, he's certainly up there anyway at the moment.