Anyone greeting the team back home

[Pantherzilla91]

Anyone wants to call our fan base bandwagons just tell 'em to "bandwagon this"
 

[truthjuice]

32 minutes ago, morgan55 said:

I got a better video of cam if someone could help me post it up here.    

Upload it to a video host and post a link?

[CarolinaSunday]

40 minutes ago, morgan55 said:

I got a better video of cam if someone could help me post it up here.    

If you can upload it to YouTube, you can embed the video.

[Shufdog]

Here's one of the better  videos I've seen. Cam walks by waving, makes me feel better.

 

 

[morgan55]

https://youtu.be/A4-YkUIoMMU

[5158Poundin]

Ok folks.  Since my sister and I spent the better part of 4 hours standing in the cold and at times small amounts of rain waiting for the team,  I can impart some of the reactions of the players and coaches that I did see.  I have some videos that are likely very dark and may not transmit well on this medium.  I was at the barricades and saw the very first bus park.  A lot of Panthers staff including Coach Rivera and Dave Gettleman first got off that bus.  They waved to the crowd and acknowledged us.  There were around a 1000 or so fans there.  The crowd was pumped and happy to see the team.

Coach Rivera did come to the crowd, acknowledge us and high or low fived many of us including myself and my sister as he greeted the fans along the barricade lining the entrance to BOA.  In fact, my sister did shake his hand.  He was gracious and happy to see the fans.  Dave Gettleman did take video and camera footage of the crowd and was smiling very brightly and seemed to be proud of the fan support.

Players that I did see included Brentson Bersin, Ryan Delaire, Devin Funchess, Thomas Davis, Ed Dickson, Josh Norman, Peanut Tillman and Cam.  Cam did not approach the barricade where I was located but did wave and acknowledge the crowd.  He and other teammates did not appear gleeful as I am sure that they were exhausted and understandably still smarting from yesterday.  The crowd was a little disappointed but in the end, I believe it hurts to disappoint your fans and he has a lot to deal with in this newly minted offseason.

Devin Funchess, Ryan Delaire, Mike Tolbert, JNo and many other players did acknowledge the fans, high fived/hand slapped.  For me, the best moment was Thomas Davis went along the entire barricade and surprised me.  I exchanged a low five with him and as he started towards the parking lot I yelled "#58, YOU DA MAN."  He stopped turned around and acknowledged me with a wave and a smile before he left.

I had a brief exchange with my favorite player, #58.  I understand that it probably feels bittersweet to them to come home and see this large crowd gathered given that they lost the game.  It's humbling but I do feel in my heart that it was appreciated and everyone did wave and at least acknowledge us.  Tolbert was clearly still upset with himself and had a hard time facing the crowd.  He did wave even though he didn't approach the crowd, at least from my vantage point.

Do I think this team has been humbled?  Yes in so many ways.  Do I believe they appreciated this support?  You are damn right they do and it's kind of hard seeing so much love and support from the very people they feel they have let down.  Hard to swallow.  I am glad I went out there because Panther Nation was well represented and I am very happy to report I was part of the crowd that welcomed them home. Hopefully the sting of this loss will fade and the scars will still be there next season to motivate, and drive them to a much better outcome the next time.

#GO PANTHERS #KEEPPOUNDING!

[CarolinaSunday]

7 minutes ago, morgan55 said:

https://youtu.be/A4-YkUIoMMU

 

Embedded for you! Good video, thanks.

[Finolizoe]

12 minutes ago, 5158Poundin said:

Ok folks.  Since my sister and I spent the better part of 4 hours standing in the cold and at times small amounts of rain waiting for the team,  I can impart some of the reactions of the players and coaches that I did see.  I have some videos that are likely very dark and may not transmit well on this medium.  I was at the barricades and saw the very first bus park.  A lot of Panthers staff including Coach Rivera and Dave Gettleman first got off that bus.  They waved to the crowd and acknowledged us.  There were around a 1000 or so fans there.  The crowd was pumped and happy to see the team.

Coach Rivera did come to the crowd, acknowledge us and high or low fived many of us including myself and my sister as he greeted the fans along the barricade lining the entrance to BOA.  In fact, my sister did shake his hand.  He was gracious and happy to see the fans.  Dave Gettleman did take video and camera footage of the crowd and was smiling very brightly and seemed to be proud of the fan support.

Players that I did see included Brentson Bersin, Ryan Delaire, Devin Funchess, Thomas Davis, Ed Dickson, Josh Norman, Peanut Tillman and Cam.  Cam did not approach the barricade where I was located but did wave and acknowledge the crowd.  He and other teammates did not appear gleeful as I am sure that they were exhausted and understandably still smarting from yesterday.  The crowd was a little disappointed but in the end, I believe it hurts to disappoint your fans and he has a lot to deal with in this newly minted offseason.

Devin Funchess, Ryan Delaire, Mike Tolbert, JNo and many other players did acknowledge the fans, high fived/hand slapped.  For me, the best moment was Thomas Davis went along the entire barricade and surprised me.  I exchanged a low five with him and as he started towards the parking lot I yelled "#58, YOU DA MAN."  He stopped turned around and acknowledged me with a wave and a smile before he left.

I had a brief exchange with my favorite player, #58.  I understand that it probably feels bittersweet to them to come home and see this large crowd gathered given that they lost the game.  It's humbling but I do feel in my heart that it was appreciated and everyone did wave and at least acknowledge us.  Tolbert was clearly still upset with himself and had a hard time facing the crowd.  He did wave even though he didn't approach the crowd, at least from my vantage point.

Do I think this team has been humbled?  Yes in so many ways.  Do I believe they appreciated this support?  You are damn right they do and it's kind of hard seeing so much love and support from the very people they feel they have let down.  Hard to swallow.  I am glad I went out there because Panther Nation was well represented and I am very happy to report I was part of the crowd that welcomed them home. Hopefully the sting of this loss will fade and the scars will still be there next season to motivate, and drive them to a much better outcome the next time.

#GO PANTHERS #KEEPPOUNDING!

From seeing your pictures earlier in the thread, I think my friend and I were right next to you! And I heard/saw your interaction with TD. Small world!

[5158Poundin]

9 minutes ago, Finolizoe said:

From seeing your pictures earlier in the thread, I think my friend and I were right next to you! And I heard/saw your interaction with TD. Small world!

That exchange with TD was THE BEST part of the whole time for me. He is everything exemplified in the #KeepPounding mantra and is THE MAN.  Who else could have 3 ACL tears, a broken forearm and STILL be playing in a freaking Super Bowl.  My favorite Panther and I hope & pray he will get that ring.  It certainly made my own heart wounds about last night seem trivial. and yes, small world!!!  I am home at my parent's now….about an hour away!

[truthjuice]

32 minutes ago, morgan55 said:

https://youtu.be/A4-YkUIoMMU

I loved the MVP chants. I know he had his headphones on but I hope his music was off or down so that he could hear that love. 

[catarazzi]

8 minutes ago, 5158Poundin said:

That exchange with TD was THE BEST part of the whole time for me. He is everything exemplified in the #KeepPounding mantra and is THE MAN.  Who else could have 3 ACL tears, a broken forearm and STILL be playing in a freaking Super Bowl.  My favorite Panther and I hope & pray he will get that ring.  It certainly made my own heart wounds about last night seem trivial. and yes, small world!!!  I am home at my parent's now….about an hour away!

Great description of the evening! I have video too, but it looks quite similar to others. It probably wouldn't add much. I'm glad we went! 

[Finolizoe]

14 minutes ago, catarazzi said:

Great description of the evening! I have video too, but it looks quite similar to others. It probably wouldn't add much. I'm glad we went! 

I'm glad we went too. Spent most of the day moping around the house, so it was almost therapeutic to get out there and interact with other fans and show support for our team. Somehow it helped, and I hope it helped the team a little too. 

[KB_fan]

7 hours ago, 5158Poundin said:

Do I think this team has been humbled?  Yes in so many ways.  Do I believe they appreciated this support?  You are damn right they do and it's kind of hard seeing so much love and support from the very people they feel they have let down.  Hard to swallow.  I am glad I went out there because Panther Nation was well represented and I am very happy to report I was part of the crowd that welcomed them home. Hopefully the sting of this loss will fade and the scars will still be there next season to motivate, and drive them to a much better outcome the next time.

#GO PANTHERS #KEEPPOUNDING!

Thanks so much for the great report and for repping Panther Nation so well!  Really glad you had that nice moment with TD.  Sweet.

Love our team, and love being part of a fan base that shows up like this.  Way to go.  TEAM!

[d-dave]

I love the contrast with the Denver return, and they won the dang thing.  This makes me very proud of our community and our team.  We love our Panthers, and they know that.

I think we'll see a similar but slightly different team next year.  Still having fun, dabbing, team photos, giving balls to kids, etc.  But I think we'll see a team that doesn't let off the gas, that works that much harder to attack our opponents, who doesn't take things for granted.

Is it bad I'm already looking forward to next season?  Keep Pounding team and fans!