Tolbert might get his "Dancing" dream

[Mr. Scot]

So apparently there are rumors that Panthers Fullback / Dancing Bear Mike Tolbert might just have a shot at being in the upcoming Dancing with the Stars cast.

Speculation on this is largely based on his Twitter exchange with Alfonso Ribeiro after doing "The Carlton" as a touchdown celebration.

 

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Alfonso Ribeiro Verified account ‏@alfonso_ribeiro

I see you @miketolbert35

As it turns out, Ribeiro actually has a voice in the casting choices.

And Tolbert may not be the only Panthers back who wants to take to the dance floor, as Jonathan Stewart posted this on his Instagram account.

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#handjive holla at me dancing with the stars! #nfl #panthers

Unknown if Stewart is serious, but Tolbert has expressed many times how much he'd love to be a contestant on the show.

(heck, after his performance at that grade school a while back, I wonder if they'd call Luke Kuechly)

Don't know if there's anything to the rumors (my guess: there's not) but it'd sure be fun to watch Tolbert give it a go. Admittedly, I'm hoping even more that he hits the field next season in a Panthers uniform again, but either way it's kind of fun to know that the Panthers are in the national consciousness for things like this.  And hey, if they keep winning, they may just stay there.

I wish Tolbert - and Stewart if he wants it - good luck on both fronts.

(and yeah, welcome to the offseason)

[TheSpecialJuan]

Nice find. Hope he does it. On a side note, I've never actually seen a full episode. 

My gym had it on one of their TV screens one night. Andy Dick prancing around like the idiot that his is. Horrific

[Mr. Scot]

16 minutes ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

Nice find. Hope he does it. On a side note, I've never actually seen a full episode. 

My gym had it on one of their TV screens one night. Andy Dick prancing around like the idiot that his is. Horrific

It's definitely geared to a female audience (girlfriend is absolutely obsessed) but I would point out there are certain...elements... to appeal to the male viewer as well.

 

[TheSpecialJuan]

42 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

It's definitely geared to a female audience (girlfriend is absolutely obsessed) but I would point out there are certain...elements... to appeal to the male viewer as well.

 

Oh snap. Looks like I've been missing out.

[PhillyB]

i cannot fathom exchanging my time to watch that show

[ctrcat]

3 minutes ago, PhillyB said:

i cannot fathom exchanging my time to watch that show

Or even worse, being Mike and exchanging the countless hours required to be a part of it.  

Mike's a big boy but here's hoping he spends that time with his friends, loved ones, and trainers here in the Carolinas instead.

[Jangler]

The show jumped the shark when Nancy Grace flashed a nipple.

[Mr. Scot]

7 hours ago, ctrcat said:

Or even worse, being Mike and exchanging the countless hours required to be a part of it.  

Mike's a big boy but here's hoping he spends that time with his friends, loved ones, and trainers here in the Carolinas instead.

So the whole "hey they can spend their off time however they want to" doesn't apply to Tolbert?  I mean are we seriously gonna play the 'he should be in the film room' thing here?

It's something he really wants to do.  And not only is it harmless, but it's actually a good workout. So what's the big deal?

[PntherPryd]

There are local productions too, Colin Cole is in one

 

http://www.blumenthalarts.org/events/detail/dancing-with-the-stars-of-charlotte-for-the-pink-house

[top dawg]

On 2/22/2016 at 1:49 AM, ctrcat said:

Or even worse, being Mike and exchanging the countless hours required to be a part of it.  

Mike's a big boy but here's hoping he spends that time with his friends, loved ones, and trainers here in the Carolinas instead.

Actually, because if the physical demands, the show might be a good thing for Tolbert. He would really have to get into shape, so it may turn out to be a positive experience from that angle.