College football is an incredibly difficult game to master. With the speed, strength and complexity of the schemes, it’s unreasonable to expect a first-year player to make an immediate impact. But, when a freshman or JUCO transfer can productively fill a position of need, it can catapult his team to a different level. Before last season, few college football fans knew about Cam Newton — a year later, Auburn is the defending national champion and Carolina Panthers fans are...
With the NFL lockout in full swing, players are finding creative ways to keep busy during the downtime. This past weekend, former Irish QB Jimmy Clausen certainly did not waste his time as he earned his bachelor’s degree graduating this past Sunday at Notre Dame Stadium. In December 2009, Clausen declared that he would forgo his senior year and head for the riches of the NFL. He never earned enough credit to receive his degree, much to his mother’s...
It is customary for championship teams to visit Washington, D.C. and the president of the United States as part of the fruits of their victory. The Auburn Tigers have their day set to visit the leader of the free world later this month, but another championship team, the Green Bay Packers, can’t schedule a visit with the commander-in-chief due to the on-going NFL labor disputes. The White House announced that President Obama is set to host QB Cam Newton...
When Alabama and Auburn were warming-up prior to the Iron Bowl, one Alabama fan took taunting to an entire new level. The staffer in charge of the pregame music over the Bryant-Denny Stadium public address system played songs aimed at Newton such as “Take the Money and Run” and “Son of a Preacher Man.” Alabama has strict policy on all music and videos played before, during, and after the game. Since those two songs were not cleared by school...
The BCS storm cleared last night as No. 4 Boise State blew a 24-7 lead falling to No. 19 Nevada with Kyle Brotzman missing an OT field goal stunning the Broncos 34-31. As Nevada stormed the field in ecstasy, the Boise State sideline was in disappointment knowing their BCS Championship birth or even a BCS bid has ended. Meanwhile, the Ducks put on a second half clinic scoring 34 second half points punching their BCS birth ticket with a...
After his arrest in Gainesville, FL, in November 2008 on charges in connection with a stolen laptop, Cam Newton’s career as a Division 1 athlete seemed to come to an end. As the legal system played its course, it was learned that Newton had indeed purchased the laptop from a seller he believed was legitimate. However, with his name and reputation tarnished, Newton and his family decided it best to part ways with the University of Florida and transfer from the school. In January 2009, Netwon enrolled at Blinn...
