Cam Newton Declares for Draft

by **htownponyfan** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 9:22 pm

Cam Newton declares for NFL draft

Associated Press

AUBURN, Ala. -- Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton will skip his senior season and enter the NFL draft.

Auburn released a statement Thursday night announcing the quarterback's decision. Newton led the Tigers to their first national title since 1957 and a 14-0 season with a 22-19 victory over Oregon on Monday night in his lone season.

Newton says Auburn is somewhere he can "always call home." Newton is projected as a first-rounder after winning several national player of the year awards.

The dual-threat quarterback was both dynamic and controversial. He played under a cloud the last two months of the season after reports surfaced that his father, Cecil, shopped his services during Mississippi State's recruitment of his son.

Newton rushed for 1,473 yards and 20 touchdowns while passing for 2,854 yards and 30 TDs.

Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press

by **smupony94** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 9:25 pm

Cut and run

by **CalallenStang** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 9:30 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZwLsvO6YTw

by **b_caesar** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 10:00 pm

CoxMustangFan wrote:Alex, what is getting out before everything comes crumbing down?

Something to do with Crumb?

by **Dutch** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 10:06 pm

they got what they needed from him.

by **ponyte** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 10:06 pm

So, now that he isn't there, I guess the NCAA can breath a sigh of relieve. No nasty and embarrassing investigations that might harm a BSC school.

by **b_caesar** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 10:16 pm

ponyte wrote:So, now that he isn't there, I guess the NCAA can breath a sigh of relieve. No nasty and embarrassing investigations that might harm a BSC school.

yeah, that'll stop 'em in their tracks for sure.

by **htownponyfan** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 10:22 pm

b_caesar wrote:
ponyte wrote:So, now that he isn't there, I guess the NCAA can breath a sigh of relieve. No nasty and embarrassing investigations that might harm a BSC school.

yeah, that'll stop 'em in their tracks for sure.

One things for sure, the NCAA ain't doing any more investigating into this matter. They have an image to uphold. However, if a news organization stumbles upon some incriminating information, things could heat up again.

by **RGV Pony** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 10:36 pm

The posse's getting close

by **Dutch** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 10:43 pm

they're not going to do anything.

by **b_caesar** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 11:41 pm

htownponyfan wrote:
b_caesar wrote:
ponyte wrote:So, now that he isn't there, I guess the NCAA can breath a sigh of relieve. No nasty and embarrassing investigations that might harm a BSC school.

yeah, that'll stop 'em in their tracks for sure.

One things for sure, the NCAA ain't doing any more investigating into this matter. They have an image to uphold. However, if a news organization stumbles upon some incriminating information, things could heat up again.

I'm counting on TMZ...

by **No Quarter** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 6:09 am

Most folks on this board will be surprised only if the NCAA does anything about Auburn. On the other hand, SMU basketball, having picked up a transfer from Texas, had better be ready.

by **Dutch** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 8:02 am

No kidding.

by **SMUnewbie** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 8:35 am

Anyone else notice the perfectly placed Gatorade towel draped across Cams shoulders every time the camera was on him, especially after the game. At least now he can cash that check as well

by **Junior** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 10:11 am

CoxMustangFan wrote:Alex, what is getting out before everything comes crumbling down?

For $180,000.