The stakes are certainly high regarding the eligibility of Cam Newton. Auburn is undefeated and would not be undefeated without Newton. They still have to play Alabama in the Iron Bowl, South Carolina in a rematch for the SEC title and X in a bowl game, possibly the BCS championship game. Newton is also a favorite for the Heisman Trophy.
The NCAA is supposedly putting this issue on the front burner. But based on what we have seen in the past, it will be hard to expect any resolution to this controversy before the Alabama game. And, let's be clear, if the NCAA had punished Southern Cal in a more timely fashion for the benefits received by Reggie Bush, it is very possible that the Newtons would not have tried to sell Cam's services (if in fact they did) nor would Auburn or its boosters paid cash for a player (if in fact they did).
Remember if the Newtons did try to sell Cam to Mississippi State, he can be ruled ineligible for Auburn even if they did not pay him. And, of course, if there is proof that Auburn has paid the guy then this whole season goes up in smoke. And if e was paid then the NCAA must act swiftly to punish the Tigers. Severely.
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