Cam Newton-Again

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.

Say It Ain't So, Cam

With the latest allegations thrown Cam Newton's way--that he cheated on numerous occasions at Florida--it is becoming apparent that the only way to stop Cam Newton is to derail him with off-the-field stuff. What's next? That Cam was invented by NASA? That he was 5'7, 180 until four years ago when he started taking certain "supplements"?
I do not know what is real and what is not regarding these allegations. Coach Gene Chizik's defense was pathetic. Loudly chanting that Newton is "eligible" was specious at best. Yes, we know he is eligible. Reggie Bush was eligible when we first heard allegations thrown his way.
Meanwhile Rece Davis kept wondering out loud if Newton had already wrapped up the Heisman. Ummm, he is being accused of shaking down schools while deciding where he would transfer to. Just a few months removed from Bush returning his Hesiman and voters are going to run to give the prize to a guy who has already been arrested for accepting stolen merchandise and then has been accused of soliciting money for the privilege of suiting him up? That is crazy.
What bothers me the most is that this crap can potentially overshadow a fine season.