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January 14, 2011
Cam Newton Declares for NFL Draft: Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton will skip his senior season and enter the NFL draft after leading Auburn to a 14-0 season and Bowl Championship Series title over Oregon. "This decision was difficult for me and my family," Newton said.
"Specifically my father, who doesn't care for the draft process."
posted by yerfatma at 10:26 AM on January 14, 2011
Wonder what Mel Kiper will say on draft day when he sees the Reverend huddled in a quiet corner with several NFL GM's, carrying an oversized attache case chained to his wrist.
posted by beaverboard at 11:55 AM on January 14, 2011
I wonder if he'd have come out anyway if Andrew Luck didn't decide to stay.
Any thoughts on where he'll end up?
posted by billsaysthis at 12:26 PM on January 14, 2011
Jacksonville sports radio had him falling to us at No. 16.
posted by rcade at 12:27 PM on January 14, 2011
Each time I hear Cam Newton and NFL in the same sentence, all that comes to my mind is "bust."
posted by dyams at 02:44 PM on January 14, 2011
How difficult: 14-0, BCS title, a GPA of ???
And now: (AP) Lombardi Award winner Nick Fairley is skipping his senior season at Auburn to enter the NFL draft.
posted by jjzucal at 02:57 PM on January 14, 2011
Fairley coming out is much more of a potential impact to both the draft and a NFL team's future than Newton.
posted by dyams at 03:30 PM on January 14, 2011
I guess Auburn only had a one year contract with a player option?
posted by graymatters at 05:14 PM on January 14, 2011
If the Panthers hold onto the number one pick, I would love to see them take Nick Fairley.
posted by NoMich at 05:28 PM on January 14, 2011
This is actually a blessing in disguise for Auburn. It frees up enough salary cap space to ensure a killer recruiting class.
I hear people say the SEC has a recruiting advantage because of the climate. If they mean a climate of corruption, they're right.
posted by gradioc at 10:31 PM on January 14, 2011
We all know what happens if the collective bargaining restricts signing bonuses for 2012, All rookies will be under a league max for a few years. BUT what happens if there is a lockout? Are these rookies just basically screwed? They won't be able to be eligible for college play, and they won't be playing in the NFL for what could be a season. How much are these guy actually worth......Seriously, someone enlighten me.
posted by scuubie at 09:21 AM on January 15, 2011
I hear people say the SEC has a recruiting advantage because of the climate. If they mean a climate of corruption, they're right.
Right. Because none of the other schools or conferences are corrupt. How many players did UNC have suspended for the season? Or what about the 5 OSU players suspended for the first 5 games next year because they "didn't know it was against the rules"? Reggie Bush? That's just off the top of my head with no research.
I think any of your perennial top-tier teams cheat in some fashion. It's a game in of itself as to who gets caught.
posted by jmd82 at 10:56 AM on January 15, 2011
It's a game in of itself as to who gets punished after getting caught.
posted by graymatters at 12:04 PM on January 15, 2011
It's a damned shame he'll most likely be taking a pay cut from his collegiate days.