Cam Newton's road to redemption may have come upon an inconvenient speed bump, but he's still eligible to play as Auburn continues a dream season that's almost over. Despite one damning allegation after another, the Auburn Family has continued to defend and stand up for him. Coach Gene Chizik feels so strongly about the innocence of his quarterback that he would gladly put his dream job on the line for him. Athletic Director Jay Jacobs hasn't even tried to defend the institution itself, because he also feels so strongly about the character of one individual. Why would these seemingly intelligent men go out on an limb for an athlete, unless they were absolutely positive of his innocence and integrity? Auburn's athletic department was made aware of the recruiting controversy by the SEC several months before the season started. A thorough investigation was conducted, and no concrete proof of wrongdoing was ever found. If anything at all had turned up, Newton would not have been named the starting quarterback.
This entire ordeal reeks of conspiracy, and it all starts with the amateur level of reporting that has yet to improve. No one has found any real proof of wrongdoing, or a credible source who is man enough to speak on the record. These journalists (bloggers essentially) have published rumors that can neither be confirmed nor denied by anyone involved. They have violated Federal Privacy Laws and embarrassed themselves in the process. All this in an attempt to crush the hopes and dreams of student athletes and a loyal fan base. Auburn supporters are shrewd enough to see through the transparency of this obvious injustice though. Cam is innocent until proven guilty, not the other way around.
Auburn is now a legitimate title contender, a position this program is not used to being in. It's also impossible for Heisman voters to ignore #2. Not only is Newton dominant, but he's a consistent dual threat that defenses can only hope to contain in some capacity. If Auburn goes on to win the game in Glendale, they will be the fifth SEC team in a row to do so. This does not sit well with the rest of the country, so it seems as if the "objective" media has decided to demonize the conference by picking on the school that has been getting the most exposure. Preventing another Reggie Bush scandal also seems like a top priority, no one in the long history of Heisman trophy has ever had to give it back until this year.
Despite all this jealousy and animosity, Auburn will continue to play football with their star quarterback. This controversy will finally blow over sooner or later, and we can all move on with our lives. Newton can finally make the money he deserves in the NFL, and we can discuss his achievements to no end. No one can deny that he is one of the greatest to ever play the game of college football, and his legend will continue to grow. The funny thing is that no one will have to exaggerate his unmeasurable talent and ridiculous statistics. He is just that good!!
