Now you guys can take this any way you want. I want to notice the date it was written. now this is from some one who lives in Birmingham and says he has inside source. I say again take it anyway you want just notice the date it was written 9 days ago before most things broke. Date: 11/04/2010 10:09 > NCAA and Cam Newton The Story. As of 930 CSTpm > I have never been one to throw stones or report on things that aren't true. Roughly 6 weeks ago the NCAA met with a very close and personal friend of mine ( I wont mention the name) who once played for an SEC team in regard to the recruitment of Cam Newton. As the investigation has now taken center stage, all I can do is verify that money was indeed offered to Newton from no less than 3 SEC schools, and it's alleged by the NCAA that Newton and or his family took $180,000 to attend Auburn. I know the NCAA personally interviewed my freind for nearly 3 hours one month ago in regard to this investigation. His words were this from an NCAA investigator. " This is not going to end well for Auburn University". > > I will talk more about the details of this investigation in chat on Thursday night at 8 pm. > > People have been asking about the Chronological order of this NCAA investigation. Below is what I know to be fact. > > 6 weeks ago The NCAA interviewed MSU associates at a Jackson MS Hotel about the recruitment of Cam Newton. Newton was set to attend MSU and was released of his scholarship by Florida coach Urban Meyer. Dan Mullen was going to take Newton at MSU and there was an understanding that Newton would indeed play for the Bulldogs. About 3 weeks before signing day, Newton was approached by associates of the University of Tennessee and offered 150 K to play football for the Vols. Auburn entered the discussion and according to Newton's father had been offered the sum of 180K to attend Auburn. This was communicated to Miss State Heach Coach Dan Mullen and several associates close to the Miss State program. Mullen was outraged by the development's as was Head Coach Urban Meyer at Florida and it was Meyer an Mullen who eventually turned Auburn in to the NCAA . It was apparent that to them, Newton's signing with Auburn was indeed questionable. This story was told to the NCAA 6 weeks ago in Jackson MS. As far as any Auburn officials or coaches that are involved that I will not say. I will say the name of Trooper Taylor has NOT been mentioned any of the information that I know as of right now. There is much more to this story as you can imagine. This is not going to turn out well for Cam Newton or Auburn. And once again. CAM Newton was NOT out pimping his services but it appears that his father ( based on my information) was. > > > > Last edited Today 9:57 PM by SMoore43 > > Last edited Today 9:57 PM by SMoore43 > > > Reply | Quote supposedly the source is Scott Moore
It will not surprise me if Cam Newton is not out on that football field tomorrow. Things are moving really really fast.
In a sense maybe but if the NCAA recommended that he sit and they play him anyway that would be means to go after Auburn for lack of institutional control = death penalty. That could be established anyway depending on what news comes out but really pressing the issue if you play him.
I had completely thought Auburn was going to just roll with it under the guise of ignorance and just accept the penalties a couple years down the line, championships in hand. But they don't have a shred of deniability if there is a confession floating about that puts Cam's eligibility in question.
No matter what ends up being proven, nobody involved will get the death penalty. I don't think the NCAA will ever do that again to a major D1 football program. It's too harsh a punishment. SMU hasn't recovered in over 20 years. But I see probation in someone's future. Looks like maybe several someone's.
Glad you finally came around. The only reason it would make sense to play Cam at this point is if Auburn knows they paid him or offered him including the coaches knowing. Right now I am thinking this went all the way to the top. The Auburn AD needs to step in. This will not end very well for Auburn if the current course is taken.
Interesting column by Rick Telander: Cash and carry Heisman? :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Rick Telander "It's not a simple vote anymore, if it ever was, because again and again we are finding out that great college athletes are more interested in the money available in their sport than in the school spirit. Just like their coaches."
