![]() ![]() The other 2 quarterbacks to achieve this were Newton’s old team mate at Florida, Tim Tebow, and Nevada’s Colin Kaepernick. Auburn went on and won the SEC Championship, a game which made Newton only the third QB in NCAA FBS history to throw and rush for 20+ touchdowns. Newton came out on top of this particular battle becoming only the 3 rd Auburn Tiger to win the coveted Heisman ( Pat Sullivan 1971 and Bo Jackson 1985). The move to Auburn had clearly been a good move for Newton who was now becoming a red hot candidate for the upcoming Heisman Trophy along with another quarterback who was to make it the NFL, Andrew Luck. ![]() Mississippi State, Oklahoma and Auburn all wanted the talented quarterback to be their QB1, Auburn was Newton’s next stop on his way to the NFL.Īuburn opened up with Arkansas State at Jordan Hare stadium, a home win and a break out game for Newton (5 total touchdowns and over 350 yards) signalled what was to come for the once shamed Newton.įollowing on from the season opener, Newton threw the longest touchdown pass in Auburn’s history (94 yards) in one game and rushed for 198 yards and 4 rushing touchdowns in another. Being named a Juco All-America honourable, most recruited Juco quarterback and number 1 ranked quarterback was only the start for Cam as his maturity and will to win started to shine through. It was a blessing in disguise moving from Florida and making a fresh start in Texas. In early 2009, Newton transferred to Blinn College where he led the team to the 2009 NJCAA National Football Championship. If they blow that second chance, so be it for them”, these were to be some of Cam’s last words as a Florida Gator. “I think every person should have a second chance. These actions led to him being suspended by the team. In 2008, Newton’s sophomore year, he was arrested for larceny, burglary and obstruction of justice having been accused of stealing another student’s laptop. The Gators made it to the Capital One Bowl under Urban Meyer, but lost to a Chad Henne-led Michigan team. Newton only played a handful games (five), throwing 3 touchdowns, during season. ![]()
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