Cam Newton Leads Awesome Auburn Comeback Over Alabama

Published on November 27, 2010 by Sport Team · No Comments

Auburn University was trailing Alabama 24-0 in the second quarter of the 2010 Iron Bowl game, as the annual football game between the two schools is called, when Auburn quarterback Cameron Newton grabbed the reins and took control. He tossed a 36 yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Emory Blake to make it 24-7. In the second half, Newton threw a 70 yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Terrell Zachery to make it 24-14. Then he scored a touchdown himself on a one yard run to make it 24-21. Alabama kicked a field goal to make in 27-24 after three quarters.

Cam Newton wasn’t finished yet. He threw a seven yard touchdown pass to tight end Philip Lutzenkirchen, and with the extra point, Auburn took the lead 28-27. That’s how it ended, much to the dismay of the Alabama fans. And since the game was played at Alabama’s home field in Tuscaloosa, there were over 100,000 of them dismayed, not to mention all the Crimson Tide faithful watching on TV.

Auburn, the No. 2 ranked team in the country, plays South Carolina in the Southeast Conference Championship game on December 4th. Auburn beat South Carolina 35-27 back on September 25th. If they win again, they should be a lock to be in the BCS Championship game.

Cam Newton improved his chances of winning the Heisman Trophy with his stellar performance, one of many this season. What may very well influence the voting significantly are allegations that Cam’s father, Cecil Newton, discussed with a former Mississippi State football player the possibility of receiving cash payments in exchange for Cam attending that school. Cecil has admitted discussing the possibility, but says that no money exchanged hands and that Mississippi State was unaware of the discussions. Cecil also maintains that neither Cam nor Auburn were aware of these discussions. Cam Newton’s attorney has stated that his client was unaware of any alleged discussions of this type. After the Reggie Bush fiasco, it’s hard to say how the Heisman voters will react to these allegations.

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