As Auburn Goes for the SEC Title, the Cam Newton Investigation Intensifies
On Saturday, Auburn QB Cam Newton will lead his Tigers against South Carolina in the SEC title game. However, during this week, the action involving Cam Newton occurred off the field of play.
According to reports, the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office continued its investigation on whether Newton or his father, Cecil, solicited illegal funds for Cam to attend Mississippi State. The Mississippi prosecutors interviewed a former player, Kenny Rogers who may have information about an alleged scheme to funnel $180,000 to the Newton’s for Cam’s services. In fact, there may have even been a bit of a “payment plan” where $80,000 would be paid upon Cam’s signing and then a $50,000 payment in 30 days and a final $50,000 in the following 30 days.
For their part, it should be noted that Cam and Cecil Newton have denied any wrongdoing and denied these pay-for-play allegations. By most accounts, Cam Newton is considered to be a front-runner for the Heisman Trophy. However, if these allegations prove true, the folks at the Downtown Athletic Club better not etch Cam’s name on the trophy.
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