FBI Investigation into the Cam Newton Scandal is Proof that the NCAA is a Joke
Let's face it, we have seen this show before (many times before). Once again, there a serious allegations that a major college star, Auburn QB, Cam Newton was brokered by his father to play football at the institution of higher learning. Once again, the NCAA is surprised and embarrassed.
This week the FBI met with former Mississippi State player John Bond. Bond apparently had information on a plan to broker a sale of Cam Newton Heisman worth talent, by his father Cecil Newton to Mississippi State. If the allegations are true, Auburn got the the player because they were the high bidder (kind of like the Yankees).
Now, we know Cam has had his share of problems, including theft of a laptop and cheating while playing at Florida. These incidents caused Cam's departure from Florida and his return to the open market.
Yet, instead of getting to the bottom of these serious allegations, it isnt' clear that the NCAA is really doing anything. Where are the the lie detectors? Where is a real investigation? The NCAA isn't a court of law, so it can take actions to enforce its rules.
Right on cue, instead of expressing concern about this brewing scandal, Auburn Head Coach Gen Chizik stated that he was "wasting his time" addressing these allegations and that Cam Newton is a "great human being that comes from a great family."
Well, the FBI is investigation whether a member of Cam's family sold him on the open market and probably failed to pay taxes on any found "income." If these allegation are true, the toothless NCAA should make sure that Chizik is gone from college sports forever.
My name is Christopher Fusco. I am the managing partner of Callahan & Fusco, LLC with offices in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.