What Auburn is Telling Us by Starting Cam Newton
To the surprise of no one, Auburn started its star QB, Cam Newton, in its crucial game against arch-rival Georgia. However, concerning the mounting allegations that Newton’s father may have sought a pay-off for his son’s football services, Auburn is officially saying “no comment.”
Well, that’s just not good enough. We now know that Mississippi State is confirming that school was approached to “provide an extra benefit” to obtain Newton. The rumors are the “perk” was between $100,000 to $180,000. So why then did Newton suddenly change his mind to reject Mississippi State and go to Auburn?
No reason? Cam just likes Tigers?
By putting Newton on the field, Auburn is telling us that the school is “innocent” of any wrongdoing (and that means everyone at Auburn). If it turns out that Auburn has lied to the nation and did pay a “perk” to Newton, the school should be made to suffer the maximum penalties by the SEC and the NCAA.
That’s what happens to liars in court when they are caught. In this case, the court of public opinion and the true scholar-athletes (no need to smirk) on the field deserve the truth.
My name is Christopher Fusco. I am the managing partner of Callahan & Fusco, LLC with offices in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.