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Cam Newton Ruling Raises More Questions Than Answers
So we can all agree now that Cecil Newton tried to shop his son with help from Kenny Rogers, right? Right. Both the NCAA and Auburn agree on that. Mississippi State made the allegations that started this whole ordeal, so all the parties say it did happen. But Cam Newton and Auburn didn't...
Ignorance is Bliss: NCAA Opens Huge Can of Worms by Reinstating Auburn Tigers QB Cameron Newton's Eligibility
A couple of readers already have beaten me to the punch on this one, but it bears amplification: Cameron Newton was determined by the NCAA to have been the subject of an amateurism violation, as a result of which the Auburn Tigers declared him ineligible, . . . and the reinstatement committee moved...
NCAA Rules Cam Newton Eligible
The NCAA, displaying uncharacteristic swiftness, has ruled Cameron Newton fully eligible to play. I can only assume it moved this quickly because of how much is on the line at this point: Auburn's undefeated season, the SEC title, and a berth in the BCS National Championship Game. Let's pull out...
ESPN: Bill Bell Got Text Message Outlining Payment Plan
ESPN's three original reporters on the Cam Newton case (Mark Schlabach, Chris Low, and Pat Forde) have come out with a new story regarding what Bill Bell told the NCAA. According to those three, Bell got a text message from Kenny Rogers (claiming to represent Cecil Newton) that outlined a payment...
Plenty of Loose Threads Left in Cam Newton Case
Mississippi State isn't exactly smelling like roses through this. For now, it appears that Mississippi State isn't on the hook for any penalties through this ordeal. Whether that lasts is still in question. Kenny Rogers claims that he and Cecil Newton met with two Mississippi State coaches before...
Kenny Rogers Changes His Tune, Implicates Cecil Newton [UPDATED]
Kenny Rogers has gone back on his initial denials of being involved with the Cam Newton pay-for-play scandal. Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham Times has the first write up I've found on it. Rogers now claims that he and Cecil Newton got together with two Mississippi State coaches the night before...
The Claims, Sources, and Denials of the Cameron Newton Saga
This Cam Newton saga has been a difficult one to keep a handle on. So, I've gone through all the reports I could find to pull out who exactly said what. I did my best to be complete, so if something is missing, please leave a comment. ... The Claim: The NCAA is investigating Cameron Newton's...
Kenny Rogers Denies Everything
Kenny Rogers talked Ian Fitzsimmons from the ESPN Radio station in Dallas this evening. I listened to it live and jotted down these notes. When asked if he ever took money to place a high schooler, he responded, "Heck no! I've never done that. A school has never paid me for a kid. An alumni has...
Today in Sports History: October 22nd
10/22/1990 – Pearl Jam debuts At the Off Ramp Café in Seattle, Washington, the band soon to be known as "Pearl Jam" made its official debut. At the time, the band was actually known as "Mookie Blaylock," a title inspired by the NBA point guard of the same name. The band later...
Today in Sports History: June 29th
(Kenny Rogers goin' crazy on a cameraman. Photo courtesy of AP Photos) 6/29/1905 - Moonlight makes lone appearanceArchibald "Moonlight" Graham comes tantalizingly close to batting in a major league game. The rookie outfielder was subbed in to play right field with his New York Giants losing to the...
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