The Untold Story of Cam Newton's College Recruitment

TLDRCam Newton recounts his college recruitment journey and the allegations of taking money to attend Auburn University. He explains the choices he had, the pressure to succeed, and the burden of the scandal. His father took the blame to protect him, and he performed at a high level despite the challenges.

Key insights

🏈Cam Newton had multiple college options, including Oklahoma, Kansas State, Mississippi State, and Auburn.

💵Allegations arose that Cam Newton and his father took money to choose Auburn University, with Dan Mullen and his wife as the sources of the claims.

🗣️Cam Newton decided to attend Auburn because he believed it gave him the best chance to succeed and reach a BCS bowl game.

🏆Despite the investigation and scandal, Cam Newton led Auburn to an undefeated season and won the Heisman Trophy.

👨‍👧‍👦Cam Newton's father took the blame to protect his son's eligibility and reputation, sacrificing his own involvement.

Q&A

What colleges were Cam Newton considering?

—Cam Newton was considering Oklahoma, Kansas State, Mississippi State, and Auburn.

Were the allegations of taking money true?

—No, the allegations were never proven, and Cam Newton and his father denied taking money to choose Auburn.

Why did Cam Newton choose Auburn?

—Cam Newton believed Auburn gave him the best chance to succeed and reach a BCS bowl game.

Did the scandal affect Cam Newton's performance?

—No, despite the investigation and scandal, Cam Newton performed at a high level and led Auburn to an undefeated season.

What happened to Cam Newton's father?

—Cam Newton's father took the blame to protect his son's eligibility and reputation, sacrificing his own involvement.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Cam Newton had multiple college options, including Oklahoma, Kansas State, Mississippi State, and Auburn.

02:45Allegations arose that Cam Newton and his father took money to choose Auburn University, with Dan Mullen and his wife as the sources of the claims.

08:17Cam Newton decided to attend Auburn because he believed it gave him the best chance to succeed and reach a BCS bowl game.

08:57Despite the investigation and scandal, Cam Newton led Auburn to an undefeated season and won the Heisman Trophy.

12:26Cam Newton's father took the blame to protect his son's eligibility and reputation, sacrificing his own involvement.

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