Nov 12 5:03p by Holly Anderson
Read More: Barrett Trotter (QB - Auburn), Cameron Newton (QB - Auburn), Auburn Tigers
A crucial turning point has been reached in the Cam Newton investigation, as Charles Robinson reports that there's a reason behind Auburn University's recent run of "no comment" answers and "expect to play" dodges:
The stakes, for the moment, couldn't be much higher for the Tigers: A win against Georgia Saturday would give the SEC's lone remaining undefeated team the West division title for 2010, and send them to Atlanta in December to face whoever staggers out of the lobster-pot East division. A win with a player later ruled ineligible, after being warned off (to some degree) by the NCAA, wouldn't augur well for leniency on the part of the Committee on Infractions should sanctions become part of the discussion. A win with Newton's backup, healthily-consonanted sophomore Barrett Trotter (he of the five pass completions in 2010), against a Todd Grantham defense that appears to have rediscovered the use of their upper bodies in tackling may not be possible.
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Cam Newton Investigation: Auburn 'Aware Of Potential Eligibility Issue'
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Trotter must be really good...
… to have completed eight passes in five attempts.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al Yellon on Nov 12, 2010 5:24 PM EST reply actions
160% completion percentage at Auburn only earns you a seat on the bench.
You don’t sit the guys that are making the big bucks.
formerly 'ud2'
by Orlando McCain on Nov 12, 2010 5:26 PM EST up reply actions
BALLS.
Thanks, gents. Long day.
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I will give my shirt for Tennessee today.
by Holly Anderson on Nov 12, 2010 5:33 PM EST up reply actions
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