Heisman Watch: Newton the front-runner
Newton is an effective passer. He ranks second in the nation in passing efficiency, completing 65.6 percent of his passes for 1,278 yards and 13 touchdowns with just five interceptions.
He’s a rushing threat. So far, Newton has 860 yards, which is the nation’s fifth-highest rushing total. He’s also tied for the national lead with 12 rushing touchdowns.
Newton is a great leader. In three of the past four games, he has led the Tigers to victory in the fourth quarter. He threw two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter of a 35-27 win over South Carolina, accounted for 66 yards in an 86-yard drive for a winning field goal against Kentucky and threw a touchdown pass and ran for a TD in the fourth quarter of the come-from-behind win over Arkansas.
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10/20/10
Magnolia Tribune
