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November 5, 2010

Allegations involving QB Newton could be huge blow to BCS, Auburn

Allegations involving QB Newton could be huge blow to BCS, Auburn Whether guilty or innocent, the presumptive Heisman front-runner now carries an inescapable stigma. The kid with the big smile and postgame exuberance, the highlight-reel runs and pass-efficiency prowess, is now linked to the ugly words “extra benefits” and the eye-popping numbers “$200,000” (the figure…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
November 5, 2010

Will mere allegations cost Newton the Heisman Trophy?

Will mere allegations cost Newton the Heisman Trophy? Here is the concern I have for Newton, who is at the top of a lot of Heisman Trophy lists. Just the mere allegation will cause some of the 900-plus voters to cast their ballot for somebody else. In a post-Reggie Bush world they will not want…