Newton: Shit just hit the Fan..

[rippadonn]

Greedy ars poor kids asking for money n' stuff.

[teeray]

Let's not go crazy here. Even if every rumor there has ever been about Cam Newton is true. It is small potatoes in the grand scheme of things.

The rhetoric that has surrounded this guy is so far over the top it is ridiculous.

This isn't a murderer, a rapist, or even a dog killer. It is a kid. I kid that has done some stupid things?? Sure. But he is still a young man that has made some mistakes.

If he stole a laptop, had some speeding tickets, participated in a pay for play scheme, or thinks of himself an icon; does that constitute calling him a convict, a jerk, a thug, "Scam" Newton, or as one person referred to him a terrible person.

I can only imagine what people would have thought of me by my 20th birthday if I was under this type of scrutiny.

I don't mind telling you that by the time I was 20 I had been arrested for a couple of things that I am less than proud of. Things worse than stealing a lap top.

I did this all while I was a college basketball player. Because it was a smaller school I was able to fly under the radar for some of this stuff to the point that even my coach never found out.

But I can also tell you that anyone who knows me (at the risk of sounding braggadocios) knows that I am as caring and nice a guy as you will ever want to meet. I am a smart guy who comes from a great family, has great friends, and just love to laugh and have fun.

My former coaches, teachers/professors, the Dean of my college, and the principal of my high school still to this day stay in touch with me. In other words I am not a bad person and have been well liked everywhere I have been.

I am not a thug, a convict, or a terrible person.

If you don't want to select Cam because of his skill set, or his college offense, his accuracy, footwork, or even these instances of indiscretion I get that. I do. It is legitimate concerns.

But forgive me when I get a little defensive with some of the tone and name calling that goes a little to far for my taste.

Keep it in perspective. He may have stolen a laptop. Is it really a reason to hate a guy.

So hate his game, hate him as our potential pick, hate his ability to be an NFL QB.

But maybe we could tone down the hate on him personally.

End of rant :)

[SCP]

I'm not sure how I feel about Cam as a Panther draft pick. But I know how I feel about the NCAA and the BCS clowns. How much money did Cam bring to Auburn, the SEC, and the BCS? They use the college athletes to make a poo ton of money. If they did do it, I don't blame Cecil and Cam for trying to get 1/1000th of what the true criminals raked in.

Hate the system. The NCAA and BCS are organized crime.

PS- Jimmy Clausen sucks ass.

[Ricky Spanish]

honestly, if this kind of drama seems to follow him wherever he goes, and he would bring it here, I really don't want any part of it.

[R0CKnR0LLA]

I'm not sure how I feel about Cam as a Panther draft pick. But I know how I feel about the NCAA and the BCS clowns. How much money did Cam bring to Auburn, the SEC, and the BCS? They use the college athletes to make a poo ton of money. If they did do it, I don't blame Cecil and Cam for trying to get 1/1000th of what the true criminals raked in.

Hate the system. The NCAA and BCS are organized crime.

PS- Jimmy Clausen sucks ass.

Curly fries suck? I don't even know who you are anymore man :confused5:

[SCP]

Curly fries suck? I don't even know who you are anymore man :confused5:

Most over rated potato product ever.

1) Tater Tots

2) Krinkle cuts

3) Bo rounds

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6,927) Curly fires

6,928) Jimmy Clausen

[The Question]

I honestly could care less what all of these old idiots think. I don't care if his dad wanted money and he knew I don't care. He's a monster and I can't wait to see him in a Panthers jersey :)

[GritsRgreat]

so what you're saying is your sig pic was taken about 10-12 years ago?

No, it was an up to date photo. Its time for a change btw.

And just say no to Cam or any other QB with the 1st pick.

Back on topic.

[Vagrant]

How is this news? Anybody with half a brain knew that Cam was letting his Daddy fall on the sword to save his son from being declared ineligible, losing his Heisman bid, and falling like a stone in the draft. It was totally transparent that the father was working for the son here.

The bigger news to me is that people actually believe his father was shopping his services around and Cam had no idea. The guy that, you know, actually had to report to the place that paid the highest price for him.

Just another enormous warning sign for the next Vince Young here, if he can even match that success.

Trade for Carson Palmer and go BPA, please. Stay away from the drama.

[Snake]

If it involves my future, what school I would attend, and huge amounts of cash, yes I would know.

So no, that's what I figured.

[frash.exe]

Trade for Carson Palmer and go BPA, please. Stay away from winning.

fixed

[Catalyst]

Well, first off, I don't and never did care about this pay-for-play crap. It just doesn't matter to me. I think half the NCAA (if not more) are paid in some way.

That said, if this can be proven, I think it probably takes him off our board. At least for #1.

[Chaos]

Wow, all this back and forth, and not one mention of the real prospect - Can Nootan.

[GritsRgreat]

Wow, all this back and forth, and not one mention of the real prospect - Can Nootan.

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