Cam Newton Named National Player of the Week

by Tigerz on Sep 26, 2010 5:43 PM CDT

From Rivals.com ... details here. From the Rivals article ...

Against South Carolina, the SEC's top run defense going into Saturday's game, Newton rushed for 176 yards and three touchdowns on 25 carries in a 35-27 win. He also passed for 158 yards and two TDs to earn Rivals.com National Player of the Week honors.

With the Tigers trailing 20-14 at halftime, Newton did his best work in the second half, accounting for three of his five touchdowns in the third and fourth quarters.

"He has been a great addition to our football team," Auburn coach Gene Chizik said. "I think he has handled all of the circumstances really, really well with a lot of class. He was a huge reason we won the football game, let's not make any mistake about it, but there were a bunch of others out there that did it, too."

Chizik's comments could be an understatement -- Newton leads the SEC in rushing and in passing efficiency.

War Eagle!

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Cam is absolutely Ausome and ...

… yet he is still growing and learning. He has got to already be giving opposing DC’s (yet to be faced) sleepless nights.

AubTigerman
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by aubtigerman on Sep 26, 2010 9:49 PM CDT reply actions

4 weeks in a row.

Cam Newton was awarded SEC offensive player of the week for the second time this season. Mike Blanc was awarded with Sec Lineman of the week. Thats four weeks in a row Auburn players have been given such big awards.
YES WE CAM.

by aubjw123 on Sep 27, 2010 12:51 PM CDT reply actions