Thayer should take Kenny Rogers advice.....

[AUChizad]

Thayer's about to be on JOX in 10 minutes.

Should be interesting...

[GH2001]

Christ on a crutch.  I have never seen such a full blown attempt at character assassination.

Auburn is not alleged to have done anything.  Cam is not alleged to have done anything while a student at Auburn.

IF anything happened at UF, then apparently Meyer swept it all under the rug.  He's the one-armed man in this scenario.

This

[djsimp]

I want to kill this son of a bitch with my bare fucking hands!!!!!!!

[Snaggletiger]

Christ on a crutch.  I have never seen such a full blown attempt at character assassination.

Auburn is not alleged to have done anything.  Cam is not alleged to have done anything while a student at Auburn.

IF anything happened at UF, then apparently Meyer swept it all under the rug.  He's the one-armed man in this scenario.

Harrison Ford coaches football?

[AUJarhead]

From Kevin Scarbinsky...

http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2010/11/attempted_character_assassinat.html

Attempted character assassination of Cam Newton continues
Kevin Scarbinsky, Birmingham News Kevin Scarbinsky, Birmingham News

That's what this is. There's no other way to describe it. Even if the latest allegations against Cam Newton are true, they add up to a serious attempt at character assassination.

In 26 years in this business, I've never seen anything like it.

Less than a week after ESPN.com reported that someone who said he represented the Newton camp tried to sell his services to Mississippi State, FoxSports.com has reported that Newton had "three different instances of academic cheating at Florida and faced potential expulsion from the university."

The story bases this damaging allegation on "a source."

Even if true, Newton left Florida after the 2008 fall semester. He spent 2009 at Blinn College in Brenham, Texas. He arrived at Auburn in January of 2010.

That's a lot of water under a lot of bridges in the interim.

So why is this latest story relevant in 2010?

Thayer Evans, the senior college football writer for FoxSports.com, who wrote this story, already had written an opinion piece that said the Newton story of redemption is "too good to be true." Perhaps, but only if he was a flawed young man who made serious mistakes during his two years in Gainesville and didn't learn from them or change as a result of them.

If that were true, why did Dan Mullen, who was Newton's position coach at Florida in 2007 and 2008, who should've known about these allegations at the time, still want to sign Newton last winter to play at Mississippi State?

Mullen must've seen some good in Newton beyond his ability to run the spread.

At Auburn, by all accounts, Newton has been more than the best player in college football. He's been a team leader and a solid citizen. You could make a strong case that the young man arrived at Auburn as a changed man.

Unless you wanted to insinuate that, despite his record-breaking season at Auburn and Florida's struggles at the quarterback position, the Gators are glad he's gone because he was, is and always will be a bad man.

Maybe Newton wasn't a saint when he started college. Maybe he got caught up in Urban Meyer's Florida football culture of players who scoff at the law and a head coach who enables them by slapping them on the wrist when they get caught.

The latest story says that Newton's first alleged instance of academic cheating at Florida occurred during his freshman year of 2007. Did Meyer take a strong stand at that time and suspend him?

There's no public record that he did. To the contrary, as the backup to Tim Tebow, Newton played in five games that season.

Then again, giving players extra chances to redeem themselves is the Meyer way.

Auburn should do today something that most schools don't do when one of their players is under attack, something that Auburn did Saturday after the Chattanooga game.

The school should put Newton at the podium at Gene Chizik's weekly press conference and let him answer questions. He may not be able to answer every question, but he should address these academic cheating allegations.

If they're true, he should admit it and tell the world the difference between Cam Newton in 2007-08 and 2010. If they're false, he should climb to the top of the football building and shout it from the rooftop.

Forget the SEC and BCS title chases. Something more important is at stake here. It's a young man's character and reputation.

Someone has chosen to drag Newton back in time. Only he can go back and close that chapter of his life before he can move on.

[wesfau2]

Ha, Scarbs read my mind!

This is more good stuff from ITAT re: Gregg Doyel:

Gregg was just on 790 the zone and outlined his story. He said he confirmed through Bond's lawyer that there were in fact two people b/w he and rogers yet NYT nor ESPN.com wanted to research further because they knew it would lead no where. He also raised serious concerns with Florida. He stated their were reports that UM, Mullen and Bonds did have a talk and that UM insisted this go public, but that he could not confirm. However with the recent fox reports he said that it is clear that Florida, UM, etc is definitely fueling this and that they have broken the law by releasing federal documents. Said that he was getting tweeted by UF compliance office telling him to shut up. He finished with saying i amd a UF grad and disappointed in my university and it's involvement with this scandal. He also said the end of his article he raises the single most question, which is who is John Bond and why would anyone even approach him for bag money. He left the answer up to his readers but did state look at who was his position coach and who he GA'd under leads you to believe that our past is not always as bright.

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=6&f=1010&t=6673196

[Godfather]

Christ on a crutch.  I have never seen such a full blown attempt at character assassination.

Auburn is not alleged to have done anything.  Cam is not alleged to have done anything while a student at Auburn.

IF anything happened at UF, then apparently Meyer swept it all under the rug.  He's the one-armed man in this scenario.

All hat no cattle?

[djsimp]

Doyle will be on JOX Roundtable at 10 am I think. I am awaiting his article to come out patiently.

[jmar]

Ha, Scarbs read my mind!

This is more good stuff from ITAT re: Gregg Doyel:

Gregg was just on 790 the zone and outlined his story. He said he confirmed through Bond's lawyer that there were in fact two people b/w he and rogers yet NYT nor ESPN.com wanted to research further because they knew it would lead no where. He also raised serious concerns with Florida. He stated their were reports that UM, Mullen and Bonds did have a talk and that UM insisted this go public, but that he could not confirm. However with the recent fox reports he said that it is clear that Florida, UM, etc is definitely fueling this and that they have broken the law by releasing federal documents. Said that he was getting tweeted by UF compliance office telling him to shut up. He finished with saying i amd a UF grad and disappointed in my university and it's involvement with this scandal. He also said the end of his article he raises the single most question, which is who is John Bond and why would anyone even approach him for bag money. He left the answer up to his readers but did state look at who was his position coach and who he GA'd under leads you to believe that our past is not always as bright.

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=6&f=1010&t=6673196

Look what happens in Starkville...

[Lurking Tiger]

Tried to go all polite on Fox. Got nowhere. Fuck them.

" I can't believe that you continue to allow someone such as Thayer Evans a platform to spew his vile gossip under the guise of sports reporting.

He doesn't seem to care what the facts are and only wants to stir up controversey to gain some noteriety. At the expense of a young man. Even if the allegations against Newton are proved baseless, he will have a damaged reputation for the rest of his life.

Please reign in your employee."

"Hello Mark,

Thank you for taking the time to share your comments with us regarding Thayer Evans' editorial content. We are sorry to hear of your dislike for his article, and we apologize if you were offended in any manner. We will pass along your comments to our editorial team.

Thanks again for visiting FOXSports.com, and thank you for your feedback.

All the best,
Bret
FOXSports.com Customer Support Team"

[wesfau2]

Tried to go all polite on Fox. Got nowhere. Fuck them.

" I can't believe that you continue to allow someone such as Thayer Evans a platform to spew his vile gossip under the guise of sports reporting.

He doesn't seem to care what the facts are and only wants to stir up controversey to gain some noteriety. At the expense of a young man. Even if the allegations against Newton are proved baseless, he will have a damaged reputation for the rest of his life.

Please reign in your employee."

"Hello Mark,

Thank you for taking the time to share your comments with us regarding Thayer Evans' editorial content. We are sorry to hear of your dislike for his article, and we apologize if you were offended in any manner. We will pass along your comments to our editorial team.

Thanks again for visiting FOXSports.com, and thank you for your feedback.

All the best,
Bret
FOXSports.com Customer Support Team"

They're covering their ass by calling it an "editorial article."

Fuck them.

[chinook]

Tried to go all polite on Fox. Got nowhere. Fuck them.

" I can't believe that you continue to allow someone such as Thayer Evans a platform to spew his vile gossip under the guise of sports reporting.


He doesn't seem to care what the facts are and only wants to stir up controversey to gain some noteriety. At the expense of a young man. Even if the allegations against Newton are proved baseless, he will have a damaged reputation for the rest of his life.

Please reign in your employee."

"Hello Mark,

Thank you for taking the time to share your comments with us regarding Thayer Evans' editorial content. We are sorry to hear of your dislike for his article, and we apologize if you were offended in any manner. We will pass along your comments to our editorial team.

Thanks again for visiting FOXSports.com, and thank you for your feedback.

All the best,
Bret
FOXSports.com Customer Support Team"

i got the same email from bret. 

Hello,

I'm Bret, part of the FOXSports Customer Support team, and I've been reviewing the issue that you contacted us about.

Thank you for taking the time to share your comments with us regarding Thayer Evans' editorial content. We are sorry to hear of your dislike for his editorials, and we apologize if you were offended in any manner. We will pass along your comments to our editorial team.

Thanks again for visiting FOXSports.com, and thank you for your feedback.

All the best,
Bret
FOXSports.com Customer Support Team

[chinook]

my letter...

Fox Sports Editor in Charge-

Are you serious for allowing this hack, Thayer Evans, to continue to represent Fox Sports.com? He's grasping. His latest articles on Cam Newton and Auburn University are simply slanted to ruin a young man's career and tarnish an outstanding university. It seems Thayer is standing at the gallows...before a verdict has been made. Is Thayer looking to become the star reporter? Working the odds? His source on the latest article...did you confirm this one?

Thayer needs to apologize for his failed attempt to tarnish Cam Newton and Auburn University.


Carlton

[wesfau2]

my letter...

Fox Sports Editor in Charge-

Are you serious for allowing this hack, Thayer Evans, to continue to represent Fox Sports.com? He's grasping. His latest articles on Cam Newton and Auburn University are simply slanted to ruin a young man's career and tarnish an outstanding university. It seems Thayer is standing at the gallows...before a verdict has been made. Is Thayer looking to become the star reporter? Working the odds? His source on the latest article...did you confirm this one?

Thayer needs to apologize for his failed attempt to tarnish Cam Newton and Auburn University.


Carlton

[Godfather]

It's like you're in my head or something.

[AWK]

My email...

  Dear Editor in Charge,

I have read the Thayer Evans piece on Auburn/Cam Newton from last week and the most recent, and I would like to thank you.  You have saved me some valuable time today.  I have recently run out of toilet paper at my home and instead of going by a convenience store to purchase toilet paper I am printing out 300 copies of each story and using them to wipe myself properly this evening.  Before you decide to delete this response you should consider two things, 1. I have a massive Thayer I have been saving since 8 a.m. this morning and 2. I will UPS the the outcome of said Thayer, on your dime of course, and you can post it as an Editorial on your website.  At least that way, people will be clear that you are producing shit rather than actual journalism.

Best Regards,


Taylor

[wesfau2]

My email...

  Dear Editor in Charge,

I have read the Thayer Evans piece on Auburn/Cam Newton from last week and the most recent, and I would like to thank you.  You have saved me some valuable time today.  I have recently run out of toilet paper at my home and instead of going by a convenience store to purchase toilet paper I am printing out 300 copies of each story and using them to wipe myself properly this evening.  Before you decide to delete this response you should consider two things, 1. I have a massive Thayer I have been saving since 8 a.m. this morning and 2. I will UPS the the outcome of said Thayer, on your dime of course, and you can post it as an Editorial on your website.  At least that way, people will be clear that you are producing shit rather than actual journalism.

Best Regards,


Taylor

[AUChizad]

My email...

  Dear Editor in Charge,

I have read the Thayer Evans piece on Auburn/Cam Newton from last week and the most recent, and I would like to thank you.  You have saved me some valuable time today.  I have recently run out of toilet paper at my home and instead of going by a convenience store to purchase toilet paper I am printing out 300 copies of each story and using them to wipe myself properly this evening.  Before you decide to delete this response you should consider two things, 1. I have a massive Thayer I have been saving since 8 a.m. this morning and 2. I will UPS the the outcome of said Thayer, on your dime of course, and you can post it as an Editorial on your website.  At least that way, people will be clear that you are producing shit rather than actual journalism.

Best Regards,


Taylor

Pure gold.

[Snaggletiger]

I had a nice long Thayer this morning and again right after lunch.  Read a couple of SI articles and popped a spritz of Febreeze on the way out the door.  Country Lilac

[Snaggletiger]

Question.  Are you guys just emailing foxsports or are you registering and commenting?  I registered but can't find anywhere to respond or comment on the site.  But then, I am computerly fucktarded.