The Complete Cam Newton Saga

AUChizad · « **on:** November 03, 2011, 11:23:01 AM »

The last 365 days of Cam Newton.

The most complete article I've seen on it.

Do the link.

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2011/11/3/2532406/cam-newton-panthers-rookie-of-the-year

AUChizad · « **Reply #1 on:** November 03, 2011, 11:46:49 AM »

Sent this to a coworker.

This was his reply.

AUChizad · « **Reply #2 on:** November 03, 2011, 11:48:06 AM »

I particularly liked this line.

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For those keeping track at home, yes, September 20th is the day the rookie who would surely struggle after the NFL lockout became the rookie who's only succeeding because of the NFL lockout.

dallaswareagle · « **Reply #3 on:** November 03, 2011, 12:52:26 PM »

Shows that by today standards, anybody can say anything-it not come to be-and there is no repercussion in the media.

The Six · « **Reply #4 on:** November 03, 2011, 01:15:01 PM »

Notice how often Paul Finebaum was mentioned?

Oh yeah, that's right.

ZERO

Most influential media member in the SEC. Sure.

GH2001 · « **Reply #5 on:** November 03, 2011, 01:18:18 PM »

Quote from: dallaswareagle on November 03, 2011, 12:52:26 PM

Shows that by today standards, anybody can say anything-it not come to be-and there is no repercussion in the media.

Ive been saying this. Lawsuit would deter it from happening more. And it could carry some weight since there are millions at stake around a pro athletes "character". It didn't really hurt Cam moneywise since he was picked #1 overall, but if the "character issues" had caused him to slip to #23, you would think he would have a defamation/slander case.

Kaos · « **Reply #6 on:** November 03, 2011, 02:10:17 PM »

This is me beginning at the :29 mark and extending to the end.

Kaos · « **Reply #7 on:** November 03, 2011, 02:13:28 PM »

Quote from: GH2001 on November 03, 2011, 01:18:18 PM

Ive been saying this. Lawsuit would deter it from happening more. And it could carry some weight since there are millions at stake around a pro athletes "character". It didn't really hurt Cam moneywise since he was picked #1 overall, but if the "character issues" had caused him to slip to #23, you would think he would have a defamation/slander case.

No grounds. Even if he was harmed by the speculation you have to prove that it was done with malicious intent and knowledge that what was said was incorrect. Thayer, Shad, etc... their only defense is "sources said" It keeps them 100% off the hook.

Lawsuits in these cases are exceedingly rare and even at the height of it there was ZERO chance anyone would ever consider suing seriously.

JR4AU · « **Reply #8 on:** November 03, 2011, 02:46:08 PM »

Has there ever been an athlete inspire more hate, have more doubters and detractors, and yet move through life and his sport so effortlessly and successfully? Everybody that was sure he'd go down and take Auburn with him was dead wrong, and he even generated an unprecedented "clearance letter" from the NCAA. Went #1 in the draft, and is earning that distinction on the field. As K said, Auburn was privileged to have him play one year and grace us with his presence for a few wonderful Saturday's in Jordan Hare.

JR4AU · « **Reply #9 on:** November 03, 2011, 02:47:23 PM »

Quote from: GH2001 on November 03, 2011, 01:18:18 PM

Ive been saying this. Lawsuit would deter it from happening more. And it could carry some weight since there are millions at stake around a pro athletes "character". It didn't really hurt Cam moneywise since he was picked #1 overall, but if the "character issues" had caused him to slip to #23, you would think he would have a defamation/slander case.

Auburn being cleared, winning the BCS, and Cam moving on to a very successful NFL career is a far greater punishment to all the ones that wanted him taken down.

dallaswareagle · « **Reply #10 on:** November 03, 2011, 02:56:03 PM »

Quote from: JR4AU on November 03, 2011, 02:46:08 PM

Has there ever been an athlete inspire more hate, have more doubters and detractors, and yet move through life and his sport so effortlessly and successfully? Everybody that was sure he'd go down and take Auburn with him was dead wrong, and he even generated an unprecedented "clearance letter" from the NCAA. Went #1 in the draft, and is earning that distinction on the field. As K said, Auburn was privileged to have him play one year and grace us with his presence for a few wonderful Saturday's in Jordan Hare.

His best Sat was a friday a little north of Auburn.

Tiger Wench · « **Reply #11 on:** November 03, 2011, 10:00:40 PM »

This article could be called "A Profile In Character Assassination with a Cinderella Ending".

I LOVED that Peter King got blown off. Fuck him. He deserved it. And I hope Gayer Goat AIDS chokes on his own vomit after Cam wins NFL Rookie of the Year. Maybe Cam will send him flowers.

GH2001 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 04, 2011, 09:32:34 AM »

Quote from: Kaos on November 03, 2011, 02:13:28 PM

No grounds. Even if he was harmed by the speculation you have to prove that it was done with malicious intent and knowledge that what was said was incorrect. Thayer, Shad, etc... their only defense is "sources said" It keeps them 100% off the hook.

Lawsuits in these cases are exceedingly rare and even at the height of it there was ZERO chance anyone would ever consider suing seriously.

Right, I agree. The "anonymous sources" shit is total BS. But just the mere mention or filing of the suit would deter some of these Jackholes you would think.

GH2001 · « **Reply #13 on:** November 04, 2011, 09:32:54 AM »

Quote from: Tiger Wench on November 03, 2011, 10:00:40 PM

This article could be called "A Profile In Character Assassination with a Cinderella Ending".

I LOVED that Peter King got blown off. Fuck him. He deserved it. And I hope Gayer Goat AIDS chokes on his own vomit after Cam wins NFL Rookie of the Year. Maybe Cam will send him flowers.

I love you.

War Eagle!!! · « **Reply #14 on:** November 04, 2011, 09:38:46 AM »

Quote from: AUChizad on November 03, 2011, 11:46:49 AM

That shit is funny...

Tiger Wench · « **Reply #15 on:** November 04, 2011, 10:57:55 AM »

Quote from: GH2001 on November 04, 2011, 09:32:54 AM

I love you.

Smooches!!!

And I forgot Joe Schad. I hope he gets serious hemroids trying to shit out all the constipated hate.

GH2001 · « **Reply #16 on:** November 04, 2011, 01:12:54 PM »

Quote from: Tiger Wench on November 04, 2011, 10:57:55 AM

Smooches!!!

And I forgot Joe Schad. I hope he gets serious hemroids trying to shit out all the constipated hate.

I wrote a post either last week or early this week about how I yelled at that fucker outside JHS last year before the UGA game. It felt good too. He deserved every bit of it. The more I think about what these people did to Cam, the more angry I get. Especially since he and Auburn are 100% cleared from the NCAA.

Kaos · « **Reply #17 on:** November 04, 2011, 01:18:50 PM »

Quote from: GH2001 on November 04, 2011, 01:12:54 PM

I wrote a post either last week or early this week about how I yelled at that fucker outside JHS last year before the UGA game. It felt good too. He deserved every bit of it. The more I think about what these people did to Cam, the more angry I get. Especially since he and Auburn are 100% cleared from the NCAA.

I hope you wore bama gear when you were acting like an eight year old who didn't get his way. He's a bobblehead. Ignore him.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #18 on:** November 04, 2011, 01:34:47 PM »

Quote from: Kaos on November 04, 2011, 01:18:50 PM

I hope you wore bama gear when you were acting like an eight year old who didn't get his way. He's a bobblehead. Ignore him.

Seems like I heard this somewhere be....wait, now I see what you did there.

GH2001 · « **Reply #19 on:** November 04, 2011, 01:36:30 PM »

Quote from: Kaos on November 04, 2011, 01:18:50 PM

I hope you wore bama gear when you were acting like an eight year old who didn't get his way. He's a bobblehead. Ignore him.

I thought about nailing a tomato to his forehead but figured yelling at him was a better way to go. Emotions were high. The guy was slandering Cam. What can I say.