He's not human

[Snaggletiger]

Sometimes kids get "lost" when they go Juco.  Somebody has to bring them to the  attention of the staff.  None of the recruiting services spend much effort on them vs the HS kids. 

Could also be that he was pretty well known to be headed to MSU, and when Kenny Rogers fucked that all up, they contacted Auburn.

I'll bet they start paying a little closer attention now.  The Rogers/MSU thing makes me go Hmmm.... See, I still have a hard time believing Newton wasn't at least on the wish list for many of the big time schools. But, could it be that despite everything we hear from the media/message boards etc. that programs around the country knew or heard what was going on at MSU and shied away?  Not that AU or any school is going to admit to knowing as I'm also a firm believer that skeletons rattle in everyone's closet.  Could it be that they said he's too hot to touch right now?

[Snaggletiger]

Here is an article that said they didn't even know who he was.  I don't know, I thought they had Rollinson and wasn't actively looking for a QB until he started screwing up and it was becoming apparent that he wasn't going to make it. 

http://amarillo.com/sports/football-college/2010-12-09/pleasant-recruiting-surprise

That answers my questions...most of them. 

[AUTiger1]

I'll bet they start paying a little closer attention now.  The Rogers/MSU thing makes me go Hmmm.... See, I still have a hard time believing Newton wasn't at least on the wish list for many of the big time schools. But, could it be that despite everything we hear from the media/message boards etc. that programs around the country knew or heard what was going on at MSU and shied away?  Not that AU or any school is going to admit to knowing as I'm also a firm believer that skeletons rattle in everyone's closet.  Could it be that they said he's too hot to touch right now?

I have wondered how this works.  I know that coaches share info, such as Gus and Troop going to talk to Gus while he was at Tulsa about his O, but I wonder if they share info on recruits?

[CCTAU]

I would imagine due to the previous happening in Cam's career/life, he was persona non-grata to many coaches. They know of him, but did not feel the baggage was worth the effort......UNTIL, they saw him play.

Other big name programs were quietly interested. But Luper is no id10t. he saw how an athlete like that could put up numbers even greater in our offense than the guy who just left after setting new records.

It was, like the whole year for AU, just something that fell into place. Sometimes things just happen.

[The Prowler]

Here is an article that said they didn't even know who he was.  I don't know, I thought they had Rollinson and wasn't actively looking for a QB until he started screwing up and it was becoming apparent that he wasn't going to make it. 

http://amarillo.com/sports/football-college/2010-12-09/pleasant-recruiting-surprise

Exactly.  The Auburn coaches went to Blinn to scout a WR, Dexter Ransom.  That's when they noticed Cam.  Tyrik Rollison started sliding back/got into the dog house...so, the.coaches decided that going after Cam would be the smart thing.  Y'all gotta remember, he was still raw at that point, but you could see the "it" factor, if utilized in the perfect system.  Cam signed, Tyrik transferred.

[dallaswareagle]

Sometimes kids get "lost" when they go Juco.  Somebody has to bring them to the  attention of the staff.  None of the recruiting services spend much effort on them vs the HS kids. 

Could also be that he was pretty well known to be headed to MSU, and when Kenny Rogers fucked that all up, when we agreed to pay more. they contacted Auburn.

Come on-get  your facts straight.

[jmar]

That answers my questions...most of them.

In January 2009, Newton transferred to Blinn College in Brenham, Texas under head coach Brad Franchione, son of Dennis Franchione. That fall he led his team to the 2009 NJCAA National Football Championship,[14] throwing for 2,833 yards with 22 touchdowns and running for 655 yards.[15] He was named a juco All-America honorable mention and was the most recruited juco quarterback in the country.[15] Newton was ranked as the number one quarterback from either high school or junior college by Rivals.com, and was the only five-star recruit.[16][17][18]

I think you were right all along Snaggle.
Where were the Texas schools? Oklahoma and MSU recruited him. He actually chose Florida out of high school over...Mississippi State!!!

And even if he was "raw", this was just too much talent to ignore.

[JR4AU]

In January 2009, Newton transferred to Blinn College in Brenham, Texas under head coach Brad Franchione, son of Dennis Franchione. That fall he led his team to the 2009 NJCAA National Football Championship,[14] throwing for 2,833 yards with 22 touchdowns and running for 655 yards.[15] He was named a juco All-America honorable mention and was the most recruited juco quarterback in the country.[15] Newton was ranked as the number one quarterback from either high school or junior college by Rivals.com, and was the only five-star recruit.[16][17][18]

I think you were right all along Snaggle.
Where were the Texas schools? Oklahoma and MSU recruited him. He actually chose Florida out of high school over...Mississippi State!!!

And even if he was "raw", this was just too much talent to ignore.

The Florida deal, and being a JUCO guy changes the way they're viewed.  Bringing in JUCOs can be dicey to team chemistry unless it's the right situation.  Cam was a 5 star coming out of HS, was recruited by and offered by OU, UGA and UF among others.  Auburn was on his list, but didn't offer...because of Kodi Burns I suppose.  He was not an unknown commodity then, but going to JUCO means there's issues.