Cam newton pay for play scandal

some may still believe cam is still guilty of the scandal brought against him but he was proven innocent. here is the scoop from cbs news.

NEW YORK (CBS/AP) The Federal Bureau of Investigation has requested a meeting with John Bond, former Mississippi State football player and key figure in the college recruiting scandal surrounding Heisman Trophy hopeful Cam Newton, say reports.

According to Bond, a man who said he represented the Auburn University quarterback during his recruitment out of junior college last year, apparently asked for a reported $180,000 to secure Newton's commitment to Mississippi State, reportsTMZ.com.

"During the 2009 football season, I was contacted by a former football teammate, who represented to me that he was speaking for the Newton camp," Bond said in a statement given to the AP through his attorney. "He told me that Cam Newton wanted to play at Mississippi State, but that a specified payment would have to be made."

Bond's attorneys claim the FBI asked for a "sit-down meeting" with his client, saying they were "interested in whether young men are being shopped to colleges," according to TMZ.com.

Newton transferred from the University of Florida where he was facing a possible expulsion for academic cheating, to Blinn Junior College in Brenham, Texas where he played last season, according to ESPN.com.

Newton has denied any wrongdoing in his recruitment.

"I'm not going to entertain something that took place not three months, not six months, not a year but two years ago," Newton said Tuesday. "I'm not going to sit up here and say anything about it, whether I did or did not do it, because I don't want to beat a dead horse talking about it. It's not going to affect me any way, shape or fashion."

His coach, Gene Chizik, seemed to share that same sentiment hours before ESPN posted the story regarding Newton's alleged academic cheating, calling the report "pure garbage."

Newton has led Auburn University to a (10-0) record this season, lifting the Tigers to the No. 2 ranking in The Associated Press poll and the No. 2 spot in the most recent Bowl Championship Series standings.

Nfl Combine Pt. 5 (day 4)

i bring you video of day 4 recap on the nfl combine. so far there has been alot of great athletes come to show their skill. they have put so much effort into their performance and pretty soon these guys will have their pro day with certain NFL teams to get a chance at a one-on-one with the team and coaches to show their real talent and do workouts given by the coaches to perform at their best.

Nfl Combine Pt. 4 (day 3)

its me again bringing you day 3 of the combine. here you go!

Nfl Combine Pt. 2 (day 1)

im bringing you all the recaps of each day of the combine starting with day one for the lineman. its about that time for the college football graduates to take their journey to the nfl finally and try and make a stronger case for them so they can drafted higher in the draft.

Nfl Combine Pt. 1

The NFL Scouting Combine, formally known as the National Invitational Camp, is organized by National Football Scouting Inc. as an opportunity for NFL teams to scout a large quantity of players in one place. The current NFL Combine is held each February in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Over 300 draft-eligible players are invited by National Football Scouting Inc.

The first combine was held in 1982 in Tampa, Fla., and was attended by 163 players. However, since not all teams subscribed to National Football Scouting Inc., two other combines were held from 1982-84 and hosted by other scouting organizations.

In 1985, all 28 NFL teams agreed to attend the combine hosted by National Football Scouting Inc. After holding the combine in Florida, Louisiana and Arizona over the first few years, the combine debuted in Indianapolis in 1987.

The original goal of the combine was for teams to obtain medical information on top prospects. It has since evolved into a week-long event featuring multiple opportunities for medical tests, interviews and workouts.At the Scouting Combine, NFL teams can chose up to 60 prospects at the combine to interview. The interviews are held at hotels, rather than at the combine venue, and can cover any subject. Teams will often ask about a player's personal background to uncover any possible character issues and will also ask questions to evaluate a player's readiness for the NFL.

Players are also given the Wonderlic Test, a written evaluation of a player's intelligence. The version of the test taken at the combine consists of 50 questions and lasts 12 minutes. Players are given one point for each question correctly answered. As of 2009, Pat McInally, a former punter and wide receiver from Harvard, is the only player with a confirmed score of 50.

Each prospect is also measured for height, weight, arm length and hand length and undergoes the Cybex Test, a measurement of flexibility and joint movement. Players will also undergo a physical exam to determine any current injuries and an injury history.

40-Yard Dash

Perhaps the most publicized event at the combine, each participant is given two attempts to run the 40-yard dash (commonly referred to as "the40"). Times typically range anywhere from 4.30 to 5.60. Splits are also recorded at the 10- and 20-yard intervals. This drill is most important for running backs, wide receivers and defensive backs.

Bench Press

Players are tested on how many times they can bench press 225 pounds. The bench press, at a relatively low weight for NFL players, tests each player's strength and endurance. Bench press repetitions can range from zero to 45. This drill is most important for offensive and defensive linemen and linebackers.

From ESPN.com

College players selling school items.

Six student-athletes on The Ohio State University football team have been suspended for NCAA violations, the school said Thursday.

Mike Adams, Dan Herron, DeVier Posey, Terrelle Pryor and Solomon Thomas will miss the first five games of the 2011 season and must repay money and benefits, the school said.

In addition to sitting out the first five games of the 2011 season, five Ohio State football players, including Terrelle Pryor (pictured) must repay the following to charity:
Pryor
• Repay $2,500 for selling 2008 Big Ten championship ring, 2009 Fiesta Bowl sportsmanship award, 2008 Gold Pants
Daniel Herron
• Repay $1,150 for selling jersey, pants and shoes for $1,000 and receiving discounted services worth $150
Devier Posey
• Repay $1,250 for selling 2008 Big Ten championship ring for $1,200 and receiving discounted services worth $50.
Mike Adams
• Repay $1,000 for selling 2008 Big Ten championship ring.
Solomon Thomas
• Repay $1,505 for selling 2008 Big Ten championship ring for $1,000, 2008 Gold Pants for $350 and receiving discounted services worth $155.

Cam Newton finally projected high in the nfl draft

most football anaylist have said from the beginning that cam newton would not go high in the draft but instead go low first round or even early 2nd round. cam went to prove them wrong which he did and improved his rank to 3rd draft pick in the first round and overall number 1 of the quarterback draft class.

#3:  Buffalo Bills: Cam Newton, QB, Auburn  

I have this feeling this pick is going to happen. The Bills are a franchise that has been floundering in mediocrity the past decade. They need a leader to seize control of the team and lead them to the playoffs for the first time since 1999. Question Cam Newton's intelligence and pro-readiness all you want, but he's a tremendous leader. 

Buffalo also has a fairly new regime that has not obtained "its guy" yet. Buddy Nix and Chan Gailey know that they'll never sniff the postseason if they don't have a franchise quarterback. And Newton has the mobility that Gailey covets for his offense. 

Unfortunately, Newton's not ready for the NFL just yet. Sure, he'll use his scrambling ability to win some games, but he was a one-year starter in college who never had to make multiple reads in his offense. Newton has the potential to evolve into a very good NFL quarterback, but it'll take some time. Ideally, he'll sit behind Ryan Fitzpatrick for a year or two, but if he's chosen this high, he'll probably see the field right away.