Long ago (2007) Urban Meyer (former Florida Gator's head coach) got a verbal commit of a 6'3" 205 pound quarterback to the Gators, who already had Tim Tebow..., that commit was Cam Newton.
Later in his stay in Gainesville (Home of the Gators) Cam got in some alleged trouble (Google Cam Newton laptop incident for further information) and then he dropped out of the University of Florida. He dropped out right before the Gators beat Oklahoma to win a national title.
Most normal human beings would fall back into trouble and probably give up on their dreams, but not Cam. Lucky for him his drive took him to Binn College in Brenham, Texas. He then went on to win NJCAA National Football Championship (2009), and began recruitment again for an FBS College.
His commitment choices were between Oklahoma (wouldn't that have been something), Mississippi State, and Auburn.
He Chose to commit to the Tigers of Auburn, and became a very big star in the College football scene. They eventually won the 2010 FBS Championship, but throughout the 2010 season another controversy came up, it was alleged that Newton's father took a bribe to have Cam play for Mississippi State's football team breaking NCAA rules. Newton's father (Cecile Newton) attended most of Cam's games and was a big support, but he began to be limited in family operations for Auburn football, he even missed when Cam was awarded the Heisman. But, Cam still remained strong and focused, honestly some of the games he played seemed larger than life, like Kobe Bryant still playing while going to court. There was just something about Cam.
After his collegiate career he then said he wanted to live his dream and play in the NFL, and claimed himself eligible for the draft. Lots of the experts in the draft claimed his immaturity and off field issues would make him a long time prospect. I even had my doubts after watching his "Gruden Camp" on ESPN. He seemed to have a low Quarterback IQ, his Wonderlic score was the bare minimum, and he just seemed young and immature. Though he was talented I had no idea what to make of him, I think none of us did. His off the field antics at the time seemed unprofessional and we were all caught up in what we thought of Cam Newton.
But he was the most talented and fit a need for the number one drafting team that year the Carolina Panthers. Due to a lock out in the NFL most people assumed that it would be a rough year for Cam and the Panthers no continuity, new staff, new players, AND a rookie quarterback....
When the season kicked off.....we all became dumbfounded.
He wasn't done the next game he played the SUPERBOWL CHAMPIONS The Green Bay Packers, THE DEFENDING SUPERBOWL CHAMPIONS, he topped his debut with a 432 passing yard day, with a passing and rushing touchdown.
He Finally got his first career win against the Jaguars in week 3. Then he had to play the Bears and he lost to Chicago. Just last week he lost to the Saints, but Cam isn't exactly taking it lightly, he enjoys winning even in his post game interviews he explains, he wants to win. But I mean in this video his demeanor seems disappointed, that surprised me too. I thought this was supposed to be a kid all about himself, but he is following the strides to be a great quarterback.
Even though they lost to a division rival, they didn't look out of the game. The Panther's kinda have a feel like the Buffalo Bills last year. A few clicks away from being a great team in the NFL. The problem is that Cam is playing out of his mind and they are still losing.
But with his story Cam Newton is a phenom, he has overcome a lot of flack, judgement, and has remained resilient the whole time. That is why he is this Month's d00de of the Month.
His next game is against Atlanta in Georgia. ANOTHER Divisional game, keep an eye out for him, because he may raise his chances to win Rookie of the year.
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