Cam Newton Came Close To Being Declared Ineligible Twice During Auburn's BCS Title Run
By Ty Duffy
Kenny Rogers was not an agent under NCAA guidelines. Cecil Newton spoke with Rogers 275 times during Mississippi State’s recruitment. He and Rogers met with Mississippi State assistants. Cecil asked Rogers to solicit a cash payment for Cam’s letter of intent. However, there was no formal agreement and no money exchanged hands. Auburn successfully argued he was not an agent.
The NCAA found no evidence Cam Newton had any involvement in or knowledge of his father’s actions.The NCAA found no evidence Auburn acted inappropriately or that Newton solicited a payment.
Auburn is clear for now, especially since the NCAA has no subpoena power. Members of Auburn’s compliance staff deserve a hefty raise. May this story never arise again without concrete evidence that something inappropriate happened.
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