To say that he’s reached out to me as a little brother and is helping me throughout my path of college football, it means a lot to me. LEFT: Cam Newton runs past two Louisiana State tacklers. "He’s one of the most inspirational people in my life," Finley said. "I have looked up to him since I was a little kid. Wes Byrum booted a 19-yard field goal for a 2219 victory and Auburn's second national championship. So should be good there."įor Finley, that confidence as a sudden leader was aided by Newton's guidance. "He claps loud he's got big hands," Brahms said of the 6-foot-7 quarterback. Auburn center Nick Brahms said the offense hasn't had any issues adjusting to Finley under center, though, because his rhythm and cadence are similar to Nix's. There might be more of that Saturday as South Carolina hopes to rattle a first-time Tigers starter. "The size and the arm strength (stand out)," Beamer said. "If there's a quarterback in the country with a stronger arm than this guy, I'd like to see it."įinley pointed out that South Carolina likes to play a lot of physical man coverage on the outside, and that the Gamecocks aren't afraid to send pressure. Finley made his college debut against South Carolina last season (against a different coaching staff) and completed 17 of 21 passes in an LSU win. There's no lack of respect for Finley from the other side: South Carolina coach Shane Beamer called the quarterback's arm "a rocket" Wednesday. SEC MISERY INDEX: Only Auburn's 25-point collapse could upstage Florida's dysfunction SPECIAL TEAMS: With Anders Carlson out for the season, who's Auburn's next kicker? Cam Newton Schools: Florida, Auburn Position: QB Heisman Voting: 1st in 2010 Draft: 1st round, 1st overall of the 2011 NFL draft by the Carolina Panthers. They’re helping me, they’re lifting me up, giving me confidence and things of the nature." And they’re supporting me as we go throughout this stage of not having our starting quarterback. So I’ve been focusing on that, and those guys have been rallying behind me this week. I’m only 19 years old, but when people see you doing the right thing, they want to follow you. Newton led the Tigers to an undefeated season while running past opponents and side stepping off the field allegations. 31, showed up at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday to watch his alma mater, Auburn, battle SEC rival Georgia. The free agent quarterback, who was released by the New England Patriots on Aug. Congratulations to Auburn's Cam Newton, the landslide winner of college football's top individual award. Cam Newton has a little more free time on the weekends, and he's making the most of it. 2010 Heisman Trophy Winner: Auburn University QB Cam Newton. The 6-foot 6-inches and 250-pounds Newton wasn’t on many radars at the start of the 2010 season, but he ended up becoming the first double-transfer to win the Heisman and the first junior-college transfer to do so. The Heisman winner was drafted 1 in the 2011 Draft. "I’ve been doing my best to be a leader since I got here," Finley said. Cam Newton became the third Auburn Tiger to win the Heisman, joining Pat Sullivan (’71) and Bo Jackson (’85). The LSU transfer was candid Wednesday about suddenly taking on a role in which he is expected to lead the offense through the end of the season. The Tigers defeated six ranked teams including a 28-27 win against Alabama in Tuscaloosa after overcoming a 24-0 Iron Bowl deficit.Newton reflects just some of the resounding support Finley has received this week as he prepares to start for Auburn (6-4, 3-3 SEC) at South Carolina (5-5, 2-5) on Saturday (6 p.m., ESPN). Quarterback Cam Newton won the school's third Heisman Trophy while joining DT Nick Fairley and OL Lee Ziemba as All-America selections. Auburn capped a 14-0 season in 2010 with an SEC Championship and BCS National Championship.
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