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This Nov. 6, 2010 file photo shows Auburn fans showing their sentiments to the Cameron Newton investigation by the NCAA over his recruitment, prior to an NCAA college football game against Chattanooga at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. The Auburn Tigers found themselves defending quarterback Cam Newton for the second time in five days, this time adamantly sticking up for the Heisman hopeful in the wake of allegations of academic cheating when he was at Florida.

Benefits for NCAA athletes practically tradition

By Andrew Singer | November 15, 2010

When it comes to traditional values of college athletics, nothing is more organic to the institution than giving illegal benefits to players. Auburn quarterback Cam Newton is currently under a fire storm of allegations that have neither been confirmed...

The Rant: Vince Young, the real winner

By Mike Buda | September 8, 2010

And the 2005 Heisman Trophy Award winner is...Vince Young?Has Mack Brown lost his mind for suggesting such an outrageous emergency plan for the soon to be vacated trophy?It's simple. No. He's a genius!Reggie Bush will be losing his Heisman for receiving...