Cam Newton ‘offered’ $1 million if he can pass lie detector (UPDATE II: They’ll do interviews)
OK Cam, while you're up at the dais, somebody has a proposition for you. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)
(Originally published April 25, 2011, at 12:01 p.m.)
(UPDATE II at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 26: Received an email from the folk(s) at CamNewtonLieDetector.com, who claim this is a legitimate offer. They declined an interview with me but, according to the email, will be conducting two interviews this week with ESPN and Yahoo! Sports. Details below.)
Maybe you believe Cam Newton and think everybody should just leave him and Auburn alone.
Maybe you don’t believe Cam Newton and are convinced he and possibly Auburn got away with something last season.
But are you willing to put up $1 million to prove your suspicions? Well, somebody is – or at least claims to. There is now a website called CamNewtonLieDetector.com. The author of the website proposes, “An Open Challenge To Cam Newton.” Newton will be paid $1 million if he can pass the, “4 Questions College Football Fans Want Answered” (that’s a headline on the site).
Before going into more detail, it’s worth noting that I have attempted to contact the site through both the phone number and email address listed and have yet to hear back. I don’t really have an attorney so I couldn’t do that, “Have my guy call your guy thing.”
The phone number listed (302-284-6213) comes up as an unpublished number in Felton, Delaware, in a reverse white pages search. I’m not aware of an SEC fan base in Felton, Delaware, maybe there’s a secret pocket group of Alabama, Georgia or Florida fans there. (They’re everywhere!)
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UPDATE I: Somebody from the website returned an email to me. They sent the following note, but left it unsigned.
Jeff, we’ll be happy to do an interview but are in discussions with a
major national outlet for first interview. Our offer is real. We are guys
on the West Coast in our 40s who love college sports and are sickened by
the integrity issues permeating the system. We are in discussions to do a
similar concept with college basketball. Please contact the Cam camp as
the ball is in their court. We’ll be in touch after this first interview.
UPDATE II: Here’s today’s email, detailing the website’s planned interviews. The author also has a special message for Auburn fans.
Media Requests for camnewtonliedetector.com
info@camnewtonliedetector.com
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Thank you for your interest, but we will only be doing two media requests: ESPN Radio Southern California (Thursday 8:40) and Yahoo Sports “Dr Saturday.”
If we proceed with a college basketball concept, we will let you know.
To the Auburn fans sending “energized” emails, I’ll personally never forget the atmosphere of your stadium that August day several years ago and the warmth and southern hospitality of the Auburn people. I’d like to keep that memory of Auburn foremost in my mind. The vastly unequal, unjust and highly political system permeating college athletics to the benefit of some programs and the detriment of others is our concern.
So what do you think?
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Meanwhile, here’s the challenge, directly from the website:
Attention Cam, pass a professionally administered lie detector test
by answering “No” to these 4 questions..and $1,000,000 is yours.1. Prior to signing with Auburn, were you aware your father was “shopping” you to Mississippi State or any other school?
2. Did you tell Dan or Meghan Mullen that you signed with Auburn because of the money because you truly believed Auburn had paid for your commitment?
3. Did anyone on the Auburn coaching staff/athletic department instruct you how to answer questions from the NCAA by lying or avoiding the truth?
4. Did you or your family ever receive any impermissible benefits from Auburn?
The TRUTH Matters
Cam, have your attorney contact our attorney to work out the mutually agreed upon details: Email:info@camnewtonliedetector.com. Call: 302-284-6213.
Is this legit? I dunno. Probably not. Besides, Newton may be the first pick in the NFL draft, so I really don’t think he needs the $1 million, even if he thought he could pass. Wouldn’t shock me though if ol’ Cecil “Huggy Bear” Newton tried to figure out some way to make a buck off this.
By Jeff Schultz
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510 comments Add your comment
Buckeye
April 25th, 2011
2:01 pm
Hey Schultzie,
Then what are you waiting for?? Tressel’s hanging?
joe
April 25th, 2011
2:02 pm
Ace, isn’t that a TV reality show?
Tech Tard
April 25th, 2011
2:04 pm
“Lets face it people if there’s somebody who knows how the real world is, It’s a Dunwoody housewife.”
Now thats good writing.
Dunwoody Mom
April 25th, 2011
2:05 pm
@Tech Tard, Why would we admit something that never happened? It’s been 6 months since these allegations came out. Why, despite the best effort of the bammer nation, the SEC, the NCAA and other national sports “journalists” have they failed to find one iota of information against Auburn???? Now, if you want to talk about Mississippi State – well, that’s a different story.
ACE
April 25th, 2011
2:06 pm
@joe and tech tard-Thank you, I aim to please.
Tech Tard
April 25th, 2011
2:08 pm
Blind, blind, blind. Allegations? There is proof his dad shopped him around the nation. Miss St is the one that turned him in!!!!!!! What are YOU talking about?
TrishaDishaWarEagle
April 25th, 2011
2:09 pm
@Tech Tard..If I saw proof AU acted inappropriately , I would say so. I have seen none, the NCAA and SEC have not sanctioned or even said they found anything.
And on the field is all I care about in college or NFL football..Half these guys come straight out ‘da ghetto..I sure wouldn’t hang out with them socially or academically.
On the plus side, the ghetto bling obsession of so many athletes, will cause player unity during any extended lockout to crumble.. Sure, the Peyton Manning and Matt Ryan’s of the NFL don’t mind sitting out a while, the guy with $500k in rings on his hand doesn’t have the reserve capital to swing it.
Dunwoody Mom
April 25th, 2011
2:10 pm
Tech Tard, Tech Tard, please pay attention….the people involved in the “pay for play” scheme that Cecil admitted to are Mississippi State “boosters”. Kenny Rogers, John Bond, et al, have no ties whatsoever to Auburn.
ACE
April 25th, 2011
2:10 pm
@Dunwoody Mom-Have you not heard what happened to USC with Reggie Bush?
Tech Tard
April 25th, 2011
2:10 pm
Dunwoody Mom: “Why, despite the best effort of the bammer nation, the SEC, the NCAA and other national sports “journalists” have they failed to find one iota of information against Auburn????”
Okay, so the entire nation is wrong and crazy and dreaming allegations up? Everyone’s wrong except ignorant Auburn fans, right?
Ray Goof
April 25th, 2011
2:11 pm
Rumor has it that Herschel’s mom & dad got a new house and $50,000 cash for #34 signing w/Uga. Clemson was offering more, but he decided to stay in state …… good investment for Uga!
jerry
April 25th, 2011
2:11 pm
How anyone could question the honesty of the son of a minister is beyond me. I mean, hell, he could have been Eddie Long’s son. Offer Eddie a million and see what happens.
Dunwoody Mom
April 25th, 2011
2:12 pm
@ACE – that you are trying to compare Cam and Reggie Bush is laughable – truly so…Desperate, as well.
Bobby Walden
April 25th, 2011
2:12 pm
Don’t need a polygraph for the answer to those questions. Newton and his pappy are both damn liars.
Dunwoody Mom
April 25th, 2011
2:13 pm
@Tech Tard – yes, the whole nation is dreaming up allegations against Auburn. Again, it’s been 6 months…where’s the proof? Cam’s parents don’t have a new house, new car…heck their church has still not been repaired.
You people are all talk….no proof. Bring it or shut it.
Tech Tard
April 25th, 2011
2:13 pm
Thats great DunMo, but where did he sign? Who called Coach Mullen crying saying “the money was too much” at Auburn? Ohhhhhhhhhhhh
JB
April 25th, 2011
2:13 pm
There will be an NFL.season. 80% of these guys make 400k and live like they make 3 mil. The pressure for a monthly 30k paycheck will be to much on 80% of these players. Without pro ball, most are working for a landscaper for 400 bucks a week.
OldFan
April 25th, 2011
2:13 pm
Shocked! Shocked, I say, that big time college football would ever entice a player in any way. And to think that a family member might try to benefit from that. This is all about drawing lines, and them lines is mighty fuzzy. The days of football student athletes went out with leather helmets. Not being cynical. Just realistic. The best athletes that deliver the most wins and the highest revenue come at a price. That price usually involves some compromise of principles and eventually, when we don’t see the lines, loss of integrity. Whatever Auburn and Cam may have done, the rest of the SEC has come pretty close to doing, too. Let’s punish the bad guys, but don’t be hypocrites. Give up the righteous indignation. It smells bad.
Dawg Gone
April 25th, 2011
2:13 pm
Dunwoody Mom lady take a chill pill this is easy if your afraid J.S is going to write something you won’t like because it might show Awbarn in a less that favorable light…don’t read it. Heck I don’t read some of his stuff about UGA but he has been a pretty good read more often than not for quite a while.
ACE
April 25th, 2011
2:14 pm
@Dunwoody-What is the big difference between the two?
Dunwoody Mom
April 25th, 2011
2:14 pm
@Tech Tard – and you have no idea what that quote was in reference to.
Again, bring it or shut it.
Dunwoody Mom
April 25th, 2011
2:15 pm
Quite frankly, if Jeff Schultz wants to demean himself with this type of blog posts, who am I not to have fun with it?
JONESBORO SLIM
April 25th, 2011
2:17 pm
Too bad we don’t put this much effort into getting some of the thieves in state and federal goverment along with the banking industry on the hot seat……
Tech Tard
April 25th, 2011
2:18 pm
6 months? This has been going on for at least 9mos. I’m sure the Newton’s will have a nice new everything in about 1 month. Hiding cash isn’t that difficult.
Dunwoody Mom: Would you attend Cecil Newton’s church after all of these allegations? Would you listen to his word as gospel?
Dunwoody Mom
April 25th, 2011
2:18 pm
@Tech Tard – okay, when the money is “uncovered” you let me know…LOL…
Moron Dawgs
April 25th, 2011
2:18 pm
Hey, Tech Tard, lay off the Dunwoody Mom! She’s probably a total babe and shouldn’t waste her time responding to you. (I’d say go back to work but you probably don’t have a job ……)
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lil nicky
April 25th, 2011
2:23 pm
Id like to have lil nicky saben pass one regarding improper benefits to his players
Tech Tard
April 25th, 2011
2:23 pm
No need to get personal. Just answer my questions. Would you?
Dixie Red Coat Band
April 25th, 2011
2:24 pm
$cam got away with it, tressel will get away with it…let’s move on.
WD
April 25th, 2011
2:24 pm
It’s win/win situation for Cameron! If he has nothing to hide, the easiest $1 million he will ever make. If he DOES have something to hide it ought to worth about $2 million from the powers that be to “keep it down home”?
Arbitrary
April 25th, 2011
2:24 pm
I’m offering Ga football a cool million to have a winning season.
Tech Tard
April 25th, 2011
2:24 pm
And yes. I have a job. It is extremely slow right now.
Arbitrary
April 25th, 2011
2:24 pm
McLagman
April 25th, 2011
2:28 pm
You have no business promoting this crap on a legitimate news site.
AU
April 25th, 2011
2:29 pm
I am pretty sure this website was started by Joe Shad
JB
April 25th, 2011
2:30 pm
Tech Tard….should have gone to UGA and got a Law degree and gone into Bankruptcy law. You would be rich. And have sense of humor, a personality and most likely a wife, just say’n.
Trooper Taylor's Backwards Hat
April 25th, 2011
2:32 pm
I’ve asked once and i’ll ask again- Does anyone really think that this stuff didn’t go down at auburn with the newtons..? C’mon..
GaBlue
April 25th, 2011
2:32 pm
Tech Tard,
Feel free to sumbit the evidence of Auburn’s “shady” activities to the proper authorities (and Mr. Schultz). If you don’t have that, perhaps you can show us how Auburn University is now officially and legally responsible for the behavior of every parent of every athlete that shows an interest in the program.
DC
April 25th, 2011
2:34 pm
I agree…you cannot compare Cam to Reggie Bush…Reggie’s case is actually worse and money did pass hands..along with car keys and house keys and tickets and….
ZipitYall
April 25th, 2011
2:36 pm
The truth will come out eventually and Auburn will be stripped of their season and championship. But by then, Cam will be in the NFL and won’t give a darn about Auburn or its fans.
Dunwoody Mom
April 25th, 2011
2:36 pm
Hey, ZipitYall – what is this “truth” you speak of?
Dunwoody Mom
April 25th, 2011
2:39 pm
You all are so silly…”oh, oh, I know Auburn cheated, I just know it. I can’t prove it, but I just know it”…..LOL.
TMZ
April 25th, 2011
2:43 pm
Is Auburm really getting the death penalty like Southern Methodist did ?
ZipitYall
April 25th, 2011
2:46 pm
The truth as I believe, is that money changed hands. No proof, just sayin’.
ATLER (ramblin wreck)
April 25th, 2011
2:46 pm
The Atlanta Hawks are up 3-1 to one and I come to the sports section and see Cam Newton vs a lie detector???!!!!!!! Come on AJC!!!!!!!!!!! Let’s cover the Hawks and Braves and stop with the Cam Newton coverage.
black1
April 25th, 2011
2:47 pm
They would only ask a black man this. Please. Man they pay every athlete, including the white ones
Ellis Island, New York
April 25th, 2011
2:47 pm
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… a STATUE of cam makes a lot of sense these days.
gdawginkalamazoo
April 25th, 2011
2:47 pm
I say that Jim Tressel should be played by Eminem in the ESPN produced movie “The Tattooed Five and the Fall of Jim Tressel.”
Ken Stallings
April 25th, 2011
2:47 pm
Schultz, follow me on this one …
Anyone from Newton contacts this group, and they put forward conditions making the offer unfaithful. Then, the organization releases a follow-on press release saying Newton declined, directly encouraging people to infer that Newton cannot pass the test!
You know well as anyone else that money is not sincerely offered. So, Newton does the only logical thing and ignores it, and this organization gets their 15 minutes of fame courtesy you!
Did you get a stooge fee from them?