Chizik: Cam Newton ‘will be playing against the Georgia Bulldogs’
Auburn coach Gene Chizik had one thing he wanted to say unequivocally on the SEC coaches’ weekly conference call with the media today.
“Cameron Newton will be playing Saturday against the Georgia Bulldogs,” Chizik said, “and I want to get that off the table.”
Amid various reports of alleged improprieties in Newton’s recruitment and academic record, Chizik declined to answer questions about the matter, saying he would entertain only queries related to Saturday’s game.
Earlier on the conference call, Georgia coach Mark Richt said the Bulldogs are preparing to face Newton, Auburn’s Heisman Trophy-contending quarterback.
“We really haven’t tried to keep up with that at all,” Richt said of the controversy swirling around Newton. “I think it could be a distraction to us, so we’re keeping our blinders on and studying the film and getting the plan and making sure we’re prepared for him being the quarterback.
“As much as some people think it might could be a distraction to them, it could be a distraction to us if we’re ‘Is he in? Is he out?’ type of thing. We’re planning on him being in, and we’re preparing that way.”
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Herp's Derp
November 10th, 2010
2:18 pm
What’s “deformation” of character? Sounds pretty serious……
Get real
November 10th, 2010
2:22 pm
All those who think Cam is so innocent, let them live in their world of denial…a story that has only sources who are nameless is without merit. But this particular one has named sources who have “the goods” so to speak…Answer these questios….If all the things Thayer and the others are saying are lies, why aren’t they being sued for slander??? If either Cam or his dad were sleazy enough to try to get money on the side to come to one school, why would thier morals have changed so suddenly for Auburn? By no means am I proud of the off the field embarrassments UGA has endured in the past or present, nor do I excuse any of it. It is a sad state that we have so many kids in college sports with no morals or conscience and the mindset of “get all you can, however you can” But any school who thinks it can’t happen to them isn’t living in the real world.
Losers
November 10th, 2010
2:24 pm
Bama…7-2. How’s if feel WAAY back there at #12? Georgia…4-5. How’s if feel WAAY back there – not even ranked!
Losers
November 10th, 2010
2:25 pm
Auburn 10-0….going to be 12-0 after November 26! War Cam Eagle!!
Get real
November 10th, 2010
2:27 pm
Loser…it may be your year…and if it is, congratulations, but think back a few seasons…you sucked…no one is on the top every year…enjoy it while you are there, but act like you have some class…
NC Dawg
November 10th, 2010
2:28 pm
Of course Newton will play against Georgia…that’s what they’re paying him to do.
Go Bulldogs!
November 10th, 2010
2:28 pm
http://www.pricezack.wordpress.com has two very interesting articles on cam newton. from the perspective of his recruitment to auburn and georgia. short articles but worth a look at
McDawg
November 10th, 2010
2:29 pm
thats what we wanted to hear–Bring it on
NC Dawg
November 10th, 2010
2:29 pm
Of course, Mike Slive might revoke that playing time too.
Losers
November 10th, 2010
2:31 pm
Get real….just doing a little verbal payback to some of these other “classless” jerks on the blog today.
Go Bulldogs – MORE unnamed sources? You know, I could EASILY myself write an article in the court of public opinion and submit it anonymously to any sports writer in this country. But it doesn’t make what I wrote TRUE. Get my drift?
Russ for President
November 10th, 2010
2:31 pm
Hey losers feels better than the spotlight you are in now. I assume the past 4 years you were on here talking about beating us down then also so maybe 1 year you will be right. Kind of wondering what high caliber team you smoked this year? Most were close and Arkansas had lost Mallett.
Crimson05
November 10th, 2010
2:36 pm
Even though I’d hate to see Aubarn win, I’ll await NCAA investigation to determine whether Newton has done anything wrong. The timing is just too concerning for these stories to be coming out now. Anyone who doesn’t question that is just going on wishful thinking against Aubarn. Any team in the SEC would have taken Newton. And that’s a fact.
Camputer
November 10th, 2010
2:37 pm
Cam, you could take a lesson from Pee-Wee here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ocv5WdBmSok
Losers
November 10th, 2010
2:39 pm
Russ…only THREE of Auburn’s 10 wins are close. So how do you arrive at “MOST”. And it was YOU, Bama, who said LSU would take us to the woodshed. We beat ‘em. And it was YOU, Bama that said YOU would take LSU to the woodshed. And they beat you. Funny how things worked out, huh?
Camputer
November 10th, 2010
2:40 pm
Losers-
Nothing has “worked out” yet. You still have Nov. 26th ahead of you.
king of mean
November 10th, 2010
2:44 pm
as a huge Alabama fan – i hate to see all of this swirl created by “unnamed sources” to this guy who is clearly playing the best ball for (arguably) the best team in the country right now. LSU gave my team their best with their best and we saw what happened. I want AU to be at their best in 3 weeks and they won’t be without this kid.
Ultimately – Gary Danielson had it right this past weekend. What IF all of this proves to be garbage and he’s screwed out of a Heisman? And IF it’s true – AU is in trouble regardless of whether they play him now or not.
With all that said – Sic’ em Dawgs… And go “Black Bears”…
Dawg '88
November 10th, 2010
2:45 pm
harold….are you smoking something weird dude?
Auburn has a championship program? When was the last time AU won an SEC title? UGA has won one since AU last did it. UGA 2005….AU…2004. UGA in 2002 also…AU none!
Auburn has a championship coach? Chizik 5-19 at Iowa St overall and only 2-14 in conference…including 0-8 before you hired him in his last conference record in 2008. He is 23-24…still under .500 despite being 10-0 now.
Mark Richt?…..95-32…no losing seasons ever! 2 SEC titles and 4 Eastern Division Titles. 7-2 in bowls…4 top 5 finishes in 10 years at UGA….5 NY Day Bowls (3 Sugar Bowls)… and 53-26 in SEC conference games. UGA has the conference’s best record overall in the past 10 years!
And now the ultimate answer to you harold….4 IN A ROW OVER AUBURN for CMR!!!!
Take that and smoke it! Next time find some facts…instead of your delusional empty statements!
William
November 10th, 2010
2:47 pm
To HerpDerp:
You obviously do not fully understand the business of college football. It is a business, it is about money, it is not about having “good” student athletes, or about helping them to become better people, it is pure and simple a business about making money. Dan Mullen worked with Newton at FLA, saw his potential, and no doubt recruited him. He knew of the character issues with Newton, and determined that winning, and making money was the most important thing (not faulting him here, as it is the same with all “successful” coaches) and determined it was worth the risk. Do you really think that all of these top teir players are good people, with squeaky clean records, come on! Alot of these guys have past issues, and all the major universities take the risk, because their competitors are doing the same, and no one wants to get left out!
Losers
November 10th, 2010
2:47 pm
Hmmm…you always have try and reason AGAINST how Auburn won over our opponents… they had a different QB, an injured Safety, we played at home, the wind was blowing the wrong direction, the rain came down only on our opponent’s side of the field, they ran out of Gatorade on the sideline and our opponenets fainted from dehydration. Yeah. That’s what I say. Dumb. Isn’t it. Get over it. The better team won fair and square, simple and clean.
Cheaters the TV show
November 10th, 2010
2:48 pm
Saw Cam on there, with a big smile & cash in his hand, yes hes GUILTY!!!! Suspend his butt, cheating on exams, Dad wants to get paid, etc. yeah hes Guilty, SUSPEND him now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
dan
November 10th, 2010
2:56 pm
AS ALLWAYS DOG FANS RUNNI9NG THERE MOUTH
Spike
November 10th, 2010
2:56 pm
Play him! AU will have no excuses when the Dogs upset them and ruin their season! Five in a row, baby! You AU guys know we whave you worried.
Spike
November 10th, 2010
2:57 pm
“have”. Sorry, I can spell I just can’t type.
All Auburn All In
November 10th, 2010
2:58 pm
All rumor and speculation at this point. Where’s the proof? The investigation has been going on for months. I call BS.
WAR DAMN EAGLE!!!
Coachdawg 2000
November 10th, 2010
3:04 pm
Dan-
There is a place. Their means a someone possesses something. I would assume you are a Allbarner. We have spanked your hiney for 4 years in row.
Porta Pottie
November 10th, 2010
3:05 pm
‘Scam’ Newton may be the highest ‘pre-paid’ player in College Football?! Folks may just be jealous of Auburn and their record but it sounds like this guy was shopped around the league like a prize pit bull at a Micheal Vick dog fighting party! Auburn has really stepped in a pile of doggie poo!!! lol
Spike
November 10th, 2010
3:05 pm
AU.. Save your butt-tape for its’ intended purpose, you won’t need it to trash Toomers Corner. What is up with that anyway?
Ed (The Original)
November 10th, 2010
3:05 pm
Dozens of traffic violations, stealing, cheating (brazenly), soliciting cash for his services…
I think Cam needs a psych evaluation. If I was an NFL owner or GM I wouldn’t touch this loon with a 10-foot poll.
Here Comes DA 'TREE
November 10th, 2010
3:05 pm
I hope he gets to play cause I want him to personally meet Mr. Ogletree (#9)……Thats right Alec will start for the Dawgs and Mr. Newton won’t run over him like he has some of the others that have been in his path….He’s a bad man and will light a ball carrier up trying to get that extra yard….GO DAWGS !!!
Cecil Newton
November 10th, 2010
3:06 pm
Enter your comments here
Cecil Newton
November 10th, 2010
3:07 pm
If yall want to talk about my little Cammy you need to write me a check. Make it out to Sho-Nuff ministries!
Shane
November 10th, 2010
3:12 pm
MOST-PENALIZED DIVISION I PROGRAMS:
Arizona State 8
Southern Methodist 8
Auburn 7
Florida State 7
Memphis 7
Minnesota 7
Oklahoma 7
Texas A&M 7
Wichita State 7
Wisconsin 7
✭Nine programs have been penalized six times, including USC and UCLA.
Auburn is one of the dirtiest programs in the history of College Football.
And we are supposed to believe them this time when they say they didn’t do it. Please ….
Columbia Tiger
November 10th, 2010
3:17 pm
Talk all the trash you want about Cam. He is going to beat you on Saturday. All you can do is hope and wish that you can put an * on the loss later to make you feel better.
D310NJAXON
November 10th, 2010
3:18 pm
Auburn will beat Geor-guh by 14 points with or without Cameron Newton. Nothing Stinks Like A WET DOG!
coachx
November 10th, 2010
3:19 pm
Scam Newton is a thug who can play football.
13 Speeding Tickets
3 times turning in papers that are not his
Got to pay me to get me attitude
If you get kicked off the Gators you know your a thug. The proud school of Spikes, Dunlap, Raney, and Hernandez. If guys like that stay on their roster just imagine what all Newton did.
Columbia Tiger
November 10th, 2010
3:25 pm
No matter what happens to Cam later or what he is like off the field you will still have to live with the memory of getting handed your 6th…YES SIXTH…loss to him and the Tigers on Saturday.
Spike
November 10th, 2010
3:28 pm
Columbia sure talks big smack on here for somebody that has lost four in a row.
Shane
November 10th, 2010
3:29 pm
If I were Auburn fans I would get real acquainted with what happened at SMU
Something tells me AU wont be playing football for a few years after all this.
drbasic1
November 10th, 2010
3:29 pm
so let me ask….once “CAM” is gone, for whatever reason, good or bad, are you Tiger/war Eagle/plainsman..whatever, going to be saying “War Camless Eagle”?
BMDPD
November 10th, 2010
3:36 pm
I want him to play. If we get lucky and win, then it will have been better to beat AU with Newton, than without. By the way, college football is a dirty sport. I have a feeling these next few years are going to be interesting.
Heath
November 10th, 2010
3:39 pm
At least when Auburn loses all of the WarTiger fans can have an excuse handy, unlike the last few years.
autiger83
November 10th, 2010
3:39 pm
Dawgies, Dawgies, Dawgies…. see you on the plains on saturday. I think it will turn out like 2004.
Hard to hate on yall anymore though. I got a kid at UGA who plays in the band. She is on notice though that one day a year Im not pulling for Georgia. Her mama and daddy went to Auburn!
Boca Baby
November 10th, 2010
3:46 pm
Reggie Bush caused Auburn not to play for the BCS title in 2004. Now Auburn has its own Reggie Bush. Will it be worth it to lose the season over this one player. Apparently Auburn has known about something possibly being amiss since the first of the year. I remember the Auburn-Georgia game of 1994 when Auburn was winning big while in the midst of NCAA probation as a result of severe and egregious recruiting violations. There in the stands were numerous Auburn followers wearing tee shirts sporting “No Bowls, No TV, No Problem”. It would seem that pay for play is a thing of tradition on the Plain. Why am I not surprised?
unoit
November 10th, 2010
3:46 pm
Of course he’s playing…. They paid him for 13 games this year!!!!!
Andy in Blairsville
November 10th, 2010
3:48 pm
Quality college football players get paid and they get paid in many different ways. They also take steroids.
If this shocks you, you live under a rock.
Soulja Boy
November 10th, 2010
3:49 pm
Eleven players and one AD on the jail blotter, and that’s a fact. So far, Newton’s issues are rumors.
GTSteve
November 10th, 2010
3:50 pm
@coachx…you forgot the stolen laptop
Boca Baby
November 10th, 2010
3:51 pm
Uh Oh! Cam’s father has gone from saying we did nothing wrong to “No Comment” which means he did.
MURPHY
November 10th, 2010
3:52 pm
Jim Warren-Blog on page 1
This usually occurs after 3 each day.The kids come home from school and play on moms computer.Pretty easy to pick out the idiots but you are right it’s very irrataing to read through the garbage comments.
History is clear
November 10th, 2010
3:55 pm
As far back as the late 1950s, Auburn had scandals swirling around them in football. I lived in Pensacola in the late 50s, as a middel school kid ( Clubbs MS) and they were embroiled in the recruiting of some PHS players and one did end up going after all to Auburn. It was all over town that scandal. I was best pals with one of the player’s lilttle brothers.
That continued into the 70s and the 80s. There was the Brent Fullwood thing, where Pat Dye allowed him to register for the Fall, then SKIP 100% of his CLASSES knowing that come the end of the year, he would declare and go pro. Same with that litle bitty James Brooks from Warner Robins, GA.
AU will destory UGA ( my alma mater ) then withinone or two years, we will learn that Chizk is knee deep in it and that AU is forfeting games. Such is the way that it is at the Plains.
Recall that D back scandal in the early to mid 90s between Bama and AU ??? That was proved to be scandalous with some $$$ AU supporter from Montgomery. None of this is new.
AU 48-UGA 34