Auburn junior quarterback Cam Newton has been named the National Offensive Player of the Week by the Walter Camp Football Foundation, it was announced Sunday. Newton was honored for his performance in Auburn's 65-43 victory over Arkansas Saturday. Newton rushed for 188 yards and three touchdowns, while completing 10-of-14 passes for 140 yards and another score. Newton scored on touchdown runs of 5, 1 and 3 yards, and threw a 15-yard scoring strike to Emory Blake to give Auburn the lead for good in the fourth quarter. He had four rushes of more than 20 yards during the contest. Newton currently ranks second nationally in passing efficiency (180.53) and 11th in rushing (122.9) and total offense (305.4). He leads the SEC in each of those categories.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Auburn's Newton Named Walter Camp Foundation's National Offensive Player Of The Week
Auburn junior quarterback Cam Newton has been named the National Offensive Player of the Week by the Walter Camp Football Foundation, it was announced Sunday. Newton was honored for his performance in Auburn's 65-43 victory over Arkansas Saturday. Newton rushed for 188 yards and three touchdowns, while completing 10-of-14 passes for 140 yards and another score. Newton scored on touchdown runs of 5, 1 and 3 yards, and threw a 15-yard scoring strike to Emory Blake to give Auburn the lead for good in the fourth quarter. He had four rushes of more than 20 yards during the contest. Newton currently ranks second nationally in passing efficiency (180.53) and 11th in rushing (122.9) and total offense (305.4). He leads the SEC in each of those categories.
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