The best player in college football is being kept in seclusion these days, far removed from reporters, a safe distance from controversy and so far away from the public that CBS and its big-money contract with the SEC couldn't even wrangle an interview for an Iron Bowl pregame show this week. Cam Newton, who has dominated the Southeastern Conference with huge offensive numbers, has been kept under wraps as Auburn and the star quarterback have worked toward Friday's game against Alabama.
Newton shrugged off his first round of dealing with hurtful stories when he led Auburn to a 49-31 win over Georgia on Nov. 13. If Newton was troubled by stories alleging wrongdoing in his recruitment to Mississippi State, he didn't show it. He passed for two touchdowns and ran for two touchdowns and accounted for 299 yards. "I really feel like he's improved each week," says offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn. "He's done a good job running the offense and everything that goes with that. I'm very proud of the way he's played."
Newton shrugged off his first round of dealing with hurtful stories when he led Auburn to a 49-31 win over Georgia on Nov. 13. If Newton was troubled by stories alleging wrongdoing in his recruitment to Mississippi State, he didn't show it. He passed for two touchdowns and ran for two touchdowns and accounted for 299 yards. "I really feel like he's improved each week," says offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn. "He's done a good job running the offense and everything that goes with that. I'm very proud of the way he's played."
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