tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607864319113145554.post797523138667404941..comments2023-10-31T09:54:02.360-05:00Comments on WAR EAGLE EXTRA: Auburn comes to Cam Newton's defense amid allegations of academic misconduct at FloridaAndy Bitterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00653266257744434147noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607864319113145554.post-51073678586464411642010-11-09T22:18:57.178-06:002010-11-09T22:18:57.178-06:00Oops. Wrong link.
http://chalkboard.blogs.gaines...Oops. Wrong link.<br /><br />http://chalkboard.blogs.gainesville.com/2010/11/if-newton-faced-expulsion-at-uf-hed-be-exception/?tc=arUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323837162619610558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607864319113145554.post-44513283351804478272010-11-09T22:18:01.613-06:002010-11-09T22:18:01.613-06:00OMG! Our season is being turned into a three-ring ...OMG! Our season is being turned into a three-ring circus by the media. I can't believe this sh*%. Did I just read something about the feds getting involved? Wow!<br /><br />I wonder how do our seniors feel about playing their last game in Jordan-Hare. For the SEC West title no less. I wonder how the seniors feel about the turnaround in two years to close out the stadium for the season on senior day. How does Malzahn feel about the 3-4. What do our corners think about AJ Green, Is Eltoro ready for a complete game, etc. Newton's been here a few months and he's getting accused of stuff that didn't happen on our watch. And in the backgroup you have a whole slew of players who also have put so much effort into this year who seem to have been forgotten. Oh well,...AUsome04noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607864319113145554.post-78694503891439951622010-11-09T22:06:33.107-06:002010-11-09T22:06:33.107-06:00It appears that expulsion from UF was not a very l...It appears that expulsion from UF was not a very likely outcome for young Cam. According to this article from The Gainesville Sun's "The Chalkboard" by Nathan Crabbe, "...just two of the 607 academic dishonesty cases at UF from 2007 through February resulted in expulsions. About 18 resulted in suspensions and those cases typically involved repeat offenders, according to UF’s office of student conduct and conflict resolution."<br /><br />https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=607864319113145554&postID=797523138667404941<br /><br />This series of "news" reports, along with their timing, carries the odor of character assassination in my opinion.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323837162619610558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607864319113145554.post-24768530992967220322010-11-09T21:25:48.298-06:002010-11-09T21:25:48.298-06:00Andy,
Do you make anything out of the FBI wanting...Andy,<br /><br />Do you make anything out of the FBI wanting to meet with Bond??<br /><br />Seems somewhat odd for them to be involved in all of this, unless they are investigation extortion or something similar. <br /><br />Thanks for your hard work and coverage. I'd say I feel sorry for dealing with all the people complaining today but I'm sure you knew what you were getting into taking an SEC (and especially Auburn) beat job :)-Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06268341782730458117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607864319113145554.post-55222496817587109742010-11-09T21:25:08.236-06:002010-11-09T21:25:08.236-06:00The ESPN Heisman watch list has Cam Newton listed ...The ESPN Heisman watch list has Cam Newton listed as #1 and LaMichael James as #2. I find it interesting that both Cam & James are featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated this week. However, what I cannot fathom is that the sports pundits are saying Cam is undeserving of the Heisman because of unfounded allegations, whereas LaMichael James was arrested on 5 charges: one count of strangulation, two counts of assault in the fourth degree and two charges of physical harassment. Really??? Puhleez!!!Starlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00391111981359015116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607864319113145554.post-11557298408392103572010-11-09T21:18:55.405-06:002010-11-09T21:18:55.405-06:00Andy, you said "I do know that when given an ...Andy, you said "I do know that when given an opportunity to refute the claims of cheating today, Newton chose not to comment. In fact, nobody, when given the chance to go on the record, flatly denied the accusations." Did you consider Cam and AU are in a no win situation. Think before you write AU beat writer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607864319113145554.post-4919112629504005932010-11-09T21:11:35.477-06:002010-11-09T21:11:35.477-06:00Andy,
If you can report "According to the so...Andy,<br /><br />If you can report "According to the source in the report, Newton was set to appear in front of Florida’s Student Conduct Committee during the spring semester of 2009. He transferred to Blinn College in Texas in January of that year." Why can't you also include the two sources that discredit the allegations. Report both sides of the story Andy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607864319113145554.post-18017800501223895302010-11-09T20:55:01.933-06:002010-11-09T20:55:01.933-06:00Andy you stated " It still doesn't change...Andy you stated " It still doesn't change the fact that this is a news story right now." Please explain how this is news if any thing it's a witch hunt or better yet trashing of a kid do something good.Do everyone a favor report something else this is tired garbage move on, next story please.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607864319113145554.post-21680843311154060452010-11-09T20:50:03.648-06:002010-11-09T20:50:03.648-06:00Hey AB. What is your oppinion on all this?? An Aub...Hey AB. What is your oppinion on all this?? An Auburn fan can't go any where (al.com, espn.com...) and find a fair, unbiased oppinion on all this. I think that you are one of the best writers out there, and I'm really curious as to what you think.Clint Richardsonhttp://www.richlandgolf.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607864319113145554.post-34794986614665166782010-11-09T19:56:13.688-06:002010-11-09T19:56:13.688-06:00Andy,
Any luck tracking down Eric DeLaet in the U...Andy,<br /><br />Any luck tracking down Eric DeLaet in the UF Athletic Department? <br /><br />The Rivals.com story at<br /><br />http://auburn.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1150522<br /><br />listed him as knowing about the leak ahead of time. He has now become "unavailable for comment".<br /><br />This gets curiouser and curiouser.61 Degrees Northhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17763375817229728372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607864319113145554.post-58338018763314282402010-11-09T19:46:35.461-06:002010-11-09T19:46:35.461-06:00I agree to the slant of Collier's work, but it...I agree to the slant of Collier's work, but it would seem another writer with ESPN, NY Times, CBS, AJC maybe even the CL-E, could try to get similar comments. But it feels like most of the coverage in these stories have been spoon-fed by "sources" and then repeated in sensationalistic tones. <br /><br />Good work, Andy. Hope things straighten out soon.JCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607864319113145554.post-68540815524860615572010-11-09T19:43:31.924-06:002010-11-09T19:43:31.924-06:00Thayer Evans has had trouble with verification bef...Thayer Evans has had trouble with verification before as the NYT has reported.<br /> <br />http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/18/opinion/18pubed-web.html?pagewanted=2<br /><br />And thanks for all your hard work.icetigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02192241270318692118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607864319113145554.post-26226265681737346982010-11-09T19:27:40.950-06:002010-11-09T19:27:40.950-06:00Now that I re-read that part of the NY Times story...Now that I re-read that part of the NY Times story, I'm not quite sure what it means.Andy Bitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653266257744434147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607864319113145554.post-2509259365869649042010-11-09T19:26:04.004-06:002010-11-09T19:26:04.004-06:00The NYT did not necessarily independently verify t...The NYT did not necessarily independently verify the story. Thamel stated: "A person briefed on Newton’s situation confirmed Tuesday the FoxSports.com report..." That person could have been Thayer Evansicetigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02192241270318692118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607864319113145554.post-34107119212262481262010-11-09T19:23:06.192-06:002010-11-09T19:23:06.192-06:00And yes, some outlet has already brought up a numb...And yes, some outlet has already brought up a number of traffic charges, identifying a number of moving violations Newton had at Florida. Seems like a bit of overkill to me.Andy Bitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653266257744434147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607864319113145554.post-49284161474885271982010-11-09T19:21:29.968-06:002010-11-09T19:21:29.968-06:00Also, that CBS link is a blog that simply refers t...Also, that CBS link is a blog that simply refers to the article on AuburnSports.com. It's not independent verification.Andy Bitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653266257744434147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607864319113145554.post-17608677264104976502010-11-09T19:19:46.758-06:002010-11-09T19:19:46.758-06:00I agree. Whatever happened at Florida is immateria...I agree. Whatever happened at Florida is immaterial to what is going on at Auburn now. I've said as much. It still doesn't change the fact that this is a news story right now.Andy Bitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653266257744434147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607864319113145554.post-18835864672120343932010-11-09T19:17:44.662-06:002010-11-09T19:17:44.662-06:00Andy, don't be naive regarding how "unbia...Andy, don't be naive regarding how "unbiased" Thammel & Evans are. They are quite biased. So the point about the Florida's Academic Board source saying they would absolutely would have known if it were brought before the board is what? <br /><br />Let's suppose Newton did cheat his freshman year, & the subsequent year. So what? If true, he was punished for that 2 years ago. He had to leave Fla. & start over @ Blinn JC. And if Mullen is the source for the "cheating" article, why did he try to recruit him to Ms St.? Evans said he faced certain expulsion. Given Collier's sources, that sounds like hyperbole with biased conclusions. And that's the point, not that he didn't cheat, but it's irrelevant, & is simply an attempt at character assassination. What's next? Parking tickets? Going 60 in a 55 speed zone? Not returning a library book? Had unprotected sex? Picking his nose, & wiping it on his shirt? Enough is enough.<br /><br />Whatever happened @ Fla, surely Newton has paid that price w/o bringing up every indiscretion he committed like it came from On High.CJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607864319113145554.post-12888049305519421252010-11-09T19:17:20.457-06:002010-11-09T19:17:20.457-06:00Andy-
CBS Sportline has reported the 2 sources on...Andy-<br /><br />CBS Sportline has reported the 2 sources on the FL Academic Board with no knowledge of Cam's academic charges. See tigerland.com for article.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607864319113145554.post-86275308141914371022010-11-09T18:55:31.106-06:002010-11-09T18:55:31.106-06:00I've read and appreciated Collier's work f...I've read and appreciated Collier's work for quite some time, but even he would be the first to admit he has a pro-Auburn slant to his stories. Fox Sports is, ostensibly, an unbiased outlet relative to that, depending on your opinion of Thayer Evans (and for that matter the New York Times, which independently verified the story today).<br /><br />I'm not saying Collier's report is false. I'm not sure how big Florida's Academic Board is and whether or not every member is privy to all the happenings.<br /><br />I do know that when given an opportunity to refute the claims of cheating today, Newton chose not to comment. In fact, nobody, when given the chance to go on the record, flatly denied the accusations.<br /><br />What does it mean in the larger picture? Not much. Whether or not it's true, Newton was admitted to two separate colleges after whatever transpired at Florida. I think that's something of note, considering the accusations.Andy Bitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653266257744434147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607864319113145554.post-91485418729619305532010-11-09T18:47:18.516-06:002010-11-09T18:47:18.516-06:00Andy, I have always liked you work and I know you ...Andy, I have always liked you work and I know you have a job to do. However, if you are going to report what some clown named Thayer is writing why don't you also include the numerous other articles that point out inaccuracies in the story?CHBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11003550203542875934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607864319113145554.post-56737391225552781892010-11-09T18:32:25.092-06:002010-11-09T18:32:25.092-06:00Andy, what is your take on Will Collier's arti...Andy, what is your take on Will Collier's article on Rivals that has two sources with the Florida Academic Board stating that they had no knowledge of Cam being told to go before it? Seems like Collier is just as much of a journalist than this columnist with Fox.<br /><br />Did you consider it for your article?JCnoreply@blogger.com