Cam Newton had one of the best Heisman Trophy Campaigns in history. In just his first years as the Auburn Tigers Quarterback, he has led the Tigers to an undefeated record, an SEC Championship title, and a trip to the 2011 Tostitos BCS National Championship Game. He won the Heisman Trophy, Davie O'Brian Award, Maxwell Award, Walter Camp Player of the Year, and is on numerous All American Teams.
Newton has had one of the greatest seasons in college football history. According to the article Where Does Newton Rank Among the Heisman Winners? on the website Stiff Arm Trophy the following is true:
- Cam Newton's 2263 points are 81.5% of the maximum possible - and represent the 5th largest vote of all time - just behind Charlie Ward '93 and just ahead of OJ Simpson '68.
- Cam Newton's 42% margin over Andrew Luck was the 8th biggest margin-of-victory of all time, just behind Vinny Testaverde '86 and Richard Kazmaier '51 - and just ahead of Roger Staubach '63.
- Cam Newton had 729 first-place votes, 79% of the 925 available. That's the 4th-most #1 votes of all time, just behind Ward '93 and ahead of Ricky Williams '98.
- Cam Newton appeared on 84.4% of the 925 ballots - the 10th-highest ballot appearance rate of all time - just behind Ward '93 and ahead of Ron Dayne '99.
I've chosen 10 of my favorite highlights of the season that I believe are his best. View and Vote for which is your favorite!
If you disagree with my choices and think there is a highlight I missed that should be included, please leave me a comment and let me know. I might add it to the list if I agree with you.
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He's a Hottie!! He looked so cute in his Tux on TV!!!