2011 NFL draft: Carolina Panthers make Cam Newton top pick - ESPN

Former Auburn quarterback Cam Newton was selected by the Carolina Panthers with the first overall pick of the NFL draft Thursday night. (Jason DeCrow, Associated Press)

Wish him all the best. I just have two simple questions.

Does anyone with a working brain (and people who work for the NCAA or are apologists for the college football machine are excluded obviously) believe that (S)cam Newton's dad did not know that (S)cam was drafted #1 yesterday?

OK. If that's the case, how on earth can you not believe that Daddy had his hand out on (S)cam's behalf and not have knowledge of that important event?

Anyone employed by the NCAA rules enforcement area feel free to comment.


2011 NFL draft: Carolina Panthers make Cam Newton top pick - ESPN:

"NEW YORK -- Cam Newton provided one of the few predictable moments, so far, in a bizarre NFL offseason.

While the league's labor dispute played out in the courts, the Heisman Trophy winner was selected No. 1, as expected, in Thursday night's NFL draft, taken by the Carolina Panthers."