You know him as the most electrifying player in the NFL. The player with the most exciting touchdown celebrations. And the overwhelming winner of the 2015 NFL MVP Award (48 of the 50 possible votes). But even with all the coverage of Cam Newton’s rise to fame, there is still so much that fans don’t know about the NFL’s brightest young star… After a ton of research, we put together a list of 10 most surprising things fans don’t know about “Supercam.” You’ll learn why Cam and Tim Tebow have way more in common than you think… You’ll also come to find out that behind his big smile, there’s an extremely smart businessman — who is making way more money than you think! Let’s get started…
10) He was Tim Tebow’s backup at Florida
At one point, the quarterback depth chart for the University of Florida boasted three national championship winners: Chris Leak, Tim Tebow, and Cam Newton. In 2007, Newton was named as Tebow’s backup. Unfortunately for Cam, Tebow became one of the best college QB’s of all-time, leaving Cam with very few chances to step on the field. Things took a turn for the worst in 2008 when Newton was arrested and accused of stealing a laptop. It was later revealed that Newton wasn’t the person who actually stole the laptop — but he did purchase the stolen property. Although all charges against him were dropped, the damage was already done. Newton was excused from the team and forced to transfer to Blinn College (a small school in Texas).
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soldierpj says
BS – I thought TB was a huge piece of crap for what he did, by far worse than Newton. And as a devout KC Chiefs fan I am embarrassed by all the love given Derrick Thomas for fathering five children from five different mothers. I’m an outsider on this but God gives and God takes away and DT is a prime example of being snuffed out in his prime for his transgressions.
Bob Stith says
I agree with Tim. I have rooted against Brady ever since that happened. It was a despicable thing to do regardless of race. I get a kick out of Cam. Want the best for him. Do wish he would marry the mother of his child.
tim says
This was a fun article until you tried to get pseudo-political on the last one. Take off your tinfoil hat and quit the race baiting. Cam Newton is one of the most beloved players in the NFL. Nobody treats him differently because of his race. People treat him differently because he’s an arrogant showboat on the field.
Roxene Kimes says
This is a profound statement on many levels but primarily because it speaks to the issue of race in a realistic way. Fact is, I had really no interest in the big game this year but tuned in because I was pretty sure that this would be The game that would underscore Cam’s arrogance by exposing how hard it is for him to lose gracefully and .. well?
Bobbie White says
Fact: NEARLY 80 PERCENT OF ALL BLACK YOUTHS UNDER AGE OF EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE WERE BORN OUT OF WEDLOCK. THAT IS A HUGE PROBLEM AND IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH TOM BRADY.
GIJoeJones says
What do the African American out of wedlock birth rates have to do with
this article? Cam’s children certainly won’t be utilizing those social
services you speak of. You sound kind of mad Bobbie. Why so angry? Does
seeing Cam get this much praise upset you? Nobody is downplaying the
fact that out of wedlock child birthing is not a great idea. They are
just noticing that Tom Brady was given a bit of a pass on the same
issue.
Amy says
Non-fact, you need to check your facts. You are a nasty person inside and out. Black people do not squirt out their babies and blacks people take care of their kids. You are one of the reasons why society is the way that is. I am white but I would never say what you just said. You do not have to demean one race to just to put another race on a pedestal. If you thought this article was disparaging, then just state that it is…in a classy way. By the way it didn’t say anything about black people claiming anything…WOW I hope you are not in a position where you have influence over anybody.
Roxene Kimes says
YOU are the PC reason society is the way it is. You did the exact same thing Bobbie did – made a statement with out backing.