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Ron Rivera: Cam Newton is Simply Misunderstood

Posted on 12/11/12 at 8:39 pm
Posted by undecided
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Posted on 12/11/12 at 8:39 pm
According to HC Ron Rivera, as told to Albert Breer, Cam has gotten a bit of a bad rep

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"I sat down with him, and we visited, and I tried to get him to understand, 'Don't put this all on yourself, it's all part of your growth,' " Rivera explained. "Thing is, he just wants to win. And he gets mad about it. And then people misinterpret his reaction, his demeanor, without talking to him. He doesn't open up to a lot of people, he's just a private guy, and that gets taken as him snubbing people, when he's not. But he does listen."

Rivera makes some good points, specifically about Cam maturing under scrutiny and having to learn not to carry the load by his self. Pretty well-written and insightful article
This post was edited on 12/11/12 at 8:45 pm
Posted by LSUZombie
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Posted on 12/11/12 at 8:41 pm to
This could be a good spinoff for the "openly gay athletes" thread.
Posted by fouldeliverer
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Posted on 12/11/12 at 8:44 pm to
Cam is a selfish unlikable douche. Even Auburn fans should be able to admit that.
Posted by Ross
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Posted on 12/11/12 at 8:56 pm to
This will go over well.
Posted by Crow Pie
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Posted on 12/11/12 at 9:02 pm to
I bet his teammates don't even like him. He is a douche canoe.
Posted by diddydirtyAubie
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Posted on 12/11/12 at 9:06 pm to
Posted by LeonPhelps
Member since May 2008
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Posted on 12/11/12 at 9:14 pm to
When Cam Newton stops doing those ridiculous Superman celebrations, like he is some god, even when down multiple touchdowns, then I might like him. Until then, take a cue from the classy QB's such as Manning, Brady, and Brees. Don't showboat when you score or throw a touchdown. A single fist pump is allowed, but nothing more.

BTW, I lump Rodgers in with Newton for that ridiculous belt maneuver he makes when he scores a rushing TD. Show some class, guys. Act like you have done this before.
Posted by stat19
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Posted on 12/11/12 at 9:21 pm to
Did he say anything about Saban to the Browns?
Posted by TTsTowel
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Posted on 12/11/12 at 10:21 pm to
The mad will flow through this thread like the rivers of ancient Babylon.
Posted by SabiDojo
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Posted on 12/11/12 at 10:26 pm to
I don't have a problem with him. I like him. He is a phenom. He just wants to win. Isn't that why you play the game? Besides, it is Rivera who should be scrutinized, not Cam.
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