re: If the Newtons did not ask for or receive $$ from Auburn . . .

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Fair enouogh. He is no saint, but, as much as I probably should, I have never held college athletes to that high of a standard. If I did, I wouldn't like a lot of them. Certainly I get more joy out of rooting for guys I know have great attitudes, heart and work ethic and who I would want my daughter (if I had one) to marry.

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Good point.

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However, I root for a lot of guys that don't fit that mold and my guess is you do too. Just because Cam hasn't proven to have the greatest character, doesn't mean he is guilty of everything he has been accused of.

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True but it hurts the perception of him.

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The NCAA and I still need evidence. You, other rival fans and the general public understandably are going to have a lower threshold.

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That's the $180k question.