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Cam Newton - greatest season ever?
Posted on 12/5/10 at 11:13 pm
Posted on 12/5/10 at 11:13 pm
Living in Texas, everyone talks about VY 2005 being the most dominant season they have ever seen.
Just looked it up and Cam is blowing him out as everything but pass yds. Total TD is 48-38 (with one less game). Cam has beat 6 ranked teams (based on today's poll), right?
Tebow's 2007 season may be closest I can think of, but I know he was well short in terms of rushing yds but had more TD's. But that team lost 4 games.
I typically pull against Aub at all cause, but honestly has anyone ever had better season?
Just looked it up and Cam is blowing him out as everything but pass yds. Total TD is 48-38 (with one less game). Cam has beat 6 ranked teams (based on today's poll), right?
Tebow's 2007 season may be closest I can think of, but I know he was well short in terms of rushing yds but had more TD's. But that team lost 4 games.
I typically pull against Aub at all cause, but honestly has anyone ever had better season?
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Posted on 12/5/10 at 11:15 pm to Greg D
I can't think of one, its almost becoming ridiculous how perfect he has played thus far.
Posted on 12/5/10 at 11:15 pm to Greg D
the guy is truly the most unstoppable player I have seen
he's unbelievable
he's unbelievable
Posted on 12/5/10 at 11:17 pm to Greg D
quote:Not that it really matters, but just fyi, it's the same number of games.
(with one less game)
Posted on 12/5/10 at 11:17 pm to Greg D
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Yes...best single person season performance I've ever
seen and it's not even close...they showed an astounding graphic last night that Cam has accounted for more TD's this year by himself than 84 NCAA TEAMS!!! That's insane
Yes...best single person season performance I've ever
seen and it's not even close...they showed an astounding graphic last night that Cam has accounted for more TD's this year by himself than 84 NCAA TEAMS!!! That's insane
Posted on 12/5/10 at 11:36 pm to JoshuaChamberlain
Tebow's Heisman year definately better statistically --
66.9% comletion rate, 3286 passing yards, 32 TDs, 6int, 895 rush yards, 23 TDs.
Making Tebow's rate, pass yards, and Tds > Cam's
But I'd have to say the undefeated record makes Newton's better.
Fla in 2007 played the #1, #2, #12, #15, #18 teams that season. (final poll)
Auburn has played the current #8, #10, #16, #20 (twice), #21
66.9% comletion rate, 3286 passing yards, 32 TDs, 6int, 895 rush yards, 23 TDs.
Making Tebow's rate, pass yards, and Tds > Cam's
But I'd have to say the undefeated record makes Newton's better.
Fla in 2007 played the #1, #2, #12, #15, #18 teams that season. (final poll)
Auburn has played the current #8, #10, #16, #20 (twice), #21
This post was edited on 12/5/10 at 11:46 pm
Posted on 12/5/10 at 11:42 pm to Noplacelikehome
Damn, Barry Sanders.... not a bad year for him in 88 
Posted on 12/5/10 at 11:45 pm to Bench McElroy
texas tech game was in tokyo? am i reading that right wtf
Posted on 12/5/10 at 11:45 pm to jso0003
Holy shite at Barry Sanders.
Posted on 12/5/10 at 11:46 pm to Bench McElroy
two questions, why did they play texas tech in Tokyo? Second how did he receive the Heisman, did they not to do a Heisman ceremony back then?
Posted on 12/5/10 at 11:47 pm to Greg D
could you imagine how many rushing yards he'd have if we let him run against ULM and UTC?
Posted on 12/5/10 at 11:50 pm to TiggerWoods
Imagine if Barry Sanders had had the opportunity to play 14 games that season. If you project his per game average out over those extra games you'd be looking at a 3,300 yard 51 TD season 
This post was edited on 12/5/10 at 11:57 pm
Posted on 12/5/10 at 11:50 pm to beaver
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could you imagine how many rushing yards he'd have if we let him run against ULM and UTC?
It seems like they didn't run him much against Ole Miss either.
Posted on 12/5/10 at 11:52 pm to TiggerWoods
Barry Sanders 
Posted on 12/6/10 at 12:03 am to Bench McElroy
Barry Sanders was a freak, but he played for a team that was good but not great. Modest competition and a Holiday Bowl diminish those accomplishments a little bit.
Cam is playing for an undefeated SEC team in the national champ game, in addition to his crazy statistical season: #1 nationally in passer rating (188) which would break the NCAA record PLUS about 1500 rushing yards and 20+ rushing TDs. That's sick.
You might find players who had better stats. You might find players who had crazier highlight reels. You might find players who were more valuable to a team's undefeated national championship season. But you would be hard pressed to find a player who ranks so highly on all three of those prongs as Cam Newton.
I did think of one comparison: Tony Dorsett - 1976 (Pitt). Team went undefeated and won a NC, riding his back. He set the single season record for rushing yards (2,000) and the record for career yards (6,000). Won the Heisman, Maxwell and Walter Camp awards (the three biggest at the time). He is probably underrated in terms of how good he was in college.
Probably some others in the mix as well.
Posted on 12/6/10 at 12:03 am to audodger
Even though I will go to my grave believing someone, somewhere, somehow paid Cam it's beyond dispute that he is an amazing player that's looked like he belongs in a higher league. The dude is just bad arse all the way around.
Posted on 12/6/10 at 12:06 am to samson73103
I've heard some of the talking heads on ESPN and talk radio saying how Cam isn't a very good passer. If there are any coaches on this board, explain to me what he needs to do to as to improving in this area. It looks to me sitting in the living room that most of his passes are spot on and he generally makes good decisions.
Posted on 12/6/10 at 12:07 am to AUFANATL
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Barry Sanders was a freak, but he played for a team that was good but not great. Modest competition and a Holiday Bowl diminish those accomplishments a little bit.
Yes, let's diminish Sanders' 2,850 yard 44 TD season in only 12 games
This post was edited on 12/6/10 at 12:08 am
Posted on 12/6/10 at 12:08 am to Bench McElroy
quote:
Barry Sanders 1988 stats
DAAAAAMMMMMNNNNNN
This post was edited on 12/6/10 at 12:10 am
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