Newton named QB1 heading into summer
Cam Newton preps during Spring, he was selected QB1 on Wednesday.
Cameron Newton won’t have to wait until the summer to hear the news everyone knew was going to emerge eventually. He’s Auburn’s starting quarterback heading into the summer.
“After thoroughly evaluating our quarterbacks during spring practice and over the last week, Cam has emerged as our post-spring No. 1 quarterback,” coach Gene Chizik said in a university statement. “Obviously, he will have a lot of work to do over the summer and during two-a-days to continue along this path. We fully expect our other quarterbacks to continue to work hard and compete with Cam during the off-season and into fall camp.”
Newton came into the competition considered to be the front-runner and did nothing, it seemed, to lose that distinction. Players raved about his combination of speed and strength, along with an arm that will bring back the deep ball to Auburn’s offense, wide receiver Darvin Adams said.
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