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Auburn Formally Retires Cam Newton's No. 2 Jersey at Halftime Against Rival Georgia
Cam Newton’s No. 2 jersey became Auburn’s fourth retired number, honoring his record-breaking 2010 season including a Heisman Trophy and national championship.
- On Saturday, Auburn University retired Cam Newton's jersey at halftime against Georgia, engraving his name and number into Jordan-Hare Stadium amid a light show as the fourth honored player.
- Cam Newton's 2010 season produced the achievements that led to the honor, as he led Auburn Tigers football team to a 14-0 season with the SEC championship and BCS national championship.
- The program highlighted Newton's rare statistical feat as the first SEC player to pass for over 2,000 yards and rush for more than 1,000 yards in one season.
- Despite the loss, the athletic department emphasized the retirement's symbolic value as Auburn athletic director John Cohen said it honors Newton's lasting impact on Auburn athletics.
- The retirement places Newton alongside Pat Sullivan, officially joining his number in Auburn's program, with Newton saying he hopes his story is about a second chance.
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Auburn formally retires Cam Newton's No. 2 jersey at halftime against rival Georgia
Auburn formally retired Cam Newton’s No. 2 jersey at halftime against No. 10 Georgia, engraving his name and number into Jordan-Hare Stadium amid a light show.
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AUBURN, Alabama – Even Cam Newton, perhaps the best college football player of all time, has its limits. Back in town to remove his shirt, Newton spent most of Saturday night’s match against Georgia on the sidelines at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Megaphone in hand, Newton exhorted the crowd, rebuked the referees and did everything he could to light up the Auburn Tigers. It gives the feeling that Newton, who won a Heisman and a national championship in …
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