US EditionAuburn Will Formally Retire QB Cam Newton’s No. 2 Jersey During Game Against Georgia
Cam Newton is the fourth Auburn player to have his jersey retired after leading the team to a 14-0 record and national championship in 2010, officials said.
- Auburn University announced on Monday that it will retire Cam Newton's No. 2 jersey during the Oct. 11 game against Georgia at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
- During 2010, he led Auburn to a 14-0 record and SEC and BCS national championships, producing over 2,000 passing yards and 1,000 rushing yards.
- Video showed Auburn athletic director John Cohen and deputy AD Tim Jackson informing Newton of the honor, with Newton responding `Auburn will always be home to me`.
- Following the announcement, Hugh Freeze said `2 jersey retired`, affirming the honor's significance.
- Comparatively, he ranks among the most decorated players in Auburn and Southeastern Conference history, and Newton will be the fourth player in program history to have his number shelved.
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Cam Newton Is Getting His Number Retired At Auburn
It's official, former Auburn Tiger and NFL great Cam Newton is having his No. 2 college jersey retired by the university on Oct. 11.It will be quite an honor for Newton, as he becomes only the fourth player in Auburn football history to have his number retired by the school, joining Pat Sullivan (7), Bo Jackson (34), and Terry Beasley (88) in that exclusive club.In my opinion, it's much deserved, for as impressive a player as he was in the pros …
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Auburn will formally retire QB Cam Newton's No. 2 jersey during game against Georgia
Auburn will retire 2010 Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton’s No. 2 jersey this fall. He will become the fourth player in program history to receive the honor.
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