THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 2011
TRIVIA OF THE DAY
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Q: The 2008 Detroit Lions were the first team in NFL history to go 0-16. What was Detroit's record in the preseason?
A: 4-0
— NFL.com
me into the lion's den."
former Texas Tech basketball coach Pat Knight after a 58-point loss to Kansas in 2008
FACT OF THE DAY
In 1949, Ted Williams reached base in 84 consecutive games, a record that still stands.
ESPN.com
Cam Newton is not the next big bust
THE MORNING BREW
A rookie quarterback's road to NFL superstardom is often long and treacherous. Not everyone can make it.
The Oakland Raiders thought they found the man who would turn around their fortunes in 2007 when they selected JaMarcus Russell with the first overall pick in the NFL Draft that year.
It was supposed to be the dream scenario for the team's outspoken owner, Al Davis. It turned out to be a $68-million nightmare.
After dismal performances on the field and legal troubles off it, Russell only lasted three seasons in the NFL. He is currently out of a job and considered to be one of the biggest burs of all time along with Ryan Leaf and Tim Couch.
The 2011 season marks the beginning of the NFL career of Cam Newton, a rookie quarterback who has drawn comparisons to Russell,
the former LSU standout
Is Newton inevitably the next bust? Many of the talking heads think so, but I see a rising superstar with athletic ability and plenty of potential.
When it comes to Newton, winning and controversy have been constants during his career. In college, Newton transferred from the Florida Gators to Texas' Blinn College amidst accusations of stealing a laptop and academic fraud.
After leading Blinn to the 2009 NJCAA Football Championship,
Newton landed at Auburn. All he did at Auburn was lead the Tigers to a perfect season and win the Heisman Trophy while facing a bevy of "pay for play" allegations.
Riding the momentum from his only season at Auburn all the way to the NFL, Newton was selected first overall in the 2011 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers. Newton's doubts have been quick to point out his mechanical flaws and his inconsistent accuracy.
But I am more than sold on his arm strength, athleticism, leadership and competitive drive. Newton hates to lose, and he knows nothing but winning.
That mentality and work ethic are what sets him apart from JaMarcus Russell. Russell's attitude and priorities doomed his career before it ever had the chance to take off.
Rather than getting into training camp and working to gain the trust
of his coaching staff and teammates, Russell held out over a contract dispute that did not end until the first week of the 2007 season. Russell arrived at Raiders' camp out of shape and behind Josh McCown on the depth chart.
Newton, on the other hand.
looks to be well on his way to officially winning the Carolina starting job over former Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen.
Cam Newton is not the new Ja-Marcus Russell.
Edited by Jayson Jenks
THIS WEEK IN SPORTS
Sport Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun.
Football
vs. Mcneese State at 6 p.m. in Lawrence
Volleyball
Jayhawk Invitational at noon and 7 p.m. in Lawrence
Jayhawk Invitational at 1 p.m. in Lawrence
Soccer
vs. Missouri State at 7 p.m. in Springfield, Mo.
vs. South Dakota State at 1 p.m. in Lawrence
M. Golf
WANT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ALL THINGS SPORTS?
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W. Golf
Rowing
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Bob Timmons Classic in Lawrence, time to be announced
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