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Bleacher Report: Cam Newton of Auburn Proves When You're on Top, Many Are Hoping You Take a Fall

Auburn's Cam Newton is becoming very familiar with the treatment usually only reserved for professional athletes. It is no secret that when you are on top, there are a countless number of people that want to see you fall. Where were all these stories about Newton before his Auburn Tigers started out 8-0 and garnered the top spot in the BCS standings? The fact is that these stories were not news then because Newton had not yet positioned himself as the front runner for the Heisman Trophy or his team for a chance at the national championship. But now, seemingly ...

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Since 2002, we've correctly projected the winner of every single Heisman Trophy contest. Starting in 2010, we're running a season-long Heisman Trophy poll, providing ongoing commentary, and aggregating the best news about the top Heisman candidates around the country.

When it comes to our projections, well, we really can't say it any better than ESPN's Neil Everett - just a few days before the 2009 winner was announced: