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Fanhouse: Cam Newton Ruled Eligible, Auburn Limits Cecil Newton's Access

Filed under: Auburn, Mississippi StateCam Newton has been ruled eligible to play by the NCAA, according to a Wednesday decision.

On Monday, the NCAA concluded that a violation of rules did occur in the pay-for-play scandal that has enveloped Newton, Auburn and Mississippi State, and forcing the school to rule Newton ineligible on Tuesday. However, schools are allowed to request a reinstatement, and Auburn's request was granted without any conditions.

"We are pleased that the NCAA has agreed with our position that Cam Newton has been and continues to be eligible to play football at Auburn University," Auburn Director ...

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