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Bleacher Report: Cam Newton: Heisman Will Be His Legacy, Not NCAA Investigations

Cam Newton has persevered. He has fought on and found ways to win at Auburn with a storm surrounding him. A major chapter in his legacy will be written Saturday night when he most likely is announced the winner of the 2011 Heisman Trophy. He has done all he can to live up to the Heisman mission statement: "The Heisman Trophy annually recognizes the outstanding college football player whose performance best exhibits the pursuit of excellence with integrity. Winners epitomize great ability combined with diligence, perseverance and hard work. The Heisman Trophy Trust ensures the continuation and integrity of this award." ...

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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: