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Looks like there is a family squabble as to what Morgan will do at his announcement on Tuesday:
QB Morgan Newton (6-5 215) of Carmel, IN plans to make an announcement on his college choice Tuesday at noon at a news conference at his school his mother said Friday afternoon. “We still have a controversey with the Newton family about where he will go,” Rubie Newton said. “One place I like, one place his father likes, and one place Morgan likes. I like Clemson. We’re down to Clemson and one other. That’s all I can say right now. I know Clemson is my favorite. We all have our favorites. The favorites cross each other and over lap. He doesn’t really care. He just wants to play.” Newton narrowed his list to a final six a few weeks ago of Clemson, Indiana, Purdue, Kentucky, Illinois and Florida.
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August 17th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Could you imagine?
August 17th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
second!!lol
August 17th, 2008 at 12:26 pm
Let’s just hope his favorite is UK…
August 17th, 2008 at 12:28 pm
Clemson? Come on, lady, let’s be real about this!
If he DOES come here, let’s hope that Mrs. Newton does not become a go-to source for behind-the-scenes info for Chip Cosby, a la Adam Chiles’s (and Alex Legion’s, and surely many others that I can’t immediately recall) mother with Jerry Tipton.
Not that I expect it from Cosby. He’s got his head screwed on a lot straighter than Tipton, at any rate.
Clemson’s been able to stockpile lots of talent in recent years, it’s true, but I think the point has been well-made (to me at least) that nobody does less with more than The Bowden.
August 17th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Hopefully his mother will be reminded what Brooks and Co. did “with less” than Clemson in the Music City Bowl a couple years ago!
August 17th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
p.s. His mother said there was 1 place she liked, 1 place Morgan’s father liked, and 1 place Morgan liked. She then says they are down to 2 schools. I assume this means that both father and son like the same school, if the decision is down to a total of 2 schools. That may well be UK, and let’s hope majority rules in that household!
August 17th, 2008 at 12:43 pm
Yikes, anyway you look at that it doesn’t sound good. Too much outside influence (ala Legion) and then the fact that she says, “He doesn’t really care”. Not good. Hopefully the parents can let the kid make the best decision for him and just support that.
August 17th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
Also, I may be wrong on this but didn’t someone earlier in the week say they thought that he liked Florida but his dad liked UK? That could be the three.
August 17th, 2008 at 1:03 pm
Someone needs to take Rubie Newton out of the equation. Clemson?…are you serious. Didnt they disband their football team after losing to UK or was that just talk.
August 17th, 2008 at 1:03 pm
Clemson just bought Kenneth Page (got pictures to prove it), So either his mom likes the protection they can offer a QB or she’s down for some of those dividends, too.
August 17th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
The fact the he lists winning rings as a driving factor in his decision makes me think Newton is Florida’s to lose. I know I’d jump at the chance to back-up Tebow.
August 17th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
11.)I bet you would.
August 17th, 2008 at 1:17 pm
“He doesn’t really care?” That’s a weird statement. Sounds like his mom might be a little bit of a loose cannon.
August 17th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
12- learning from the toughest QB in football since Elway, you’re damn right I would.
Now, your plate is getting cold at the kids table in the hallway.
August 17th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
14.)Is it the table that you want to back tebow up to?
August 17th, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Enough jibba jabba, will someone break out a punnett square and find the dominant school?
August 17th, 2008 at 1:44 pm
UF has its QBs of the future fighting for the no.2 job this year and waiting for their turn behind Tebow. One of them happens to be named Newton.
And, don’t you think Clemson fans expect home-grown Mr. Korn to be their QB? Or how about Parker?
Two four star QBs already familiar with the system just waiting their turn.
If he wants to compete early, it would seem competing with another true frosh would be the way to go, but then I don’t have a vote.
August 17th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
All this is a smoke screen. We get him.
August 17th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
I just hope the kid gets to make his own choice. #8) I read it the same way. Leaving 3 schools. BUT.. she could just be blowing smoke to cover Simpson’s dad’s comment after he signed and at least create a little drama. I guess only time will tell. I see a multiple hat trick in the future.
August 17th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
Sorry to burst the bubbles of all the Sports Radioers but Newton is NOT coming to UK. My cousin’s best friend’s girlfriend’s brother in law’s sister’s uncle said he’s going to IU. Oh well, at least we got Mossakowski.
August 17th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
20) The gay one?
August 17th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
Hey parents…..let you kid decide for himself!!!!!! He is playing football, not you.
#20, IU?? What a terrible possibility!!!! Overall, at least choose an SEC school.
August 17th, 2008 at 6:31 pm
I say he picks the Cats. His dad probably wants him to go to Florida to learn from Tebow for one year, and then take over the keys to one of the best football programs ever. Morgan is looking at which system will get him better prepared for the NFL, which is not the spread. Or maybe this is all illogical but wishful thinking.