Cam Newton has been a star on the field as a Panther and now off the field as a student, as he finishes up school at Auburn to receive a degree is sociology.
Via ThePlainsMan.com:
Newton said his return to school was under his mother’s wishes, regardless of his success as an NFL quarterback.
“It was a promise that I made to her,” Newton said. “My mom was more compassionate about how I would be treated off the field. Throughout the process, before I even knew what school I was going to go to, she wanted me to vow to her that whatever school I do decide, I would graduate from. She wasn’t playing, she was serious, and I was sincere.”
As Newton finishes up his final semester in the chase for a sociology degree, he said he is thankful for the opportunity, but has decided it would be best not to walk in the graduation ceremony.
“I’m not walking across the stage,” Newton said. “Number one, I don’t think walking really solidifies anything for me. I have pretty much conquered the main reason why I’m here, and all I really need is a degree. Plus, I don’t want to take away anything from the people already graduating. After seeing the response coming from class, I wouldn’t want to take anything away from another person’s (graduation day).“
With his degree in the bag, Newton said he plans to one day use it to open up a day care center when his football career comes to a close.
“I think sociology has done so much great for me in understanding people and different attitudes,” Newton said. “Hopefully that pays dividends in the long run.”
I think his decision to not walk was very selfless of him. People would definitely make a big deal about an NFL superstar getting their degree and that would take away from all the other graduates who worked just as hard as he did. What do you think about Newton’s decision to not walk at his graduation ceremony?
