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Finally, the game is here. The moment we have all been waiting will happen tonight. Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton will lead his Auburn Tigers against Lamichael James' Oregon Ducks. These two men last met in New York City one month ago, when Newton captured the award. Tonight they will face off again, battling for the BCS National Championship.
Surely, by now you have heard the hype surrounding these two teams. Between improper benefits scandals, Heisman Finalists, unstoppable offenses, and terrific coaches, the media coverage has not stopped. You have certainly had time to ponder whether Oregon's fast tempo will wear out the Auburn defense, how the Ducks will try to block defensive tackle Nick Fairley, how the Tigers will attempt to contain James, how many highlights Newton will produce, and finally, will these two teams combine for 100 points?
I am not here to expound on these discussions. I have new statistics for you. As great of a team as Oregon is, they will lose tonight. The Ducks offense is among the best in history and their defense is very strong, yet there is no answer for Cam Newton.
Not exactly a radical idea, but consider the following. Despite being known for his running ability, Newton leads the nation with a passer rating of 188.2. His yards per attempt is a ridiculous 10.52, meaning that every time the junior passes, he averages a first down. He has thrown for 28 touchdowns, while tossing only six interceptions. And if you lock down his receivers, you have to tackle a man who stands 6'6" and weighs 250 pounds. This becomes nearly impossible when you factor in his speed and elusiveness. As interesting as the other matchups may be, Auburn will win tonight for one simple reason: Cam Newton cannot be stopped.
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