One thing that I have been asked about of late is what exactly is a Junior College and what benefit does it serve. Well when I look at it I tend to think its like red shirting a player and allowing them to develop mentally and physically before their services are needed. The only difference is after going to a JUCO for 2 years a player only has 2 years of eligibility left, but they can start right away. This is a little different than the transferring from one school to another where usually you have to sit out a year unless you go from Division I to a lower classification.
Well as signing day nears some of the countries best incoming freshman will be JUCO transfers. One of those is former Florida Gators quarterback Cameron Newton. Now it isn't often you find talent like this, with experience in high level competition coming out of JUCOs. Usually you have kids who were under-recurrited, didn't have the grades, or just ran into some off the field issues. But Cameron Newton fits none of those profiles. Cameron is a 6'6 245lbs. man. He combines a cannon of an arm with the ability to run like Donovan McNabb. He has the types of tools that coaches drool over. I mean he can launch the ball 60 yards on the fly, but has also improved his short game with throws that have touch. If all receivers are covered, Newton has the quick feet and speed to get into the secondary. And once he gets to the secondary good luck bringing that mammoth of a man down.
Cameron is getting a second chance with a big time program do not be surprised if this Georgia native signs with his former offensive coordinator who is the head coach at Mississippi State. The spread offense caters to Cameron's skill set. If you don't agree check out his high school film that is bound to wow scouts all the same.....
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