Auburn Is The Question, Cam Newton The Answer On “Jeopardy!”

Written by Staff Arts / Culture, Tiger Pause: Tracking Auburn in Pop Culture Jul 11, 2011

I'll take "Blessed Individuals" for $1,000, Alex...

Answer: This 6″6, 250 pound quarterback has brought more acclaim to his almost-mater in just seven months than most players could bring in a lifetime. On Monday, he became the fourth Auburn football player to be referenced on Jeopardy!—it took Bo Jackson 25 years.

Who is Cam Newton (is a question no one will ever ask again)?

For the record, the dude answered Ohio State. In their wildest Jeopardy dreams…

UPDATE: We have video.

H/T Jon Harris.

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6 Responses for “Auburn Is The Question, Cam Newton The Answer On “Jeopardy!””

SMR says:

July 11, 2011 at 7:32 pm

Ohio State?! We came in right after this question. Dude (rightfully) lost.
KM says:

July 11, 2011 at 8:47 pm

War Eagle! What a wonderful season. All in
easyedwin says:

July 11, 2011 at 10:55 pm

Gong him, Alex
rebates23 says:

July 12, 2011 at 5:40 am

Seriously, how could anyone in this country not know about Cam Newton and Auburn after the media attack blitz?
Case of the Mondays - Friends of the Program says:

July 17, 2011 at 10:58 pm

[...] I’ll take Cecil Newton’s bargaining chips for $1000, Alex [WarEagleReader] [...]
Takeo Spikes' Neck says:

December 22, 2011 at 5:04 pm

Cam Newton is usually always the answer