The Panthers lost yesterday. 11-year-old Griffin Sanders did not. Because he was in an Auburn jersey (even USA Today noticed). Here’s the story told us by his mom, Robyn Sanders:
“Aaron (15) and Griffin (11) had chosen seats in the endzone to strategically place themselves near Cam when he came out of the tunnel. Cam threw a td pass to the endzone where they were. During the celebration, it looked like he caught a glimpse of Griffin wearing his AU #2 jersey. He looked up with that huge Cam grin, went to the ref and got the ball and took it straight to Griffin. Griffin said, “War Cam Eagle,” and of course, Cam said, “War Eagle Bud!” There has never been a happier 11 yr old boy!! He is absolutely Cam’s #1 fan. The boys also went to the National Championship Game and got to “touch” Cam when he jumped into the crowd. Griffin’s main concern right now is in trying to get the ball signed!”
Like we said, you know, last week — dress in Auburn gear at a Carolina game, receive a touchdown football from the Blessed Individual. It’s science.
h/t @jeff_poor
Related: Cam Newton blesses Auburn boy with football on Christmas Eve.
…
Keep Reading:
* VIDEO: Auburn’s eagle nearly flies the coop in epic pre-game flight.
* Elvis says “War Eagle”
* Alabama in Auburn gear
* Bo Jackson’s pencil mustache
Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Want to advertise?
“He looked up with that huge Cam grin” … and Auburn fans know what that means! Love these Cam stories! Keep finding them!!!!
He has turned out to be everything AU fans knew him to be. So glad the world can see what a great person he is beyond football.