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As you might imagine, Cam Newton is still a pretty big deal on campus at Auburn.
So much so, that he’s passing on his graduation so he doesn’t take away from others on their big day.
Via Bill Voth of Black and Blue Review, the Panthers quarterback told the school newspaper there that he was skipping the ceremony after finishing his degree this semester.
“Number one, I don’t think walking really solidifies anything for me,” Newton said. “I have pretty much conquered the main reason why I’m here, and all I really need is a degree.