CHARLOTTE — Cam Newton always had a flair for the dramatic. And that extended to the night his alma mater retired his jersey.

After a final two minutes of the first half of the Auburn-Georgia game that took 38 minutes to play, Newton took the field at Jordan-Hare Stadium to have his No. 2 jersey retired.

The ceremony honored one of the most dominant individual seasons in college football history, when the future Panthers legend led the Tigers to a national championship following the 2010 season.

Newton led the 2010 Auburn team to a 14-0 record and a championship, almost by force of will. He threw for 2,854 yards and 30 touchdowns, ran for 1,473 yards and 20 touchdowns, and, for good measure, added a receiving touchdown.

Also, the only other offensive player from that championship team

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