Apparently, they're giving out holidays like pretzels in the state of Alabama.Governor Bob Riley has officially declared January 8th as "Cam Newton Day" in the State of Alabama. He handed out the same honor (not sure what date exactly though) to Alabama running back Mark Ingram.
This seems pointless and stupid. Are they going to still celebrate "Cam Newton Day" next year, when Newton has moved on to the NFL and to making money the legal way? Are you supposed to give gifts on "Cam Newton Day", like with Christmas? Are you supposed to have a family dinner on "Cam Newton Day", like Thanksgiving? What is the proper etiquette for a day that honors a college football player who was good for one season?
I don't know how you're going to celebrate next "Cam Newton Day", but when January 8, 2012 rolls around, I think I might just give the ol' local community college a call and tell them if they want me to join the business school there, it'll cost them from $1,800 to $2,000 bucks. Or better yet, I'll have my dad make the call for me.
[ ESPN.com ]
