The NCAA changed course , it said , after concluding that Newton was n't aware that his father , the Rev . Cecil Newton , and an unnamed owner of a scouting service tried to market the star quarterback `` as a part of a pay-for-play scenario in return for Newton 's commitment to attend college and play football . '' Alabama 's Cam Newton wins the Heisman Trophy as college football 's best player . He is the quarterback of top - ranked Alabama , who will play in the national title game . NCAA allows him to play after probe of pay - for - play violations .
Alabama 's Cam Newton wins the Heisman Trophy as college football 's best player . He is the quarterback of top - ranked Alabama , who will play in the national title game . NCAA allows him to play after probe of pay - for - play violations .