On February 7, football fans across America sat in front of the TV in anticipation of the biggest game of the season, Super Bowl L (50). The game was played at Levi’s Stadium between the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers. After four quarters of the game, the final score was 24-10, the Broncos.
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has been criticized not only for losing to the Broncos, but also leaving in the middle of an interview during his postgame press conference. There is debate about whether leaving was justified or not.
The interview areas set up by the NFL for the Broncos and Panthers are separated only by a black curtain, and Denver’s voice can be heard through Carolina’s interview area. Newton reportedly listened to the comments, was disgusted and left. Newton had the support of his teammates.
Jerricho Cotchery, Panthers wide receiver, tells NFL Live. “He’s just hurt, man, He put in plenty of work. … Have an incredible year. Others believe that Newton should have handled the hard lost a little better.
Chris Harris, Broncos cornerback told NFL Live, “I would even be mad, if I were Cam, to have the ability to hear an opponent right behind you talk, nobody wants to hear it. So I assumed it was a bad setup, but things occur. But you must deal with it and approach things like a man, and we have been in a situation where we lost the Super Bowl and can take things as they come. I’m glad we were on the great side this time.”
ESPN wrote, “Before Harris had even spoken, Newton had already given a series of succinct answers as he peeked out from under his black hood. The other Carolina players were also able to hear the comments and are still conducting interviews.”
The New York Times wrote, “Newton, 26, a passionate, clever and talented quarterback, decided to act in his moment of truth like a 13 year old. He bowed into the interview room late, well after many of his teammates — rookies and veterans alike — had bravely answered the painful questions. He sat up, a blue hood over his face. He makes eye contact with nobody. What did he get out of the game? Is he surprised? How can he explain? The reporters’ questions, unsurprisingly, were gently framed, as if they were asked by some idiotic therapist. For more than a minute, Newton stared at the ground, scratching his chin and sulking.”[3]
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/09/sports/super-bowl-carolina-panthers-cam-newton.html?_r=0
