Monday's Page 2 tipsheet

September 5, 2016 at 4:48AM
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton watches Auburn and Clemson football practice before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Cam Newton (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

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Compiled by Ken Chia

KNOW THIS

We might have said this before Cam Newton flamed out in February, but we'll say it again: The last Heisman Trophy winner to quarterback a Super Bowl champion was Jim Plunkett in Super Bowl XVIII.

WATCH THIS

It's the annual Labor Day night college game before the NFL takes over Mondays. This time, we've got No. 4 Florida State playing host to No. 11 Ole Miss (7 p.m., ESPN).

RANDOM FANDOM

"The most important thing for Buxton is not striking out! Make contact, put the ball in play, and use his speed. If he can do that, he could justify playing everyday in CF. He saves runs and will help the pitching staff."

"wayne5040" on Byron Buxton's return to the Twins at startribune.com.

TWEETED

"Vikings: Sam Bradford. We'll give you...

Eagles: Deal

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V: ...a..

E: Done

V: ...1st rounder &....

E: He's already on a plane stop talking"

— Former CSN Philadelphia columnist John Gonzalez.

@_JohnGonz

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) looks on before an interleague exhibition baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, April 1, 2016, in Washington. The Nationals won 4-3. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ORG XMIT: OTKNY
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