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WATCH: Cam Newton On David Letterman

Heisman trophy winner Cam Newton appeared on “The Late Show” with David Letterman tonight to do the show’s “Top 10″ segment.

No, there were no references to the pay-for-play controversy surrounding Newton.

Earlier today, Sports Illustrated’s Richard Deitsch reported that Newton would appear on the show. Instantly, speculation turned to whether or not the “Late Show” writers would work in Cecil Newton, Mississippi State, or any other code words that referenced this season’s pay-for-play controversy.

They did not.

Would the 1985 version of David Letterman work in a wisecrack or two about about the reported $180,000 Cecil Newton requested for the rights to his son? Perhaps. But again: he did not, whether by choice, or by stipulation.

The lead-up to the segment, in which Letterman plugged January 10th’s national championship game between Auburn and Oregon, and Auburn’s fight song was played, could suggest stipulation, and the possibility that there were some clear ground-rules laid out by team Newton (or team Auburn, or team SEC).

Here was the list, in full.

The “Top 10 things Cam Newton can say now that he’s won the Heisman trophy:”

10. The 2010 version of the Heisman trophy can hold 10,000 songs.

9. This season I’ve swallowed 11 mouth guards.

8. Is it strange after a big win that Verne Lundquist insists on showering with us?

7. Okay, I admit it: I have Bieber fever.

6. Next season I’m joining the cast of “Glee,” as the gruff quarterback with the voice of an angel.

5. I’m working on my own cologne. It’s called “locker room.” You’re going to love it.

4. After this I’m going on Rachel Ray to make Heisman-shaped meatloaf.

3. I’m not playing in the national championship game. I have a math quiz the next day.

2. Even I have no idea how the heck this BCS works.

1. Need to see ID? How about this? (Heisman pose).