RALEIGH - Cam Newton's comments have been heard loud and clearly in the Triangle and beyond.
Mike Minter played safety for the Carolina Panthers when they competed in Super Bowl 38. Now, he's Head Football Coach at Campbell University.
Minter adds that "There are differences in color. It's how you respond that's on you."
Reverend Dr. William Barber of the North Carolina NAACP says Cam speaks the truth, when he's not perfecting the art of leading.
And its Newton's authenticity that makes him someone for other to emulate.
Callers on sports radio say Newton's antic are polarizing.
Radio host David Glenn says the comments from the Panthers QB ring true.
Glenn adds that "Variety is the spice of life and as long as you're being genuine, most people respect that.”