Auburn group petitioning to rename road after Cam Newton

Cam Newton delivered a Heisman trophy, an Iron Bowl win, and a National Championship to Auburn and its fan base.

Now, it appears a group of those fans want to honor the quarterback by renaming a street after him.

A petition has been created to change Mike Hubbard Boulevard to "Run Cam Run."

With exit 57 serving as a prominent gateway to Auburn fans, prospective students, opponents and the like, "Cam Newton Run" recognizes one of Auburn's most famous graduates and athletes who has served as a prominent and effective ambassador for Auburn both on and off the field. This rename also serves as a way to depoliticize what may be considered by many in this community to be a painful yet imminent name change . WDE and thanks for the support.

Hubbard was Alabama's Speaker of the House before being convicted on 12 of 23 felony charges last week.