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Petition wants to rename Auburn’s ‘Mike Hubbard Blvd’ to ‘Cam Newton Run’
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Former Alabama Speaker of the House and longtime Auburn supporter Mike Hubbard was convicted last week on 12 charges of using his office for personal gain, provoking an online petition to rid of “Mike Hubbard Blvd.” on campus.
The petition calls for a rename in honor of Cam Newton — the former Tigers’ national champion, Heisman Trophy winner, and current NFL superstar. Signatures are being signed in support of a switch to “Cam Newton 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,” the petition reads. “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.”
Hubbard’s name also appears on the Mike Hubbard Center for Advanced Science, Innovation and Commerce building at Auburn. The university’s Board of Trustees will make any final decision on potential changes.
If you’d like to see the name change, you can sign the petition below:
Tyler Waddell is a member of the Saturday Down South news team. He brings over five years of professional journalism experience and is closing in on a Bachelor's in sports management. Follow him on Twitter (@Tyler_Waddell).
