The explanation of Cam Newton’s touchdown celebration in Sunday’s victory against the Tennessee Titans is simple, but complex.
Newton is a young, successful black man celebrating through culturally relevant means.
It’s not hard to grasp that concept, though talk radio callers and a half-dozen Panthers fans who have emailed me have struggled to do so. Let’s unfold it.
In the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 27-10 victory in Nashville, Tenn., Newton extended the ball across the goal line for his sixth rushing touchdown of the season. As is his wont, he found an unoccupied spot in the end zone where he could put his dance moves on display.