CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has changed his stance on how he views concussions now that hes had one.Newton, who just last month downplayed concerns over the long-term effects of repeated blows to the head, said Wednesday that he now better understands that concussions are real.Speaking publicly for the first time about the concussion he sustained Oct. 2 against the Atlanta Falcons, the leagues reigning MVP said he needs to be more careful in the future, calling the hit preventable. In the fourth quarter with the Panthers down two scores Newton purposely -- and inexplicably -- appeared to slow down as he approached the end zone on a 2-point conversion run.That allowed Falcons linebacker Deion Jones to hit Newton from the side. Newton said he never saw Jones coming.Newton doesnt remember reaching out the ball to score anyway, saying thats when I knew I was messed up.He left the game and did not return.He sat out the following week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as well with concussion-related symptoms.After watching the play on film Newton said, I was like, `just run through the (dang) end zone, Cam.While Newton said he intends to be more careful to eliminate unnecessary hits, he doesnt see his first career concussion changing the way he plays the game.I look at certain quarterbacks throughout the league and say, `Dang, I wish I could do that. Man, I wish I could win football games and make it look so cool like Tom Brady. Man, I wish I had the throwing accuracy or throwing style like a Matt Stafford or Aaron Rodgers, said Newton, who has run for more touchdowns than QB in league history. But my edge is running the football inside the tackle. If somebody tries to take that away from me, for what it is, thats me. Thats going forever be my edge in this league.The 6-foot-5, 245-pound Newton only ran the ball twice in Carolinas 41-38 loss to the New Orleans on Oct. 16 -- his first game back from the concussion. But he said that wont necessarily be the game plan when the Panthers host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.I know everybody was watching and saying `Well, how many times is Cam going to run? Thats me. Thats who I am. I would prefer to be involved in the game, Newton said.Newton said his ability to run makes defense prepare for extra things.So when you take that away, then the defense is like, `Yes! We dont have to prepare for a (running) quarterback, Newton said. So Im trying to find any and every way to create edges for us.In the past, Newton has downplayed concerns about concussions.After the sixth-year quarterback took four helmet-to-helmet hits in a season-opening loss to the Denver Broncos, Newton said at a press conference he wasnt worried about the long-term effects of cumulative hits to the head.Im not here to worry about retirement plans, Newton said on Sept. 14. Im not here to worry about pensions. Im not here to worry about workers (compensation). Im here to win football games, simple and plain.Newton is thinking differently now.He said he can relate to what Panthers offensive tackle Michael Oher is going through. Oher is expected to miss his fourth straight game on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals because of a concussion.Newton said he is even considering doing something to help educate younger football players and coaches about the dangers of concussions through his work with his foundation.At (the NFL) level, they are focusing on it, Newton said. But in Pee Wee ball, or high school football, that is what turns my stomach because they are being taught by some people who dont really know football.Newton said one thing is for sure -- he doesnt want another concussion.I aint never had that feeling (before), Newton said. I dont want it to happen to me or nobody else.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP-NFL Nike Vapormax Wholesale China . 1, meaning problems for the doping controls at both major international sports events next year. 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He was not identified or named as a defendant in the lawsuits.The letters from the universitys vice provost of student affairs, Tammara Durham, discusses the result of an investigation by the Institutional Opportunity and Access, which found that enough evidence existed to prove that Goldenberg violated the universitys sexual harassment policy and should be permanently expelled after his second sex-related offense.Goldenberg was effectively permanently expelled from the university and banned from campus for 10 years and was not to have contact with either woman in person or by any means of communication, according to the letters.Attorneys for Goldeenberg say he strongly denies the sex-assault allegations and withdrew from the university for non-academic reasons in lieu of expulsion.ddddddddddddThe university has consistently refused to comment on the rowers lawsuits or the sexual-assault investigation and declined to comment on the content of the letters.Tacketts lawsuit against the university alleges she was sexually assaulted in Goldenbergs dorm room. McClure said in her lawsuit that Goldenberg sexually assaulted her in her dorm room.After his expulsion, Goldenberg, a long snapper, transferred to Indiana State University and was on that schools football roster this fall. But he was removed from the team last week after the schools athletics department and football team learned more information about Goldenberg and decided it was best for him to focus on obtaining his degree, an email to The Kansas City Star from Indiana State said.Goldenbergs former position coach at Kansas, Gary Hyman, was moved to an off-field role by Jayhawks coach David Beaty last December. He was hired as Indiana States special-teams coordinator in February but was suspended this week for two days and will miss the teams game Saturday.---Information from: The Kansas City Star, http://www.kcstar.com ' ' '