As Cam Newton, the quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, got up and walked out of his post-game press conference on February 7, his true colors were radiating off of his sleeves. The Panthers had just lost Super Bowl V, 24-10, to the Denver Broncos and suffered only their second loss of the season. Following the game, Newton went to his usual press conference and everyone could see the sadness on his face. The quarterback gave very short answers and shortly into the interview stood up and left the room without answering any more questions.

The two weeks leading up to the game, Newton was the biggest story because the Panthers had the best record in football; they blew out their previous playoff teams, and Newton seemed to be enjoying the game on the field more than anyone in the league. He danced in the end zone, pointed down the field on every first down he got, and took team photos after wins.

Personally, I was generally fine with his celebrating as long as he didn't get too carried away. But, what I have always said is that when it comes time for him to face the music after a loss, he has to show that he has class. Throughout Newton's entire career, he has never taken losing well. In his early days in the NFL, he was seen as a "pouter" because he barely ever lost in high school and college, so he didn't know how to lose. This year, the Panthers turned things around and lost one game leading up to the Super Bowl. Newton was able to go back to being his normal self because he was doing what he does best -- winning. But, on the biggest stage -- after the he biggest game of his career -- he showed us exactly what people have been saying for years: he is a terribly sore loser.

This was the most unprofessional thing that Newton could have done, in my opinion. Before the Super Bowl game even started, I had said to a friend that if he loses this game and comes out after showing class, then I will have total and utter respect for him. But, he did exactly what I've seen him do over the years and showed the lack of class that I have always thought he had. Dancing and celebrating is a great personality to have because it shows how much fun you're having during the game. But, you have to lose with grace and learn from it.

Now I've heard that he walked off because he heard a Bronco's player badmouthing his interview, in the background. However, numerous of other players have lost the Super Bowl and had to face questions and badmouthing, but they've done so with class and poise. Newton needs to learn to lose with grace, or the likeness he built up this year will go away in the blink of an eye.