BYU’s Bear Bachmeier Got a Shoutout from Cam Newton After This Clip

“Hold on, was that the quarterback? And was his number 47?” Newton said while watching the play. “Defenders, you must identify the context clues. If a quarterback got a number other than the 19 other numbers that he could wear, you know that motherf***** ain’t trying to throw the ball.”

The clip quickly went viral again, this time with Newton’s voiceover amplifying its reach. Fans praised the former Heisman Trophy winner for his comedic timing, but also for offering a little wisdom for defenders trying to read offensive schemes. The line between a quarterback who throws and one who lowers his shoulder gets a little blurrier when they wear a linebacker’s number.

Bachmeier, now at BYU, is trending toward earning the starting job this fall. His physicality and fearless running style made him a standout at Murrieta Valley High School, and his toughness has already caught the attention of coaches in Provo.

Whether or not Bacmeier sticks with No. 47 throughout his career is yet to be seen, but it did earn him a shoutout from one of the game’s most recognizable voices. Not a bad start for a freshman.