[Hoot Gibson]

Newton is not the problem with UK's program. Newton was at least as good as Towles as a high school quarterback, IMO. In the Indiana state finals 5A game, Newton dominated the first half offensively so much that Carmel's opponent, Center Grove took extreme measures to keep the ball out of his hands in the second half. Center Grove recovered back-to-back on side kicks to come from behind and win the state title. It was the only possible way that they could have won because Newton was unstoppable on offense.

Put Towles on a team where he is running for his life on every play and he would look even more helpless next season than Newton has this season.

Rich Brooks was a very under rated coach and Joker Phillips is driving that point home to those who thought UK could do better than Brooks.