Newton better but needs more seasoning, Kentucky coaches say

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Let's start with the positive. Morgan Newton's first start of his sophomore season was an improvement over his eight starts last year.

Newton set a career high by throwing for 211 yards and did not have an interception. He had some success scrambling, even got a first down running by using a wicked stiff arm that sent a Pittsburgh defender to the ground.

Yet quarterbacks are ultimately judged by which team wins. Kentucky fell to Pittsburgh 27-10 in the BBVA Compass Bowl on Saturday at Legion Field.

A UK offense that averaged 33 points a game under senior starter Mike Hartline dented the end zone only one time with Hartline suspended and Newton running the show.

"I'm a tough critic," Newton said afterward. "Mike, obviously, led this offense all season. I tried to come in and lead it as best I could."

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