Arch has taken a quiet, deliberate approach to his college career so far, downplaying his hype as the No. 1 QB recruit in the country by sitting out not one, but two seasons in Austin. Newton believes Arch's strategy is a smart move, guided by the experienced, veteran voices around him.

After a criticizing remark of the Texas Longhorns sophomore and head coach Steve Sarkisian, the former Florida head coach cleared the air on his remarks Monday afternoon.

On Wednesday, Newton discussed the validity of Steve Spurrier's concerns when the "Old Ball Coach" expressed his doubt about Manning's talent, given that Manning did not start last year. Instead, the Longhorns stuck with Quinn Ewers, who was only "a seventh-round pick" in Spurrier's words.