Steves Palier shares doubts about the hype machine building around Archmanning in Texas
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It’s just a few years later Archmanning He was undoubtedly the most highly regarded high school recruit in the country. He decided on Austin, home to the Texas Longhorns.
When Quinn Ewers is selected Round 7 Of the NFL Draft, Manning opened the door to becoming Texas starting quarterback.
Manning has shown flashes during limited playing time over the past few seasons, but former college football coach Steve Sparier is not ready to buy the hype surrounding the young quarterback.
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South Carolina Gamecox head coach Steve Sparier walks off the field in front of the Capital 1 Bowl against the Wisconsin Badgers on January 1, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Scott Hallerlan/Getty Images)
Suprie, who coached the Florida Gators for the National Championship in 1996, questioned why Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian had chosen to start the ewers for Manning the past few seasons, given the possibility that Manning had been much debated.
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“Most people choose Texas to win the SEC in football,” Spalier said during a recent appearance “Another Dooley pointed it out.” Podcast. “They already have Archmanning, who has already won Heisman. My question is, if he’s good, why did they let them play Quinn Ewors all last year? Was he the seventh pick?
Quarterbacks Quinn Ewers (3) and Arch Manning (16) speak during the 2023 Texas Longhorns’ first football practice at Frank Dennius Fields on March 6, 2023 at the University of Texas Austin Campus. (Aaron E. Martinez/USA Nation/USA TODAY)
“I’m just asking Coach Sark why he played, not this,” continued Spalier. “Hopefully he’ll say, ‘Because I thought he was better than that.’ If that’s not what you’re doing, then you didn’t play one guy, you didn’t have discipline or anything? ”
Archmanning of the Texas Longhorns will warm up on September 16, 2023 in Austin, Texas before a match against the Wyoming Cowboys at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium. (Tim Warner/Getty Images)
During Manning’s time on the bench, he was faced with questions about whether he would leave Texas for another program that would give him an opportunity to play immediately.
“It was tough, I mean, it’s tough in this era,” Manning, 19, said when he told the media about his waiting for his turn in April. Athletic. “It’s worth the wait sometimes.”
Manning said he hopes to double his commitment to the Longhorns and stay in Austin for a foreseeable future.
“But I hope it pays off. I don’t want to be anywhere else,” Manning said. “I want to be in Texas. I have friends here. I love this place. That’s why I want to be a quarterback at the University of Texas.”
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Manning appeared in 10 games last season, but he started in place of the injured cry. He finished the 2024 season with 939 yards, nine touchdowns and two interceptions. Manning also showed his athleticism, rushing for 108 yards and four touchdowns.
Texas beat Clemson in the first round of the College Football Playoffs before winning Arizona State with a thrilling overtime in the quarterfinals. The Final National Champion Ohio State Buckeyes In January, the Longhorn was removed from the playoff competition.
Texas will hold its 2025 season against the Buckeyes on August 30th in Columbus.
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