Arch Manning is fighting again: Texas QB faces growing doubts before the crucial stretching
Have we already considered that Ach Manning could well stand?
That’s either it or he played injured.
Or maybe each football talent assessor from the NFL and the NFL under the sun was dead, fooled on the purchase of the media of one of the most polarizing university athletes from Johnny Manziel.
Manning struggled in the 27-10 Saturday victory against UTEP. The Texas won comfortably on the dashboard, but Manning finished only 11 passes by 25 for 114 yards, with an interception and a touchdown. He was even hooked by the local crowd while the Longhorns offensive down against an opponent paid $ 1.63 million to suffer a loss.
“I have to play better,” admitted Manning after the match. “Lots of quarters – a lot of players – want to be great. I know I’m better than that.”
Manning and Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian denied that the QB pushes an injury. However, the cameras surprised Manning Grimacing several times after throws.
“He does not have (injury),” said Sarkisian, before offering a bizarre comparison. “I don’t know. I have never filmed any of you when you use the bathroom, so I don’t know what kind of faces you do.”
Before the season, Manning was a +800 favorite to win the Heisman trophy. Barely three weeks, his chances were cracked at +3,500.
Skepticism has been preparing since week 1. Manning has fought against Ohio State – which many have apologized because Buckeyes have one of the best defenses in the country. During week 2 against the state of San Jose, he posted better figures (19 out of 30, 295 yards, four affected, interception), although his inconsistencies have persisted. This performance is always the highest point of his university career to date.
Now Longhorns have a real problem.
Their gentle early schedule has protected Manning from the national exam. It changes soon. The Texas welcomes Sam Houston State during week 4, but in early October, they go to Florida before welcoming Oklahoma n ° 8. The two games will be under national spotlights.
If Manning is struggling again, criticism will not become stronger – it will become inevitable.
