As first impressions go, Arch Manning was a smashing hit.
Odds are, we’ll get a longer look the next few weeks, as Quinn Ewers recovers from the abdominal strain he suffered in the first quarter against UTSA.His first throw was a 19-yard touchdown pass. The first time he took off, he hit pay dirt 67 yards later, a run his famous uncles, Peyton and Eli, were incapable of even at their athletic best. He produced five total touchdowns and 276 yards.There were questions about Manning. If he was worthy of the hype. Deserving of his lofty No.
Manning clearly has the game to match his famous last name. He has a big arm like Eli and Peyton and the ability to move they lacked. The rumor always had it that his father, Cooper, was a better athlete than his brothers, a receiver who landed a scholarship to Ole Miss. But he never played there after he was found to have spinal stenosis, ending his career early.
Expect it to intensify. Some will even suggest he should keep the job if he plays well. But don’t expect a Wally Pipp situation. Ewers led Texas to the College Football Playoff last year and is in play to be the No. 1 pick in April’s NFL draft.Up next is another patsy, UL Monroe, Manning should be able to get fat on. Then it gets much more interesting. The SEC opener against Mississippi State, followed by the Red River Rivalry against Oklahoma on Oct. 12 and No. 1 Georgia visits Austin Oct. 19.
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