Arch Manning to Texas

[Gator87]

Arch Manning commits to Texas: Five-star quarterback, No. 1 overall prospect ends whirlwind recruitment

Manning is viewed as a program-changer, which is exactly what Texas and coach Steve Sarkisian need

www.cbssports.com

At least it wasn't UGA. I wonder how much it cost them, now will he live up to the hype?

 

[B52G8rAC]

UT Austin and aTm have so much money from oil endowments, the NIL will allow them to buy any athelete they want. I know they can't use that money for NIL contracts but the underlying endowers are not going to be stingy with the contracts.

 

[MJMGator]

Gator Bait!

 

[Gatormac2112]

WDWHA

 

[gatormandan]

Damn it. Couldnt get anyone to take the bet.

 

[AuggieDosta]

He truly is Gator Bait and we definitely did not want him anyway.

I watched 3 of his games and was impressed w/his grit and talent but not overly so.

If he has the DNA of a Manning then he will be football smart, mildly talented and definitely slow.

 

[G. Gordon Gator]

Gator Bait!

Earliest possibility of us seeing him in anything other than a bowl/CFP game would be if he sticks around for his senior year in 2025, when Texas starts playing in the SEC. But that does seem to be the family tradition, so maybe we will.

EDIT: Wrong. Bad math. 2025 will he his junior year, not senior year, and that's assuming he doesn't redshirt. Thanks @Spurffelbow833

 

[TN G8tr]

Although it was nice that CBN got a highly rated player to look at UF. But somewhat knew he would not come to UF. He may or may not get any SEC play depending on if he in fact stays into 2025. We'll see what he's got and if he does make it to 2025 in the SEC he'll be in for a rude awakening with the defenses.

BTW, has anyone noticed or verified if he has an elongated forehead? Just wondering. He may be covering it up with the long hair.

Officially, Gator Bait.

 

[Mr2Bits]

Wonder what Ewers think of this

 

[GatorJB]

I'm not bothered by this because I'm sure it annoys the Tenn and Ole Miss fans who thought they'd land him.

 

[Spurffelbow833]

Earliest possibility of us seeing him in anything other than a bowl/CFP game would be if he sticks around for his senior year in 2025, when Texas starts playing in the SEC. But that does seem to be the family tradition, so maybe we will.

Arch still has his senior season of high school to play. He'll be a true junior in 2025, so he will have to still be at Texas.

 

[G. Gordon Gator]

Arch still has his senior season of high school to play. He'll be a true junior in 2025, so he will have to still be at Texas.

You are correct. Math is not my forte. One of these days I'm hoping to find what is my forte.

 

[G. Gordon Gator]

I'm not bothered by this because I'm sure it annoys the Tenn and Ole Miss fans who thought they'd land him.

Don't forget the Dwags.

 

[Gatordiddy]

The pressure on this kid to be the best ever will be uber-intense
Good luck!

 

[RiverRat]

Earliest possibility of us seeing him in anything other than a bowl/CFP game would be if he sticks around for his senior year in 2025, when Texas starts playing in the SEC. But that does seem to be the family tradition, so maybe we will.

EDIT: Wrong. Bad math. 2025 will he his junior year, not senior year, and that's assuming he doesn't redshirt. Thanks @Spurffelbow833

Maybe we get his ass in the SWAMP and get the Manning happy feet a flopping

 

[GatorInGeorgia]

So he’s casting his lot with a drunk, drugged out head coach & staff that was nearly fired less than a year on the job.

That doesn’t seem like a recipe for his successful development. Maybe Arch isn’t as bright as people believe.

 

[RiverRat]

So he’s casting his lot with a drunk, drugged out head coach & staff that was nearly fired less than a year on the job.

That doesn’t seem like a recipe for his successful development. Maybe Arch isn’t as bright as people believe.

Maybe they paying him 10 million
HillBilly’s set the bar at 8 million for a QB , I’m guessing Texas oil money just set a new high.

 

[GatorInGeorgia]

Maybe they paying him 10 million
HillBilly’s set the bar at 8 million for a QB , I’m guessing Texas oil money just set a new high.

He could have gone to a different big name program with a much better coaching staff and gotten comparable money. Maybe not the same $, but close enough, knowing that the real payday for him is being the #1 pick in the NFL draft in 3 years. That’s where the real money is (assuming he’s all they claim) and there are many other programs that will put him in a much better position to succeed that OxyContin Sark and Texas.

 

[gardnerwebbgator]

I doubt NIL had little to do with it since that abortion of a family are all millionaires a few times over. The Mannings have never done anything of relevance on the college level, and Arch will follow that great tradition.

That being said, there is never a bad time to drop this little gem into a thread (I still LOVE how the crowd hits another decibel level when Tony gets to around midfield)...

 

[G. Gordon Gator]

That's Gator pornography.