Arch Manning is ready to take the Texas starting gig to a new height following a prolonged wait. When you scratch your head all day, learning about the new NIL-triggered disputes, the “Arch Manning” glimmer is enough to restore your faith in college football. He could have chosen to hit the portal and make the best out of his lofty last name, but he didn’t. He persevered through all the challenges, waiting in Quinn Ewers’ shadow for more than two years. That’s what a true athlete does, right? But, despite his unwavering loyalty, people cast a lot of doubt on Manning’s ability to manage expectation burnout. But here’s some relaxing Manning intel to look forward to. However, his approach may not be as relaxing as that of his predecessor, Quinn Ewers.
Quinn Ewers has had a tumultuous season in his final year at Austin. Steve Sarkisian patted his back relentlessly for showing up for the team and contributing with two back-to-back injuries (torn oblique and ankle sprain). But Quinn failed to live up to his legacy. His momentum has been heavily disrupted, especially in that season-shattering Ohio State game.
Quinn fumbling on the fourth down sack, which was quickly bounced back for a touchdown by Jack Swayer, is still the biggest nightmare of the Longhorns fans. Analyst Cole Thompson doesn’t see a repetition of the same slips in the new Arch Manning era. He left Ewers in the mud, saying, “Here are some athletic trends that just stand out about his game that I think were limited to Quinn Ewers. There are a lot of people who are going to go back and have revisionist memories. And say if this 4th down play features 16 versus 3 on the field, Texas converts, and they get the first down. And maybe the entire outlook of the season changes.” Arch Manning is a different breed.
Manning will not have the same depth chart in the receiving corps as Quinn. Gems like Isaiah Bond, Matthew Golden, and Freddie Dubose won’t be there to help the quarterback. But the new squad isn’t looking that bad. With Manning under the center, they are likely to back him up.
“We know Deondre Moore is going to have an opportunity to be number 1. We know that they also brought in some really good up-and-coming talent like Kaliq Lockett and they brought Jamie French. We also know they really love Ryan Wingo. But that mobility, I think that footwork, I think his throwing motion, I think his mechanics, being a part of the Manning lore is going to carry a lot of weight,” Thompson dished out an ideal picture of what Texas’ golden era with Manning can look like.
Arch Manning has had the privilege of being with the program for over two years. He has a deep understanding and instinct of how the Steve Sarkisian offense works. Will it make him a better fit for the starting gauge than Ewers? Well, that’s a grey assumption, but Ewers’ role behind the Texas downfall has been a popular narrative among the analysts.
Quinn Ewers received the flak for being the main culprit behind Texas’ downfall
Ewers managed to cap off the season with a total of 3472 yards, 32 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions in a largely underwhelming season. His deep-seated relationship with the Longhorns, since when it was not even a powerhouse, speaks volumes. Also, he breached the college football injury rules to suit up for the games.
That’s all! It’s enough to make you believe he is a seasoned stalwart for the school. But let’s be real. Can you still let go of the haunting flashback of Quinn sailing a throw just to be intercepted by Billy Bowman Jr. against the Oklahoma Sooners early in the season? Texas finished the season with a 13-3 mark and a semifinal appearance. But if Quinn had been healthy and steady, making fewer mistakes, they would have reached a higher benchmark.
“I firmly believe what held back Texas was Quinn Ewers. His inability to step up to the plate and make big plays in crucial situations, and more importantly, make the worst possible outcome occur, was what held them back.” Analyst DeLeone directly called out Ewers for the costly interception against Arizona State and the strip-sack vs. OSU as his big game performance limitations.
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