Texas QB Arch Manning does not make Manning Award watch list
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Headline after headline during the offseason spoke to the same reality for college football: Millions of dollars are headed directly into the pockets of players, and only programs that can nimbly replenish their resources will succeed.
The 21-year-old Manning, a member of the first family of football, is far from the only interesting person to follow this season.
Peyton Manning is one of the greatest quarterbacks ever, who propelled the NFL into a more passing-friendly era. The record-setting five-time MVP was able to break down defenses with his once-in-a-generation football IQ and precise accuracy throughout his 18 seasons.
Elsewhere in recruiting for Texas, the Longhorns are hot on the trail of four-star tight end Brock Williams. However, while Williams seems to be favoring the Georgia Bulldogs, Texas was named the biggest threat to the SEC program in his recruitment.
Per an anonymous SEC coach, the hype around Texas quarterback Arch Manning has become 'impossible' to live up to.