ATLANTA — For the first time since Texas football introduced a new wrinkle to its offense, that new wrinkle spoke publicly.
Like every member of the team, Longhorns backup quarterback Arch Manning participated Monday in a Peach Bowl media day at the College Football Hall of Fame. Manning has not spoken to the local media since he started Sept. 28 in place of an injured Quinn Ewers against Mississippi State.
Manning could finally be asked about a package of plays Texas has introduced as a way to get him on the field and give its offense more mobility at the quarterback position. He scored on a 15-yard run against Texas A&M when Texas first opened up its playbook Nov. 30. In UT’s three games with the Manning package at its disposal, the redshirt freshman has rushed seven times for 19 yards, a touchdown and a lost fumble. He has yet to throw a pass out of this package.
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“It’s been good. I’m just trying to do what I can to help us win in any way, whether its running, throwing, just trying to help us out,” Manning said.
Manning shared that there are passing options out of the plays that Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian has designed for him. He, however, wasn’t willing to talk too much about the playbook.
“You might have to ask Coach Sark about that,” he told an inquisitive journalist.
Manning was swarmed at last season’s Sugar Bowl media day as reporters attempted to talk to the popular backup for the first time. This year’s scene was not as chaotic for Manning, but he still politely chatted with a steady stream of reporters throughout his hourlong session.
Here are six interesting answers from Manning on Monday:
What Arch Manning has learned from Ewers
“What I’ve learned the most about Quinn is how he handles the media. He doesn’t really let that get to him. He treats me the same. It’s probably not easy with me being the backup, everyone’s trying to talk about it but he doesn’t let it bother him at all. He’s just one of the guys, one of my good friends.”
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How Arch Manning evaluated his starts against ULM, Mississippi State
I really don’t think I played very well against ULM. I kind of forced throws down the field. Against Mississippi State, I just took more completions. I feel like I grew the next week, which was good.
What Arch Manning learned during a brief appearance Oct. 19 against Georgia
“I learned that Georgia’s really good. the speed was a little bit different from Georgia to ULM, but I learned that you’ve got to go in there and just take completions and move the ball forward as best you can.”
What Arch Manning thinks about the Arizona State defense Texas will face in Peach Bowl
“They’ve done a good job, especially with a bunch of transfer people. They’ve done a good job. I have got a lot of respect for their head coach. It’s going to be a good game. Every team in the playoff is good at this point so we’re going to have to go execute and more the ball forward.”
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Arch Manning on scoring the first touchdown in the Texas-Texas A&M rivalry since 2011
“It was cool. I think I kind of learned how big the rivalry was when I was at the game. It was cool getting in the paint and helping my team win.”
Arch Manning on if he has been surprised by the attention he’s received since arrived at Texas
“Obviously, there’s definitely a lot of undeserved attention so far, just because I haven’t played. But I’m hoping to get on the field and play well, then maybe it’ll be more deserving.”
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Arch Manning, the highly touted high school quarterback prospect, recently sat down for an exclusive interview to discuss his thoughts on Quinn Ewers and the Texas playbook ahead of the Peach Bowl.
When asked about Ewers, Manning had nothing but praise for the fellow quarterback. “Quinn is a great player and I have a lot of respect for him. He’s got a strong arm and a great football IQ. I think he’s going to do big things in college and beyond,” Manning said.
As for the Texas playbook, Manning expressed his excitement at the prospect of potentially playing in it one day. “Texas has a rich football tradition and their playbook is known for being innovative and dynamic. I would love the opportunity to learn and execute plays from their playbook,” Manning shared.
With both Manning and Ewers being two of the top quarterback prospects in the country, it’s clear that the future of college football is in good hands. Fans can only imagine the possibilities that lie ahead for these two talented players.
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