Arch Manning to........

[alum81]

This definitely wasn't an NIL deal, he doesn't need the money. But their money will help build a roster around him for the next few years. Texas doesn't have the talent of Alabama, Georgia or even Texas A&M right now.

I'm not surprised by his decision because he avoids trying to live down the legacy of his grandfather and uncles playing at Ole Miss and Tennessee. And his decision makes it easier for the family to tolerate, unlike LSU, Alabama or Georgia. He made the best decision for himself.

I don't care how much money he or his family has, the paycheck is always a significant part of any decision.

[Duggie35]

Arch Manning will bring as much, if not more, mental talent and work ethic to Texas as he will physical talent. That’s what will make him successful, just like his uncles.

[IHateLaState]

Arch Manning will bring as much, if not more, mental talent and work ethic to Texas as he will physical talent. That’s what will make him successful, just like his uncles.

This is what people who are discounting him are missing. I have not seen him play but the mental aspect is what set Payton... and to a degree Eli... apart.... Those talented kids mentioned may or may not develop this ability

[CajunVic]

I guess we need to start paying high school athletes then, right?

There is no reason why the Supreme Court opinion and its analysis should not apply to high school athletes.

[anhil8tor]

I like it.

Another manning that will never win a college championship.

[Cajunrunner]

I like it.

Another manning that will never win a college championship.

Four Super Bowl rings, though.

[JamesTheJeweler]

There is no reason why the Supreme Court opinion and its analysis should not apply to high school athletes.

Cool. So all high school athletes should be paid. Every sport, boys and girls. And if you pay high school, then you gotta pay middle school athletes as well. Sure, sounds reasonable.

[CajunVic]

Cool. So all high school athletes should be paid. Every sport, boys and girls. And if you pay high school, then you gotta pay middle school athletes as well. Sure, sounds reasonable.

I never said you have to pay them, however it seems highly likely that there can be no prohibition against it.

[cajun4life]

I’ve seen Arch Manning play in person twice over the last two years. And two other times on TV.

I’m by no means saying he’s not a talented kid, but I will say that if his last name was Smith or Jones and not Manning, he wouldn’t be anywhere close to rated as high as he is. He’s the #1 overall recruit in the country for the class of 2023, and I’m not sure he’s in the top 2 QBs in the Louisiana class of 2023. Alabama commit Eli Holstein (Zachary) and Purdue commit Rickie Weeks (Woodlawn-BR) are better players in my opinion.

I hope for the best for Manning, but the hype that he’s had has been completely unfair. But again, with that last name, the good comes with the bad.

Is that Rickie Weeks Jr?

[cajun4life]

Four Super Bowl rings, though.

Bingo!