If you have been paying attention, you’ve realized that Arch Manning has gone from: the most coveted player in the country, to the biggest bust since Jamarcus Russell. The Mannings are the first family of football. Nothing they do should be questioned by anyone not named Tom Brady. Now, eighteen years of being a Manning means nothing because one coach was given the green light by them. And that coach just happens to be coaching for Texas. Had Arch chosen Georgia or Alabama, the country would be ready to give him a bust in Canton. Arch Manning being comfortable with the hate can be huge for him and the Texas program.

The Summer of 2021

I remember the first time I heard of Arch Manning. Just some random YouTube video. Didn’t think much of it. And I wasn’t counting the days before Texas could have possibly signed him. He was a freshman at Isidore Newman High School in New Orleans. He went to Clemson & Texas in the 2021 summer. Most evaluations of him had confirmed he was the number one player. If he was as bad as social media has conveniently tried to convince Texas fans he is since signing on June 23rd.

Take yourself back to before the Texas camp in 2021. Johntay Cook had not met Arch Manning and neither had Reuben Owens. Both after the Texas camp seemed to be waiting for the Arch commitment. For now, Reuben is committed to Louisville and Johntay has committed to Texas. A running back doing something unexpected doesn’t mean as much as the wide receiver sticking to that prediction. A receiver can only be as successful as the quarterback is good that he ties himself to. If Arch was the terrible player that everyone had said he is, with no relationship with Arch Manning. Why would Johntay tie himself to a guy he had no obligation to be loyal to for over a year? It’s simple, he wouldn’t be signed to Texas.

The Reason for Arch Manning Hate

Although the hate is simple to explain he loves Texas just like Sam Ehlinger and Quinn Ewers. And there’s proof of it from even when he was a young kid, he wanted to be a Texas Longhorn. Arch Manning should embrace his new villain role. If Quinn is as advertised and Arch’s presence alone is making guys recruit Texas instead of Texas recruiting them. I know I’m not the only one surprised Arch used his visits to Georgia and Alabama to tell other recruits to get to Texas. Two guys locked into other schools on the defensive side of the ball. I can’t imagine if for no reason other than Arch Manning committed to Texas, Anthony Hill & DJ Hicks also join the Longhorns 2023 class. What those games in College Station, Baton Rouge, and Tuscaloosa will be like when Texas joins the SEC.

Impact of Accepting the Hate

To close, Arch Manning should be ready for the hate that comes with being a Texas football player. His impact alone could have Texas in the national spotlight. No one believes in the decision he made. And they’re hoping it’s the wrong move. Either way, Arch Manning must be ready for the hate comes with being a Longhorn. He’s been surrounded by hate his entire life. Whether it be from his uncles, Peyton and Eli or firsthand experience the last 3 weeks. Accepting the hate from 100,000 fans every week will be astronomical for himself and the future of Texas football.

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