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Dave Wilson
THIBODEAUX, La. — Amid the intense heat of a Louisiana summer day, Archibald “Arch” Manning, offspring of Cooper, descendant of Archie, and relative of Peyton and Eli, navigates the grounds of his familial origin, the Manning Passing Academy, a place renowned for developing quarterbacks.
Marking its 29th year, the MPA has been a constant presence for Arch’s father and uncles, dating back to Cooper’s graduation from Ole Miss, Peyton’s initial year at Tennessee, and Eli’s time as a high school attendee.
Archie, the senior figure of football’s celebrated lineage, observes 48 of the nation’s premier college quarterbacks – serving as this year’s mentors. One individual stands out: A youthful Texas Longhorns quarterback, standing at 6-4 and weighing 200 pounds, who happens to be his grandson.
“Arch has journeyed through a complete cycle,” he commented.
Archie, aged 76, boasts nine grandchildren. Eli’s four children reside in New York, Peyton’s twins live in Denver, while Cooper’s trio — May, a recent graduate from Virginia, Arch, a junior at Texas, and Heid, a sophomore also at Texas — all were raised in New Orleans and have been consistent figures in his life.
Arch, bearing his grandfather’s name, is the one pursuing the family vocation, and today marks a significant occasion. In the prior year, Arch refrained from participating in the skills challenge or taking on any formal role, choosing to allow Quinn Ewers to represent Texas at the event.
Now, Arch holds the starting quarterback position at Texas. But, more importantly on this particular day, he serves as a counselor at the Manning Passing Academy. Upon witnessing this scene, Archie’s memories begin to unfold; he recalls a 4-year-old Arch, wandering the fields at Nicholls State, sporting an MPA T-shirt.
“He had spectacles as a young child,” Archie recalled. “I remember his excitement when he first participated as a camper – in eighth grade – a genuine camper, staying in the dormitory. I would secretly observe his 7-on-7 games. I recall one year his coach was Trevor Lawrence. That was remarkable. And currently, he is a full counselor. It’s astonishing.”
It represents the initial phase of a pivotal year for arguably the most recognized quarterback in the history of college football.
“Ascending the ranks,” Arch acknowledged.
With summer camp concluded, Arch occupies the highest tier, and the fervor for immediate reactions awaits his inaugural start. He will guide No. 1 Texas into Columbus, Ohio, to confront No. 3 Ohio State on Saturday (noon ET, Fox), commencing the season as ESPN BET’s frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy.
Arch has maintained a low profile for two years, yet the anticipation has persisted. At Sugar Bowl media day in 2023, a multitude of reporters surrounded him, while Ewers, the starter, awaited attention at a nearly deserted podium. Whenever Arch entered games, Texas supporters rose to their feet. His lost student ID during his first week on campus even made local news. When his portrait disappeared from a local burger establishment, a citywide search ensued.
All of this transpired in spite of, rather than because of, the family’s concerted efforts.
“He has not yet established himself,” Archie asserted when contacted about this narrative.
Being a Manning presents intrinsic advantages. They possess a blend of self-deprecating humor and a steadfast pursuit of excellence. However, Arch is the initial Manning to emerge in the era shaped by social media. Details of Peyton’s school visits were unknown to us. We were not inundated with images of Eli on a daily basis.
While Arch’s path to establishing his own identity as a Manning commenced similarly to that of his uncles, his subsequent experiences have been unparalleled.
I. The Manning Advisor
DAVID CUTCLIFFE FORESAW the future back in 1969 at Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama. Cutcliffe, then 15, attended the game between No. 15 Alabama and No. 20 Ole Miss, the first night game broadcasted in color. Although Cutcliffe was there as a guest of the Crimson Tide and would later graduate from Alabama, he instead discovered a new idol.
No player had previously thrown for 300 yards and rushed for 100 in a major college football game. However, that evening, in a contest against Alabama’s Scott Hunter, Archie completed 33 of 52 passes for 436 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing 15 times for 104 yards and three scores. Bear Bryant and the Tide emerged victorious 33-32, but Cutcliffe was captivated.
“He was the only individual I wanted to watch as a young high school student,” Cutcliffe stated. “I was engrossed in Archie Manning. I had no desire to see anyone else after that game.”
He had no anticipation of finding himself in Archie’s New Orleans residence nearly 25 years later, attempting to persuade him to send his son to Tennessee, where Cutcliffe served as the offensive coordinator under Philip Fulmer. Both men chuckle as they reminisce about Cutcliffe’s visit, during which he entertained Peyton with film, while Archie, who was present, dozed off.
“I am likely the sole coach in history to have bored Archie Manning to the point of inducing sleep,” Cutcliffe quipped. “He has never bored me. He is among my favorite individuals on this planet.”
Between 1994 and 1997, with Cutcliffe as his mentor, Peyton ascended to become Tennessee’s all-time leading passer, accumulating 11,201 yards and 89 touchdowns. Subsequently, as the head coach at Ole Miss, he coached Eli from 2000 to 2003, as the quarterback also established school records with 10,119 passing yards and 81 TDs. Consequently, Cutcliffe invariably intended to make a pitch for Arch, and he acted promptly. He dispatched a courier to deliver an Ole Miss scholarship offer to Cooper in the hospital on the day Arch was born in 2004.
Cutcliffe was not coaching when Arch ultimately committed to Texas, but he nonetheless had the opportunity to coach him. He commenced working with Arch at the age of 10.
“He was a gifted child, a middle schooler,” Cutcliffe noted. “He has consistently been strong. His physical capabilities were apparent. But what I appreciated about Arch was his work ethic. He does not require coercion to work.”
Cooper was an All-State, 6-4 wide receiver before spinal stenosis curtailed his career, and Cooper’s mother, Ellen, is enshrined in the athletics Hall of Fame at Sacred Heart in New Orleans, where she participated in track. Arch unquestionably possessed the appropriate lineage to become a world-class athlete, but the Manning family is acutely aware that speed cannot be inherited.
“Peyton was exceptionally determined,” Archie recalled with a chuckle. “One day he simply asked me, ‘Dad, why am I not fast?’ I lacked an answer. Eli followed a similar path. However, I recall when Arch initially began playing flag football, the other boys struggled to pull his flag. They were unable to catch him.”
Cutcliffe, who currently serves as a special assistant to SEC commissioner Greg Sankey, visits Arch in Austin and occasionally attends quarterback meetings and observes practice, with the encouragement of the Texas coaches. He eagerly anticipates watching Arch scramble, mirroring his anticipation of watching Archie play that evening at Legion Field.
“I consider it a thing of beauty,” Cutcliffe stated. “The fact that his name is Arch – a shortened version of Archie – is entirely fitting.”
II. The Lightness of Being a Manning
FOR 29 YEARS, the Manning Passing Academy, Archie’s creation, has mentored quarterbacks from across the nation, including 25 of last year’s 32 NFL starters. Archie possesses a distinct awareness of the family’s role in the football ecosystem and comprehends the pressure exerted on QBs. However, he struggles to comprehend the attention bestowed upon Arch prior to his inaugural season opener in college. Archie is not an admirer of the discourse.
“It is so unjust that it deeply troubles me,” Archie lamented. “Even my longtime friend Steve Spurrier, during a podcast, criticizes Arch.”
In June, Spurrier appeared on “Another Dooley Noted Podcast” and remarked that Texas was a fashionable choice for the SEC championship. “They already have Arch Manning winning the Heisman,” Spurrier commented. “If he was so exceptional, why did they allow Quinn Ewers to play consistently last year? And he was a seventh-round pick.”
Consequently, Archie endeavors to remain composed and maintain his role as a grandfather, preferring to remain out of the spotlight, but his phone number is so widely known that he remains the primary source for quotes about Arch. Archie sends daily texts to all nine grandchildren, who refer to him as Red due to his former hair color. These messages may consist of a Bible verse, a motivational message, or a thought for the day. Archie rarely discusses football, instead keeping it simple with Arch: He reminds him to be a good teammate or inquires about practice.
“I receive numerous texts from him,” Arch acknowledged with a smile. “His hearing is impaired. Therefore, he texts.”
And he might adhere to texting. Archie has been bewildered at times during Arch’s college tenure by the manner in which his quotes transform into headlines, such as when he informed a Texas Monthly reporter that he believed Arch would return for his senior year.
“Yes, I am uncertain where he obtained that information,” a bemused Arch informed reporters in response, noting that Archie texted him an apology. For Archie, it served as a reminder of the reach of his voice and the need for caution.
He recounts an anecdote from a decade ago. Arch was transitioning from flag football to tackle in sixth grade. While Archie was driving Arch to a baseball tournament, his grandson sought his wisdom for the first time.
“Red, I am commencing real football this year for the first time, and I will be the quarterback,” Arch stated. “Do you have any advice for me?”
Archie perked up.
You must know your play, Archie advised him. Stand outside the huddle. When you enter that huddle, no one else speaks. You call that play with authority and guide them in and out of the huddle. This is referred to as “huddle presence,” and it is among the most crucial aspects for a quarterback.
“Well, Red,” Arch replied. “We never huddle.”
Archie admitted his ignorance. He clarifies that he is merely present to witness his grandson realize his aspirations.
“Arch and I share a strong grandson-grandfather relationship, but I have not been involved in this football journey,” Archie stated.
Arch, however, disagrees. While he enjoys studying Joe Burrow and Josh Allen, Arch states that his initial inspiration stemmed from watching Archie play in the “Book of Manning.” He would venture into the yard and attempt to emulate Red’s movements. He also observed that Archie endured numerous hard hits. And that is the singular piece of advice that Archie, who uses a cane, desires Arch to internalize.
“He reminds me practically every time I speak with him,” Arch stated, “to get down or go out of bounds.”
Each family member assumes a distinct role. They frequently humble one another, as any “ManningCast” viewer can attest. Eli enjoys reminding everyone that Peyton established the NFL record for most interceptions by a rookie. However, the family members also serve as each other’s greatest advocates. Cooper points out the absurdity of Peyton being dismissed early in his career as someone incapable of winning a championship.
Football is a team endeavor, and the Mannings constitute a formidable team. Archie manages the broader aspects. Eli and Cooper experienced the pressure after following their legendary father to Ole Miss; they understand how to manage fame. Peyton is the football fanatic who scrutinizes the details. Regardless of the issue, Arch has someone he can seek guidance from.
“I threw an interception in a two-minute drill during the summer, and I texted Peyton, ‘Hey, do you have any advice on how to improve in two-minute situations?'” Arch stated. “And he responded with a 30-minute voice memo.”
Eli stated that he maintains brevity.
“You cannot attempt to be someone else. I believe Arch is comfortable in his own skin,” Eli stated. “The most valuable advice I have ever provided Arch is to simply attempt to throw the ball to the individuals wearing the same color jersey as you. If you accomplish that, you have a chance.”
Cooper is the family’s comedian, and Arch’s brother, Heid, inherited that trait as well. Every family member concurs that no one enjoys themselves more than Heid.
“We dine together during the week, as a respite from football, and he is a humorous individual, so it provides comedic relief,” Arch stated. “I am fortunate to have him at the University of Texas.”
Arch, Cooper, and Archie all starred in a recent Waymo commercial for self-driving Ubers. Archie was unaware of the nature of the shoot, only that they were gathering to film something. Arch and Cooper, who were granted creative control of the advertisement, delighted in surprising him with the novel robot car.
“Really? This is the activity we are engaging in here in Austin today?” Archie inquired. “I was astounded when it stopped at a stop sign. It amazed me.”
Levity constitutes a crucial component of the Mannings’ shared DNA. Last year, following Arch’s second start against Mississippi State, he lamented that he had been tense in his inaugural game against UL Monroe, noting that he had forgotten to have fun.
He reiterated this on Monday, speaking to reporters prior to his first road start against the defending national champions.
“I am excited,” Arch stated. “This is what I have been anticipating. I spent two years not playing, so I should enjoy myself.”
III. The Winding Path to Texas
DURING HIS RECRUITMENT, Arch visited a 15-0 Georgia team on four occasions. He did the same with an 11-2 Alabama team. Meanwhile, Texas finished with a 5-7 record. However, Arch was impressed by Steve Sarkisian’s work with quarterbacks and desired to contribute to a resurgence at Texas, a program that had been mired in mediocrity for the majority of the preceding decade.
“I believe he derives considerable pride from attending Texas, arriving after a losing season, and contributing to something that is steadily improving,” Cooper stated. “It was then that I gained a greater understanding of Arch, realizing he was not simply pursuing the No. 1, No. 2, or No. 5 team in the country.”
The Mannings were familiar with Texas. All three of Archie’s sons visited, but not all possessed fond memories. The Longhorns were among Cooper’s initial major offers. Then, in December 1991, coach David McWilliams was dismissed and replaced by John Mackovic, who rescinded Cooper’s offer.
Prior to his senior year, Peyton requested that Archie drive him to schools he desired to visit unofficially. They reconsidered Texas and arranged a meeting with Mackovic. Upon arriving in Austin, Archie stated that Mackovic was nowhere to be found. Instead, they met with offensive coordinator Gene Dahlquist, who was unaware of their visit.
Peyton inquired with Dahlquist about the other quarterbacks the Longhorns were recruiting and requested to watch some film. Consequently, the Texas OC, Archie, and Peyton viewed high school film of other quarterbacks.
“Peyton inquired, ‘Coach, how do I compare?'” Archie recalled. “He responded, ‘You are definitely among our top 12.'”
The Mannings know a vast number of individuals in football and generally refrain from taking sides in rivalries or harboring past grievances against schools. They maintained a close relationship with Mack Brown and his offensive coordinator, Greg Davis, who had both coached at Tulane and were well-acquainted with them, so Eli seriously considered the Longhorns before ultimately opting for Ole Miss.
However, Archie maintains that it was likely beneficial for Texas that Arch was Cooper’s son rather than Peyton’s. “Cooper never held it against them,” he stated. “Peyton never forgot that. Anyone familiar with Peyton knows that he does not forget.”
Texas aligned with Arch’s specific vision for his career. He did not desire to live life as the most renowned individual in a small college town. Remaining in the state capital while still participating in SEC football held greater appeal for him. He desired to be simply another individual.
“It is unlike Ty Simpson or Gunner Stockton at Alabama and Georgia, where the entire town rallies around them,” Arch stated. “I can visit areas of Austin where no one truly cares about football, which is pleasant.”
Will Zurik, one of Arch’s closest friends and his former running back at Isidore Newman in New Orleans, comprehends the rationale. He recalled seeing people post images and videos of a seventh-grader Arch playing catch with Heid on Instagram. Only a few years later, Zurik stated, the obsession with Arch extended beyond social media and into real life. Prior to their sophomore year, several Newman teammates traveled to Thibodeaux for the Manning Passing Academy, and Arch visited them in their dorm room. Word spread, and suddenly, a crowd gathered in the hallway.
“Hundreds of kids were outside, pounding on the door attempting to enter,” Zurik stated. Arch’s teammates dispersed them.
Zurik and another of Arch’s friends, Saint Villere IV, are fraternity members at Alabama. The budding Texas-Alabama rivalry has made their friendship a topic of fascination in Tuscaloosa. They are constantly bombarded with questions about growing up with the most celebrated amateur athlete in America.
“If he did not play football, he would be here drinking beer with us right now,” Zurik informed them. “He is simply another individual who happens to be exceptionally talented and possesses that last name. He is the most selfless individual I know.”
However, even Arch’s defenders are committed to preventing their superstar friend from becoming overly conceited. When conversing with him, they endeavor to keep the focus away from football. Instead, they emphasize the most crucial aspects, such as Arch’s attire at SEC media days, which resembled that of a typical Southern fraternity member.
Arch has nailed the “Kappa Sig president begging university leadership not to kick his frat off campus” look. https://t.co/kItB96Wh7F
– Zach Barnett (@zach_barnett) July 15, 2025
“He resembled a Kappa Sig president pleading with university leadership not to expel his fraternity from campus,” Villere stated. “I would rate it a seven or eight out of ten.”
“There is definitely room for improvement,” Zurik stated. “But he looks good. A beer in his hands would enhance the look.”
They are unable to scroll through Instagram without encountering Arch in an advertisement for Vuori, Uber, Panini, Red Bull, or any of the other brands he represents. Manning even admitted on Monday that he maintains a private Instagram account that he uses to browse, and when he encounters media coverage about himself, he selects “not interested.”
“I am uncertain of the number of commercials I have filmed, but it is likely excessive,” Arch stated. “I am likely weary of seeing my face.”
Villere has also taken notice and offered a suggestion.
“He appears to have room for an acting coach, perhaps, but he is adequate,” he stated.
For Arch, having friends who keep him grounded is the antidote to the perplexing level of attention he receives. He resides with five other Texas players. His brother is nearby, and he enjoys playing golf and spending time at the lake. He desires his friends to keep him in check.
“If I ever begin discussing any of this,” Arch stated, “they remark, ‘Oh, you are being a complete weirdo.'”
IV. The Arch Experience in Austin
AUSTIN MAY OFFER Arch some respite from crowds in certain areas, but there is no locale where the Longhorns are anonymous. Arch may desire a typical college experience, but that is unattainable.
He has exerted his best efforts to maintain a low profile. His press conference appearances have remained in the single digits over the past two seasons. He has not secured any high-profile NIL agreements, other than agreeing to auction off a unique signed card for charity through Panini. It generated $102,500, surpassing an exclusive Luka Doncic card that sold for $100,000 and establishing it as the most expensive item sold on the company’s platform. There is nothing Arch Manning can do to be simply another individual.
Tim Tebow and Johnny Manziel achieved off-the-field fame after becoming stars. For Arch, fame preceded football. None of the Mannings particularly relish this.
“The most peculiar aspect of this is that I have not accomplished anything, so why am I being bombarded with cameras?” Arch inquired this summer. He appeared perplexed when another reporter inquired about the caution he must exercise to avoid taking shots at a bar.
“I am 21, so I am permitted to take shots at a bar,” he stated. Within hours, Athlon Sports published an article with the headline: “Arch Manning States He Can Take Shots at the Bar if He Desires.”
Arch received a swift lesson in the level of scrutiny he would face upon arriving at Texas. He misplaced his student ID, received a FaceTime call from Sarkisian, who answered while holding up the aforementioned ID and inquiring if he was missing anything. The student who discovered it had used it to access the football building, walked directly into Sarkisian’s office, and handed it to him.
“Quite audacious,” Arch stated.
He then misplaced it again shortly thereafter, prompting tweets regarding his lack of “pocket awareness.” A Reddit post was titled “Archibald Manning Loses His Student ID (Again).” When football season commenced, fans displayed a massive banner of his ID in the crowd.
Arch claims that he is now secure, as Texas has transitioned to a fingerprint-based system in lieu of a card. However, his father maintains that he is not yet out of danger.
“He cannot misplace his fingerprint,” Cooper stated. “Although, if anyone could misplace it, it would be him.”
And if anyone could steal it, they likely would. Arch stated this summer that he no longer possessed an ID to misplace, as he believes someone stole it while he was on vacation in Charleston, South Carolina. Furthermore, Arch’s name, image, and likeness are not even secure in Austin institutions.
Dirty Martin’s Place has been serving burgers since 1926 near the UT campus and has evolved into an unofficial museum of Longhorn sports. It features paintings of Earl Campbell (who visits at least once a week), vintage magazine covers featuring legendary quarterback James Street, and a photo wall of fame of athletes who visit.
Daniel Young, the general manager at Dirty’s, stated that his staff fell in love with Arch upon his arrival in the spring of his freshman year. He referred to Arch as “a man of the people,” mingling at their humble establishment, which was named for its original dirt floors. They requested a photo from Arch to display on their walls.
“He was already a household name,” Young stated.
Arch’s picture occupied a prominent location at the front of the restaurant. Until April 2024, when only a blank space remained where the photo had hung. This marked the second time it had vanished, after some individuals removed it from the wall and created videos with it before leaving it on a table outside the restaurant. On that occasion, the picture was recovered within 12 hours. This time, there was no trace of it. Dirty’s offered a reward for the photo’s return via an Instagram post. “Arch is our friend, and this was definitely not a considerate act,” it stated.
Days later, their protracted ordeal concluded. Four students stated that they discovered the picture abandoned in an elevator shaft at an apartment complex near campus and returned it, apparently after public attention intensified. Shelby Burke, Meredith Greer, Anne Blanche Peacock, and Georgia Ritchie now have their photo displayed on the wall with Arch’s.
“I could have simply enlarged the image and reinstalled it,” Young stated. “However, it has now become folklore. He is an amiable individual and could not be more courteous to my staff. And I deeply appreciate him.”
Will Colvin, who has operated the grill at Dirty’s for nearly 30 years, stated that he is fortunate to have met legends during his decades at the campus hangout, including favorites Campbell, Cedric Benson, and Bijan Robinson.
“However, I am going to share something with you,” Colvin stated. “This Arch Manning, he is exceptional. He exudes an aura. He is poised to accomplish great things.”
For Young, it is time to implement protective measures. Regardless of Arch’s and the Longhorns’ performance against Ohio State, the game tape will be scrutinized more thoroughly than the Zapruder film. A strong performance will ignite the burnt orange faithful.
“I must bolt that photo to the wall,” Young stated.
V. Finally on the Field
BRANNDON STEWART, A longtime tech and software entrepreneur in Austin, has observed the latest manifestation of Manning mania from an intriguing perspective. In 1994, he was a celebrated Texas high school quarterback who became one of the nation’s top recruits and signed with Tennessee in the same class as Peyton. They were roommates on the road and lived adjacent to each other in the dorms as they competed. Stewart participated in 11 of the Vols’ 12 games that year. However, Peyton started the final eight contests of the season, and Stewart recognized the inevitable.
“Who is the one individual you would least desire to compete against upon arriving at college?” Stewart inquired. “He would undoubtedly be at the top of the list.”
Stewart states that it is amusing now that he had limited knowledge of the Mannings beforehand, was unaware of Peyton’s talent, and, having grown up in Texas, was unprepared for the fervor of fans in Knoxville. Consequently, he states that he can empathize with the overwhelming attention Arch must endure. In 1994, a significant contingent of Vols fans believed that Stewart, a high school All-American who had rushed for 1,516 yards while winning a state championship for Art Briles at Stephenville High School, was the more suitable candidate to replace the similarly athletic Heath Shuler, the third pick in that year’s NFL draft.
“I recall feeling like Troy Aikman in Dallas,” Stewart stated. “Everywhere you went, someone recognized you and requested your autograph. People discussed naming their child after me.”
When Peyton visited Austin last fall to see Arch, he and Stewart had dinner together and met for the first time in 25 years. Stewart stated that, as tumultuous as that 1994 season was for both of them, he cannot fathom what it would have been like if their every move had been broadcasted daily.
“At the time, it seemed like hysteria, but now it resembles ‘Little House on the Prairie,'” Stewart stated. “Everything transpires at a much faster pace. I am certain it has been quite an experience for him. He is likely well-prepared for it, desensitized to the events that occur when one becomes popular and successful in sports, and has adapted to it far better than most of us.”
This summer at the MPA, Arch informed ESPN that he appreciated the opportunity to feel like a “normal person.” He roomed with LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier; two of the most renowned individuals in Louisiana casually shopped for snacks at a Thibodeaux Walmart. He chuckled at the social media frenzy surrounding his trip with star wide receiver Ryan Wingo to his hometown of St. Louis.
“He is a legend there,” Manning stated. “All of those children aspire to be like Wingo. They are familiar with his dance moves and his touchdown celebration.”
It was the ideal scenario for Arch. He was supporting his teammates, and someone else was the focus. Cutcliffe has observed Arch encouraging players on the sideline, celebrating with his teammates, and self-deprecatingly deflecting questions in interviews, such as when legendary Texas reporter Kirk Bohls, who has covered the Longhorns for over 50 years, inquired whether Manning felt nervous when he played. “Nah,” he responded, smiling at Bohls. “Do you get nervous?”
“That is an Archie Manning trait,” Cutcliffe stated. “It is a Cooper, Peyton, and Eli trait. They enter a room and say, ‘There you are,’ instead of ‘Here I am.’ That is a rare quality.”
A.J. Milwee, Texas’ co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, who fostered a strong connection with Arch and his family while recruiting him and communicating almost daily, stated that being raised by football royalty enables Arch to maintain equilibrium amidst the excitement surrounding this game.
“He possesses genuine competitive fire,” Milwee stated. “He can become invigorated and energized, but he has grown up in a world of quarterbacks. As quarterbacks, we are trained to maintain composure.”
As a child, Cooper believed Arch might become a wide receiver like himself. However, when he coached him in flag football, Arch appeared to derive greater pleasure from throwing the ball to his companions so that they could all catch numerous passes.
That is the plan for Saturday.
“Arch has been a quarterback since he was a young child, running around,” Cooper stated. “I believe he made the appropriate decision. Disregard your parents. Follow what comes naturally.”
The world awaits Arch’s debut on the grandest stage. Sarkisian stated that the most remarkable aspect of Arch’s evolution over the past two years is his unwavering normalcy.
“He is normal, and that is what I admire about him. He is not someone who believes himself to be untouchable or superior to others,” Sarkisian stated. “One cannot spend a day without hearing someone mention Arch Manning. He directly represents our football program and this university, and we respect him for the manner in which he conducts himself.”
However, it is time to witness him perform in uniform. Cooper believes he is prepared.
“What is the source of pressure?” Cooper inquired. “He is permitted to play. Pressure arises when one is uncertain of their actions. I believe he is aware of his actions.”
