Steve Sarkisian Compares Arch Manning to Grandfather Archie

Oh man, where do we even start with this? So it’s 2025, right? Crazy how fast time flies, but let’s dive into what’s tickling the football world’s fancy these days. Picture this: Manning, football, Texas. Not the kind of Texas steakhouse with the big hats and bigger steaks, but the kinda Texas where you get Arch Manning, the hotshot QB at the University of Texas. Turns out, the Mannings are like the Kardashians of football – always in the spotlight, sorta unavoidable, and with a legion of fans following their every move.

Okay, rewind a second. Before you start thinking all Mannings are created equal, let’s clarify. Sure, folks like Peyton and Eli, the legendary bro duo, are still etched in everyone’s memory – two Hall of Fame statues, metaphorically speaking. But right now, it’s the younger Manning – Arch, at the helm – who’s steering the conversation. And when I say steering, I’m talking like he’s in the driver’s seat of a well-oiled Ferrari… or maybe a Texas-sized pickup truck? Never been great with car metaphors.

Now, this Texas team. They went on a wild ride last season, finishing 13-3, and then poof! – melted away in the College Football Playoff semi against Ohio State, who just had to go play the part of party-pooper and take home the national championship. Bummer, right? But you can’t win ’em all, they say. And here we stand, looking into the new season, and – wait, where was I? Oh right, talking about Arch.

So, while some key players have shuffled off to greener (a.k.a. NFL) pastures, like Quinn Ewers launching Hail Marys in the pros and Matthew Golden going long, Texas isn’t hitting the reset button. No sirree. They’re “reloading,” as they like to say, confident Arch can strut into the main role. Like seriously, have you seen him? Sarkisian, Texas’ coach, swears by him. Says Arch throws like a dream and has an arm that could launch a thousand ships. Okay, maybe he didn’t say that exactly, but you get it.

Arch seems to have this wild mix of genes. Grandpa Archie – not to be confused with comic book Archie – was a college football legend back at Ole Miss. Dude could toss the rock and sprint like the best of them. Arch here? Apparently, he’s inherited that fancy footwork and then some. Surprises everyone with his athleticism. “Got grandpa’s gene,” Sark says, like it’s some sort of super-secret sauce that skips a generation. Boom! Sorry Peyton and Eli, but maybe it was all in the cards for little Arch.

Let’s see, where was this headed? Ah yes, Arch’s play style. Last season, when he wasn’t warming the bench, he’d spring onto the field and hit you with a “wildcat” look – bringing all sorts of chaos to defenses. He won’t be just a surprise trick this time. Nah, he’s out to show he’s got grandpa’s prowess and then some. Like, maybe he’ll just scramble for a touchdown when you least expect it. Keeps things spicy, ya know?

So, there you have it. The long and short of it: Arch Manning, making waves, keeping defenses on their toes, and reminding us all that, in football, the name Manning is still a pretty big deal.