Arch Manning, the University of Texas signal-caller, might be struggling, but don’t expect him to hit the bench anytime soon. Despite back-to-back losses, reports from inside sources say he is absolutely not in imminent danger of being swapped out.
What It Takes to Get Benched at Texas
Sources spilling the beans to Anwar Richardson at Orangebloods.com are clear: it’s gonna take a full-on “shitty performance” against Ole Miss this weekend for head coach Steve Sarkisian to even think about pulling Manning. Seriously, that’s the bar. Sark and his crew are apparently all-in on getting every last ounce of talent out of Manning right now. He’s not on a short leash, which, honestly, is kinda wild given the recent slide. But hey, coaches do wild things when frustration boils over, so who knows what the heat of the moment might bring.
The Longhorns’ Recent Slide
Remember that 4-0 start? Dominating #1 Ohio State and then #14 Tennessee? Feels like a lifetime ago, right? Since then, the Longhorns have tripped up, dropping back-to-back games. They’ve fallen 27-24 to both Oklahoma and Florida. Losing two straight like that, especially after such a hot start, has gotta sting. It puts the pressure on, no doubt.
So, all eyes on Ole Miss this weekend. Will Manning deliver the performance Sarkisian is banking on, or will that “shitty performance” actually materialize and force a decision? It’s going to be a must-watch to see how this plays out for the Longhorns.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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