After being touted as a No. 1 overall pick contender, Arch Manning has struggled to begin the season. However, a dominant performance against Sam Houston may turn the tide in his favor. Can Manning bounce back, or will his poor performance continue? Contributors Micah Gatewood and Cristina Solano tackle the debate in this week’s one on one.
Yes
By Micah Gatewood
After Arch Manning’s bounce-back game against Sam Houston, there is no telling what he is capable of. Manning, the nephew of NFL legends Peyton and Eli Manning, has the pedigree to continue to improve his game.
But he’s more than a benefactor of his last name.
Manning has tangible talent, which was displayed in his last outing. The star quarterback finished with 309 yards and threw three touchdowns with only three incompletions in the win.
Sure, Manning struggled to begin the year, but it was his first few games starting. A performance like this will be the first step in his turnaround this season, and down the stretch, he will prove why he was the projected #1 pick at the beginning of the year.
No
By Cristina Solano
A famous last name doesn’t equal a legacy; Arch Manning must earn that. The “Manning” name is on a pedestal where he is expected to be at the same level, if not better than, his famous family tree. That pressure may expose his flaws more than highlight his potential and cause him to crumble under that spotlight.
In the Longhorns’ first game of the season against the Ohio State Buckeyes, he cracked under pressure, completing only 17 of 30 passes and failing to throw a touchdown. Manning should be a lot more poised because he’s been sitting and learning the offense for two seasons.
But he’s not.
Manning looks extremely raw as a passer and has only performed well in one game against a weak opponent. He still has a long way to go to prove himself worthy of this family legacy.
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