Arch Manning’s first season as a starting quarterback with the Texas Longhorns didn’t go as planned. The team expected to be the national champions couldn’t even make the playoffs, but Manning can’t be blamed for it.
He accumulated over 3100 yards with 26 touchdowns and seven interceptions throughout the season. This was a major upgrade from his previous two seasons with the Longhorns, but it wasn’t enough.
The quarterback also struggled with several injuries throughout the season. Now, Manning is set to be limited for the offseason workouts as he underwent foot surgery recently. Inside Texas reported that it was a “minor foot surgery.”
Texas fans have nothing to be worried about because it’s said to be a “preventative” one to address previous injury. The quarterback will be a limited participant in the offseason workouts and is expected to return for spring practice.
Texas issued a statement announcing Manning’s surgery and stated that it won’t affect his next season with the Longhorns.
“Arch Manning underwent minor foot surgery this week as a preventative measure to address a previous injury,” Texas said in a statement. “He will be limited during off-season workouts but is expected back during spring football.”
Manning was one of the Heisman favorites entering the season. The Longhorns had arguably one of the most stacked rosters, and they were legitimate contenders for the national title. Their start, however, painted a different picture.
Manning struggled at the beginning of the season, going 17 of 30 passes for 170 yards, one touchdown, and one interception against the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Longhorns lost the road game 7-14.
That brought fans’ expectations down, and since then, Manning kept trying to get back into the Heisman conversation. Unfortunately, it wasn’t his year.
Arch Manning’s Father on His Progress and Development
During a recent conversation with CBS Sports, Manning’s father, Cooper Manning, stated that he was very happy to see his son’s progress throughout the season. Cooper said that it takes time to get better at this game, and that’s exactly what Arch is doing.
Cooper saw significant growth between Arch Manning from Week 1 and the one who played during the Bowl season.
“I was really glad to see him get better every week,” Cooper Manning SAID. “I think your confidence grows as you play more games. You learn how to win some games in the fourth quarter, and maybe when you didn’t have your best stuff. I think it’s fun to watch your kids mature, but it’s also fun to watch an athlete mature and start playing their best football as the season ends.”
Arch is expected to be one of the top contenders for the Heisman this year. When he gets back from recovery, he’ll have to prepare harder for this season.
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