Yes, Johnny Manziel is still a 20-year old kid, but he uses his youth as an excuse. First of all, he’s not the average 20-year old. The average 20-year old doesn’t have a Heisman Trophy. The average 20-year old isn’t under a microscope or scrutiny like the A&M quarterback is.
By now, we all know of Manziel’s Tyler roots but if his 20-year-old-like behaviore continues much longer, some Tylerite football fans won’t claim him but might make it clear the kid is from Kerville.
When attending a major camp like the Manning Camp, you’ve got to be on time. Despite the fact you are only 20, people will be looking to you for leadership, on and off the field. They expect more out of you. You have to assume there’s a camera on you at all times.
The “My phone died and I slept through” excuse just doesn’t cut it. Perhaps his phone did die, but he was likely out partying all night having the time of his life as a 20-year-old college student instead of being the young responsible adult that many people might expect him to be.
Then there was this whole thing about him attending a UT frat party. I don’t care and I’m not going to make more out of this than necessary but point is, Manziel needs to grow up and fast. He’s only go so much longer to play the “20-year-old” card. If he doesn’t grow up fast, you can expect a long season for the Texas A&M Aggies led by that kid from Kerville. If he has a good encore, then yeah, we Tylerites will be proud to say he gave the Rose Capital of the World its second-ever Heisman Trophy and maybe more down the road.
I guess it goes without saying, but only time will tell.
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