Another era begins in the Manning Dynasty as Arch Manning commits to Texas, but fans from SEC powerhouses like Bama, LSU and Georgia think it’s not the end.
It’s official: The Texas Longhorns won the Arch Manning sweepstakes.
In fact, Arch Manning created a Twitter account just to announce his surprise decision to the world.
Manning has met with several SEC schools, including Alabama, LSU, and Georgia, but he ultimately chose to play for the recent SEC addition.
You could tell me that Texas joined the SEC solely to recruit Arch Manning and I wouldn't argue https://t.co/UYM5KMQOHY
— Charlotte Wilder (@TheWilderThings) June 23, 2022
Dedicated football fans in Georgia, Louisiana and Alabama are all over the board with this news, with reactions ranging from predicting Manning’s failure at Texas to an eventual transfer to a school like Bama or Georgia.
It’s also worth noting that Manning, a Louisiana native like his father and uncles, did not choose to play in-state at LSU. At this point, many LSU fans are wondering why the Mannings have refused to attend LSU for generations.
Manning has chosen to join a quarterback room with Quinn Ewers, and with many college quarterbacks finding success after transfer like Joe Burrow, perhaps a transfer could be on the table down the line.
excited to see which of quinn ewers/arch manning transfers first https://t.co/sYXBlbSgFh
— charles (“you look good” - andy reid) mcdonald (@FourVerts) June 23, 2022
why didn't arch manning choose a college with a football program
— Denny Carter (@CDCarter13) June 23, 2022
But for now, Manning is ready to Hook ‘Em in Austin, and there’s no sign that he’s headed anywhere else.
Here are the best reactions to Manning’s breaking news from around the Southeast.
Bama reacts to Arch Manning commitment to Texas
Streets is saying that Arch Manning didn't commit to Bama???
— Lt. Elroy Mustang ~🛡️ Vision Alchemist (@MillyBeamen) June 23, 2022
The balance is being restored within the force of college football... pic.twitter.com/TFtPGUDDc2
we get to kick Arch Manning’s ass in Tuscaloosa 2023 as Texas travels to Alabama for our home and home series against the Longhorns. https://t.co/DGmDMlzmYs
— Barstool Bama (@BarstoolAlabama) June 23, 2022
Jalen Milroe will be better than Arch Manning.
— Barstool Bama (@BarstoolAlabama) June 23, 2022
Arch Manning chose bringing Texas back over adding to the established powers at Bama or Georgia. I respect the commitment to the grind.
— Hub (@KenHeLive) June 23, 2022
Arch Manning after Texas goes 6-6 in his freshman and sophomore years pic.twitter.com/qGMOGzF9ew
— Oluwajomiloju (@JomiAdeniran) June 23, 2022
Arch Manning decision makes a ton of sense. Texas is joining the SEC, and he can forge his own legacy there. Winning at Texas will make him a legend, winning a natty at Bama even Georgia is old news. Don’t like Texas, but might be pulling for them a little more now
— NYG_PETE (@nyg_pete) June 23, 2022
https://twitter.com/SnakeTaleJohnny/status/1540010287704719361?s=20&t=mOVtb5QsOyPYitcSUtfo_g
LSU reacts to Arch Manning commitment to Texas
Mood#LSU pic.twitter.com/08GxUqUSXv
— The Jordy Culotta Show (@CulottaShow) June 23, 2022
LSU would’ve loved Arch Manning, obviously, but the new staff had way too much ground to cover with the state’s top player. They’re still in the running for five-star Dante Moore and four-star Jaden Rashada.
— Wilson Alexander (@whalexander_) June 23, 2022
why do the mannings hate louisiana and lsu fans so much? lol https://t.co/mNHMHB5VVH
— Joel D. Anderson 🆓 (@byjoelanderson) June 23, 2022
They still not gon beat LSU lol
— Ronald Riggs ⚜️ (@rondaadonn) June 23, 2022
I for one am shocked a Manning won’t be attending LSU. Shocked I tell you
— And the Valley Shook (Now Blue Checkmark-Less) (@ATVShook) June 23, 2022
Georgia reacts to Arch Manning commitment to Texas
Arch Manning was looking at Texas and #UGA.
— Radi Nabulsi (@RadiNabulsi) June 23, 2022
But I doubt UGA will stop recruiting him. Kirby doesn't burn bridges because kids sometimes decommit. Plus you have to recruit them continuously just in case they wind up in the transfer portal.
Six months until signing day.
Arch Manning chose #Texas because he was afraid of #Georgia’s QB room! pic.twitter.com/bRsBOnLzYe
— Message Board Geniuses (@BoardGeniuses) June 23, 2022
It’s good Archie committed to Texas because I honestly don’t think he could of competed with all the top QB prospects Alabama and Georgia constantly bring in every year. You can tell he’s never had to compete in a QB battle. What pop Warner or HS coach wouldn’t start a Manning.
— Billy (@Billyhottakes) June 23, 2022
Really thought Arch signing with Georgia was a done deal, but the ‘horns are an understandable fit since Texas — the other UT — will be part of the Southeastern Conference by the time Manning’s a sophomore pic.twitter.com/Mnx7muWoC5
— Alpha Mike Whisky (@traditionalvibe) June 23, 2022
https://twitter.com/HBTFD1/status/1540017337214156810?s=20&t=801yfjywzPVdEd4I-ejTgw
Whether or not Manning remains in Texas remains to be seen, but for now, he certainly has the SEC spinning with theories and predictions about how the next generation of Mannings will fare in orange and white.