Arch Manning, the Texas Longhorns' star quarterback, has been cleared to play in this week's SEC tilt against Vanderbilt after being listed as questionable due to a concussion. Manning suffered the injury during overtime of last week's game against Mississippi State, slamming his head on the turf after a rough tackle from two Bulldogs defenders.
Manning's status had sparked concern among fans and observers, but he has now been removed from the injury report and is expected to start against Vanderbilt on Saturday. In his previous outing, Manning threw for 346 passing yards with three touchdowns and a rushing score while completing 29-of-46 passes.
The Longhorns' recent performance against Mississippi State was one of their best games this season, as they scored 17 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to send the game into overtime. The team's culture win was highlighted by head coach Steve Sarkisian, who praised his players' toughness and resilience.
Senior quarterback Matthew Caldwell finished the game for Texas, throwing a touchdown in overtime that sealed the win. Sarkisian credited Caldwell's rapport with Manning as a key factor in their success, saying, "I think his rapport with Arch was a big part of it. They have a great relationship."
Manning's status had sparked concern among fans and observers, but he has now been removed from the injury report and is expected to start against Vanderbilt on Saturday. In his previous outing, Manning threw for 346 passing yards with three touchdowns and a rushing score while completing 29-of-46 passes.
The Longhorns' recent performance against Mississippi State was one of their best games this season, as they scored 17 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to send the game into overtime. The team's culture win was highlighted by head coach Steve Sarkisian, who praised his players' toughness and resilience.
Senior quarterback Matthew Caldwell finished the game for Texas, throwing a touchdown in overtime that sealed the win. Sarkisian credited Caldwell's rapport with Manning as a key factor in their success, saying, "I think his rapport with Arch was a big part of it. They have a great relationship."
I'm not surprised by this development - concussion protocols are in place for a reason, but sometimes the human body can be quite resilient 
. Arch Manning's toughness is indeed admirable, and it's great to see him getting back on the field. However, one has to wonder about the long-term implications of such incidents...the toll they take on both physical and mental health can't be overstated 
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. On Saturday, I'll be interested to see how Manning performs against Vanderbilt - his return to form would be a welcome sight for Longhorns fans 
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Not only did they win the game, but also showed some serious trust in each other on the field. And Sarkisian's comments about their rapport being a key factor? That's gotta count for something 
It makes me wonder how much of an impact players like that have on the team's overall vibe and performance... can it be said that Manning's leadership (and physical presence) was what carried them through in the game? 
. But, at the same time, concussion protocols are super important and you gotta take care of those injuries, you know? It's like my old buddy, The Nostalgia Critic, always says, "The '90s were a magical time for movies"... but also kinda bad for your eyes 
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. I just hope they can keep up that momentum against Vanderbilt this weekend 
... I mean, who needs concussion protocol to be taken seriously, right? It's not like he could've just sat out and watched the game or anything 
. But hey, at least his teammates have each other's backs (and possibly some decent medical care) 
. Caldwell's heroics in overtime were, of course, totally expected 
. It's not like Texas Longhorns fans had their hearts set on a different outcome... let's just say it was just the "natural" progression of events 
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he needs to stay focused though, all that overtime drama can mess with your head lol 
at least the longhorns are on fire this season, hopefully they keep it up! 
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