How much does Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian depend on Quinn Ewers? Let’s talk about that SEC title game. In this case, Texas stood a strong chance of prevailing. Finally, Sarkisian was about to have his revenge against Georgia. How can those boys on the roster fail to notice? At the end of the 2nd quarter, Texas is ahead 6-3.
Poor plays, inconsistent offense, Ewers’ interceptions, and the Bulldogs won by 16-13. The coveted SEC Championship in your first season in the conference? Sarkisian would have been on top of the world. Now, they have to play an extra game in the CFP to have a chance to win the natty. Amid all this, the perennial debate between Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning has continued. The QB1 situation is still clearer this season but in 2025? Well, it depends on what Ewers does. Is he going to the NFL? As far as Arch Manning is concerned, a blockbuster appointment of Bill Belichick has muddied the waters for the Longhorns. Let’s take you through it.
What is the crucial twist?
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Quinn Ewers is in a spot of bother. He has another year of eligibility left, and he can also declare for the NFL. However, many scouts have openly said that the Longhorns’ QB1 would benefit from having another year in college football. What does that do? That creates a crisis for the Longhorns. Ewers’ deputy is looking to take the next step. On December 16, Mikerophone explained Ewers’ poor decision by saying, “Whether Texas wins or loses the national championship, Ewers is still likely to be a first-round pick based on his 2023 and early 2024 tape. But if Ewers does decide to play one more season, it’s likely either he or Arch transfers.”
But you might wonder where an exceptional quarterback would be most suited for a transfer. One possible destination could be the University of North Carolina, led by incoming head coach Bill Belichick. However, why UNC? You may ask yourself this question only due to Bill Belichick or some other factor.
Providing an explanation for the UNC mention, Mikerophone said, “This is the perfect landing spot for any transferring quarterback. Let alone a member of the Manning family, and look even before Bill Belichick decided to go to North Carolina. UNC has a recent history of highly drafted quarterbacks, including Mitch Trubisky and Drake Maye. Both being drafted in the top three.”
It’s accurate! Drake Maye, a former quarterback for UNC, was chosen by the New England Patriots as the third overall choice in the 2024 NFL Draft. Mitch Trubisky, who is now ranked 23rd among quarterbacks in the 2024 season by a number of sites, including StatMuse, was also chosen by the Buffalo Bills.
If a quarterback had Bill Belichick teaching them how to play, you can only imagine how much they could learn. In 2008, Matt Castle, whom Bill had been cultivating for years, took over and led the Patriots to 11 victories after Tom Brady tore his ACL in the season’s opening game. Thus, Bill can help young quarterbacks develop.
The major question now is whether Arch Manning’s decision to transfer to UNC will be correct. Let’s explore it in more detail.
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Can Arch Manning choose UNC?
Arch Manning threw two touchdowns and two interceptions while completing 15 of 29 passes for 258 yards in his first career start versus UL Monroe. 51-3, Texas won handily. Manning has completed 61 of 90 throws for 939 yards, nine touchdowns, and just two interceptions. He has also scored four running touchdowns on 20 carries and rushed for 95 yards. Given his performance, it is reasonable to assume that he will eventually take Quinn Ewers’ place next year.
According to the Mikerophone, it won’t be shocking if he decides on UNC. And he said, “I wouldn’t be shocked if Ewers or Manning went there and eventually became a future number one overall pick truthfully, though I think this is fair.” Despite this, he believes Quinn will recognize his potential as a prospect and declare for the NFL draft at the conclusion of the playoffs.
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Who is going to be Quinn’s NFL draft program? But there is still time to make a decision. However, the Texas head coach should be stringent about his selection of the starting quarterback for the postseason games because one poor choice can ruin all hopes.
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