Nothing can be taken away from his college career despite his actions in the pros. He definitely had great players around him, but he was a terrific runner and could make unreal throws (back across the body, etc).
+George Stern idk bro cause did u say his interview after court recently he said something about being in football again but he does play baseball also so i would at least see him in baseball
SLITHERx CONJURING problem is his off the field issues really wasn't why he was under performing in the NFL. Jonny knew how to run and make plays when the pocket collapsed that's all he knew. He was never a pocket passer. He barely studied defenses because he didn't have too he made all his plays on the run that's all he knew. Excellent college player could have been a decent NFL player with the proper education and work ethic. He was a star he was popular. He cared more for the fame than anything. I can name 50 reasons why Manziel didn't make it in pro level without going into his off the field issues.
Any Real Bama Roll Tide fan will always remember Texas A&Ms Johnny Football!!! 1 of the best games ever in College Football History in upsets this game was dynamic!!!
Most of the United States of America had no idea who he was until he played. Lets be serious. That name would be irrelevant if he didnt explode his freshman year. Don't be technical.
You didn't read my statement correctly, I said IF he didn't, obviously he did. BTW, take way Mike Evans' production and deduct it from Johnny's, you have a 3rd round QB at best, and that's why he slid to the Browns.
+Cabbage man FIFY "Did you watch this badass video, he was/is tha shit." Actually, I watched every collegiate game of his...all the way up to his Heisman.
Generational collegiate player and one of the finest/jaw-dropping individual performances I've ever witnessed (same for Mike Evans and Ryan Swope that day). Johnny was on another planet. We lost this game but we never quit and we learned a lot about the future - and what college football was going to look like. It's turned out pretty well. Roll Tide.
His talent alone got him to start as a quarterback in an NFL game. Most athletes can only dream of having such an opportunity. Thus, he got everything possible out of his talent and is forever immortalised in college football.
my grandparents lived on a ranch near his home town. I remember people always talking so highly of him when he was in high school.I never thought he would be this big.
Didn't he sign a 4 year 8 million dollar deal, and start in multiple NFL games? Just getting to the NFL, let alone starting at the quarterback position is a dream in itself, let alone being a college football legend.
@@thebman02 It's all about perspective. Just because someone could have had more, doesn't mean they have to. If you think about it what Johnny achieved is still way more closer to what Tom Brady achieved than virtually 99% of every quarterback that ever played college football.
manziel makes decisions so quickly..i cant remember anyone like him.he can throw standing on his head..hes a great great player..will break records when he matures.
This was the best team in the nation last season, no doubt about it. They're probably the best team in the nation this year as well, as long as Manziel can handle the pressure of being taunted by the other teams & the fans without getting himself into trouble.
Agreed. The awesome thing about Manziel in that game was that a lot of his best throws & runs came more than 5 seconds after the ball was snapped, after he got under pressure and found a way out of it. That might be the key to beating Alabama, and yet neither team really has a way to plan for it.
Amazing to see how much he has progressed over 1 year. In 2012 he was run first and always looked to find an open lane. 2013 he stayed in the pocket more and only ran when he needed to or he saw a huge lane. Say what you want but he will be a solid QB in the NFL
Tim tebow was the SEC all time leader in passing efficiency and passing percentage at the end of his college career. The verdict is still out on if manziel will be successful in the nfl.
They made him? Are you serious man? Did you watch the same game I just did? Johnny was running for his life all game 😂 we made plays on his own and kept his team in the game. They made him 😂
+Isadore “Izzy” Gonzalez yet he's not Nfl level. I have never seen him run like that in any game, i want to see him try and get broken in half by the linemen lmao. No disrespect, he's still a beast
+Receive ThisL he has ran like this in the NFL he just gets no play time man, he is a really good pocket passer as well. He continues to make strides as a player, as a QB.
He throws better than I thought, he also did a few pre-snap reads and went through his progression. Those deep throws he had were on the money. He ran too much for me in this game though. He needs to be more patient in the pocket because with his talent he can always find a running lane
this is the satupidest comment iv heard all year the dude is the best qb in the nation hands down he can run i haven't seen anybody stop him yet and it takes nothing but skill to make all the throws that he made he dosnt get lucky he is just a great qb won the Heisman half the season he wasnt even a contender to be a Heisman candidate and look what he did cant nobody talk no junk about this guy at all im a mizzou fan tho but this is great
After 'Bama beat Notre Dame and the Aggies beat Oklahoma, the significance of this game was huge, and Texas A&M moved from No. 10 in the final rankings to No. 5 for the season. A top five season -- ahead of Florida, Florida State, Stanford, Kansas State, S. Carolina, Michigan, Neberaska, Texas, and the rest.
Bama played a bad game. But the first quarter is what hurt us the most but A&M played a great game and deserved . Everybody gets knocked down but it's the Champions who get back up and Alabama got back up. 31 more days until we bring home Back 2 Back BCS Championships and # 15 overall. Not to mention we are going to be even better next season and will 3Peat as BCS Champions. Roll Tide Roll
This man has grit, toughness, an incredible ability to throw on the run and create plays, an edge that will come in handy, and a great work ethic. If I were a GM I would take this guy first round. You can't teach his X factor
To with in on the Manziel vs. Mariota debate, I find it very difficult to compare the two, as they are both very different players who are asked to do different things on offense. Manziel is asked to do much more through the air than Mariota and is probably a more dangerous scrambler as well, but Mariota is more consistent, less mistake-prone, and can throw with better touch. I would say right now each of them is best for their respective teams.
This was Johnny football career highlight? Sure he made some plays but the most part he was running for his life and getting crunched. His receivers in Evans n Slope made big plays in the game
quick, athletic, and mobile QB. He's also pretty elusive and can break tackles even at 190 lbs. However, all i'm seeing is these short quick throws that any QB in the NFL can make. He doesn't wow you with his arm strength or anything. I have to give him credit though. Playing against Alabama ain't easy and he played pretty damn good. I just don't know if he's play will relate well in the NFL
Johnny Football is amazing 2 watch even though he looks funny when he runs but da dude is good but realistically n da nfl he needs a west coast offense and some read option b/c he doesn't have a lot of arm strength but overall wow cant wait to c him next year
Nobody "lets" him do anything. Every defense he faces has DON"T LET HIM RUN at the top of their must-do list. Yet every game, particularly at the end of the season, he had huge success running the football. He's that unstoppable NFL defenses will be more able to execute complex containment schemes. They'll be better at tackling him in the open field. But it's not like he's strictly a runner. He threw for 3700 yds and has shown the ability to drop dimes when needed. And he's only getting better.
People talk how Colt McCoy not playing vs. Bama in the Title made no difference. Then just look at Johnny Manziel, very similar to Colt in Abilities and Size
have you been watching him? obviously not because he time and time again picked apart the alabama defense who had shut everyone down to that point. and watch vids on his deep ball accuracy. the kid can throw, he's the total package
He's not that bad of a runner. Any quarterback that can run like that has some great talent and has done hard work. When he gets to the nfl though, he's not going to be able to run like he does now. The nfl is all about passing the football. I hate it.
The one reason they lost is because saban gave them off practice monday because they were beaten up from the lsu game , but bama did a great job , but couldnt catch up with johnny manziel... roll tide
Manziel, as ultimately played out in the NFL, was a one read QB, and that's part of the reason why the offense relied far too much on screens for a team with the talent they had.
Fair point, but Manziel is a much different player than Tebow. He has better mechanics and accuracy despite only being a freshman. That said, Manziel will need to work on his pocket passing and just gain experience as a QB before he enters the NFL. Regardless, Manziel is an outstanding down the line prospect for the NFL.
he should make pre-snap reads. I know Bama has a great defense, yet to be a qb on the next level you should be able to recognize most of their defensive coverage. He doesn't, thank god for his amazing playmaking ability, but he should keep his eyes more downfield and less scrambling the split second he sees a tight hole to run for half a yard
being an ND fan i watched this game and when Johnny Football tore up Alabama's defence i thought that Bama's defence just wasnt as good as everyone though it was. Then while i watched ND get stomped on in the BCS championship game i relized just how goo Johnny Manziel is.
What a waste of pure talent and ability. Wish he would’ve found a way to keep it together in the pros and his personal life. Happy to see he’s starting to have some clarity in his life. In regard to the game, you can’t help but feel for a Quarterback that’s trying to beat a team like Alabama knowing they can’t rely on their kicker. What an absolute dog in that game.
i completely agree with you, that play at 1:18 proves your point, no reason for him to scramble there, against an nfl defense he's running right into a sack
From what I just saw Alabama sacked him at least 5 or 6 times, stopped him on fourth down at least twice, and completely ran through A & Ms offensive line like a knife through hot butter. Sure, his ability and legs helped him scramble and get yards but he was constantly under pressure from Alabamas pass rush.
This was the best time to be an A&M fan
Yeah, when they beat a tough Oklahoma team in the bowl game too. That OK team had much better recruiting, NFL type players.
@@DexterHaven they had mike evans 😭😭😭
Today is a good day to be an Aggies fan also
@@thejam7129 really was what a game
@@thejam7129 gig em
Johnny is the GOAT for what he did to prime bama . Can’t tell me otherwise
Nothing can be taken away from his college career despite his actions in the pros. He definitely had great players around him, but he was a terrific runner and could make unreal throws (back across the body, etc).
Except all the trouble he got in in college😂😂😂 he was amazing.
Those across the body throws don’t and never work in the nfl, especially with these lb’s running around like DBs.
@@SaltyChip nothing is an absolute 100%. Mahomes makes all kinds of dumb throws like that.
Drugs & Alcohol have destroyed a lot of careers!
i really wish he woulda stop with his off field problems , i miss this manziel
+George Stern idk bro cause did u say his interview after court recently he said something about being in football again but he does play baseball also so i would at least see him in baseball
SLITHERx CONJURING problem is his off the field issues really wasn't why he was under performing in the NFL. Jonny knew how to run and make plays when the pocket collapsed that's all he knew. He was never a pocket passer. He barely studied defenses because he didn't have too he made all his plays on the run that's all he knew. Excellent college player could have been a decent NFL player with the proper education and work ethic. He was a star he was popular. He cared more for the fame than anything. I can name 50 reasons why Manziel didn't make it in pro level without going into his off the field issues.
he had bipolar issues that were never addressed
@@sacrifice308 😂
@@koolhandlukemakemyday8812 his ass Don't give a fuck no more 🤣🤣🤣🤣 i ain't even gonna try to defend him no more
Any Real Bama Roll Tide fan will always remember Texas A&Ms Johnny Football!!!
1 of the best games ever in College Football History in upsets this game was dynamic!!!
What was a regular Alabama fan's general opinion of Johnny and A&M that year?
@@stephanieyoung9005 you remember how many points you get for a touchdown
Johnny manziel was special he did some things you only see in a video game
This was Johnny Manziel's playbook.
1. Find Mike Evans
2.Run
Which explains Johnny Maziel's success. He wouldn't be "Johnny Football" without Evans.
Femi Daniel then why did he have that nickname before playing a single down of college football?
Most of the United States of America had no idea who he was until he played. Lets be serious. That name would be irrelevant if he didnt explode his freshman year. Don't be technical.
You didn't read my statement correctly, I said IF he didn't, obviously he did. BTW, take way Mike Evans' production and deduct it from Johnny's, you have a 3rd round QB at best, and that's why he slid to the Browns.
"The only reason Peyton and Tom complete passes are because people catch what's thrown to them." Your logic.
Manziel could've been great. All he needed was some dedication.
did you watch some of his games last year? He actually can get away with this stuff in the NFL.
lol my thoughts exactly. He did the same for the browns.
Did you watch this video he was shit.
+Cabbage man FIFY "Did you watch this badass video, he was/is tha shit." Actually, I watched every collegiate game of his...all the way up to his Heisman.
More like all he needed were some receivers and an offensive line.
The dude won them more games in his season there than they have now in 2 years.
Generational collegiate player and one of the finest/jaw-dropping individual performances I've ever witnessed (same for Mike Evans and Ryan Swope that day). Johnny was on another planet. We lost this game but we never quit and we learned a lot about the future - and what college football was going to look like. It's turned out pretty well. Roll Tide.
Athletes take note.... Talent doesn’t get you everywhere, hard work is needed as well... Love him to death but he is a prime example of this.
Look at the difference between Evans and Manziel...
@@nap0920 Evans is the benefit of good QBs. Mid at best
rip baker gayfield, lowest QBR in nation
@@tsmatthx2Evans been cooking with him
His talent alone got him to start as a quarterback in an NFL game.
Most athletes can only dream of having such an opportunity.
Thus, he got everything possible out of his talent and is forever immortalised in college football.
After hits like in this game, A&M's Ryan Swope only played one year in the NFL and retired due to concussions.
Getting hit like that is probably like a car wreck.
@@samuraichilton Yes, I tell myself it's the reason I didn't play in the NFL. Too risky.
Too bad, he looked like he could have been a great possession/1st down WR.
Lets not forget Mike Evans being an absolute BEAST this entire game
Swope was the player of this game tho
This is why College football more exciting to watch then NFL
in five years of the saban era iand his great defenses that he has had i've never seen anybody do this to a alabama saban defense
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Johnny footballs playbook:
1. Throw a 2 yd slant
2. Run
Lmao that playbook is the head coach of the cardinals now
Aka NFL Bust & college star hehe
my grandparents lived on a ranch near his home town. I remember people always talking so highly of him when he was in high school.I never thought he would be this big.
he runs into his own player, nearly fumbles it, luckily catches it. throws a td to a receiver open by 10 yards. AMAZING
If it were you in that same play, we would have seen Butt Fumble II.
It’s so hard to see someone who had the brightest future to fall so hard
Didn't he sign a 4 year 8 million dollar deal, and start in multiple NFL games?
Just getting to the NFL, let alone starting at the quarterback position is a dream in itself, let alone being a college football legend.
@@kanajingly8957 I mean when you could of have had everything, and got the bare minimum, it’s got to feel disappointing
@@thebman02 It's all about perspective. Just because someone could have had more, doesn't mean they have to.
If you think about it what Johnny achieved is still way more closer to what Tom Brady achieved than virtually 99% of every quarterback that ever played college football.
Great player....shows what type of team Alabama has to fall down 20-0 to this guy and still have a chance to win at the end.
Favorite game of all time
Idc what anyone says you can argue manziel as the biggest cfb icon ever
I really love Johnny and welcome to the NFL
Yea really great!
manziel makes decisions so quickly..i cant remember anyone like him.he can throw standing on his head..hes a great great player..will break records when he matures.
☠️
Or he’ll crash and burn and we will watch documentaries about his off field antics.
This was the best team in the nation last season, no doubt about it. They're probably the best team in the nation this year as well, as long as Manziel can handle the pressure of being taunted by the other teams & the fans without getting himself into trouble.
Am I the only one that notices this Swope kid? Manziel would not have been able to do it without him, guy is a monster.
Agreed. The awesome thing about Manziel in that game was that a lot of his best throws & runs came more than 5 seconds after the ball was snapped, after he got under pressure and found a way out of it. That might be the key to beating Alabama, and yet neither team really has a way to plan for it.
Mike Evans is just unstoppable... top 5 pick for sure when he declares.
Captain Cartman soooo how u doin?
This aged quite well 😄💪
johnny was exciting for college football
Amazing to see how much he has progressed over 1 year. In 2012 he was run first and always looked to find an open lane. 2013 he stayed in the pocket more and only ran when he needed to or he saw a huge lane. Say what you want but he will be a solid QB in the NFL
I say he wasn't
Solid with cocaine eh?
hahaha
I cry when I watch this. Astonishing brilliance, soon wasted.
its going to be awfully hard to repeat that amazing performance in two weeks, but i sure hope he does.
Tim tebow was the SEC all time leader in passing efficiency and passing percentage at the end of his college career. The verdict is still out on if manziel will be successful in the nfl.
I remember in the start of the season everyone was saying Alabama was a nfl caliber team and we all saw what Manziel did against them.
Texas A&M 2012 team was 🔥
I could watch this guy all day
hahaha i was just about to ask if you could upload this thanks man!
The OC, O-Line, the entire coaching staff, and his receivers really made Manziel
manziel can't do everything himself, the browns are one of the worst teams in the NFL
They made him? Are you serious man? Did you watch the same game I just did? Johnny was running for his life all game 😂 we made plays on his own and kept his team in the game. They made him 😂
+Isadore “Izzy” Gonzalez yet he's not Nfl level. I have never seen him run like that in any game, i want to see him try and get broken in half by the linemen lmao. No disrespect, he's still a beast
Receive ThisL Cleveland isn't even a team, it's cancerous
+Receive ThisL he has ran like this in the NFL he just gets no play time man, he is a really good pocket passer as well. He continues to make strides as a player, as a QB.
Wow !!! NEVER Since Johnny Manziel have I seen Alabama down 14 - Nothing in the 1st Quarter !!!
Mike Evans! Best WR!
That CB number 10 played very very well.
PERFECT editing!
He throws better than I thought, he also did a few pre-snap reads and went through his progression. Those deep throws he had were on the money. He ran too much for me in this game though. He needs to be more patient in the pocket because with his talent he can always find a running lane
First freshman ever to win the Heisman. Awesome Dude
The good old days of college football. Those days are gone. It is all about $$$$$$$$$$$$ now. RIP Pac 12 - hope the $$$ is worth it.
Now imagine if he was hungry for success in the NFL?... he would’ve been unstoppable
Johnny is just amazing.
this is the satupidest comment iv heard all year the dude is the best qb in the nation hands down he can run i haven't seen anybody stop him yet and it takes nothing but skill to make all the throws that he made he dosnt get lucky he is just a great qb won the Heisman half the season he wasnt even a contender to be a Heisman candidate and look what he did cant nobody talk no junk about this guy at all im a mizzou fan tho but this is great
He is insane I love watching him
Here after club shay shay
😂 me tooo
This speedy guy making swiss cheese out of Alabamas D line .Love this guys poise and feel against opposing defenses
He's always been jumpy, but the plus about him is even when he starts to run, he continues to look upfield and can find open receivers.
1:10 will forever be one of the coolest TDs ever. Well the moments leading up to the TD haha
Manziels nfl carrier went great one of the best over
Best game ever!!!!
After 'Bama beat Notre Dame and the Aggies beat Oklahoma, the significance of this game was huge, and Texas A&M moved from No. 10 in the final rankings to No. 5 for the season. A top five season -- ahead of Florida, Florida State, Stanford, Kansas State, S. Carolina, Michigan, Neberaska, Texas, and the rest.
Bama played a bad game. But the first quarter is what hurt us the most but A&M played a great game and deserved . Everybody gets knocked down but it's the Champions who get back up and Alabama got back up. 31 more days until we bring home Back 2 Back BCS Championships and # 15 overall. Not to mention we are going to be even better next season and will 3Peat as BCS Champions. Roll Tide Roll
This man has grit, toughness, an incredible ability to throw on the run and create plays, an edge that will come in handy, and a great work ethic. If I were a GM I would take this guy first round. You can't teach his X factor
Oof
too bad he x factored himself out of the league. Insanely entertaining player though
Can Newton was close, but damn, this is a great performance
To with in on the Manziel vs. Mariota debate, I find it very difficult to compare the two, as they are both very different players who are asked to do different things on offense. Manziel is asked to do much more through the air than Mariota and is probably a more dangerous scrambler as well, but Mariota is more consistent, less mistake-prone, and can throw with better touch. I would say right now each of them is best for their respective teams.
i don't like the thought of a freshman winning the Heisman but you had to give it to him. He balled out like it was NCAA 2012.
I'm a Texas fan, but it's fun to watch Manziel scramble all over the place especially against Bama.
Blew it at the beginning too. Two 3&outs and a 4 play drive that ended in a pick. Offense did the defense no favors.
Highlight reel and then lost the love and fun of the game. But what a college talent
This was Johnny football career highlight? Sure he made some plays but the most part he was running for his life and getting crunched. His receivers in Evans n Slope made big plays in the game
When I grow up I wanna just like him!!!!
Are you sure
Great on field instincts, exciting college ball !
Johnny football best QB 2014
hes a good player but he get in the nfl its a different ball game
yeap thats it is another level
Alfred Baxter especially when you get drafted by the Browns lol
im wrong now lol
@Palooza11 cry baby bitch
What an amazing offense!!!! The whole offense.
This my fav Manziel moment shit jst too hard
quick, athletic, and mobile QB. He's also pretty elusive and can break tackles even at 190 lbs. However, all i'm seeing is these short quick throws that any QB in the NFL can make. He doesn't wow you with his arm strength or anything. I have to give him credit though. Playing against Alabama ain't easy and he played pretty damn good. I just don't know if he's play will relate well in the NFL
Johnny Football is amazing 2 watch even though he looks funny when he runs but da dude is good but realistically n da nfl he needs a west coast offense and some read option b/c he doesn't have a lot of arm strength but overall wow cant wait to c him next year
Saban needed a Snickers after this game.
His playmaking ability is once in a generation... the NFL QB position has changed. you can't pass up his unique talent.
Rip
@@jrmiss4167 rip
RG3…
These are draft Scouting videos they focus on specific players plays.Hence just the 1 player name.
Nobody "lets" him do anything. Every defense he faces has DON"T LET HIM RUN at the top of their must-do list. Yet every game, particularly at the end of the season, he had huge success running the football. He's that unstoppable
NFL defenses will be more able to execute complex containment schemes. They'll be better at tackling him in the open field. But it's not like he's strictly a runner. He threw for 3700 yds and has shown the ability to drop dimes when needed. And he's only getting better.
Fun qb to watch I want to see him in the nfl
UT fan here... go johny go!
People talk how Colt McCoy not playing vs. Bama in the Title made no difference. Then just look at Johnny Manziel, very similar to Colt in Abilities and Size
Love the constant inteference by Bama CB's and Safeties - and it not mattering! But seriously refs, try watching the action this year.
have you been watching him? obviously not because he time and time again picked apart the alabama defense who had shut everyone down to that point. and watch vids on his deep ball accuracy. the kid can throw, he's the total package
He's not that bad of a runner. Any quarterback that can run like that has some great talent and has done hard work. When he gets to the nfl though, he's not going to be able to run like he does now. The nfl is all about passing the football. I hate it.
The one reason they lost is because saban gave them off practice monday because they were beaten up from the lsu game , but bama did a great job , but couldnt catch up with johnny manziel... roll tide
Manziel, as ultimately played out in the NFL, was a one read QB, and that's part of the reason why the offense relied far too much on screens for a team with the talent they had.
let's see tonight.. hoping for another classic
That kid is blessed with everything
Phillip Rivers has already paved the way for shit talking QBs. Manziel won't be the first.
Johnny football what a man
I think the biggest mistake in his career was getting drafted to the browns
Fair point, but Manziel is a much different player than Tebow. He has better mechanics and accuracy despite only being a freshman. That said, Manziel will need to work on his pocket passing and just gain experience as a QB before he enters the NFL. Regardless, Manziel is an outstanding down the line prospect for the NFL.
A&M failed Johnny, if you disagree watch his league highlights.
thats exactly what people dont understand he dosnt play like a elite quarterback he just runs when the first read isnt open
he should make pre-snap reads. I know Bama has a great defense, yet to be a qb on the next level you should be able to recognize most of their defensive coverage. He doesn't, thank god for his amazing playmaking ability, but he should keep his eyes more downfield and less scrambling the split second he sees a tight hole to run for half a yard
This game made me sad :(
being an ND fan i watched this game and when Johnny Football tore up Alabama's defence i thought that Bama's defence just wasnt as good as everyone though it was. Then while i watched ND get stomped on in the BCS championship game i relized just how goo Johnny Manziel is.
What a waste of pure talent and ability. Wish he would’ve found a way to keep it together in the pros and his personal life. Happy to see he’s starting to have some clarity in his life.
In regard to the game, you can’t help but feel for a Quarterback that’s trying to beat a team like Alabama knowing they can’t rely on their kicker. What an absolute dog in that game.
Mike Evans baby!
i completely agree with you, that play at 1:18 proves your point, no reason for him to scramble there, against an nfl defense he's running right into a sack
From what I just saw Alabama sacked him at least 5 or 6 times, stopped him on fourth down at least twice, and completely ran through A & Ms offensive line like a knife through hot butter. Sure, his ability and legs helped him scramble and get yards but he was constantly under pressure from Alabamas pass rush.
I’m not sure what your point was, i know this is 8 years later lol
fantastic athlete tough