How Texas’ Arch Manning Navigated His First Night in Charge

AUSTIN, Texas — Before he made his first media appearance as a Texas Longhorn last December, quarterback Arch Manning got some advice from members of his famous family.

The tip that most stood out came from his grandfather, College Football Hall of Famer and longtime New Orleans Saints quarterback Archie Manning, who told him “less is best” when answering questions from reporters.

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Arch heeded that mantra on Saturday when asked how he would grade his first collegiate start, three-plus quarters of action in a 51-3 domination of overmatched Louisiana-Monroe.

“Probably like a C-plus,” Manning said after exhaling then giving a way to a smile. “But a win’s a win.”

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