Johnny Manziel ‘anticipating higher issues’ from Texas A&M, Mike Elko in 2025
Johnny Manziel won’t go well with up on Saturdays anymore, however he’ll at all times be an Aggie. Throughout an look on Largely Sports activities with Mark Titus & Brandon Walker, the legendary Texas A&M quarterback mentioned his involvement with this system and his expectations for the Aggies this yr.
“I had a very good dialog with Marcel Reed this week,” Manziel mentioned. “I’ve been watching some observe movie and stuff, making an attempt to offer him some pointers that I feel may assist him out. However, [I’m] excited for [head coach Mike] Elko, the vibe he brings, what he means to this system. He embraces the Aggie Spirit.
“So, anticipating higher issues. I say this each single yr, however I really feel assured with the place we’re. We actually have some gamers. He’s performed a very good job recruiting. So, you already know, I’m hoping for the perfect.”
If Reed can play almost in addition to Manziel did throughout his time at Texas A&M, the Aggies are in for an thrilling yr. Manziel amassed 7,820 passing yards and 63 touchdowns throughout his two seasons as Texas A&M’s full-time starter.
For his efforts, he received the 2012 Heisman Trophy, the SEC Offensive Participant of the 12 months Award and was named a consensus All-American. Whereas Reed wasn’t placing up Manziel numbers final season, he had a stable marketing campaign after starting the yr as Texas A&M’s backup quarterback.
Reed made eight begins and 11 appearances for Texas A&M final season, tallying 1,864 passing yards and 15 touchdowns, in comparison with simply six interceptions. His arm was removed from his solely menace. He additionally amassed 547 yards and 7 scores within the floor sport.
With Manziel giving him recommendation, Reed will look to ramp up his manufacturing this fall. In spite of everything, Manziel isn’t the one one with excessive expectations for the Aggies.
Texas A&M posted an 8-5 file final season in head coach Mike Elko’s debut marketing campaign. Whereas the workforce in the end had a robust yr, they misplaced 4 of their last 5 video games of the season. With Manziel and the entire twelfth Man behind him, Elko plans on getting Texas A&M again heading in the right direction this fall.
“On the sphere, we’re actually excited to get into yr two,” Elko mentioned at SEC Media Days. “I don’t suppose you possibly can quantify how difficult yr one really is. When you must go into a spot and construct the whole lot, construct tradition, a program, construct scheme, construct observe habits, construct observe tempo, design, the whole lot.
“There’s a lot that’s on the desk in yr one. I feel each I and our employees are actually excited in regards to the progress that may occur between yr one and yr two in our program.”