Analyst Predicts Arch Manning, Texas Will Take Unexpected Approach Against Ohio State.
A lot of the narrative with Arch Manning will be tied to how Steve Sarkisian decides to call the offense,” PicKell said Thursday on “The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell.” “Because I would not be surprised even a little bit if we trot out there for Week 1 if we’re Texas, and this game plan is semi-conservative.
“‘Hey, we’re gonna try and hold the ball. We’re gonna try to run the ball. We’re gonna test this front seven of Ohio State. We’re gonna try to take a lot off Arch’s plate.'”
PicKell predicted Manning could finish with passing numbers similar to the ones USC’s Matt Barkley had on the road in Columbus in 2009. During an 18-15 win, Barkley went 15 for 31 for 195 yards and an interception.The attention Arch Manning receives, whether he wants it or not, is a blessing and a curse. How the meter leans after he and the Texas Longhorns clash with the Ohio State Buckeyes to start the season depends on multiple factors.
On3’s J.D. PicKell doesn’t envision Steve Sarkisian pushing his new starting quarterback onto the Ohio Stadium field and telling him to let loose.
