It seems like everyone these days has a opinion on Johnny Manziel. Just yesterday, former Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams gave his two cents on the Manziel drama. Today it was David Ash, the starting quarterback for your Texas Longhorns touching on the subject.
(Also See: Ricky Williams on Johnny Manziel)
A reporter mentioned the possibility that the A&M quarterback might have to miss games this season due to an NCAA investigation, and asked Ash if he was happy he didn’t have to worry about such off-field issues. This is Ash’s answer:
“That’s a tough question. But, you know, my answer is ‘By the grace of God.’ I don’t know Johnny Manziel personally, but I do know [s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_level2)] that college football players are regular people, and they have their problems, just like everybody else. And Johnny Manziel, he seems like a nice guy. There’s a lot of pressure, a lot of things that can go wrong in your life. And probably not very many people are interested to know what that is, or what’s going on. Johnny, I just wish him the best. He’s a great football player.
“For me, it’s only by the grace of God I haven’t taken that path. I’ve been blessed with great parents. I’ve been blessed with a great community in Austin. I have my problems, just like Johnny Manziel. Somehow, I keep them from you guys.”
In an age of loud, over opinionated football players, it is good to see a young man that recognizes a distraction waiting to happen. If David Ash answers that question the way you or I would — BOOM — instant controversy. Way to keep it classy, David.
[/s2If] [s2If current_user_is_not(s2member_level2) OR current_user_is_not(s2member_level3) OR current_user_is_not(s2member_level5) OR current_user_is_not(s2member_level6)]
The rest of this article is available to Digital Subscribers only. Login or Subscribe to continue reading. [/s2If]
Discover more from Horns Illustrated
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.