Johnny "Football" Manziel's debut as Cleveland Browns starting quarterback was bound to be the NFL's centerpiece this weekend. How did the league's newest star fare in his first start? Not as well as you might have expected! Read More »
The fan accosted Manziel in the lobby of his residence, according to ESPN. Now that Manziel is set to make his first career NFL start Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, someone is sorry. Read More »
Browns coach Mike Pettine was intentionally glib Monday when asked at a press conference about whether Manziel, the 22nd overall pick in last year's NFL Draft, would replace struggling starter Brian Hoyer. But Tuesday, the Browns made the move, choosing 2012 Heisman Trophy winner Manziel to start under center from this point forward. Read More »
Cleveland Browns fans are ready for 2012 Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel to take over for Brian Hoyer, who has struggled mightily after a hot start, according to "USA Today." Browns head coach Mike Pettine named Hoyer the starter of the rookie Manziel at the start of the season. Manziel was already one of the most famous and popular football players in the country after an illustrious career at Texas A&M earned him the nickname "Johnny Football." But Hoyer performed well, leading the Browns to a 6-3 start before the wheels began to fall apart. Cleveland is now 1-3 in its last four games, and ESPN reports that Hoyer has led the Browns to just one touchdown drive in his last 29 series. With pressure mounting to make a change, Pettine stuck with Hoyer Sunday, Dec. 7, against the Indianapolis Colts. He went just 14 for 31 for 140 yards, throwing two interceptions. The game was only close because Cleveland's defense put up 14 points. Read More »
If a player is compared to Johnny Manziel, one would wonder whether it was a comparison to the good or the bad of the troubled QB. The star caused mayhem, and sold autographs, during his Texas A&M NCAA days, and it seems Georgia's RB Todd Gurley has followed in his footsteps. Despite a rumored season-long suspension, he has Manziel's backing, but will this hamper his Heisman Trophy and NFL dreams? Read More »
NCAA players like Johnny Manziel are long gone, and the attention is all on the likes of Kenny Hill and Todd Gurley, who have helped Texas A&M and the Georgia Bulldogs get off to an impressive start to their college football season. The AP Poll certainly reflects that, too. Impressive games by Hill and Gurley were fundamental in pushing their college teams in to the top-ten, and now they'll be hoping they can keep them there. Read More »
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Texas A&M weren't happy to lose Johnny Manziel when the Cleveland Browns drafted him, handing him his path to the NFL, but it appears they've replaced Johnny Football. With who, you ask? Kenny Hill played his first game Thursday, and was a huge success, with Johnny himself giving him support. Read More »
He took his time, but Johnny Manziel finally brought excitement to the NFL and to the Cleveland Browns. The rookie quarterback has already been full of energy, and problems, off the field, but now he's brought some 'Johnny Football Magic' to the field. The Browns, after 3 preseason defeats, won their final game against the Chicago Bears, and they did so in style, as they romped to a 33-13 win. Although he was far from perfect, and there's questions still to be answered, has Money Manziel finally arrived for real? Read More »
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