A prudent step by the younger Manning. The last thing he needs is to be viewed as “entitled” at the University of Texas, particularly when he’s up against some talented competitors for the starting QB job.
I’ve watched a lot of Manning’s HS video and he is not a “can’t miss” recruit. He piled up huge numbers against mediocre competition in Louisiana, playing primarily against smaller private schools. The few times he faced large LA public schools, he struggled somewhat.
Manning certainly has solid fundamentals. But his athleticism is only average at best. We’ll have to see if Manning can make the jump to big time D1 football.