Cooper Manning Says Arch Has ‘A Little Ways To Go’ To Hit Potential At UT

Cooper Manning says Univ. of Texas followers might want to wait a bit longer to see Arch Manning starring on the sector for the Longhorns … telling TMZ Sports activities this week his boy has “somewhat methods to go” nonetheless.

Peyton and Eli‘s huge bro was candid with us when talking about Arch’s state of affairs whereas out at LAX this week … saying his 18-year-old son continues to be making an attempt to determine how one can keep afloat in Austin throughout his first 12 months on UT’s campus.

“I imply, he misplaced his ID early on,” Cooper stated of Arch with amusing. “So, child steps. However I believe he is day by day making an attempt to get somewhat higher. And I believe he is doing that.”

In fact, Arch got here to Texas with some sky-high expectations … he was the No. 1-ranked recruit within the nation — and plenty of Longhorns followers anticipated him to compete for the beginning job as quickly as he bought his burnt orange jersey this 12 months.

However, that hasn’t been the case … Quinn Ewers has been QB1 this whole season — and although he is now damage, Maalik Murphy is predicted to get the beginning this weekend over Arch.

Head coach Steve Sarkisian stated there’s a likelihood the younger Manning may make his collegiate debut in Saturday’s contest vs. BYU — however he appeared to make it clear that Murphy would be the man whereas Ewers is out.

Cooper, in the meantime, would not seem to see something flawed with that … telling us he expects his freshman son to only want some extra time to season up.

“I am shocked he hasn’t misplaced his key and his automotive and his guide bag and every part,” Cooper stated. “Freshman 12 months — you already know, the lumps. However he is rising up.”

As for Arch’s NFL future, Cooper clearly is not prepared to speak about any of that … telling us, “That is a good distance away.”