Arch Manning: Back on Track for Texas

0:00It's April 16th. Welcome to El Paso News today, powered by AI. Texas quarterback Arch Manning is easing back into spring practice with light workouts after offseason foot surgery. He had a minor procedure back in January, but now he says his body feels stronger than ever, and he's 100% ready. If there was a game today, he'd be out there playing, though the team's taken it slow to be safe. Coming off his first full season as the longhorn starter, Manning threw for over 3,000 yards, 26 touchdowns through the air, and added 10 more on the ground. Texas started as preseason number 1, wrapped up number 12, and went 10-3, capping it with a citrus bowl victory over Michigan where he sealed it with a 60-yard touchdown run. Manning's been itching to get back on the field after weeks of sitting out, but he's made the most of it by running mental reps and footwear drills. He's also bonded with new freshmen, transfers, and returning players, turning down time into team building time. Looking back, he called last season a real roller coaster, frustrated early on when things weren't clicking, but he flipped the switch, loosened up, and the win starter rolling in.

1:09It taught him to just play loose and have more fun out there. Now he's all about daily improvement and being his best self, leaving the judgements to coaches and fans as Texas gears up for another strong run.