Look: Media photo of Quinn Ewers, Arch Manning offers wild contrast

Starting Texas QB Quinn Ewers glances over his shoulder to see the media contingent surrounding backup Arch Manning Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK

Look: Photo of Quinn Ewers, Arch Manning on bowl media day offers wild contrast

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated Dec 30, 2023 8:54 PM ET

An incredible photo of Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning went viral on Saturday.

Players and coaches from Texas were made available for the media ahead of Monday’s Sugar Bowl game against Washington. Manning is the team’s backup quarterback now that Maalik Murphy has transferred from the program. The national media hasn’t had many opportunities to speak to the quarterback from the famous football family, so they were falling all over themselves to talk with Manning on Saturday.

Take a look at this photo, which shows a mob surrounding Manning while starting quarterback Ewers sits alone at his table.

Arch Manning has a circle of media around him.

Oh yeah, and then there is QB1 Quinn Ewers. pic.twitter.com/ZHUD4nh56T

— Saturday Down South (@SatDownSouth) December 30, 2023

Perhaps the Longhorns media staff underestimated the draw of Arch Manning. There’s no jealousy between them, either. They’re apparently roommates when Texas travels for road games.

Texas QB Arch Manning talked about his relationship with Quinn Ewers.

The two are roommates on the road and he called Ewers "one of his best friends on the team".

"I like the way he attacks his preparation and carries himself."#HookEm pic.twitter.com/D9425JDWN3

— Jeff Barker (@JeffBarker_) December 30, 2023

Texas will be facing Washington on Monday with a spot in the national championship game on the line. The teams met in the Alamo Bowl last year, with the Huskies winning 27-20. Washington is playing up the disrespect angle ahead of this season’s bowl game.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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