Scout identifies key issue behind Arch Manning's underwhelming start

To overcome his early struggles, Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning should follow a classic bit of advice from former UCLA Bruins men's basketball head coach John Wooden.

Wooden once said, "Be quick, but don't hurry." The tip could make a massive difference for Manning, who has completed a below-average 55.3 percent of his passes through three starts. 

Longtime scout Todd McShay explains how Arch Manning is rushing while reading defenses 

In a story published Thursday, McShay explained the QB is trying to read defenses too quickly. Rushing this process is affecting his throwing mechanics, which have been scrutinized throughout the season. 

"When a quarterback is pressing, the game is moving faster in his mind, which can cause rushed mechanics and inaccurate passes," McShay wrote. "There's no rhythm — it's like watching a frustrated golfer swing or tracking the beats of a broken metronome." 

Fox Sports college football analyst Joel Klatt, a former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback, shared a similar assessment of Manning. On a Wednesday episode of his podcast, Klatt further explained how this can impact his accuracy. 

"He's going from one to two before the picture ever materializes. He's ahead of the timing of the offense," Klatt said. "When that happens, you typically lose balance, you lose your pocket presence, your eyes go down because you're anticipating; the clock is moving too fast." 

Now, this issue seems fixable. It's just a matter of Manning taking a deep breath and assessing what the defense is giving him. When he does that, the results have looked good. He did so when he threw an 83-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Parker Livingstone in a Week 2 win over San Jose State.