To be mentioned in the same breath as Kobe Bryant is itself a stretch for most athletes, let alone a collegiate one. After the Texas Longhorns’ 2025 season opener, a 14-7 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes, Texas quarterback Arch Manning was likened to the “Black Mamba” by a former NBA star.
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Carrying the Manning surname was already a heavy task for the young QB, but it got worse after a disappointing performance. While the football world went hard on him, Rashad McCants had a controversial take on Manning.
In his post on X, the former Minnesota Timberwolves player compared Arch Manning to Kobe Bryant.
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