The Texas Longhorns have begun the Arch Manning era at quarterback. As the grandson of legendary college quarterback Archie Manning and the nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning, he is one of the highest-rated high school recruits of all time.

Arch Manning puts it simply: "I think for greatness you have to be a leader and you have to win games. And so I'm going to try to do both."

After two years of fans and analysts clamoring for him to take over the program, Arch Manning is officially the starter for the Texas Longhorns. Not only is he a former No. 1 over

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning had a unique experience as a recruit. Despite being the most famous high school player in the nation, Arch's recruitment was remarkably quiet. The Manning family did its best to let Arch experience life as a "normal" high school student.

AUSTIN — Michael Taaffe admitted he found a certain degree of satisfaction when the Associated Press preseason All-America football team was unveiled this week. Partly because the Texas senior safety was one of those choices along with linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. and edge rusher Colin Simmons on the defense. But mostly because who wasn’t on it.