Archive: August 15, 2013 - Gary Borders

A Chance Meeting with Johnny Football’s Grandparents

While in Tyler several weeks ago I was introduced to Johnny Manziel’s grandparents. That’s Johnny Football, the Texas A&M quarterback who last year as a freshman won the Heisman trophy with an amazing season. He showed great poise both on the field and on camera during what was a stellar opening season for the Aggies in the SEC. Even though I’m a diehard Texas Longhorn fan, by last season’s end I was watching every A&M game televised. Johnny Football had earned his nickname, and he earned that Heisman. Manziel’s grandparents appear to be in their late 60s, a handsome couple,...

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