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TexasTowelie

(111,300 posts)
Sun Jun 16, 2013, 08:00 AM Jun 2013

Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel tweets that he 'can’t wait to leave College Station'

Johnny Manziel's Twitter account has already caused him headaches in the past, and it seems Saturday night offered no respite for the Texas A&M quarterback.

According to LarryBrownSports.com, Manziel tweeted his frustrating about living in College Station on Saturday night, only to delete it soon after.

"[Expletive] like tonight is why I can't wait to leave college station... whenever it may be," the tweet read.

After the tweet disappeared from his feed, Manziel quickly responded with another tweet proclaiming his love for Texas A&M, but urging fans to "walk a day in my shoes."

More at http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/college-sports/texas-aggies/20130616-report-texas-am-s-johnny-manziel-tweets-that-he-cant-wait-to-leave-college-station.ece .

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Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel tweets that he 'can’t wait to leave College Station' (Original Post) TexasTowelie Jun 2013 OP
CS is essentially a small town. In summer, Ilsa Jun 2013 #1
No need to apologize to me, Towelie TexasProgresive Jun 2013 #2
The worst part is that the Chinese food place that my brother and my neighbor like TexasTowelie Jun 2013 #3
Manziel is on a collision course with life. Buzz Clik Jun 2013 #4
No apologies needed for me. Coming from Odessa to College Station, mbperrin Jun 2013 #5
He could give up a year of eligibility and transfer to UT HubertHeaver Jun 2013 #6
My understanding is that he's Ilsa Jun 2013 #7
Both he and Robert Griffin III wanted to go to UT. HubertHeaver Jun 2013 #8
His tweet was because he received a parking ticket! TexasTowelie Jun 2013 #9
Ah! The city is looking for more revenue! Ilsa Jun 2013 #10

Ilsa

(61,675 posts)
1. CS is essentially a small town. In summer,
Sun Jun 16, 2013, 08:07 AM
Jun 2013

The fun artsy stuff at the university is on hiatus. Concerts event die down, etc. Geographically, there's not much to be done there, like hiking, kayaking, etc.

Manziel is a young man who has enjoyed the NYC nightlife. Of course he's bored. And to top it off, he has a bodyguard. No wonder he's looking forward to leaving.

TexasProgresive

(12,148 posts)
2. No need to apologize to me, Towelie
Sun Jun 16, 2013, 08:12 AM
Jun 2013

College Station is not the most entertaining, culture filled city in Texas, let alone the U.S. It is too college student-centric. There has been some improvement over the years but lots more is needed.

I can understand Johnny "football" wanting to leave College Station. He probably can't go any place without drawing too much attention. Fame has its price.

TexasTowelie

(111,300 posts)
3. The worst part is that the Chinese food place that my brother and my neighbor like
Sun Jun 16, 2013, 08:21 AM
Jun 2013

keeps getting closed down after failing inspections by the Health Department!

It does make me wonder if he is having girlfriend problems though.

 

Buzz Clik

(38,437 posts)
4. Manziel is on a collision course with life.
Sun Jun 16, 2013, 08:52 AM
Jun 2013

Regardless, his Heisman stays in College Station.

Bummer for Longhorn fans.

mbperrin

(7,672 posts)
5. No apologies needed for me. Coming from Odessa to College Station,
Sun Jun 16, 2013, 10:18 AM
Jun 2013

the fact that they had a Greek restaurant seemed very exotic to me!

I'm definitely a hick from the sticks, whereas JM has a completely different experience going for him.


(on continuing thought, I'M STILL a hick from the sticks!)



HubertHeaver

(2,520 posts)
6. He could give up a year of eligibility and transfer to UT
Sun Jun 16, 2013, 09:30 PM
Jun 2013

He is a freshman. Sit out the sophomore year. Junior and Senior to impress the pros.


Ilsa

(61,675 posts)
7. My understanding is that he's
Mon Jun 17, 2013, 05:14 PM
Jun 2013

Closer to graduating than a "sophomore".

Besides, didn't Texas shrug him off when he applied there? He said he expressed interest in Texas, but they didn't pursue him. He seems to be loyal and willing to "dance with who brung 'em."

I think he considered Oregon.

HubertHeaver

(2,520 posts)
8. Both he and Robert Griffin III wanted to go to UT.
Mon Jun 17, 2013, 09:06 PM
Jun 2013

They would each have been welcome but not at the quarterback position. So, yes, UT did shrug off TWO Heisman-winning quarterbacks. Kinda makes ya wonder about their talent-judging abilities.

I don't know how much eligibility he has left.

TexasTowelie

(111,300 posts)
9. His tweet was because he received a parking ticket!
Wed Jun 19, 2013, 04:34 PM
Jun 2013

I understand his frustration, but it shows how something so minor can become such a big deal when taken out of context.

Ilsa

(61,675 posts)
10. Ah! The city is looking for more revenue!
Wed Jun 19, 2013, 07:02 PM
Jun 2013

And with all of the construction going on, it doesn't surprise me that there are plenty of parking issues.

The police probably saw a nice car and figured he could afford the ticket.

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