Texas A&M football fans are thriving in August, with fall camp underway and the 2023 season just around the corner. As the icing on the cake, the 12th Man was able to take a stroll down memory lane with the release of Johnny Manziel’s documentary on Netflix.
The streamer’s popular documentary anthology series UNTOLD is back with Volume 3, and the aptly titled episode “Johnny Football” premiered bright and early on Tuesday. The roughly one-hour documentary covers Manziel’s rise as a promising young prospect, to his meteoric stardom in his two seasons with Texas A&M, and finally to his struggle in handling the newfound stardom once he made the leap to the NFL.
We all vividly remember the manner in which Manziel captivated all of college football during his time in Aggieland. The way he seemingly made magic out of thin air while leading Texas A&M to stellar success as they entered the SEC, including a euphoric upset win over No. 1 ranked Alabama, are feats that are among the greatest in the sport.
But the documentary provides some fascinating behind-the-scenes details that add context to Manziel’s rollercoaster ride. Of course, much of it comes from the legend himself, and once the credits roll on the episode, it’s keen to remember that his story is not yet finished.
Here are some of the best reactions to Manziel’s Netflix documentary, with a consensus theme ringing throughout. If you’re a college football fan, you need to sit down and watch this immediately.