Craig James shares take on Manziel case, A&M in '13, BCS contenders

Key quotes from Craig James interview: 

"The Aggies are the talk of the country, and it will be interesting to see how Johnny Manziel responds."

"I think Johnny Manziel will do what Cam Newton did and use football as a release point from all the accusations."

"Journalism to me is going out the window, period. Whether it's ESPN or anyone else. Right now, Manziel is innocent."

"Manziel will be great on the field this season. He'll build on his success from last year and understands his expectations."

"If A&M can get a few breaks over the season and Manziel stays healthy, the Ags will contend for the SEC Championship."

"Went back and watched the Bama-A&M game ... It's up to opposing D-Coordinators to have a sub package ready for fast offenses."

"I would hate to be a D-Coordinator facing A&M. The power and speed of the Aggie offense is what drives defenses crazy."

"A&M's question mark this season is the kicking game. You have to be able to hit extra points."

"The pieces are in play for A&M to go to the NC game this season. It's a matter of getting breaks to go your way."

"Georgia will be phenomenal on offense. The question will be the defense. I like SC and what Spurrier has done there as well."

"A&M's question mark this season is the kicking game. You have to be able to hit extra points."
"The pieces are in play for A&M to go to the NC game this season. It's a matter of getting breaks to go your way."

"Georgia will be phenomenal on offense. The question will be the defense. I like SC and what Spurrier has done there as well."

"People are sleeping on LSU this season. Ole Miss will be automatically better in their second year under Freeze as well."

"Everyone assumes Louisville will go undefeated, but at the end of the day, they don't play anything close to the SEC."

"If I had to pick a NC game right now I would go with Bama vs. OSU. Unfortunately we're still a year away from a final four."

"Mack Brown needs to have a good season at Texas for his sake. The Aggies are dominating the airwaves and newspapers."

"I'm impressed with Sumlin taking a young talent in Manziel last season and turning him into a great young football player."