Heisman Winner Andre Ware discusses Pardee, Manziel

Key quotes from Andre Ware interview...

"The story of Aaron Wallace taking my helmet has become a popular story I hear among Aggie alumni."

"Pardee's funeral made you realize how many lives he touched. He always had an open door policy and was a father figure to most."

"Pardee becoming the UH head coach surprised him. Pardee thought outside the box and UH was one of the first to open things up."

"Pardee was a listener and analyzed before he said anything. When he said something, it got your attention."

"I learned respect and how to treat everybody from Pardee. He taught us that we were all representatives of each other."

"When we hung 95 on SMU, Pardee told me to take my pads off at halftime. He knew not to hurt a young team fresh off probation."

"Sumlin has done a heck of a job in a short period of time. I didn't expect A&M to have as much success in the SEC as they did."

"I had A&M going 7-5 in their first SEC season ... shows you how much I know."

"I thought A&M's offense could work in the SEC. Spurrier did it in first couple years at UF because it was new to the league."

"I've know Larry Jackson since his time at Houston. I knew that A&M would be a well conditioned team."

"Manziel winning the Heisman was a surprise because I didn't think the old school voters would vote for a freshman."

"I'm still impressed with Jamiell Showers. It shows you what Sherman did to put the pieces in place for Sumlin."

"Showers will open some eyes at UTEP. I still say he throws the best ball I've seen since Warren Moon."

"When I saw Manziel against Arkansas, it was still too early to think he would win a Heisman. Then, the performances started stacking up."

"It's nice to be a Heisman winner. It opens a lot of doors and gives you opportunities that you might not have had otherwise."

"You can no longer live life the same way as before you won the Heisman. With it comes responsibilities to your school and past winners."

"The O-line allowed Manziel to be what he was last year. There is reshuffling there which could affect his success."

"Patience and not realizing that every play has to be a big play can make Manziel better."

"I can just about guarantee that College Gameday will be in College Station on Sept. 14th."

"Until you knock off the champs, Alabama will go into the season as the clear cut number one team."