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To the 12th Man: A personal message from Johnny Manziel

January 8, 2014
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Message from Johnny Manziel ... in his own words

THANK YOU, AGGIELAND!

To All My Friends in Aggieland,

After long discussions with my family, friends, teammates, and coaches, I have decided to make myself available for the 2014 NFL Draft. The decision was not an easy one. Anyone who has ever watched a football game at Kyle Field knows that leaving that atmosphere, those Saturdays with excitement, color, and noise, will be hard for me. I cannot begin to tell you what the support of the school, my teammates, Coach Sumlin, Chancellor Sharp and the fans has meant to me over the last two years. The Heisman Trophy belongs as much to you as it does to me. My teammates and I never doubted the value or the deep and real spirit of The 12th Man. It is not a myth. Anyone who has ever played football for Texas A&M knows that passion is real.

I promise you I will always be an Aggie. I will always try to make you as proud of me in the NFL as I did at Texas A&M. While there are many wonderful memories I will take with me – big wins, surprising upsets, and Bowl victories – I most cherish standing arm in arm with my teammates during the postgame, singing the alma mater, or jumping into the stands to feel real Aggie spirit. I regret we weren’t able to bring a National Championship to College Station, but I assure you a championship is going to come soon with Coach Sumlin and these talented players. And when it does, you can bet I will be with you to cheer and celebrate. I’ll probably be the loudest one there.

Thank you for making my college years very special. The faces, the friends, the fans, and the experience will forever be an important part of my life. Gig ’em Aggies! I’ll always love you guys.

Sincerely,

Johnny Manziel
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To the 12th Man: A personal message from Johnny Manziel

51,287 Views | 97 Replies | Last: 10 yr ago by rocky the dog
snowdog90
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Thanks Johnny for leading the Aggies to the best season in my lifetime. Thanks for representing A&M like a champion every Saturday, for never quitting on or off the field. Thanks for all the amazing plays and incredible memories. You will be missed on Saturdays, but you will always be an Aggie on Sundays, whatever team you play for.

Charlie Moran
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Gig 'em JFF ! Thanks for all the good times
Dugie
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Thank you Jonathan...you have given more than your fair share. Proud to call you aggie.

Now go prove the haters wrong...lol
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Charlie 31
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God Bless, Godspeed, and Gig 'em, Johnny!
Maroon Flash
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Was at the 2012 Bama game. You will always be the GOAT!
Whaler
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Wishing you the best Johnny! Thanks for everything you've done for A&M. Hope you go number 1 to the Texans!
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Thank you, Johnny. You are the best I have ever seen.
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SEC-Ag
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JFF
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Gig Em
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12th Ag
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I look forward to watching you play in the NFL. Good luck and thanks for the memories!
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Classy message. Good luck Johnny!
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Thank you, Johnny, for all you have done and will do for our school. You brought us great pride and unbounded joy. May you always have good health, sound judgement and the best of all good things.
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We have an alma mater? I always called him Bucky Richardson on roids, he is the GOAT.
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Not what I was hoping for but the right decision for him..Thanks for the memories Johnny!!
JAC97
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Thanks for the ride #2!
S.A. Aggie
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Thanks Johnny!!!!! New this day was coming, dreaded it, but we are behind you all the way. Make us proud!!!!

Gig'em
AgBeliever
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Thanks for the memories Johnny. You are the epitome of what it means a to be a Fighting Texas Aggie. Whoop! Now go tear up the NFL with Mike, Jake and Ced!
Texas Yarddog
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Gig 'em, Johnny! Thanks for making the last two years so memorable. Good luck in the NFL.
Buck Nasty
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Johnny ****ing Football
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I always believed in you Johnny. Since Tivy vs Madison and even before. Screw the recruiting rankings. Thanks for switching your commitment to the Aggies. The debt cannot be repaid. Good luck in all you do.

A permanent fan.
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Johnny, we can't thank you enough for what you have done for Aggie Football. You, the team, and new coaching staff have turned the program around. Good luck, Gig'em, and God bless.
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"... Singing the Alma Mater..."
Always knew it as the Aggie War Hymn.

LatinAggie1997
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We wish you the best of luck in life and in the NFL. We will be Johnny Football followers and supporters for life. You have made all Aggies proud.

During these last two very difficult years of family court, my daughter and I always had #2 to watch and support. Something and someone to cheer for and be happy about. Johnny quickly became her absolute favorite athlete and it was amazing being able to witness your talent together. We thank you and hope to see you in Reliant.

Gig'em Johnny!!!

[This message has been edited by Latinaggie1997 (edited 1/8/2014 7:14p).]
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Thanks JF! Great fun great memories. Good luck and Gig'em. Thanks for shakin off the haters. We will miss you so much and Mike Evans, the beast also.
Aggie Joe 93
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Great message!

Beat the HELL outa the N-F-L!


I'll give you a run for your money on being the loudest!
LittleTexasAg
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WHAT EVERYONE ELSE SAID!
OverSeas AG
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Every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess
crc74
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Thanks, JFF for choosing A&M. Good luck as you graduate to a whole new stage in your life. With the passion that you do everything, there is no doubt that you will excel at anything you attempt.

Does JFF have a Premium Subscription? Can you imagine the excitement that would be created if a post showed up with a #2 on it? Or for that matter a #13 or #75? Has TexAgs considered giving a free or discounted subscription to former players? (all sports) How could I forget #4, #9, #15?

Thanks and Gig 'em,
crc74

[This message has been edited by crc74 (edited 1/8/2014 7:49p).]

[This message has been edited by crc74 (edited 1/8/2014 7:51p).]
aggie67,74&76
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Thank you Johnny for all of the great memories and I wish you the very best in the NFL!
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Gig 'em Johnny!
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He gone.

Sorry....couldn't resist. Keep making us proud Johnny. Glad you're an Ag.
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