Oral (Twitter) history of the Johnny Football experience

Johnny Manziel is the best player in the land. And not just Aggieland. College football writers, broadcasters, players, coaches and fans are singing his praises on social media. To kick off "Johnny Week" here at TexAgs, we've gone way back in Twittersphere to tell the tale of Johnny Manziel. The following is an extensive example of the nation-wide raves that he's received throughout the 2012 campaign.

Note: This week, TexAgs will review Manziel's spectacular freshman season as a prelude to the Heisman Trophy voting deadline, which must be completed by Monday at 5 p.m. EST.

June 8, 2011 - @aggiefootball:
"Incoming freshman QB Johnny Manziel named the 2011 National High School Coaches Association Football Player of the Year. #gigem"

August 1, 2012 - @JManziel2:
"The things we are going to do as a team these next few years at A&M >>>>>>>>>"

August 15, 2012 - @schadjoe:
"Texas A&M names Johnny Manziel starting QB."

August 16, 2012 - @brentzwerneman:
"Sumlin on naming Johnny Manziel starting QB for La. Tech: 'My policy is simple really, the best player plays.'"

August 22, 2012 - @aggiefootball:
"Announced #TAMU QB starter Johnny Manziel will be the 1st freshman to start at QB in a season-opener for #Aggies in nearly 80 years."

September 8, 2012 - @espn_sec:
"Hey, they don't call him Johnny Football for nothin' #UFvsTAMU"

September 8, 2012 - @cbfowler:
"UF fans here impressed with 12th Man atmosphere. I'm impressed with Johnny Manziel. Fast twitch. Can he avoid a critical 2nd half miscue?"

September 29, 2012 - @sportssturm:
"The Johnny Manziel tightrope walk style is most entertaining."

September 29, 2012 - @DavidtheAdmiral:
"Aggie freshman @jmanziel2 is playing some really good football and he's from Kerrville! Nice job Johnny #Heisman2013?"

October 13, 2012 - @edsbs:
"Johnny Manziel is a cheat code."

October 20, 2012 - @jimmerfredette:
"Texas A&M looking strong so far behind Johnny Football. That's a great nickname."

October 20, 2012 - @cedgolden:
"Haha Johnny Football. He may be the most entertaining QB in the country. What an electric scramble. #Manziel #aggies"

November 3, 2012 - @collegegameday:
"Johnny Manziel is really good at football. And he's just a freshman. #TAMUvsMSU"

November 10, 2012 - @garyowencomedy:
"All the Alabama players are saying, 'I've never seen a white guy like this.' Johnny Football, Texas A&M came to play."

November 10, 2012 - @damienwoody:
"Johnny Football!!!! #Aggies"

November 10, 2012 - @albertbreer:
"Johnny Football is something else."

November 10, 2012 - @stevekerrtnt:
"Is there a better nickname in sports than 'Johnny Football?'"

November 10, 2012 - @jacobhester22:
"Johnny Manziel should not only be in the Heisman race, he should be a front runner. Who cares if he is a Freshman? #ImaFan"

November 10, 2012 - @jimdunaway:
"This Johnny Manziel kid...wow! Only thing tougher than defending him...being Mack Brown the next 4 years and explaining why he's at A&M."

November 10, 2012 - @jemelehill:
"I feel sorry for the SEC because they have to deal with Johnny Manziel the next few years."

November 10, 2012 - @chrisharrisnfl:
"Johnny Football is having himself an AWESOME game!!!! #TXAM"

November 10, 2012 - @wherring54:
"Johnny Football is the truth!"

November 10, 2012 - @drewbut13r
"This is my Johnny Football tweet. Wow."

November 10, 2012 - @kylelove74:
"I told them BAMA boys Johnny football."

November 10, 2012 - @mr4thandlong:
"Gotta Give Texas A&M, The Coaching Staff and Johnny Football a Ton Of Credit.....They Put In and Executed Their Game Plan Almost flawlessly."

November 10, 2012 - @wweroaddogg:
"Johnny Football is impressive to say the least. This kid might just be Alabama's kryptonite!"

November 10, 2012 - @matthewberrytmr:
"Did I say Johnny Freaking Football? Because JOHNNY FREAKING FOOTBALL. Just a freshman, kids. Just a freshman…"

November 10, 2012 - @stephenasmith:
"Johnny Football played a great game. Very impressive. He's a strong candidate for the Heisman. Nothing but respect. I WAS WRONG on this one."

November 10, 2012 - @chrisvernonshow:
"Prediction: Johnny Manziel will be a spokesman for Wrangler."

November 11, 2012 - @finebaum:
"Just now, @TimBrando predicted A&M would win national championship before Johnny Football graduates."

November 11, 2012 - @kbohls:
"Was part of Football Writers All-American panel selecting defensive team today. Was tempted to vote for Johnny Manziel at every position."

November 11, 2012 - @BuckyBrooks:
"Johnny Manziel is changing how #NFL scouts are looking at QBs. … Texas A&M QB is changing the game."

November 11, 2012 - @jaycrawfordespn:
"Johnny Manziel needs to clear space for a trophy. Kid had a Heisman moment or two yesterday. Rolled Tide,"

November 12, 2012 - @fran_tarkenton:
"Johnny "Football" Manziel has to be the #leader for the Heisman after this week's game vs. #Bama. He was INCREDIBLE! #TAMU"

November 12, 2012 - @jimmyjohnson:
"Love watching 'Johnny Football!'"

November 14, 2012 - @dctf:
"Just got an 800-word email from an Aggie fan detailing why Johnny Football should win the Heisman. You know what? He's 100 percent correct."

November 15, 2012 - @davidpollack47:
"If I had to pick 1 guy to sell out my stadium & be the most exciting player in CFBall it would def be Johnny Football."

November 16, 2012 - @aschoffespn:
"How is there even a Heisman debate anymore? Johnny Football's highlight reel has Kanye West playing in the background!"

November 17, 2012 - @heismanpundit:
"John David Crow '57, Johnny Manziel '12."

November 21, 2012 - @stevemariucci:
"Guys, how about my new Johnny Football jersey! @richeisen @DeionSanders @WarrenSapp @marshallfaulk @kurt13warner"

November 23, 2012 - @gottliebshow:
"Looks like Johnny Football will win the Heisman #Mayans #Freshman 10-10 on 3rd down in 1st half."

November 24, 2012 - @ttoliver80:
"Thought Adrian Peterson should have won the Heisman his freshmen year. So should Johnny Football. #fact"

November 24, 2012 - @SDS:
"Johnny Football just broke the SEC's total yards in a season record set by Cam Newton. Give him the #Heisman!"

November 24, 2012 - @thefix:
"At this point, shouldn't Johnny Manziel be the 1st freshman to win the Heisman? I say yes."

November 24, 2012 - @hollyrpeete:
"Johnny Football #FreshmanPhenom broke the SEC's total yards in a season record set by Cam Newton. In a knee brace."

November 24, 2012 - @dkanell13:
"Hand the Heisman to Johnny Football - best, most exciting player in CFB deserves it no matter what year he is."

November 24, 2012 - @jeromesolomon:
"Johnny Football has the numbers, the highlights, the huge game everybody saw and a name that was made for social media. #heismanfavorite"

November 24, 2012 - @Espngreeny:
"If #JohnnyFootball isn't the best, most productive, most exciting player in the country, who is? #Heismanwatch"

November 24, 2012 - @HeismanPundit:
"Start striking that pose, Johnny Manziel."

November 24, 2012 - @ESPN_Numbers:
"Johnny Manziel set a single-season SEC record with 4,600 yards this year. He passed 2007 Tebow and 2010 Cam Newton today. #JohnnyFootball"

November 24, 2012 - ?@ESPNStatsInfo:
"#heismanwatch Johnny Manziel: 6th game this season with 2 TD passes and 2 TD runs. No one else in FBS has more than 3. #johnnyfootball"

November 24, 2012 - @davidubben:
"If you're not voting for Johnny Manziel for Heisman at this point, you're simply digging for reasons not to. No other compelling candidates."

November 24, 2012 - ?@MikeNapoli25:
"Johnny Manziel better win the Heisman."

November 25, 2012 - @secdomination:
"Johnny Football is a legend. Give that man his Heisman Trophy. If he keeps on doing what he's doing, give it to him next year too."

November 25, 2012 - @cbssports:
"It will be VERY tough to deny Johnny Football the Heisman."

November 25, 2012 - @EricStangel:
"Pretty fun to watch A&M's 'Johnny Football,' as opposed to Jets' 'Mark Runintoownlinemansassfumbleandhaveitreturnedforatd.'"

November 25, 2012 - @GovernorPerry:
"A fun night watching Johnny Football and the Aggies!!"

November 25, 2012 - @claytravisbgid:
"Neglected to tweet it yesterday, but congrats to Johnny Football on locking up the Heisman. What a season."