By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Just like any other fanatic of the Madden football video game, Danieal Manning used to create himself and play out a simulated career. As for the team he chose: the Chicago Bears. "I was on the Chicago Bears just because of the defense," Manning said. And the Bears picked the former Wildcat 42nd in last year's ... [Read More…]
Torn between two Mannings
By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor This Sunday afternoon, it's safe to say that Jeff McDuff can be found in front of a TV, proudly wearing an Indianapolis Colts' home jersey, hoping Peyton Manning keeps it together and cheering his team on to victory in Super Bowl XLI. But Jeff is conflicted. Like many ACU students, he is also cheering for former ... [Read More…]
Video: Manning drafted by the Chicago Bears
Former football standout Danieal Manning was drafted with the 42nd pick in the NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears on Saturday, April 29. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJBT3w7C0Is Editing by Nick Hester ... [Read More…]
Manning drafted by the Chicago Bears
Former football standout Danieal Manning was drafted with the 42nd pick in the NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears on Saturday, April 29. Editing by Nick Hester ... [Read More…]
NFL representatives attend ACU Pro Day for former Wildcats
By Jared Fields, Sports Editor Representatives from a dozen NFL teams came to the Wildcats' pro day March 11 to see prospects work out. Among the former Wildcats were running back Rashon Myles, defensive lineman Clayton Farrell, receiver Robb Spells and punter Chase Fishback. Danieal Manning attended the pro day, but ran only the three-cone and ... [Read More…]
Manning displays skills at NFL Combine
By Jared Fields, Sports Editor Along with some of the top prospects of the April 29 NFL Draft, former ACU all-American Danieal Manning worked out in front of scouts at the NFL Combine on Tuesday. At the Combine, players are physically tested in areas such as the 40-yard dash, vertical and broad jump, cone drills and repetitions at 225 lbs. on the ... [Read More…]
Combine invite gives Manning opportunity to impress scouts
By Jared Fields, Sports Editor If NFL scouts didn't know who Danieal Manning was after the East-West Shrine Game last month, they'll have another chance to see what he can do later this month at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. The combine gives NFL personnel the chance to evaluate player's athletic ability and character. "That's the biggest ... [Read More…]
Wildcats face Midwestern in season finale
By Jared Fields, Sports Editor Danieal Manning has NFL scouts watching him and is a candidate to be one of the top NCAA Division-II football players in the nation. However, with the final game of the season this weekend at Midwestern State, Manning is just as ready for the game against the Indians, even if it has no playoff implications. "Scouts ... [Read More…]
Danieal Manning earns top LSC honor, Clayton Farrell named to two all-America teams
By Jared Fields, Sports Editor The 2005 football season hasn't started, but two ACU football players have already racked up pre-season honors. Junior safety Danieal Manning was voted the Lone Star Conference South Division pre-season Defensive Player of the Year. In 2004, Manning was named the LSC South Division Defensive Back of the Year and led ... [Read More…]
Who’s the top athlete at ACU? (Joel Weckerly’s pick): Speed, strength make Manning No. 1
By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor If any shades of doubt remained in anybody's mind about Danieal Manning being our school's premier athlete, then the football team's final home game Nov. 8 against Texas A&M-Kingsville quickly dispelled them. It was the Wildcats' most important game of the season, one in which they would have to win to make the ... [Read More…]