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Paul Finebaum Makes Arch Manning Heisman Prediction
SEC analyst Paul Finebaum is predicting that Arch Manning will win the Heisman Trophy Award before he leaves Texas and moves on to the National Football League.
Appeared on the Matt Barrie Show Sunday, Finebaum expressed confidence in the young quarterback’s chances of hoisting the prestigious trophy at some point down the line.
“He’s gonna win,” Finebaum said.
Though some oddsmakers have placed him as the sixth-most likely winner of the Heisman this year, Manning won’t be winning it for as long as Quinn Ewers is still on the roster and healthy. Ewers left Saturday’s win against UT-San Antonio with a strained abdomen but is reportedly expected to be “week to week” with the injury.
He gave a performance for the ages as he accounted for five touchdowns in less than three quarters of work. He completed 9 of-12 passes or 223 yards for four touchdowns. He also had a 67-yard touchdown run.
Manning will get anoither opportunity to run the offense on his own this Saturday when Texas hosts Louisiana Monroe, Ewers, who entered the season as one of the Heisman betting favorites, is expected to be out for the game.
“I mean, I don’t think they look any different,” Finebaum said. “Now, I’m sure, the old timers will say – not that I am a new timer – ‘Hey, that experience of Quinn Ewers.” But Arch Manning looks like he’s been around and I think Texas is in great shape.”
Former Oklahoma quarterbacks Spencer Rattler and Caleb WIlliams were both in a similar predicament, Finebaum said.
“As I remember, Spencer Rattler, wasn’t he the Heisman favorite going into the season? And he got replaced by Caleb WIlliams. So, I mean it’s happened before,” Finebaum said, “But, I am sure Sark will figure this out.
“It doesn’t matter. Texas doesn’t have much on their dance card until we get to October, so they are in good shape.”
Texas and Louisiana Monroe will kick off at 8 p.m. on Saturday night at DKR Stadium. The game will be available for streaming on ESPN+.
In total, there were eight separate incidents over a span of two days.
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police arrested a group of people accused of going on a crime spree.
According to police, five young people and two 17-year-olds, identified as Javonni McDowell and Rashon Mosee, were involved in a string of auto thefts, violent carjackings and burglaries at several businesses, including a Tiny Pies Bakery location and The Gents Place barbershop in northwest Austin.
Police said one of the carjackings involved an on-duty security guard whose stolen vehicle and equipment was used in two more carjackings.
The crimes happened over two days starting on Jan. 12. In total, there were eight separate incidents:
- Stolen vehicle
- Security officer carjacking
- Vape shop burglary
- Failed carjacking
- Honda Civic carjacking
- Tiny Pies Bakery burglary
- The Gents Place burglary
- Vehicle pursuits
The suspects were taken into custody around 1:15 a.m. on Jan. 14. Several agencies were involved in the arrest, including Austin police patrol, air, K-9 and robbery units, the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Travis County Sheriff’s Office.
“In doing so, they ended an ongoing violent threat to the Austin community and prevented further victimization of our citizens and visitors,” police said.
The investigation is ongoing and additional charges are expected in the near future, police said.
Lawmakers are back at the Texas State Capitol in Downtown Austin to kick off the 89th legislative session.
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Lightspeed Restoration of Austin
The family-owned business serves the Austin, Buda, Driftwood, Kyle and Manchaca areas with water damage restoration, fire restoration, disaster recovery and air duct cleaning. Owner Jonathan Friedman and his family decided to open Lightspeed Restoration of Austin after Texas’ winter storm in 2021.
Coming soon
F45 Training
The training gym will open a new location on South Lamar Boulevard in April. F45 Training studios offer 45-minute functional workouts focusing on cardio, resistance, a cardio-resistance hybrid and recovery. The new studio will also include F45 Recovery, which features cold plunges, infrared saunas and compressions.
Relocations
Texas Radio Live
Austin’s longest-running live music radio program will relocate to a new home for its 14th season. After 13 years at Guero’s Taco Bar on South Congress Avenue, the show will begin broadcasting from Half Step on Rainey Street at the end of January.
In the news
End of an Ear
Local record store End of an Ear is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Owners Dan Plunkett and Blake Carlisle first opened in 2005 off South First Street before moving to its current location in 2016. The store offers vinyl records, CDs and DVDs. In-store performances have included artists such as Band of Horses, Voxtrot, Alex G and Mitski.
Closings
Couch Potatoes
The Austin-based furniture store will close its south location at the end of January. According to a message posted on the business website, the closure is a “strategic decision to adapt to the evolving retail landscape in Austin.” Couch Potatoes’ other stores in north and Central Austin will remain open.
Zoe Tong
The Barton Springs Road restaurant closed in late December. Zoé Tong’s owners, chefs Simone Tong and Matthew Hyland, announced the Dec. 31 closure in an email to customers and through social media posts.
Sí Baby-Q
The Asian barbecue truck on Zoé Tong’s patio run by Simone Tong and Terry Black’s BBQ alum Jonathan Lagos had its last day of service at Barton Springs Road in December. According to a social media post, Sí Baby-Q actively searching for a new spot.
Confituras Little Kitchen
The baked goods and locally-made jam business closed its brick-and-mortar location in December, according to a social media post. Customers can find Confituras at the Barton Creek Farmers’ Market on Saturdays.
The Beer Plant
The vegan restaurant closed in the Tarrytown neighborhood in late December. The business owners thanked their customers and staff in a message posted to their website. Opened in 2016, The Beer Plant served plant-based brunch and dinner, beer, wine and cocktails.
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