This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/texas as Alabama Coach Shows Respect to Steve Sarkisian, Texas Longhorns. Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian and Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer may not have met as SEC foes yet, but make no mistake, the two are very familiar with each other.

Arch Manning is no longer just a high-profile backup.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning faced massive attention at SEC Media Days, where he explained why it was a "no-braine"' to remain where he was instead of transferring.

Arch Manning is focused on taking things one day at a time ahead as the college football season beckons.

Texas football quarterback Arch Manning didn't seem aware of Steve Spurrier's quip aimed in his direction a few weeks ago.

The Longhorns lost twice to Georgia last season but have been beating the Dawgs at home on recruiting. Kirk Bohls' nine things and one crazy prediction.

In a matter of hours Tuesday, the Longhorns provided a pair of reminders — both at the expense of defending SEC champion Georgia — about its growing presence on the recruiting paths.

Garrett Nussmeier of LSU disagrees with anyone who believes another conference is better than the SEC, though.