"This is weird": Fans baffled by Paul Finebaum's surprising reaction to Arch Manning handshake at SEC media days

Syndication: Tuscaloosa News - Source: Imagn
Syndication: Tuscaloosa News - Source: Imagn

Arch Manning and other representatives of the Texas Longhorns appeared on Day 2 of the SEC media days on Tuesday. Texas was the last team of the day to speak to the media, starting at 3:15 p.m. ET. Manning was one of three player representatives for the Longhorns.

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After the event concluded, the SEC Network Instagram account posted a clip of Arch Manning going out of his way to shake analyst Paul Finebaum's hand. Finebaum made a funny face after the handshake when he turned back to the camera.

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Fans were confused by Finebaum's reaction.

"This is weird," one fan wrote.
"Did PF ever play any sport 😂 in his entire life," one fan commented.
"Why do yall act like arch is the only player in the SEC this year?" one fan added.
"He hasn’t been like that since Manziel !!" one fan wrote.
"Too old to be acting like that," one fan commented.
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"Finebaum will never wash that hand again lol," one fan added.
Image via the comments of the Instagram post.
Image via the comments of the Instagram post.

Arch Manning excited about starting the season against Ohio State

Quarterback Arch Manning has not had the opportunity to start a full season in college yet. He started a few games last year while Quinn Ewers was injured, but he has mostly served in a backup role. Next season will be different as he is set to take over the starting role at Texas.

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Manning will have a difficult first challenge as the Longhorns start their season against the defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes. However, at the SEC media days, Manning spoke with excitement about the challenge.

"Any time you get to open with the champs at their place is going to be a hell of a challenge, and I think we're excited for it," Manning said. "They've got a lot of good players, new defense coordinator, Matt Patricia, which will be interesting. So we're excited. It's going to be a fun challenge. Glad I get to get a good one first."

The game is scheduled to kick off on Aug. 30 at noon ET. It will likely be one of the most challenging games of the season for the Longhorns.

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