Johnny Third Down: Tracking Manziel in the clutch

Manziel on the 'money' down

Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin often refers to third down as the “money down.”

In that case, a change should be considered for A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel’s nickname.

Perhaps “Johnny Football” should be known as “Johnny Moneyball” because Manziel has routinely cashed in on the money down.

Texas A&M leads the nation in third down efficiency, with 102 conversions in 184 third down opportunities for a conversion rate of 55.4 percent.