Johnny Manziel is burning the candle at both ends
21-year-old NFL football player, Johnny Manziel,
A/K/A Johnny Football, who recently signed with the Cleveland
Browns, has come under fire by many for engaging in too much
partying. Photos have been making their way around the internet
showing Manziel partying with alcohol and loads of women. This is a shaky start to his pro-career. It also
makes coaches nervous.
Manziel is always partying
The Washington Post wrote, "It's going to be really
fun to watch Johnny Hungover try to play quarterback in the NFL with
nightclub-baked eyes and the shakes." Former NBA star turned
commentator, Charles Barkley stated, "Johnny has to understand,
everybody has a cell phone. You have to be careful when you're out
in public...Johnny Manziel and his friends are always taking
pictures. You should never take selfies of yourself doing anything
that can be considered stupid..."
Manziel and a friend out partying and drinking
The negative effects of alcohol on athletes is well
documented. It’s one thing to have a glass of wine, but drinking
beer and excessive amounts is damaging. Spending time partying when
you could be studying plays and training is also inadvisable. The
constant partying is wasted time and energy that takes away from
one's athletic ability and strength.
Manziel advertised his gambling habit with this photo he
posted to Instagram titled "Casino Ballin" prompting heavy criticism
from the athletic world
Manziel is a very promising talent, but if he wants
to make a big impact on the NFL, he is going to have to cut out the
partying, buckle down, dedicate himself to his craft and make
sacrifices. NBA basketball star, Lebron James, is a friend of
Manziel’s and he needs to talk to him in an effort to try to get him
to calm down before he wrecks his career and life.
Manziel is always surrounding himself with women, a habit
that's jeopardizing his health and sapping his strength. Not to
mention, potential sponsors don't like seeing this type of debauched
behavior.
In Britain, team managers impose curfews and strict
dietary demands on football players. Former Manchester United coach,
Alex Ferguson, had a clear cut policy when it comes to partying and
excessive drinking. Manziel could benefit from such a regimen, lest
his career crashes and burns.
