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Manziel begins by reflecting on his college years, where he reveled in a carefree lifestyle that he believed enhanced his performance on the field. “The harder I partied, the better I played,” he states, reminiscing about beer-fueled nights with teammates and the adrenaline rush of game days that followed. His freshman year was filled with wild nights leading into early morning walkthroughs, during which he impressed coaches and teammates alike with his athletic prowess despite arriving still smelling of alcohol.
Yet, this lifestyle took a toll. While he succeeded on the field with an impressive season record, the subsequent years saw a shift as Manziel's party habits escalated and his discipline waned. It marks the beginning of a spiral that would lead to his challenges in the NFL.