Johnny Manziel loves the cop who shoved a player at A&M game.
Johnny Manziel is making headlines again, and no, it’s not for launching a comeback. This time, he’s defending a police officer who got relieved of his duties after shoving a player during the Texas A&M game. Yes, Manziel saw the clip and said, “That’s my kind of energy.”
The incident went viral faster than Johnny’s rookie season imploded.
During the game between A&M and South Carolina, a number of Gamecocks players celebrated after scoring a touchdown to go up 26-3 by running down a tunnel.
As they were walking back, a police officer began walking up towards them before bumping into a player.
The cop appeared to shove one player after making contact with him before turning around, pointing a finger at a different player and yelling at them.
And based on this incident, the A&M Police Department relieved the cop of his game day duties.
Texas A&M police says it has removed this trooper from his game day assignment following this: pic.twitter.com/Mmoyf9pcSE
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) November 15, 2025
But Manziel appeared on the ‘Nightcap’ podcast with Shannon Sharpe and Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson and backed the cop.
‘I think we’re just a little frustrated in that first half. He breaks off that run, runs out the tunnel,’ Manziel said. ‘Around here in these parts, partner, we protect this house.
‘We paid a lot of money for this house. Get out of my tunnel, boy! Get back on the field.
‘He gave him a lil something, let him know what’s up… It is a small gesture that of course in the day and age we live in, it’s on TV and recorded and blasted everywhere. I’m sure the guy obviously feels bad about it.’
However, Manziel also sided with Nyck Harbor – the South Carolina player who appeared to exchange words with the trooper.
‘I’m not gonna lie, if I’m in that position too, I’m going to go with the guy. I’m definitely turning around getting in his face and saying something,’ the former Heisman winner said.
Bottom line: When Johnny Manziel endorses your sideline shove, you’ve officially gone extreme. It’s important to note that Manziel comes from a privileged background, which may make him think he can confront a police officer without consequences.
From my experience, young Black men who attempt to do that often end up in jail or, tragically, worse.
Smarten up, Johnny.
