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Thursday, November 12, 2026Nov 12

5-at-10: Mailbag with AP all-time All-Americans, Arch excitement, Falcons’ curious QB plan, AU’s next coach

Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) reacts during an NCAA college football practice in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, July 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) reacts during an NCAA college football practice in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, July 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) reacts during an NCAA college football practice in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, July 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)


Like Arsenio Hall used to say, “let’s get busy.”

› Rushmore of sports Johnsons — And as I noted late Thursday, apparently all great Johnsons (zip it, Spy) have all-time nicknames. Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Walter “Big Train” Johnson, Randy “Big Unit” Johnson and Calvin “Megatron” Johnson. And that’s leaving off Jimmy and Jimmie Johnson, Ben Johnson and Wilt Chamberlain. And for nicknames, we have to cut Billy “White Shoes” Johnson and Vinnie “The Microwave” Johnson.

› Rushmore of non-kid-intended TV cartoons — “The Simpsons,” “South Park,” “King of the Hill” and “Family Guy.”

› Rushmore of sports “Pete” or “Peter” — Rose, Sampras, Maravich and Carroll.