IFWT Johnny Manziel money

Johnny Manziel indeed lives up to his nickname Johnny Football.  The Heisman winner and star quarterback for Texas A&M has also been the star of a ton of controversy surrounding his superstar status and how he’s cashed in on it.  Read more after the jump.

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Manziel allegedly took thousands of dollars in exchange for autograph signings.  After an investigation by the NCAA they decided to suspend him for half a game.  Today kicked off College Gameday for Texas A&M and after the first half & completion of his suspension, Manziel took the field.

Check out the Vine below, courtesy of SB Nation’s Brian Floyd, which captures a post-play exchange between Manziel and a Rice defensive lineman. Just before the broadcast switched to another camera, Manziel appeared to mimic the action of an autograph in the direction of the Owls.

And he does a money gesture after scoring a touchdown.

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