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Johnny Manziel Voted Greatest Player In SEC History By Astounding Margin

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David Hookstead Sports And Entertainment Editor
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Former Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel has been voted the greatest player in the history of the SEC.

The poll put on by The Tennessean pitted some of the biggest names in college football history against each other, but Manziel ran away with the contest in the final round. (PHOTOS: Meet The Playboy Model Johnny Manziel Is Vacationing With In Mexico)

(Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

COLLEGE STATION, TX – SEPTEMBER 14: Johnny Manziel #2 of Texas A&M Aggies waits near the bench in the fourth quarter during the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Kyle Field on September 14, 2013 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

The former Heisman winner faced off against Auburn running back Bo Jackson in the final round, and won the vote with an astonishing 94.9 percent of the vote. (RELATED: Hookstead’s Hot Take: The Media Is Largely Responsible For Johnny Manziel’s Downfall)

The electric dual-threat quarterback put up numbers for the Aggies that were more likely to be found in a video game than in real life. Manziel threw for 7,820 yards, 62 touchdowns, ran for 2,169 yards and 30 touchdowns in his two college seasons. (SLIDESHOW: These Are The Sexiest Photos Of Ronda Rousey On The Internet)

Those numbers likely won’t be touched by another college quarterback anytime soon.

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