Brandon Silvers came into the New Orleans Bowl knowing he had the attention of a former Saints legend.
And, after throwing four touchdown passes and rushing for another score in a 50-30 victory against North Texas, the Troy senior walked off the field knowing he made a good impression.
Archie Manning, just as he did after Silvers spearheaded Troy's upset of LSU inside Tiger Stadium back in September, sent the college quarterback a text message during the week to wish him well during the upcoming game.
"As the year goes on, I try to follow them," Manning said Saturday by phone in reference to the college quarterbacks he has take part in the annual passing camp he host with his sons at Nicholls State University, which is where Silvers first made a positive impression on Manning.