Outtake: Why Johnny Manziel was beloved by teammates at Texas A&M

Johnny Manziel was one of the most polarizing and controversial figures in college football's recent history.

He was exceptional on the field and maybe even better off it, which caused many outside of Texas A&M's program to criticize the Heisman-winning QB.

But how did his teammates feel about him? You might be surprised at their response.

On a recent edition of The Audible, Bruce Feldman told a story about a time when Manziel galvanized his teammates and earned their love forever.

It involves the SEC Media Days circus and leading a touchdown drive after partying all night.

Listen to the story below. You can get every episode of "The Audible" delivered to you by subscribing on iTunes.