In fact, he will be on the sidelines - with the Commodores - supporting his friend Diego Pavia. They both beat Alabama. Pavia will attempt to do something Manziel couldn’t, and the former Texas A&M quarterback wants a front-row seat. “That’s the kind of s--t they build statues for.”In fact, Manziel, who appeared on Night Cap, earlier this week revealed he has gotten to know the Vanderbilt quarterback. “I went to dinner with Diego Pavia tonight,” Manziel said.