“I called all my Colts teammates, as many as I could get, the ones that hadn’t already given (their tickets) away,” Manning said in a national teleconference today, referring to the two Super Bowl tickets all NFL players get a chance to buy. “I’ve been working for (Eli) a little bit, but I’ve been glad to do it because a lot of his friends and our family all want to go to the game.
“It looks like we’re going to get everybody a chance to go.”
Peyton was not on hand at Lambeau Field last Sunday when Eli led the Giants to a 23-20 overtime win over the Green Bay Packers. Their father, Archie, had said Peyton didn’t want to jinx Eli — the last time Peyton watched Eli in person, Eli had one of his worst games.
Peyton said it was more a matter of needing a little time away. The Colts’ hopes at a Super Bowl repeat had ended unceremoniously the week before with a home loss to San Diego.
“Not too many people want to go see another football game right away,” Manning said. “But I promise you I was watching every step of the way against Green Bay and watched that unbelievable game and … just couldn’t be any prouder and happier for Eli.”
As for Super Sunday, “Eli called me and told me he wanted me to be there. I wouldn’t miss it for the world.”
