Peyton still making plays -- as Super Bowl ticket broker

[weswelker#83]

“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.”

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080125/SPORTS03/801250502/1006/LOCAL

 

[PatsDeb]

Oh good!! He can be there to congratulate his good friend Tom Brady after the game!

 

[billrob]

Well seeing it is about Payton I am sure it is being called a "Classy Move" on the Indystar forum. After all they are the "Classiest".

 

[Skree]

Well seeing it is about Payton I am sure it is being called a "Classy Move" on the Indystar forum. After all they are the "Classiest".

I thought the Chargers were the "Classiest?"

Man, I can't keep up with the NFL anymore...

 

[SeanBruschi54]

Good, more pressure for Eli to think of while playing.

 

[SeanBruschi54]

Shouts out to Peyton and every Manning who will be in attendace. Shout out to the 72 phins also. The real and soon to be lone perfectionists in NFL history. Ill be there on feb 3 rocking my blues and back in NYC feb 5th for tha bowl rally! POP CHAMPAGNE!!!

LMAO. A guy running in here celebrating a victory over a week before the game talking about partying. Im sure you'll be here after the game whether you win or lose right?

 

[Menlo]

Shouts out to Peyton and every Manning who will be in attendace. Shout out to the 72 phins also. The real and soon to be lone perfectionists in NFL history. Ill be there on feb 3 rocking my blues and back in NYC feb 5th for tha bowl rally! POP CHAMPAGNE!!!

hopefully you will be around to eat some crow next weekend

 

[pheenix11]

I wonder how many Colts told Peyton GFY when he asked for their tickets, hehe.

 

[Patsfanin Philly]

I wonder how many Colts told Peyton GFY when he asked for their tickets, hehe.

Where's Mike Tice when you need him??????

 

[Patriotic]

After calling his teamates for tickets, Peyton phoned his GM. While Polian didn't offer any tickets, he did say Peyton can have the RCA Dome amplifliers for the Giants to use when the Pats are on offense.

 

[billrob]

(Shouts out to Peyton and every Manning who will be in attendace. Shout out to the 72 phins also. The real and soon to be lone perfectionists in NFL history. Ill be there on feb 3 rocking my blues and back in NYC feb 5th for tha bowl rally! POP CHAMPAGNE!!!)


I didn't know the drinking age was 13 in New York