The Colts/Patriots game today may go down as one of the best playoff games ever. I picked the Pats in my office pool but was cheering for Manning and the Colts to get over the hump today. The game was thrilling and showcased everything that’s right about the NFL.
But a couple of things stood out that took place right after the game.
First, I couldn’t help but smile when I saw Peyton’s father, Archie, rush onto the field and hug his son. I couldn’t tell if the two exchanged words but none were needed in this instance.
The second thing I noticed was how well Manning deflects compliments. No matter how much sucking up the reporter does, Manning takes the question asked of him and turns it into a compliment for his teammates. A reporter today was gushing over Manning’s leadership on that last drive, asking how he was able to finish off the Pats and Manning deflected the praise and called out two of his teammates.
I’ll be rooting for Manning and the Colts in the Super Bowl in two weeks.
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