Question About Peyton Manning's College Days...
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blackrain
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So I'm flipping through channels and caught part of The Book Of Manning again on the part where Peyton picks what college to play for. Was there ever any pressure for him to go to LSU? I always thought it was interesting that even though Peyton grew up in New Orleans it was expected by many for him to go to Ol Miss when he picked Tenn. because Archie Manning went there. I understand it, but I just found it odd it seems LSU was never a choice when that would have been more of Peyton's "home team" than Ol Miss.
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He was an Ole Miss Legacy thats why he never got pressure from LSU, it was pointless. However UT threw a wrench in the plan. Eli and The other manning boy were Ole Miss bound
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I know he's an Ol Miss legacy. I just thought it was interesting when Peyton says his college tour exposed him to other schools besides Ol Miss. He grew up not too far from LSU. Just interesting they were never on his radar.
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I think southern wanted him
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Down here at UT, legend has it that he would get ? at house parties and throw passes in the streets
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Peyton also never beat Florida. Just a fun fact I though I'd add to the thread.
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Peyton came down to tennessee and florida.
Don't think LSU was a serious player for him. He probably grew up hating LSU being that his dad was a rebel legend.
Also, LSU was super mediocre back then & Ole Miss sucked while Florida owned the SEC and the Vols were #2 back then.
Manning also used to get ? and "moon" administrative personnel @ U of Tenn
