The last two seasons Archie and Olivia Manning have been blest to watch their two youngest sons play in the Super Bowl. Eli and Peyton did not disappoint, they both won and were voted Super Bowl MVP, respectively.
This season they are both out of the playoffs but Eli and Peyton have made history yet again. For the first time in the history of the Pro Bowl in Hawaii, two brothers will be playing quarterback in the game. For Peyton, the all-star game in Hawaii is an annual event, it's a ho-hum ninth time he'll play for the AFC. Eli is a different story, this is the first time Eli has been selected to participate for the NFC.
Eli and Peyton both earned their selections this season. Eli finally took over the Giants this season as the leader of the team. With Tiki Barber, Jeremy Shockey, and Michael Straham all gone, Eli is now in charge. Last season Eli became an elite quarterback and it carried over into this season. The Giants were poised to make another Super Bowl run but the offense just couldn't produce they way it needed to in the playoffs without Plaxico Burress. Peyton also had a very unique season. He was slow getting back from knee surgery and it caused the team problems in the beginning. The Colts started the season 3-4 and looked dead in the water. Then, Peyton turned into the 2008 MVP and led the Colts to nine straight victories. The Colts lost to the Chargers in the AFC Wild Card Round 23-17.
Not only are Eli and Peyton great football players, they are great people as well. They have been very instrumental in helping Louisiana and Mississippi recover from hurricane Katrina and Gustav. They also donate money and work with underprivileged children in hospitals and youth centers all over the country.
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