"Peyton Manning"They don't call Peyton Manning "Sheriff" for nothing. Peyton Manning also goes by the name "General" because he runs the show. The team against which he plays is better have a good defense, otherwise Peyton will destroy them When Peyton lines up at the line of scrimmage, he immediately finds the weakness Most people agree that Manning is the player the next generation needs. of quarterbacks will be compared March 24, 1976. , Peyton was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Archie and Olivia Manning. He was the second of three boys, Cooper and Eli, who are his siblings. , and Peyton developed his skills while watching his father play for the New Orleans Saints and the Minnesota Vikings. In 1991, Peyton became the starting quarterback at Isidore Newman High School in New Orleans where he felt at home. Comfortable playing with top receiver Cooper After being recruited by several different colleges, Peyton chose the Tennessee Volunteers. Under Peyton's leadership, the volunteers gradually climbed. a high national ranking. Also while playing for Tennessee, Peyton set forty-two conference, school, and NCAA records. Although he completed his studies in three years and was expected to turn professional, he chose to stay in Tennessee one more year. During his final year with the Volunteers, he led them to the National Championship in the Orange Bowl. The following year, Peyton, the first overall pick in the NFL draft, became the starting quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts. Peyton's father was born in Sunflower County, near Drew, Mississippi. His mother grew up in Philadelphia, Mississippi. His father, Archie, played football for Ole Miss and Peyton's mother was the prom queen there. In 2001, Peyton married Ashley Thompson and had twins, Marshall and Mosley....... middle of paper ...... I would say no other quarterback will ever match his level of success. Although he was interested in other sports when he was young, it's clear that he was meant to play football. At six feet five inches tall and weighing 230 pounds, we can assume he would be a formidable opponent in any sport; but appearance doesn't matter. It's actions that count, and Peyton has certainly delivered on his promises in that area. Works Cited Freedman, Lew. Manning, Peyton. United States: Greenwood Press, 2009. Print. Kiszla, Mark. No BUSA Plan: Taylor Trade Publishing, 2013. Print. Milbert, Neil. “Manning, Peyton.” The World Book Encyclopedia. 2012 ed. Print. “Peyton Manning.” 2014. The Biography.com website. April 21, 2014. Web.Subramanian, Courtney. "Peyton Manning breaks NFL record for most touchdown passes in a season." January 2, 2014, pl-1. 1p 1 Color photography. March 31 2014.