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Once More, a Manning Puts the 'M' in MVP
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By the time Manning threw the go-ahead score four plays later, he had become the second winning Super Bowl quarterback to throw two fourth-quarter touchdowns, joining Hall of Famer Joe Montana.
"Everybody wants to compare him, he's always being compared to somebody, whether it's his dad, his brother, or [former Giants quarterback] Phil Simms," New York center Shaun O'Hara said Sunday night. "And I think Eli built a platform today for others to be compared against him."
Eli Manning has never shied from his last name. He said he sought advice from Peyton this week, primarily about handling his media and off-field obligations. His performance ensured he would win his first Super Bowl in five fewer seasons than it took Peyton.
"I didn't know when this would happen," Eli said. "You've got to be patient with these things."
Soon, he was rushed off the podium to attend to his MVP responsibilities and continue the celebration, and so Archie and Peyton Manning were left to speak of the first family of football's newest Super Bowl champion.
"I couldn't be prouder of him," Archie said. "He's a good boy, he really is."
"You try to remember the emotions that you felt at this time last year, but it's hard to believe I could have been much happier than I am right now," Peyton said. "It's one of the happiest times of my life, I promise you."
