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- Full name: Elisha Nelson Manning
- Born: January 3, 1981
- Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana
- College: Ole Miss
- 2004: First pick in the NFL Draft
- Created controversy when he said he would not play for the San Diego Chargers if they drafted him
- Traded to the Giants with whom he won Super Bowl XLII
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National Football League quarterback Eli Manning currently plays for the New York Giants.
On December 16, 2008 Manning and his brother Peyton Manning became the first quarterback playing brothers to be selected to the NFL Pro Bowl in the same year. This was Eli's first selection onto the Pro Bowl. He will represent the NFC in the game.ESPN.com: Mannings first QB playing brothers to make same Pro Bowl (December 16, 2008)
A family affair
Manning was born the youngest child of former NFL quarterback Archie Manning. He is also the younger brother of Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning.College career
Manning attended and played for the University of Mississippi. In 2003, he led the team to a Cotton Bowl victory and was selected for several awards including the SEC Player of the Year and the Maxwell Award, given to the top college football player in the country.Early NFL career
Manning was originally drafted first overall in the 2004 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. He was immediately traded to the New York Giants. He played nine games his rookie season with the Giants before taking over the starting quarterback spot in 2005.Super Bowl XLII
Manning led the Giants to Super Bowl XLII in 2008 to face the undefeated New England Patriots. Regarded as one of the biggest upsets in the history of the league, the Giants defeated the Patriots 17-14. Manning threw a miracle pass late in the game, leading to a Giants touchdown with 35 seconds left in the game. Manning was selected as the Super Bowl MVP at the end of the game.Personal life
Manning met Abby McGrew while the two attended college at Ole Miss. On April 19, 2008, the couple married in a private ceremony in Mexico.-
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Eli Manning News and Articles
- ESPN.com: Eli Manning
- Topix: Eli Manning
- The New York Times: The Quarterbacks' Sideline Play (January 27, 2008)
- "'More Americans are like the Eli Mannings of the world and the Joe Montanas of the world,' said Richard Deitsch, an editor for Sports Illustrated. 'They are more likely to marry their college girlfriends than they are to marry Carrie Underwood or Jessica Simpson.'"
- New York magazine: Eli Manning Wins One for the Geeks (January 20, 2008)
- The New York Times: Manning Appears to be Evolving Into the Special One (January 17, 2008)
- People: NY Giants' Eli Manning, Girlfriend Engaged (March 22, 2007)
- SignOnSanDiego.com: Manning to Bolts: Don't draft me (April 22, 2004)
Eli Manning Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the New York Giants
- ESPN.com : Career Stats
- Height: 6-4
- Weight: 225
- Years Pro: 4
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Todd Collins in at QB for the Redskins. Giants tried to sign him to backup Eli Manning before they signed David Carr. #nyg
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Peyton Manning > Eli Manning
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Only up by 13 in the fantasy semifinals, and my opponent still has another half of Eli Manning. No room for error.
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@takingnames but we like the Giants, twin :) It's Eli Manning!
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