The Mannings are an American family who have gained fame via numerous family members playing American football (specifically the position of quarterback) and are considered to be a dynasty within the sport. Archie Manning from Mississippi was the first Manning to play in the National Football League (NFL), spending the majority of his career playing for the New Orleans Saints based in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Manning family has since resided in Louisiana.[1][2]
Three members of the Manning Family – Archie, Peyton, and Eli – have had successful collegiate and professional football careers playing collegiately in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), specifically in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), and professionally in the National Football League (NFL). The Mannings' football awards include two College Football Hall of Fame inductions, three SEC player of the year awards, 20 cumulative Pro Bowl selections, seven first-team All-Pro selections, five NFL MVP awards, six Super Bowl appearances, four Super Bowl victories, three Super Bowl MVP awards, five ESPY Awards, and one Pro Football Hall of Fame induction. Two members went on into the field of sports broadcasting after their retirement from football and have four Sports Emmy Awards.[3][4]
Arch Manning – Archie's grandson, son of Cooper Manning, and nephew of Peyton and Eli – became the third generation of Mannings to play quarterback in the SEC as a member of the Texas Longhorns, starting his first game in 2024 (the Longhorns' first season in the SEC after moving from the Big XII).
History
editFirst generation
edit- Archie played collegiately for Ole Miss, and professionally for the New Orleans Saints, Houston Oilers, and the Minnesota Vikings. He is a two-time Pro Bowl selection, a first team All-American, and an inductee in the College Football Hall of Fame.[5]
Second generation
editArchie's three sons have played football to varying degrees:
- Cooper played football in high school as a wide receiver and committed to play at his father's alma mater of Ole Miss, but was forced to stop playing after being diagnosed with spinal stenosis while still in high school.[6]
- Peyton played collegiately at Tennessee, where he was a consensus All-American, and professionally for the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos, making two Super Bowl appearances with each team and winning one Super Bowl with each team. He is a five-time NFL MVP, MVP of Super Bowl XLI, a 14-time Pro Bowl selection, an inductee in both the College Football and Pro Football Hall of Fame, and has five ESPY Awards (three for Best NFL Player, one for Best Championship Performance, and one for Outstanding Team with the Colts in 2007).[7]
- Eli played collegiately at Ole Miss and professionally for the New York Giants, winning two Super Bowls (along with two Super Bowl MVPs), and is a four-time Pro Bowl selection.[8]
Third generation
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- Arch, the oldest son of Cooper, is a collegiate QB for the Texas Longhorns. After only playing in brief spot duty as a true freshman in 2023, he made his first start in 2024 as a redshirt freshman (which was also the first season for Texas as a member of the SEC after moving from the Big XII, making him the third generation of Mannings to play quarterback in the SEC).[9]
The Manning Bowl
editPeyton and Eli Manning played against each other three times in the regular season during their professional careers. These encounters were colloquially dubbed "The Manning Bowl",[10] and Peyton's teams, twice with the Colts and once with the Broncos, held a 3–0 record over Eli and the New York Giants. The first Manning Bowl was held on September 10, 2006, and Peyton's Colts defeated Eli's Giants by a score of 26–21.[11] The second Manning Bowl was held on September 19, 2010, with Peyton and the Colts beating Eli's Giants again by a score of 38–14.[12] The third and final Manning Bowl was held on September 15, 2013, and Peyton and the Broncos beat Eli's Giants 41–23.[13] They faced each other in two Pro Bowls, in 2009 and 2013, both won by the NFC.[14] However, they never faced each other in the playoffs as both always played in separate conferences and never made the Super Bowl at the same time.[15]
Family tree
editReferences
edit- ^ Dellenger, Ross (February 11, 2020). "All Eyes on Arch Manning to Extend Family's QB Dynasty". SI.com. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ^ Wetzel, Dan (September 17, 2019). "The Manning football dynasty is on hiatus – but it isn't canceled". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ^ Sports Emmy Awards - The Emmys.tv
- ^ 44th Annual Sports Emmy Awards - The Emmys.tv
- ^ "Archie Manning Stats Summary | NFL.com". www.nfl.com. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
- ^ "The other Manning brother lives a life without regret - USATODAY.com". usatoday30.usatoday.com. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
- ^ "Peyton Manning Stats Summary | NFL.com". www.nfl.com. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
- ^ "Eli Manning Stats Summary | NFL.com". www.nfl.com. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
- ^ "Arch Manning - Texas Longhorns Quarterback". ESPN. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
- ^ Valentine, Ed (September 15, 2010). "Manning Bowl II: This Time It's A Fair Fight". Big Blue View. Archived from the original on February 25, 2021. Retrieved September 8, 2012.
- ^ Silver, Michael (September 17, 2010). "Big bro has best seat for Manning Bowl II". Yahoo! Sports. Archived from the original on September 20, 2010. Retrieved April 6, 2012.
- ^ "New York Giants at Indianapolis Colts – September 19th, 2010". Pro Football Reference. Archived from the original on March 8, 2021. Retrieved February 11, 2018.
- ^ "Denver Broncos at New York Giants – September 15th, 2013". Pro Football Reference. Archived from the original on August 12, 2021. Retrieved February 11, 2018.
- ^ "NFL Pro Bowl History". Pro Football Reference. Archived from the original on July 1, 2021. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
- ^ "Super Bowl Starting QBs". Pro Football Hall of Fame. Retrieved January 19, 2023.