Video: Peyton Manning Going Manic On Sidelines

We all know that Peyton Manning is the consummate NFL quarterback, having led the Indianapolis Colts to recent Super Bowl glory, while landing himself some lucrative endorsement deals.

Peyton Manning wave

But beneath the QB’s calm-under-fire exterior lurks a maniacal madman, just waiting to be unleashed unto the world. And PRO FOOTBALL TALK catches Eli’s older brother in one of those manic moments, lashing out at his linemen during a game against the Rams:

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Billy To Be Sent Packing? “D-U-I” Chant For ‘Melo

No more candy & ice cream for the Yankees? Aw, nuts (& dried fruit & granola)!

• CBS might finally be telling college analyst Billy Packer to pack it in.

Billy Packer

Carmelo Anthony gets treated to special chants at Staples Center.

• An NBA D-Leaguer expresses his desire for “The Office” actress Jenna Fischer through the power of poetry.

• Massive Colorado mascot Ralphie buffalOWNS one of his trainers.

• Quite a weekend for the Manning boys - Eli hits the altar, while Peyton hits the bar.

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Wedding Photos: The New Mr. & Mrs. Eli Manning

Yes, ladies, it’s not just some joking with the paparazzi. The news is true - Eli Manning has officially tied the knot. The Super Bowl-winning QB has received another trophy, as Peyton’s li’l brother married college sweetheart Abby McGrew on Saturday.

Eli Manning wedding photo

(Guess the blue tint on the camera lens was in honor of the Giants)

The ceremony took place down in Baja, at some swanky resort in San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico. (Guess our Evite ended up in the spam folder.) It was nice of Eli to exchange vows in such a warm locale, especially after making Abby camp out on the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field last January.

About 60 guests attended the “private” ceremony. But that didn’t stop the NEW YORK DAILY NEWS from snapping some pics! The wedding album starter set begins after the jump.

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Tigers & Vols In Tennessee Tussle To Be Top Dog

The #1 & #2 teams in the nation will face off in a big intra-state showdown Saturday night. Surprisingly, it won’t feature Duke vs. North Carolina.

Memphis Tigers Smokey Volunteers mascots

#1 Memphis host #2 Tennessee in an ESPN primetime showcase. The Tigers will be fighting to keep their undefeated season alive & gain some more respect, while the Vols are looking to avenge Peyton Manning’s junior-season loss at the Liberty Bowl back in ‘96. Read more…

Blog-A-Roni: Shaq Says Bill Broke ‘Big Man Code’

WITH LEATHER, via AOL FANOUSE, uploads video of Shaq calling out Bill Walton for breaking the “Big Man Code”:


• RANDBALL asks that we all hail Wally Szczerbiak’s new son, Maximus.

• THE 700 LEVEL finally found a reason to show up for a Sixers game - a Mr. Potatohead giveaway!

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Surely This’ll Cheer Up Belichick (OK, Maybe Not)

Dance Peyton Dance!

Peyton Manning Dances

We’d like to thank ESPN for reminding us this is “amateur video.”

Blog-O-Rama: Daniel Synder Is Al Davis Version 2.0

• SIGNAL TO NOISE believes Redskins owner Dan Snyder is the second coming of Al Davis.

Dan Snyder Al Davis

• Darren Rovell of CNBC bets how many times Peyton Manning’s name will be invoked at the Super Bowl.

• Meanwhile, BRAHSOME gambles on what tunes will be in Tom Petty’s halftime repetoire.

• BULLZ-EYE dribbles up a nice chat with Curly Neal of the Harlem Globetrotters.

• WITH LEATHER gets an eyeful of Wake Forest QB Riley Skinner