Peyton Manning Skips 'Manning Day' to Play Round With Tiger Woods

It was, apparently, Manning Day in Mississippi on Tuesday (no, not that Manning Day). The state Senate and a slew of legislators even stopped working -- no big deal in these pleasantly profitable times -- to honor the Manning family for their wonderful contributions to the state.

Archie Manning and Eli Manning were both there, accepting awards as former quarterbacks at Ole Miss. Not attending? Peyton Manning. Why? Because he was playing golf with Tiger Woods, obviously. AP reports:

Archie apologized for the absence of Peyton. But he had a good excuse - he was in Florida playing a round of golf with Tiger Woods.

"I got a text message this morning that said, '(Woods) just birdied the first hole,"' Archie Manning told the crowd of breathless senators. "About 15 minutes later I got another one that said, 'He just birdied the second hole.' I texted back that he was just lucky."

Now, let's think about this for a second. What's more ridiculous? That the entire state of Mississippi had it's political system shut down for a little while to honor a family which has only one member (the recently relocated Eli) living in the state? Or the fact that Peyton was brazen enough to skip a celebration in the Mississippi state legislature to play golf? Or, my favorite, that the importance of Tiger 100%, totally and completely outweighs a bunch of people in charge of running the country and no one bats an eye ... even the politicians?

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 10)

3-11-2009 @ 3:31AM

fuzzy said...

you know I might not be a colts fan or a manning fan for that matter but that's pretty ridiculous on the states senate's side and pretty rude on peyton's side. i mean their making it a day in honer of the manning family's contributions and he's off playing golf with Wood's I'm sure they do that enough that just goes to show the fame is starting to get the Peyton's head just a little more then before.

3-12-2009 @ 2:44PM

FB said...

If Tennessee (where Peyton went) had a Manning Day would anybody care if Eli didn't show for the same reason?

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3-12-2009 @ 3:03PM

HEY MITCH IGOBYM said...

Peyton is not God. He is a talented football quarterback and most of all ... he is a human being. He is preparing emotionally for the wrapping up of an extraordinary career.

He will get ... that congruency connects powerfully to the public ... and it is the only way to win a competition as a professional athlete. This is God's rule book! Mitch

3-12-2009 @ 3:52PM

bowieciansrus said...

its nice to know that with the 49th place schools in reading and 50th place in math test scores, and in addition to the economy in mississippi that they have time to do stupid stuff like this, congradulations mississippians, this is your tax dollars at work... enjoy. in defense of peyton.... i wouldve taken golf with tiger woods too, i beleive he has earned it.

3-12-2009 @ 4:52PM

ljjmv said...

I'm confused to why this is fame that has gone to his head? Why because someone declares it Manning Day, it wasn't PEYTON MANNING DAY...and before you make a "DAY" for anyone you expect to show up...how about clearing it with the Guest of Honors.....You'd be seeing it a bit different if the shoe were on your foot.... Celebrity's can not go to every little thing people want to honor them for...they'd never have a life at all...personally, I'd have played golf with anyone than show up to a bunch of spoiled politicians who think they are GODS!!! hello....

diver34 said...

I don't blame Peyton one bit. First in these times the state is wasting the tax players money. I would have done the same thing after i told them not to waste their money on something so insucnificant and to put the money into the problem areas of the state. Peyton didn't ahve to show up. yes it might have been nice but i for one don't fault him in not showing up. besides if were making a big stink over not showing up at a meaningless function than we should be making an even bigger stink about all the althletes who get arrest for dui and drugs. They are the ones who think they are above everyone else. This just shows us where our priorities are making a fuss who shows up where instead of making the use of drugs seem unimportant.

3-11-2009 @ 11:01AM

Dannie said...

Peyton is a grown man, he don't need to be told where to be. If he didn't feel like going why should he have to? It said no one there minded anyways. If that is the worst you can dig up on peyton I suggest you try to target someone else.

3-11-2009 @ 11:31AM

DLxx1 said...

Peyton played at Tennessee, not Ole Miss. Duh.

3-12-2009 @ 5:56AM

kathyh5921 said...

They are from Mississippi

3-12-2009 @ 2:18PM

Cletus said...

Archie and Eli played at Ole Miss. You need to re-read it.

3-12-2009 @ 2:20PM

trishaannblank21 said...

Eli played at ole miss, like the article said archie and eli were qb's there......duh!!!!
next time read whats written before you try to act smart....

3-12-2009 @ 4:31PM

noodlesmamma said...

Kathyh5921,
Actually they are from Louisiana.

3-11-2009 @ 11:33AM

Dave said...

Another very good reason why I think that I am paying too much for AOL, even though I am getting it for free.

3-11-2009 @ 12:03PM

Big Blue said...

YOU think your paying to much for AOL, even though you're getting it for free?? Sounds like a real good reason,,,TO YOU! And this guy talks about the articles on AOL..WOW..Another good reason..LMAO

3-11-2009 @ 11:57AM

mcd8009 said...

Nice of the state of Mississippi. Did they notify the Manning family early enough? If I had gotten the chance to play a round with Tiger I would have sent my apologies and played with Tiger.

3-11-2009 @ 3:36PM

ojgolfwv said...

PLAY WITH TIGER GO TO MISSISSIPPI FAMILY DAY? SORRY MISSISSIPPI HELL0 TIGER!

3-11-2009 @ 12:19PM

bluechiptree said...

As a Patriots fan, I think Payton is a dufuss, but I would have played golf with Tiger. Playing golf with Tiger Woods is on many peoples top 10 list, if not the top.

3-11-2009 @ 6:34PM

lazyindiankid4 said...

Hey, I am a Patriots fan too, but u got to admit Peyton is one of the most classiest players and one of the best i have seen in a long time. Not saying that Tom isnt great. I think Tom is the best ever. But gotta admit, i wud say bye to Mississippi all day long if i got a chance to play with Woods

3-12-2009 @ 5:18PM

jaraeleo said...

I, too, am a die-hard Pats fan (30 years of fandom); however, I think a lot of Peyton Manning. He has a great wit (not to mention great commercials), is charitable, as well as a pretty darn good quarterback. That being said, I do think that Peyton should have made an effort to attend this "Manning Day" event with his father and brother. Since he is a celebrity, I'm sure he and Tiger Woods could have found another day to play together - all it takes is saying, "sorry, I have another commitment".