<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>DETROIT (Feb. 3, 2006) -- Peyton Manning, quarterback for the AFC South champion Indianapolis Colts, was named the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year.Connie Payton, Walter Payton's wife, presented Manning with his award at a press conference and NFL vice president of player and employee development and Hall of Fame member Michael Haynes made the announcement. In addition, NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue saluted Manning's honor during his annual Super Bowl news conference.The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, named after the legendary Chicago Bears running back who died in 1999, is the only league award that recognizes a player's off-the-field community service as well as his playing excellence.</div><u>Link</u>
Very well deserved. About time Manning gets props for what he does off the field. The Peyback foundation is an amazing help to the community not only here in Indy but also in Mississippi and Tennessee. Just a rumor, but I heard that he put all the money he got for doing those comercials right into the foundation.
Personally, I think they should have more awards for people on their off the field contributations.It's always good to hear about people like Warrick Dunn, Peyton Manning, Kevin Mawae, and Curtis Martin who give just as much on the field as they do off the field.
