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Archie Manning proudly discusses Eli Manning’s jersey retirement at Ole Miss
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It will be a special day for the Manning family on Saturday in Oxford, Mississippi.
Former Rebels quarterback Eli Manning will have his jersey retired during a ceremony as part of the Ole Miss-LSU game.
Manning’s father, Archie Manning, who also starred at quarterback for Ole Miss, will be on hand for the celebration.
He talked about the significance of the day for the Manning family on the SEC Network.
“This is really special for Eli today,” the elder Manning said. “It’s special for our family and for it to happen right here in a place we’re so crazy about.”
“This is really special for Eli today, it’s special for our family and for it to happen right here in a place we’re so crazy about.”
Archie Manning on what today means to him as a father, Eli and their friends and family ❤️@OleMissFB #MartyandMcGee pic.twitter.com/9pxHkjkwz5
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) October 23, 2021
Of course, Ole Miss fans are hoping that another Manning at quarterback could be in their future.
Arch Manning, the son of Eli’s brother Cooper Manning, is the top quarterback and the No. 1 overall player in the 2023 class according to the 247Sports composite.
Arch Manning is considering Ole Miss, where his father was set to play football before having to give up the sport for medical reasons.
"Chris Wallace covers college football for Saturday Down South. He has covered college athletics for multiple newspapers and also worked previously for Rivals.com and GolfChannel.com."
