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Fans troll Peyton and Eli Manning after Arch Manning’s incredible 67-yard TD run
By Paul Harvey
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The Manning name has become synonymous with strong quarterback play over the years. But electric running ability?
Well, that’s a more complex story, but one that Arch Manning appears intent on changing during his time at Texas.
The backup QB for the Longhorns, Manning found himself thrust into action in Week 3 to replace the injured Quinn Ewers. Manning wasted little time making an impact with a quick passing touchdown before the stage was set for the QB to use his legs.
He would go on to torch UTSA with a 67-yard rushing touchdown, showing impressive cutting ability and speed in the open field. Needless to say, it’s something fans are not used to seeing from the likes of Peyton and Eli Manning.
Though Archie Manning (Arch’s grandfather and the father of Peyton and Eli) was well regarded for his athleticism, Peyton and Eli were traditional pocket passers who did not use their legs very often. In fact, Arch’s long touchdown is more than double Peyton’s longest rush in his entire NFL career.
It’s also almost double what Peyton used to average on the ground on an annual basis:
https://twitter.com/ESPNBET/status/1835112819420795086
Peyton Manning averaged 39 rushing yards per YEAR in the NFL. https://t.co/cnvQstSmA0
— Schu (@tschu_22) September 15, 2024
Needless to say, social media had all the jokes in store for Peyton and Eli. However, the 2 brothers never ran from the fact they were not very athletic, and the pun is absolutely intended.
"You're a good father, Coop, but I taught him that." – Peyton Manning, probably pic.twitter.com/eg1B3abEhh
— manband20 (@manband20) September 15, 2024
Mannings aren’t supposed to move like this: https://t.co/tUNMhGGHMc
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 15, 2024
It’s like watching Peyton manning and Michael Vick merged as one!
— Nicholas (@EVs_Football) September 15, 2024
he got the athletic genes even peyton manning knows he said it himself
— Ortiz (@lOrtizcod) September 15, 2024
https://twitter.com/my_man_Zo/status/1835110879936839837
“My dad's speed and athletic ability skipped a generation. He can run, he can move”
Peyton Manning on Arch Manning last week on the Pat McAfee show
— LandonTengwall (@landon_tengwall) September 15, 2024
https://twitter.com/lynlee2000/status/1835109704277610619
Paul Harvey lives in Atlanta and covers SEC football.
