Published 17:09 IST, December 27th 2019
Eli Manning apparently had a 'beer guy' in every NFL stadium: Reports
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning had a 'beer guy' in every NFL stadium and he loved to drink beer after every game. Eli can announce his retirement soon.
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New York Giants will play ir final game of season against Philadelphia Eagles on December 30 IST. Although he is t expected to play, Eli Manning will don his Giants gear for probably last time. Leading up to final game of regular season, last few weeks were like a rollercoaster ride for veteran quarterback. Manning got an emotional sendoff when he took field for Giants at MetLife Stadium against Miami Dolphins, a fortnight ago. With entire NFL bracing for an imminent retirement anuncement, an astonishing routine from Manning's playing career is making rounds on internet.
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Eli Manning's love for BEER
According to Ian O'Conr of ESPN.com, Eli Manning had a beer guy in every NFL stadium. It was to hook him up with his drinks after every game. report suggests that Eli Manning loved drinking beer and apparently had a 6-pack or a 12-pack on him after every game. Manning liked to chug beer post-game along with his teammates in bus or during team's post-game analysis sessions. Despite his unusual routine, Eli Manning frequently surprised his teammates with his exceptional consistency and work ethic.
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Eli Manning to call time on an illustrious career?
A two-time Super Bowl winner, Eli Manning spent his entire career with New York Giants. He made his debut back in 2004. Manning was starting quarterback for Giants for better part of decade. Astonishingly, he made 210 consecutive regular-season starts for Giants. This season, after starting opening two games, 38-year-old was dropped to bench in favour of rookie quarterback Daniel Jones. An injury to Jones swiftly prompted his return to starting eleven against Philadelphia Eagles on December 10, albeit in a loss. While Giants won ir next two games, Manning dropped to bench after his emotional farewell on December 15. Giants are out of race for a playoff berth but y can still end season on a high te with a win over Eagles. y can give ir future Hall of Famer a proper send-off.
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17:09 IST, December 27th 2019