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  The Life and Times of Peyton Manning    
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Five MVPs, 14 Pro Bowls and two Super Bowls. The greats don't come much greater than The Sheriff, Peyton Manning.
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  15 Peyton Manning Questions   popular trivia quiz  
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How much do you know about this great QB?
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  Manning Origins: Archie Manning   great trivia quiz  
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He's the patriarch of American Football and has been described as the franchise player without a franchise, but how much do you know about Payton and Eli's dad?
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  Average Peyton Manning Trivia    
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What do you know about the 2003-2004 co-MVP, Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts?
Average, 10 Qns, vickersfan25, Aug 27 09
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  10 Questions about Peyton Manning    
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This is a quiz on a NFL great. He is one of the most well known quarterbacks of the 20th century, Peyton Manning. Good luck!
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trivia question Quick Question
What season did Peyton help to win the Super Bowl?

From Quiz "Peyton Manning"





The Mannings Trivia Questions
1. Where was Archie Manning born?

From Quiz Manning Origins: Archie Manning

Answer: Drew, Mississippi

Archie was born in the small Mississippi Delta town of Drew. He has lived his adult life and resided in 'The Big Easy' where he played most of his professional career. His wife, Olivia, was raised in Philadelphia, Mississippi, where her family owned and operated Williams General Store where one could find anything from shoes to saddles to soft drinks.

2. How many touchdowns did Peyton throw for in 2002?

From Quiz Peyton Manning

Answer: 27

That year Peyton earned a spot in the 2002 Pro Bowl, where he threw five out of eleven passes complete. Also he scored one touchdown.

3. What is Peyton's full name?

From Quiz Peyton Manning

Answer: Peyton Williams Manning

4. Manning's rookie season with the Indianapolis Colts had its highs and lows. One of Manning's finest achievements in 1998 was winning his first AFC Offensive Player of the Week award. Against which franchise did he accomplish this?

From Quiz The Life and Times of Peyton Manning

Answer: New York Jets

Manning threw three touchdown passes in a 24-23 win against the Jets in Week 11, on 15 November 1998. This game also featured Manning's first game-winning drive in his NFL career. Manning's rookie year saw him break the record for most touchdown passes and most interceptions by a rookie quarterback, throwing 26 and 28 respectively. While the Colts went 3-13, the rookie quarterback had shown glimpses of his greatness already.

5. What college did Archie attend?

From Quiz Manning Origins: Archie Manning

Answer: University of Mississippi

Archie stayed in state and played his college ball at Ole Miss. He became a legend at the school, and the speed limit on campus is still 18 mph, in honor of the number 18 jersey he wore.

6. What season did Peyton help to win the Super Bowl?

From Quiz Peyton Manning

Answer: 2006

The last time Indianapolis won the Super Bowl was for the 1970 season. Indianapolis played against Dallas in that Super Bowl.

7. In a preseason game in 1998, Peyton played his first professional football game. In that game he attempted his first pro pass. What was the result of that play?

From Quiz Peyton Manning

Answer: Touchdown pass to Marvin Harrison

The game was in Seattle. Harrison caught a quick slant pass, split the defenders and raced 48 yards for a touchdown. It was just a glimpse into the future for Colts fans as these two would go on to rewrite the Colt and NFL record books.

8. When is Peyton's birthday?

From Quiz Peyton Manning

Answer: March 24, 1976

January 3, 1981 is his brother, Eli's, birthday, and October 24, 1983, is NASCAR Busch Series champion, Brian Vickers' birthday.

9. Archie came very close to dropping out of college after his junior season, which would have changed the course of football history. Why did Archie almost not return for his senior season?

From Quiz Manning Origins: Archie Manning

Answer: His father's suicide

This would change Archie's life forever, and he considered dropping out of school to take care of his family. Fortunately, his mother would hear none of that, and he went on to finish his education. The rest is history.

10. What college did Peyton Manning play football at?

From Quiz Peyton Manning

Answer: University of Tennessee

Peytons threw for 36 touchdowns in his senior year. His brother Eli went to Ole Miss for college.

11. Peyton started every game his rookie year. In the first game of that 1998 season, Peyton threw for 302 yards and one touchdown. Who caught that first Peyton Manning NFL touchdown pass?

From Quiz Peyton Manning

Answer: Marvin Harrison

The Colts lost to the Dolphins 24-15 in the RCA Dome. But Marvin Harrison's 6-yard touchdown catch was a ray of hope for Colts fans. They had just seen the beginning of one of the finest pass-catch combinations in the history of the NFL.

12. Where was Peyton born?

From Quiz Peyton Manning

Answer: New Orleans, LA

Peyton plays in Indianapolis for the Indianapolis Colts.

13. In 2003, Peyton Manning was named NFL MVP for the first time, sharing the award with Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair. How many touchdown passes did Manning throw in the 2003 regular season?

From Quiz The Life and Times of Peyton Manning

Answer: 29

The Colts had a 12-4 record in 2003, eventually losing 24-14 to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game. Manning had 29 touchdown passes and a league-best 4,267 passing yards in the regular season, which also helped him win the ESPY (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly) award for Best NFL Player. He also received his first nomination to the All-Pro First Team and won the 2003 Bert Bell Award for his performances in the 2003 season.

14. Archie met his one true love and the mother of his children while at Ole Miss. However, Olivia had reached prominence in her own right while in college. What honor had she achieved?

From Quiz Manning Origins: Archie Manning

Answer: Homecoming Queen

They truly were the perfect college couple. The All-American quarterback and the homecoming queen. Its amazing they've remained as well-grounded as they have.

15. Which NFL football team was Peyton Manning drafted to?

From Quiz Peyton Manning

Answer: Indianapolis Colts

Peyton was drafted in 1998 in the first round. He was the first overall pick.

16. In Peyton's 2nd season, 1999, the Colts were 13-3. They hosted a Division Round Playoff game. What team beat the Colts in Peyton Manning's first NFL playoff game?

From Quiz Peyton Manning

Answer: Tennessee Titans

The Titans beat the Colts 19-16 behind the powerful running of Eddie George. George ran for 162 yards. Peyton scored a touchdown on a 15- yard run, but it was not enough. The Titans were a 13-3 Wildcard team from the AFC Central Division. The week before they beat the Buffalo Bills on a last second play known as the "Music City Miracle". The Titans would go on to lose Super Bowl XXXIV to the Rams when the game ended with the Titans one yard short of the goal line.

17. Manning reached even higher heights in 2004, throwing a record-breaking 49 touchdown passes while winning another MVP award. How many regular season points did the Colts score in 2004?

From Quiz The Life and Times of Peyton Manning

Answer: 522

Manning's stat sheet in 2004 borders on ridiculous. Amongst his finest stats were his 49 touchdown passes, his record-breaking 121.1 passer rating and his 9.2 yards per pass attempt (includes incomplete passes). 49 out of 50 votes cast for the 2004 NFL MVP were in favour of Manning. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick received the only other MVP vote. The Colts' 522-point season was, at that time, the fourth highest of all time. Only the 1998 Minnesota Vikings (556), 2000 St. Louis Rams (540) and 1999 St. Louis Rams (526) had scored more points in a regular season.

18. One of the best college football games ever played was between Ole Miss and Alabama in 1969. Alabama won 33-32, but Archie set an SEC record for total yards on offense in that game. How many yards did he account for?

From Quiz Manning Origins: Archie Manning

Answer: 540 yards

In the first national prime time broadcast of a college football game, Manning threw for 436 yards and three touchdowns, also rushing for 104 yards, in a 33-32 loss to Alabama.

19. How many touchdowns did Peyton Manning obtain during the 2007 season?

From Quiz Peyton Manning

Answer: 31

Peyton threw for 4040 yards during the 2007 season. Also he threw 14 interceptions.

20. In 2000, Peyton Manning played in his first ever 'Monday Night Football' game. He threw for a new team record 440 yards in a 43-14 Colt blowout victory. What team did the Colts beat that night?

From Quiz Peyton Manning

Answer: Jacksonville Jaguars

Peyton was 23 of 36 passing and had 4 TD passes. His QB rating was 143.3. Two years later in 2002, both these teams joined the newly formed AFC South Division and become instant rivals. But this was Peyton's first introduction to the Jaguars, and it was not pleasant for Jacksonville.

21. What high school did Peyton attend?

From Quiz Peyton Manning

Answer: Isidore Newman High School

While Peyton attended Isidore Newman High School, he would go with is dad to watch him and the New Orleans Saints practice. Usually, Jim Mora who was the coach at the time, would let Peyton throw a few passes to the Saints' WRs.

22. Peyton's first playoff win came following the 2003 season. In that game Peyton threw 5 touchdown passes and had only 4 incompletions. The Colts won 41-10. What team did the Colts dominate that day?

From Quiz Peyton Manning

Answer: Denver Broncos

The Colts rolled to a 31-3 halftime lead and never looked back. Peyton was 22 of 26 passing and earned his first playoff victory. The following year the Colts again dominated the Broncos in the playoffs, posting a 49-24 victory.

23. What is Peyton's moms name?

From Quiz Peyton Manning

Answer: Olivia

24. The 2006 postseason saw Manning finally get his hands on the Lombardi Trophy, as the Colts defeated the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI. How many passing yards did Manning have in the 2006 playoffs?

From Quiz The Life and Times of Peyton Manning

Answer: 1034

The Colts were seeded #3 in the AFC so had to go through the Wildcard Round. Against the Kansas City Chiefs, Manning threw for 268 yards in a 23-8 victory. Then, in the Divisional round, Manning had 170 yards in a 15-6 win for the Colts against the Baltimore Ravens. Manning had his finest game against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship, with 349 passing yards in a 38-34 comeback victory. Finally, Manning had 247 yards in the Super Bowl, winning Super Bowl MVP in the process. The Colts defeated the Bears 29-17.

25. What NFL team drafted Archie in 1971?

From Quiz Manning Origins: Archie Manning

Answer: New Orleans Saints

Archie was drafted by the Saints and would spend the next decade as the team's franchise quarterback. He would play for the Oilers and the Vikings in the twilight of his career, but was always "Mr. Saint". Archie's first victory came against the Rams on a quarterback sneak on the last play of the game.

26. During the 2004 season, how many touchdowns did Peyton throw?

From Quiz Peyton Manning

Answer: 49

Peyton averaged 9.2 yards per pass attempted. Peyton broke Dan Marino's record of 48 touchdowns.

27. In 2003, Peyton played his first NFL game in his hometown of New Orleans against his boyhood favorite Saints. It was a Sunday Night game in primetime. How many touchdown passes did Peyton throw that night?

From Quiz Peyton Manning

Answer: 6

He was 20 of 25 passing. Once again Peyton had more TD passes then incompletions. The Colts routed the Saints 55-21. Peyton sat out the final quarter and let the backups finish the game. He may have broken the NFL record (7 TD passes in one game) if he had played the whole game.

28. Where did Peyton attend college?

From Quiz Peyton Manning

Answer: Tennessee

His dad, Archie, and his youngest brother, Eli, attended Ole Miss. And Indianapolis is where he currently resides and plays for the Colts in the NFL.

29. 2008 was a successful season for Manning, in the regular season at least. However, which team gave the Colts their heaviest defeat of the 2008 season?

From Quiz The Life and Times of Peyton Manning

Answer: Green Bay Packers

The Colts took on the Packers at Lambeau Field in Week 7. The Packers won the game 34-14, with Manning throwing two interceptions that were returned for touchdowns. (This was the first time Manning had done this since 2001). The Colts qualified for the Wildcard Round in 2008 but they were eliminated by the San Diego Chargers in a 23-17 result. It was the second consecutive campaign that ended with a loss to the Chargers. Regardless, Manning still won his third MVP in 2008, tying Brett Favre's record.

30. After the 2003 season, Peyton was named NFL MVP for the first time. He had to share the award with another great player. Who was co-MVP with Peyton Manning in 2003?

From Quiz Peyton Manning

Answer: Steve McNair

McNair was an inspirational leader. He posted a 100.4 QB rating and led the Tennessee Titans into the playoffs. He threw 24 touchdowns and had only 9 interceptions. He and Peyton had many tough battles through the years. In 2006, McNair was traded to the Baltimore Ravens and faced Peyton and the Colts in the playoffs. The Colts won in Baltimore 15-6, and went on to later win Super Bowl XLI.

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