October 15
New Orleans Times-Picayune
"
Eli Manning reached the pinnacle of his profession by leading the New York Giants to a dramatic Super Bowl victory two years ago. Then this past summer, the 28-year-old quarterback signed a six-year, $97.5 million contract extension that netted him the richest annual salary in NFL history. But there is still one elusive goal that the New Orleans native will finally be able to check off his to-do list Sunday -- playing at the Superdome. "It's something I'm really looking forward to," said Manning, who missed out in high school when Newman didn't reach a state championship game, then never made it to the Sugar Bowl while at Ole Miss. Even Hurricane Katrina conspired against him, relocating ..."
October 15
New Orleans Times-Picayune
"
li Manning reached the pinnacle of his profession by leading the New York Giants to a dramatic Super Bowl victory two years ago. Then this past summer, the 28-year-old quarterback signed a six-year, $97.5 million contract extension that netted him the richest annual salary in NFL history. But there is still one elusive goal that the New Orleans native will finally be able to check off his to-do list Sunday -- playing at the Superdome. "It's something I'm really looking forward to," said Manning, who missed out in high school when Newman didn't reach a state championship game, then never made it to the Sugar Bowl while at Ole Miss. Even Hurricane Katrina conspired against him, relocating ..."