From the time Indianapolis Colts president Jim Irsay began today's Peyton Manning press conference by saying," We're here to announce the conclusion of Peyton's playing career with the Colts and honor all the incredible memories..." and finished by handing over the podium to the departing Colts quarterback "for a few more words," he uttered the sound "um" or "uh" 127 times during his 5 minute and 57 second speech.
Not to be hatin' on the Colts boss— it was an emotional moment for both him and Manning— but by the time he got through saying "The No. 18 jersey will never be worn again by a Colt on the field" and Manning "will always be part of the horseshoe," I was "ummed" out.
It was a classy press conference with no drum rolls or brass bands and the perfect way for a big-time NFL star to leave a small-market city.
When Manning addressed the Colts fans and said, "Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart, I truly have enjoyed being your quarterback," it was hard not to see through the toughness of a grateful man.
The New York Giants would love to have Peyton but we already have little brother Eli.
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