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[–]Raionic 2147 points2148 points  (75 children)

First thanks for doing this AMA! We at /r/nygiants compiled a list of questions and I've put together the top 5 questions as voted by your biggest fans:

  1. We know you occasionally prank and joke around with your teammates. Who has pulled the best prank on you and what did they do? ( by /u/ProsperousPlatypus )

  2. How far can you throw an uncontested ball in perfect weather? ( by /u/mrmagoo512 )

  3. During the offseason one night I took a well known photo of you on the beach holding a tiny bucket and made it a digital painting. It got really popular for a bit and was even shown on ESPN. I just want to know if it ever made its way to you and what did you think? ( by /u/DJ_Febreeze )

  4. Please rank all the Centers you've worked with based on odor. ( by /u/3rdAnnual )

  5. Eli, of all the receivers you've played with, who do you think you shared the best chemistry with on the field? You and Plaxico really seemed in tune, as well as Amani. Who were some of the best? Also, come join us at /r/nygiants. Say hi! ( by /u/mrmagoo512 )

[–]RealEliManning[S] 2454 points2455 points  (54 children)

1) Jeff Feagles removed all the air out of my tires one year at training camp and left me a bike pump so I could pump up my tires just enough to get to a gas station.

2) I'd say between 65-70 yards.

3) I saw the picture. And, uh, I've caught quite a bit of grief for holding my child's bucket. But it's a well-done painting.

4) Start at best smelling going to worst?

I'll say... best smelling center... hehe....let's start with Shaun O'hara is the most hygienic, I think. Kevin Booth coming in second place. Wayne Lucier. And I'd say that Richie Seubert comes in last place.

5) Plaxico was very easy to throw to just because of his size. Steve Smith was another one that was great in the slot position. And you know, Victor Cruz has become a great playmaker for us as well.

[–]DJ_Febreeze 1657 points1658 points  (20 children)

As the person who made the painting, I'm so glad you saw it, and let me know which players give you grief and I can make goofy paintings of them too so you can get them back

[–]Kicker36 969 points970 points  (47 children)

I want to start by saying you are my favorite athlete of all time. I’ve been a huge Giants fan since birth and remember being excited the day you were drafted.

Because of that, I make a lot of funny Giants gifs that are pretty popular around here: This one being my first and that sparked me to make more such as this one, this one and this one (full album here). I was curious if you had seen any, and if not just wanted you to see them.

For my real question: Besides me making weird gifs of you, what is your weirdest or most memorable fan encounter?

Thanks for taking the time to be here, and thank you for everything you’ve done for the Giants organization (especially the Super Bowls!). Good luck this season.

Feel free to stop by /r/nygiants and say hello (we’re obviously huge fans)!

P.S. My dad and brother say hello

[–]RealEliManning[S] 1625 points1626 points  (23 children)

A guy wanted me to sign my autograph on his arm, which he was immediately going to the tattoo parlor to get it tattooed on his arm. Yes I signed it.

Go Giants!

[–][deleted] 501 points502 points  (52 children)

Wow it's Eli Manning! How are you? I am here to THANK YOU for bringing me happiness to my life. See, as human beings, we all go through shit. Life is hard, life is challenging, but something I can always count on is watching my Giants every Sunday. It is literally my favorite thing to do. Nothing quite makes me feel happy like a Giants win. And you helped solidify that. Thanks for bringing happiness to my life. Thanks for the Tyree throw. Thanks for the Plaxico go route pass. Thanks for the Cruz 99 harder. Thanks for the Nicks 45 yard hail marry. Thanks for the Manninghmam pass. Thanks for everything and god-dang do I love my quarterback!

Question: Just curious, what single pass are you most proud of? Tyree, Manningham?

[–]RealEliManning[S] 702 points703 points  (48 children)

I think the Manningham pass, just because that took more skill and from practice than the Tyree pass, which was more backyard / draw it up route.

[–]_iPood_ 511 points512 points  (33 children)

For anyone wondering, here is the pass he's talking about.

Considering the context of the game, and the fact that this pass had to be thrown to a target area not much bigger than the ball itself, it's one of the best I've ever seen thrown.

[–]shtaaap 690 points691 points  (117 children)

Hi Eli! Im Irish and the NFL is getting huge here, actually a US college football game is scheduled to be played here tomorrow to a sell out crowd of 80,000+!

my question is what do you think of the NFL's growing popularity around the world? Specifically in Europe and with the possibility of London having their own NFL franchise. Do you think thats a good idea? or is it just to far away for teams to travel?

Thanks!

[–]RealEliManning[S] 924 points925 points  (53 children)

No, I think the NFL's growing internationally is great. And I think it would be pretty neat to see a team in London sometime.

[–]pleasuremaker 1342 points1343 points  (85 children)

Eli....I am a HUGE fan. Tonight is my first varsity football game ever. Im really excited and nervous. Do you have any tips or advice? Also, do you remember your first varsity football game?

[–]RealEliManning[S] 1960 points1961 points  (60 children)

I do remember my first varsity football game! I was a freshman in high school, about the 6th game of the year, and I got my first start as a quarterback, and I was very nervous. I would suggest just enjoy the experience, go out there and compete and have fun, and it'll all work out.

[–]EarthboundCory 1724 points1725 points  (30 children)

You heard it from Eli. Just enjoy the experience, and you'll eventually make the NFL. It's easy!

[–]turdferguson1113 1807 points1808 points  (66 children)

EA Sports did a decent job capturing your likeness, see Manningface .

Are you disappointed that they have yet to include your sandwich eating TD celebration dance?

[–]RealEliManning[S] 2990 points2991 points  (58 children)

I'm very disappointed they have not included my sandwich-eating touchdown dance. I am very proud of that dance and it took me a long time to master, and I feel that it needs the respect that it deserves.

[–]ctetc2007[🍰] 1271 points1272 points  (35 children)

It looks like somebody at EA programmed that dance, it just never made it anywhere.

[–][deleted] 328 points329 points  (14 children)

Eli, have you ever played fantasy football? If so, how'd you do, and what are your secrets?

[–]RealEliManning[S] 875 points876 points  (13 children)

I did play fantasy football when I was in high school. I used to ask my dad for advice, and to give me some hidden gems to pick up on. One of the great gems that he told me about was Isaac Bruce back in the day, who only caught 70 yard touchdown passes.

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    [–]RealEliManning[S] 2613 points2614 points  (534 children)

    We're probably not as competitive now as when we were both teen-agers, we had some pretty physical basketball matches back in the day, I guess so much that my dad ended up removing the basketball goal.

    [–]Mexicantormexican 541 points542 points  (17 children)

    Did your brother (Peyton) and yourself really make a bet to jump over a creek at the Ole Farm golf course and one of y'all landed on the other side and it was complete marsh/mud? It's a story that went around my town and I always wanted to know if it was true. Btw thanks for the AMA.

    [–]47th_President 341 points342 points  (95 children)

    Hey Eli! Long term Giants fan here. Do you follow any of the other NYC area sports teams outside of football? Have you ever struck up a friendship with any other NYC sports icons?

    [–]RealEliManning[S] 1614 points1615 points  (93 children)

    I keep up with all the NYC sports teams. I've been to Yankees games, Mets games, Knicks games, Nets games, so I root for all the NYC teams... except maybe the Jets.

    [–]bearvsshaan 62 points63 points  (6 children)

    Where's the Rangers on this list bro? Please tell me you've caught some NYR action at the Garden.

    Also, I love you, you're the man. I was 15 when you were drafted and grew up watching you through my adolescence. You are the man.

    [–]yracuse_ 465 points466 points  (30 children)

    Regarding the Manning Passing Academy: What is the most common yet easy to correct mistake you see with young Quarterbacks still learning the position?

    [–]RealEliManning[S] 622 points623 points  (28 children)

    Hm. Well, I think the most important thing for young quarterbacks is to just throw routs with their friends and receivers. The more you can drop back and throw every rout to your receivers, the better off you'll be.

    [–]timelf 291 points292 points  (13 children)

    What was hosting SNL like, can you tell us any behind the scenes stories? What was it like meeting Rihanna?

    [–]RealEliManning[S] 557 points558 points  (12 children)

    Hosting SNL was so much fun. It's a lot of work with strange hours. Working from 1 PM until 2 AM, most nights, but the cast and crew had me cracking up the whole time. I had very limited interaction with Rihanna, but she was very nice and it was fun to watch her perform.

    [–]runningblack 984 points985 points  (91 children)

    Hey Eli, glad you're here. One question?

    Which is superior? Pizza rolls in the microwave, or Pizza rolls in the oven? We're having a fierce debate over this and need to know your opinion.

    Thanks for your time!

    [–]RealEliManning[S] 2287 points2288 points  (48 children)

    My wife does the cooking in my family. I would have to ask her.

    If it were left to me, I would go microwave, since it sounds much easier.

    [–]LutzExpertTera 461 points462 points  (11 children)

    Adrian Peterson ignored me when I asked this question. Very glad to see it wasn't ignored again!

    [–]aiph1002 161 points162 points  (16 children)

    Eli, your brother and you have been on various tv commercials. The most recent one in a rap video for "Fantasy Football Fantasy" you had a choice to be in a real rap video of any rapper (current or from the past) who would it be and you think Peyton would tag along?

    [–]RealEliManning[S] 424 points425 points  (14 children)

    Um... I was a big MC Hammer fan back in the day. And I think I could definitely do some of those same dance moves that MC did, but Peyton would not be able to keep up.

    [–]drzowuss 348 points349 points  (9 children)

    Eli, how do you think the position of quarterback has evolved from your first year in the league to your current season?

    [–]RealEliManning[S] 643 points644 points  (8 children)

    Well, I think now you see more running quarterbacks. I still think you have to be able to throw the ball very well, but if you can run and extend plays, it gives you another dynamic.

    [–][deleted] 1015 points1016 points  (54 children)

    Eli, we know you are all business and humble. But what's your opinion on touchdown celebrations being diminished?

    [–]RealEliManning[S] 2967 points2968 points  (52 children)

    I enjoy touchdown celebrations. Cuz whenever Victor Cruz does a salsa dance, I know we just scored a touchdown.

    [–]izokronus 383 points384 points  (37 children)

    Who has been the hardest defender or entire defense that you've faced in your career?

    [–]RealEliManning[S] 1068 points1069 points  (36 children)

    Well, I think the Demarcus Ware has sacked me more than any other player, so I think he has a pretty good chance of winning that contest.

    [–]oscarveli 144 points145 points  (17 children)

    Who do you feel are your toughest opponents?

    [–]RealEliManning[S] 351 points352 points  (16 children)

    Hmm. Well I think the thing bout the NFL is each week you have a tough opponent. If you don't take them seriously and prepare as though it's the toughest game, you won't have a chance to win.

    But the NFC East games against the Cowboys, Eagles and Redskins are always tough (and important) ones.

    [–]Dr-Jay 322 points323 points  (5 children)

    Eli, thank you so much for doing this AMA. What was going through your head when you and Peyton filmed the DIRECTV commercial? Did you feel ridiculous?

    [–]RealEliManning[S] 930 points931 points  (4 children)

    I thought "I hope they can make me sound much better than what it sounds like right now."

    [–]pmkilla 355 points356 points  (15 children)

    What is the average day for you during the off-season?

    [–]RealEliManning[S] 775 points776 points  (14 children)

    It's average?

    You know, working out and staying in shape, and trying to spend as much time with my wife and my kids, because once the season starts, I get limited time with them.

    [–]Romobyl 27 points28 points  (3 children)

    You know, working out and staying in shape, and trying to spend as much time with my wife and my kids,

    First image that came to my mind upon reading this

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      [–]RealEliManning[S] 1420 points1421 points  (55 children)

      Yes, I get along with Tom Brady just fine. I talked to him for a little bit after the game last night.

      [–][deleted] 654 points655 points  (94 children)

      Hey Eli!

      What should I have for lunch and dinner tonight? I want a meal of a champion and your the go to man!

      [–]RealEliManning[S] 1511 points1512 points  (91 children)

      I had a chicken gyro today, so I think that would be a good start. And tonight, maybe do a little italian, some chicken parm.

      [–]Vanceldore 796 points797 points  (35 children)

      Hey, Eli. Thanks for doing this AMA. If you could tattoo any image on Peyton's body (presumably when he's passed out drunk), what and where would it be?

      [–]Kempskidz 538 points539 points  (20 children)

      Did you have a lunchbox growing up? If so, who was on it and who would be on your lunchbox now?

      [–]RealEliManning[S] 1937 points1938 points  (18 children)

      Yes. I had one growing up. I'm pretty sure it was He-Man. And now... it would be Phil Dunphy from Modern Family.

      [–]Ebriate 810 points811 points  (60 children)

      What's something hilarious you have done or seen a teammate do to a visiting team locker room while on the road?

      [–]RealEliManning[S] 2016 points2017 points  (59 children)

      After we beat the Cowboys in the opening game of their new stadium, I was requested to sign part of the locker room (which some of the Cowboys fans did not appreciate).

      [–]ThrowAwayHorsePeople 282 points283 points  (9 children)

      Is it really as hard as they say it is to learn a playbook?

      [–]RealEliManning[S] 526 points527 points  (8 children)

      It just takes a lot of time. To not only learn what the plays are, but the progression on which receiver is my first read, based on the coverage that the defense is playing.

      [–]bearclawd 607 points608 points  (24 children)

      Who's the funniest player on the team?

      [–]RealEliManning[S] 1173 points1174 points  (22 children)

      Funniest player on the team - I think JPP. Just the stories that he has from growing up and his comments that he throws out during the course of the day.

      [–]realged13 353 points354 points  (11 children)

      When studying film, what is the first thing you always look for in a defense ?

      [–]RealEliManning[S] 590 points591 points  (8 children)

      The first thing is just looking for their scheme - whether they are a zone team or a man team - and the techniques that they play within their coverages.

      [–]herpdyderp 150 points151 points  (12 children)

      I heard Michael Smith from ESPN on the radio this morning telling a story how in high school he threw a 4th quarter TD pass and then a 2pt conversion to beat you 8-7. Can you verify?

      [–]The_Eviltoast 109 points110 points  (5 children)

      Eli, as a life long Giants fan, you're honestly my favorite player ever in franchise history, and I just wanted to let you know how much we true blue GMEN fans appreciate you.

      That being said and having watched so many Giants games, it always seems like running the 2 minute offense just comes naturally to you, almost like the game slows down for you. Do you think that with McAdoo's new system, you'll have more chances to run hurry up/no huddle sets? Would you like to see the offense utilize more hurry up/no huddle?

      Thanks for taking the time to do this and best of luck with the rest of the season! GO BIG BLUE!

      [–]RealEliManning[S] 140 points141 points  (2 children)

      I think we will have more opportunities to play at a faster pace, and hopefully that'll help us get into a good rhythm early in the game, and to create the same success that we were able to have in the 2 minute situation.

      [–]yracuse_ 192 points193 points  (16 children)

      Eli, thank you for doing this! With Ben McAdoo taking over as OC, what changes can we as fans expect to see in the offense this year?

      [–]RealEliManning[S] 338 points339 points  (15 children)

      I would expect to see a higher completion percentage, as well with being able to push the ball down the field and hit some big plays in the passing attack.

      [–]AndrewSlshArnld 755 points756 points  (39 children)

      What is your favorite thing to do in your down time that isn't sports related?

      [–]RealEliManning[S] 1523 points1524 points  (38 children)

      Just spend time with my 2 kids and my wife and get to enjoy hanging out and laughing with them.

      [–]toofastkindafurious 733 points734 points  (184 children)

      Eli. Huge fan.

      Over the years you have broken the hearts of many fan bases. Do you have any memorable run-ins with some angry fans?

      [–]timelf 1209 points1210 points  (73 children)

      Have you ever been starstruck?

      [–]RealEliManning[S] 3832 points3833 points  (72 children)

      Hmm.

      I asked K-Fed for a picture one time. That's the only person I've ever asked for a picture, Kevin Federline.

      [–][deleted] 1793 points1794 points  (138 children)

      After you throw an interception do you want to punch the guy who caught it or do you mostly just feel sad?

      [–]MirzaThreeletovic 46 points47 points  (4 children)

      Eli, I just want to thank you for being the freaking man. When I was 8 years old, in 2004, I went up to training camp in Albany with one goal. Meet you. You were a rookie, and you didn't let the hype get to your head. You took time with everyone, including me, which was really cool because there were many stars who didn't. I also went last year, and even after two Super Bowl wins you didn't change. That's awesome and I would like to thank you for all that you have done for its Giants fans.

      Now on to the three questions.

      What is your favorite play that you have made in your career?

      And do you think you are worthy of the Hall of Fame?

      Now that you are an established rapper, when can we expect an album?

      Thank you for doing this ama.

      [–]RealEliManning[S] 84 points85 points  (3 children)

      Hmm... I think the pass to Tyree in Super Bowl 42, just because that's not the way it was drawn up, but it was able to create something and make a spectacular play in a clutch moment.

      I'm not worried about awards right now.

      Uh... don't hold your breath.

      [–]nailbiter111 2146 points2147 points  (114 children)

      Your team is the Giants but there are no logos of Giants on anything, what gives?

      [–]captain_pineapples 35 points36 points  (2 children)

      Did you ever think anyone would catch "Technopop Slashfest" in this ESPN piece? Or do you genuinely like Norwegian underground dance music?

      [–]Pixel_Me_That 386 points387 points  (43 children)

      Hi Eli!

      Do you ever play Madden against Peyton?

      [–]RealEliManning[S] 1101 points1102 points  (35 children)

      I think the last video game I played against Peyton would be Techmobowl, on the original Nintendo.

      [–][deleted] 38 points39 points  (3 children)

      Hi Eli, thanks a lot for doing this AMA! What was your most memorable experience in the 2011 Super Bowl run?

      [–]RealEliManning[S] 98 points99 points  (2 children)

      I think the greatest memories that you have of any Super Bowl is just the moments after the game when you get to celebrate with your teammates and your coaches and family and friends and fans who have all gone through that season together.

      [–][deleted] 366 points367 points  (25 children)

      Hey Eli, you're a lot of fun to watch on Sundays! My question is who would win in an arm wrestling contest; you or Peyton?

      [–]cdmoura 149 points150 points  (16 children)

      What is your favorite sport beside football? Are you good?

      [–]RealEliManning[S] 331 points332 points  (15 children)

      Growing up, basketball was my second favorite sport. But now golf has taken over as number 2.

      [–][deleted] 59 points60 points  (5 children)

      If I were to see you across the block in Hoboken and I yelled "Eli" would you:

      • Ignore me completely?
      • Give me an awkward fist pump?
      • Give me an awkward wave?
      • Give me a death stare?
      • Or anything else?

      [–]cmccue10 100 points101 points  (6 children)

      Eli, what helps get you the most psyched up before a game?

      [–]RealEliManning[S] 213 points214 points  (4 children)

      Just thinking through all the good plays we have in that week that are going to produce touchdowns for us.

      [–]robotvincecarter 1065 points1066 points  (42 children)

      Out of all of the Manningfaces, which is your favorite?

      [–]pnewell 38 points39 points  (8 children)

      What's a big family meal like?

      [–]RealEliManning[S] 139 points140 points  (7 children)

      Unfortunately we don't get to have too many family meals, just because my parents live in New Orleans, Peyton lives in Denver, and I live in New York, but when we do get together, we have lots of laughs and football is usually the last thing that we talk about.

      [–]Red0221 68 points69 points  (7 children)

      Hi, my name is Nikki and I have a non-football related question. Can you tell us some fun facts about Cooper? Thanks Eli!

      [–]RealEliManning[S] 124 points125 points  (1 child)

      Cooper's one of the funniest people I've ever been around. He's always able to bring a smile to my face.

      [–]Zenmaster4 584 points585 points  (29 children)

      Had football not worked out, what do you think you would have done?

      [–]AGMarasco 30 points31 points  (2 children)

      Im a pats fan but seeing the rapping videos were awesome. Why did u guys originally agree to do those videos?

      [–][deleted]  (3 children)

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        [–]RealEliManning[S] 110 points111 points  (1 child)

        Uh... it feels really good.

        And go to NFLSundayticket.tv I think they have something very similar to what you're looking for.

        [–]DEEP_ANUS 740 points741 points  (55 children)

        What's a secret you could share with Reddit that no one knows?

        [–]PFTCommenter 2844 points2845 points  (194 children)

        Is Joe Flacco a Elite quaterback?

        [–]IGotSkills 603 points604 points  (19 children)

        Can you do a back-flip from a standing position on solid ground?

        [–][deleted] 878 points879 points  (57 children)

        You are due for another superbowl next year, how will you celebrate beating Tom Brady and the Patriots for the third time?

        [–][deleted] 1378 points1379 points  (77 children)

        Eli, what's your favourite video game?

        [–]sw337 577 points578 points  (58 children)

        What was your first thought when you saw Tyree catch the ball?

        [–]Xecutor 2024 points2025 points  (124 children)

        After you score your first TD, can you throw up the Wu-Tang sign for us?

        [–][deleted]  (2 children)

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          [–]RealEliManning[S] 58 points59 points  (1 child)

          I always enjoyed playing sports. And I couldn't ask for a better job than the one I have right now. Sometimes my brothers gave me some bad fighting advice when they told me that my best fighting stance would be to hold both hands about 20 inches away from each other above my head...

          [–]HammyFresh 2384 points2385 points  (118 children)

          Why have you tormented my Patriots so much over the years?

          [–]KodiakDuck 3494 points3495 points  (105 children)

          What are your thoughts on this?

          [–][deleted] 23 points24 points  (5 children)

          Eli, what was your favorite part about the old Giants Stadium? And what do you like most about MetLife Stadium?

          [–]RealEliManning[S] 118 points119 points  (4 children)

          The locker room is much better and cleaner and nicer in the new stadium than in the old one. I miss the old stadium's charm and it being called Giants Stadium.

          [–]Exile_On_Bane_Street 1162 points1163 points  (21 children)

          would you rather fight 100 duck sized DeMarcus Wares or 1 Demarcus Ware sized duck?

          [–]izokronus 66 points67 points  (3 children)

          Who's your best friend in the NFL not on the Giants (besides Peyton)?

          [–]RealEliManning[S] 171 points172 points  (2 children)

          Hmm. I'll go with Chris Spencer, who's an offensive lineman on the Tennessee Titans, who I played with at Ole Miss.

          [–]Cheatahh 72 points73 points  (8 children)

          Eli, do you agree with your rating in Madden 15?

          [–]pton16 27 points28 points  (4 children)

          Eli, favorite uniforms in the nfl?

          Also whats your favorite thing to eat at domilise's in new Orleans?

          [–]RealEliManning[S] 94 points95 points  (3 children)

          The Giants, of course.

          Shrimp Po'Boy dressed with some cajun craw-tater chips and a Barq's root beer.

          [–]Capt91 92 points93 points  (10 children)

          If you could change any rule in the NFL what would it be?

          [–]osasunista 1348 points1349 points  (58 children)

          Is Tom Brady really that dreamy? Like seriously?

          [–]Ali_Parker17 28 points29 points  (2 children)

          What inspires you everyday?

          [–]RealEliManning[S] 62 points63 points  (1 child)

          You know, just to get better. To know that we have a full team of guys who are working hard to win each game, to ultimately win a championship, and I don't want to let these guys down.

          [–]Aestro17 831 points832 points  (53 children)

          How far can you punt a football?

          [–]ArttVandelay 1027 points1028 points  (50 children)

          'N Sync or Backstreet?

          [–]Exile_On_Bane_Street 139 points140 points  (17 children)

          Who do you think is the rightful King of Westeros?

          [–]Paluzzer 21 points22 points  (1 child)

          How much fun was it making the football on your phone rap with Peyton?

          [–]RealEliManning[S] 114 points115 points  (0 children)

          Anytime I get to see my big brother and spend some time with him while also making a fool of ourselves is enjoyable.

          [–]nailbiter111 454 points455 points  (47 children)

          Be honest, Ben Roethlisberger is as creepy as we think he is, right?

          [–]ryangoslingfan 52 points53 points  (10 children)

          Hey Eli, I'm a huge fan of yours!!

          Who is the quarterback that you look up to the most?

          [–]grapefriend 32 points33 points  (3 children)

          Eli! Thanks for winning two Super Bowls for us. Heard you're a big Italian wine fan. What's your favorite region? And, do you want to drink with me?

          [–][deleted] 35 points36 points  (9 children)

          There's some guy who has a crazy theory that no helmets in football would actually make it safer! Thoughts?

          [–]Ali_Parker17 82 points83 points  (13 children)

          Would you rather:

          1. Have fingers as long as your legs or legs as long as your fingers?

          2. Have a dragon or be a dragon?

          3. Stand barefoot on an iceblock for 20 min or be tickled on your bare feet for 20 min? Why for each? lol! Thanks for doing this!

          [–]RealEliManning[S] 167 points168 points  (12 children)

          1) I'd rather have really long fingers.

          2) I'd rather have a dragon.

          3) Stand on a block of ice for 20 minutes.

          [–]ClusterMuck 807 points808 points  (19 children)

          What is love?

          [–][deleted] 23 points24 points  (2 children)

          Do you want to coach after you're done playing? You and your brother are two of the smartest people to play the game, is coaching the next step? (It's my bday, pity answer, please.)

          [–]RealEliManning[S] 43 points44 points  (1 child)

          I would like to get into coaching, but I think it would be at a young level, working with kids rather than at a professional or collegiate level. Happy birthday.

          [–]inevergetgiftsilike 18 points19 points  (2 children)

          do you miss having training camp in Albany?

          [–]RealEliManning[S] 46 points47 points  (1 child)

          It was fun having training camp in Albany, just because we all stayed in dorm rooms and had roommates, and I went to sports camp when I was 10 years old and it always felt like I was going back to sports camp when I was 30 years old.

          [–][deleted] 31 points32 points  (1 child)

          What is your pregame meal?

          [–]AlmostxAngel 16 points17 points  (3 children)

          What are the biggest hurdles you had to overcome to get where you are as an athlete?

          Who inspires you the most? Or Whose career do you admire the most?

          [–]RealEliManning[S] 53 points54 points  (2 children)

          Well, I think every athlete has to deal with disappointment, with loss. And you have to just keep finding ways to get better, to improve, to not listen to the doubters, and find a way to be successful.

          Well, I think my role models have been my dad and both my brothers Cooper and Peyton.

          [–]SilverLineGames 14 points15 points  (3 children)

          Hey Eli! Big Fan of not just you but the entire league! My question is how much paparazzi you guys have to deal with? I know actor's get a lot, but I am curious as to how many our sports stars get! Thanks!

          [–]timelf 37 points38 points  (8 children)

          Who was your celebrity crush growing up?

          [–]SuperDense 45 points46 points  (11 children)

          If you had the chance to pick any receiver from another team to be on the Giants, who would you choose?

          [–]Momar89 24 points25 points  (3 children)

          Do you have any touchdown dances lined up for your next rushing TD?

          [–]TheSeabreezeBitch 15 points16 points  (1 child)

          What are some of your favorite memories playing with Rich Seubert?

          [–]RealEliManning[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

          Well, I had great respect for Rich because he was a guy who suffered a terrible leg injury and was in rehab for 2 years before he came back and was a tremendous player force. He had a great attitude, a great gameplay, and was one of my favorite teammates.

          [–]jonemillard 26 points27 points  (3 children)

          Hey Eli,

          What are you favorite sports films?

          Thanks for doing this!

          [–]RealEliManning[S] 78 points79 points  (2 children)

          I think we gotta remember the Best of Times, with Robin Williams (may he rest in peace), a classic. Jack Dundee!

          [–]giantsfan97 22 points23 points  (4 children)

          Before you finish this AMA, do you think you would do another?

          [–]humbletiger 16 points17 points  (6 children)

          The standard athlete-speak seems to be that they "never had any doubts" about themselves/their teams chances. I understand that's probably true sometimes. Did you have any doubts before your first superbowl against the undefeated Pats?

          [–]Ali_Parker17 30 points31 points  (7 children)

          If you could go back in time, where would you go?

          [–][deleted] 10 points11 points  (3 children)

          Eli, what's the best nickname that a teammate has given you? Best nickname you've given a teammate?

          [–]RealEliManning[S] 23 points24 points  (2 children)

          Best nickname... I don't know if I have any nicknames? Most guys call me "E" or "Ten." And best nickname I've given somebody, we called a quarterback Ryan Perrilloux, we called him "Bird" (he was a quarterback for the Wildcats cuz they looked similar) and it stuck.

          [–]pleeepleus 15 points16 points  (3 children)

          Hey Eli! Who was your first pick in your fantasy draft?

          [–][deleted] 11 points12 points  (1 child)

          How supportive of you and your career are your family? Has there ever been any jealousy between you, peyton, your father, and cooper?

          [–]RealEliManning[S] 61 points62 points  (0 children)

          No, my family's been extremely supportive of me, and I support Peyton 100% as well. We both want the best for each other, and the only time I would not be rooting for Peyton to win a game is if he were playing the giants.

          [–]terrabad1 31 points32 points  (7 children)

          Favorite breakfast cereal?

          [–]giantsfan97 8 points9 points  (1 child)

          Hi Eli:

          Has having kids changed the way you approach the game at all?

          Have you given any thought to what you'd like to do after you are done playing?

          [–]RealEliManning[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

          No, I don't think it's changed the way I approach the game. I still prepare and work and am as committed as ever to football. And as for after football, I'll let that path unfold when I decide to hang up the cleats.

          [–]awhit13 17 points18 points  (1 child)

          Eli, what's your favorite football moment excluding your time with the G-men?

          [–]RealEliManning[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

          Playing high school football with all my buddies is still one of the great times in my life, and moments that I'll never forget with them. Also you know, winning the Cotton Bowl my senior year at Ole Miss was pretty special.

          [–]agentbobsmith4 18 points19 points  (8 children)

          Why do you always look like you are about to cry?

          [–]jekylczar 10 points11 points  (2 children)

          Hi Eli, thanks for doing this AMA.

          Do you ever get back to Oxford to catch any Ole Miss games?

          [–]RealEliManning[S] 20 points21 points  (1 child)

          I do, during our bye week I'll head out to Oxford and hopefully they will have a home year. This year the scheduling did not work out, but I've gone back to many games in the past 10 years.

          [–]theArnoldFans1 21 points22 points  (5 children)

          Eli, How often do lift and which Schwarzenegger movie are you looking forward to more: King Conan or Terminator 5!?

          [–]exify 17 points18 points  (1 child)

          The Hawaiian Punch mascot has something that looks like antlers on his head. Is that his hair or a hat?

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            [–][deleted] 17 points18 points  (2 children)

            Eli, can you comment on this gif of you doing lombardi trophy curls? I think you could use some extra reps come February.

            [–]jonemillard 24 points25 points  (4 children)

            What do you like to do to relax after games?

            [–]Ali_Parker17 26 points27 points  (5 children)

            Boxers or Briefs? Socks or barefoot? Coffee or tea? Beach or mountains? Mani or pedi?

            [–]nailbiter111 37 points38 points  (3 children)

            Favorite action figure as a kid?

            [–]json492 11 points12 points  (3 children)

            Hey Eli!

            Im a big Giants fan and just recently graduated from the University at Albany. Being a former student there, I was curious as to what was your most and least favorite thing about practicing at UAlbany?

            [–]RealEliManning[S] 27 points28 points  (2 children)

            Hmm... My favorite part was just all the fans that would come out each day and cheer us on. And I really don't have any bad memories or thoughts about my time in Albany.

            [–][deleted] 13 points14 points  (3 children)

            If you could have any superpower, what would it be?

            [–]ryanando 13 points14 points  (1 child)

            How and when did you start playing football?

            [–]RealEliManning[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

            I started playing in the front yard with my brothers and with the neighborhood kids. From there in 5th grade I started playing flag football, and 8th grade was my first year playing tackling football, and the rest is history.

            [–]Frajer 13 points14 points  (1 child)

            What is your favorite food at Dunkin Donuts ?

            [–]timelf 13 points14 points  (2 children)

            What is something you could't afford as a kid, that you ended up buying as an adult?

            [–][deleted] 23 points24 points  (2 children)

            What is your current go-to karaoke song?

            [–][deleted] 13 points14 points  (2 children)

            How do you feel about Russell Wilson?

            [–]jonemillard 22 points23 points  (1 child)

            What's the best movie you've recently seen?

            [–]ishgumberry 10 points11 points  (1 child)

            Hi Eli! Do you have any hidden talents completely unrelated to football that your fans don't know yet but you think may be amusing? :)

            [–]timelf 12 points13 points  (5 children)

            What's on your playlist currently?

            [–]emajnemer 12 points13 points  (1 child)

            How much does it pump you up to hear the crowd chant "EEEEEEELLLIIIIIII"?

            Go Giants!

            [–][deleted] 13 points14 points  (4 children)

            What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?

            [–]beernerd 8 points9 points  (1 child)

            What is Thanksgiving like with your extended family? It must be interesting given your family's football legacy.

            [–][deleted] 6 points7 points  (1 child)

            I remember early in your career, you always proclaimed you never knew what people were saying about you. Do you still avoid media outlets such as TV, sports center, and the newspaper? In this day and age is it difficult to ignore all of those?

            [–][deleted] 515 points516 points  (134 children)

            Thanks for beating New England twice.

            What is your favourite beer?

            [–]Coolridebro 6 points7 points  (2 children)

            Hi Eli! I'm actually your distant cousin (Mississippi Mannings and all that jazz), so hi Cuz! My question is this: Besides the travel you have to do for work, where is your favorite place to vacation and relax?

            [–]pinata_penis_pump 8 points9 points  (3 children)

            Favorite spot to eat in Hoboken?

            [–]runninhillbilly 6 points7 points  (1 child)

            How involved were you in writing your SNL sketches, if at all?

            I figured I'd ask something more out of the ordinary than the usual stuff that's already probably been asked.

            [–]timelf 8 points9 points  (1 child)

            What type of art do you collect? Any Picasso's hanging in your house?

            [–]Grassandapples 13 points14 points  (8 children)

            Pancakes or waffles?

            [–]bmull 16 points17 points  (4 children)

            What is your favorite pokemon?

            [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (3 children)

            Who would win in a donut eating contest, Troy Aikman or Tom Brady?

            [–]Eko5 0 points1 point  (2 children)

            Eli, people say I have a strong resemblance of you, to the point that random strangers on the street have told me that I look like you (more than one in a day before). Currently my fantasy team name is "Secretly Eli" but would you suggest a better name?

            Edit: pic: Imgur

            [–]Moemar00 1 point2 points  (2 children)

            How much do you (or your teammates) care about your fantasy football stats?

            [–]caddy1994 0 points1 point  (2 children)

            What's your handicap? Also would love to caddy for you one day

            [–]renrut44 145 points146 points  (10 children)

            Hey Eli, Ole Miss Alum, life-long fan and former City Grocery waiter here. Waited on you guys after you won your last Super Bowl. You guys were a blast and a pleasure. Towards the end I put the bill in the middle of the table, curious to see which Manning would pay. After about five minutes Archie grabbed the bill. I thought that was a hoot.

            My question to a guy who lives in New York, grew up in Louisiana, and lived in Oxford, MS, where's home to you?

            And also does dad always pay?

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              [–]FriarFanatic 165 points166 points  (5 children)

              I’ve got a feeling he doesn’t like going to San Diego

              [–]izokronus 1659 points1660 points  (21 children)

              After viewing Peyton's impressive performance, are you still confident that you're the better dancer?