strato

Yeah its like they think their better than everyone..Brees did it Archie...

saintfan

I just can't hate on Archie. If that had been my son...I mean, I can see where he was unable to enjoy it like the rest of the city. I still the guy is a class act who most would be proud to know.

pumpkindriver

I can totally understand how Archie & Oliva have mixed emotions about our SB victory. Blood is thicker than just about anything people. As much as Archie loves N.O., I can guarantee you he loves his sons more. All of them have been stand up people. Have you ever seen a Manning act a fool like TO? Did they ever go into a bar packing, and shoot themselves? Did they expose themselves to some chick at party while drunk? I mean geez c'mon people, get a lil perspective.

Srgt. Hulka

I agree pumpkindriver. Last year at this time everybody on this thread loved Archie Manning. He was Mr. New Orleans. I think you need to back up and think about what Archie has meant to the New Orleans area for all these years. All of a sudden, everybody is turning on him just because he is having a hard time dealing with the mixed emotions he feels for New Orleans' Superbowl win, and his son's loss. It must be difficult to have to deal with. However, my earlier statement still stands. He needs to get off his ass, get out and meet the people, join in on the celebration. The Colts lost. There is nothing he can ever do to change that. Suck it up, be a good sport, and congratulate the team and the city on the accomplishment, and join in on the fun.

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D_it_up

Not everyone. I've stated in here before how I lost respect for him and Eli after their stunt before Eli was drafted. I thought it was pretty tasteless. It was only done because their feelings were hurt previously when Peyton was being drafted, and some of the things said about him by the Chargers front office. I never really was a fan of Archie's to begin with, because I'm somewhat a newer fan since 86, which was after Archie's time. I know a lot of people here still hold him in high regards because of what he has done in the past, but I'm not one of them.

strato

I like Archie..just wish he would be a Saint...

QBREES9

Archie I'll buy you a beer and will go toast the SAINTS. Get over it, move over theres a new King in town and his name is Drew Brees.

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BIGEASY504

That is what Tom Brady did Peyton after the Pats lost that playoff game to the Colts

strato

And do we like Tom Brady?....I dont think Drew would ever do that..he is too good a person to not be gracious in defeat..I think Peyton is a little spoiled and i really think they thought they were going to beat us...wrong..lol..

jnormand

Did I miss something in this article? I didn't read anything in the article that gave me any reason to believe Archie is being a D-Bag. He said that he and his wife are kind of on the sidelines of all the celebration and don't really get to get involved much. ( My assumption here is out of respect for his son) Well, I don't blame him. He starts celebrating his teams win, then his son feels like he's celebrating his loss.

Then he says he "wishes the Colts didn't make it to the Super Bowl". He never said he wished the Saints didn't make it to the big game. Can't blame him here, he would be able to celebrate without any guilt if the Saints had beaten another team in the SB.

Look, I'm not "Manning" guy, but I respect Archie and what he has done for the Gulf South. I didn't like the little game they pulled on draft day back when Eli was taken by the Chargers. I don't really care for Eli or Peyton. I think they are good QB's, but they act very spoiled and selfish at times. I've felt like that long before the whole post Super Bowl "handshake" or lack thereof.

I wouldn't have a problem if there were people still talking about Peyton and how he reacted, but Archie hasn't done anything wrong guys. Hell, he's probably going to catch some flack just for making the comment that he wishes the Colts never made it to the SB. The guy has to concious of his family and their feelings. I don't know how that game was for him....talk about bittersweet. You know he was cheering for his son, but he WANTED the Saints to win.

Anyway, unless there is a bunch more information that I'm not aware of, I don't have a problem with Archie. But I still think his boys are spoiled.