Sports

Peyton Manning Awarded MVP for Third Time

by TFleming | January 2, 2009 at 01:35 pm

135 views | 0 Recommendations | 1 comment

After a nationwide vote from 50 sports writers and broadcasters who follow the NFL, Peyton Manning has been awarded the MVP by The Associated Press. This is the third time P. Manning has received the award, tying him with Brett Favre.

"I know it's an individual award, but ... truly, in my opinion, a team award," said Manning, who received 32 votes, far ahead of Miami quarterback Chad Pennington (4) and Atlanta running back Michael Turner (4).

"It's been the most rewarding regular season that I've been a part of in my 11 years, and I have to believe a lot of the other players and even coaches might feel the same way."

It has been an interesting season for the Colts this year after Manning underwent two knee surgeries in the preseason which resulted in a 3-4 start for the QB. From there, the Colts went on to win 9 games straight and secure a wild-card berth. This will be the seventh consecutive run in the NFL post season for the Colts.

    In that 9 game domination, Manning went 209-290 for 2,248 yards and 17 touchdowns. He extended his NFL record with his ninth 4,000 yard season with 27 touchdown passes and a 95.0 passing rate.

    Also receiving votes for the NFL MVP was Philip Rivers, QB of the San Diego Chargers, Tennessee rookie RB Chris Johnson and Arizona QB Kurt Warner.

0 See all footage | View Slideshow

Share: email story | add to any | Digg | facebook | stumbleupon

recommend This comment thread is now closed

podro

at 19:05 on January 2nd, 2009

The major turning point in Manning's season happened at the Monday Night game vs. the Tennessee Titans. The Titans defense frustrated him and beat the Colts for their last loss of the regular season. They went on to win their last eight regular season games, leading Manning to the MVP, and the Colts to the playoffs.

podro has contributed a photo to this story.