Peyton Manning speaks out on last year’s quarterback controversy
Beloved former Volunteer Peyton Manning was on campus Wednesday and Thursday to, among other things, work out with the team. While here, Manning commented on last year’s season-long quarterback controversy:
I think being in a rhythm is important. It may take you one play to get in a rhythm or two or three series. If you are having to come out every two series, that’s not easy to do. Now you don’t use that as an excuse as why he made this throw or made this decision. The thing I always liked when I was here was the loyalty, the commitment I had from coach Fulmer, coach Cutcliffe. Sure you’d like to have some of those throws back … but they stuck with me. I’d like to see that with Erik this year. I think he’s earned it.
Manning won the starting quarterback role his freshman year, but only after (1) Jerry Colquitt’s injury in the season opener; (2) Todd Helton’s subsequent injury; and (3) rotating with Branndon Stewart for a few games. Manning said that Ainge “really threw the ball well” on Wednesday.
More on last year’s QB debacle for Peter and Burnt Orange Nation coming soon, hopefully within the week.
UPDATE: Knoxville media guy Jim Wogan has posted a portion of his video interview with Manning.
