Issue # 97: Colts vs. Broncos

Individual
honors mean nothing to him.
He plays to win games.

Twenty year record.
His childhood hero surpassed,
Peyton sets the pace.

Two minutes, eight points.
Shaken Manning settles down,
leads game-tying drive.

Two record breakers
Shovel pass to James Mungro and
perfect post to Stoke.

Forget the planning,
Manning whispers "run the post"
Open Stokely scores!

Fourth down, four to go.
Game is saved by Reggie Wayne
Crazy back-hip catch!

One day, he'll look back
and marvel at this season
Made it look easy.

Student of the game,
Student becomes history.
Peyton joins his peers.

 
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