Muleskinner

Issue date: 11/19/09 Section: Sports

Media Credit: Drew Woolery: Muleskinner Sports reporter Jessi Gerhards.

Sunday Night Football usually consists of a pretty important game. This past Sunday was the battle between two quarterbacks well known in the NFL.

The ongoing rivalry between the Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is intense and continues to prove who is the best quarterback in the league at the time. In the latest results, this time it's Peyton Manning.

Personally, I was ecstatic to see the Colts come back and beat the Patriots, 35-34. I will be the first to tell you I dislike Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and the entire Patriots organization. They are all overrated and Belichick dresses like the biggest bum. Seriously Belichick, a hoody with the sleeves cut off is not cool.
Please take some fashion lessons immediately.

When I judge a quarterback, it's not just on how many games they win. I like to consider how they treat their teammates, fans, media and their overall personality. Tom Brady, for instance, mopes around the field like he doesn't want to play anymore, rarely smiles and has the personality of a brick wall. Although he is a consistent quarterback, his numbers don't make up for his total lack of spirit I've seen this season.

Peyton Manning on the other hand has it all. He's a great teammate who doesn't take all the credit for a victory, loves his fans, gives great news conferences and has a personality that could put a smile on anybody's face. And he also has some stats that make him Hall-of-Fame worthy.
During Sunday's game, both quarterbacks put up some amazing numbers. Brady threw for 375 yards, three touchdowns and an interception while Manning threw for 327 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions. That final touchdown by Manning with 16 seconds left was the deciding factor of the game.

I love seeing Brady fail and walk off the field so he can avoid shaking hands with Manning. It's one of my favorite parts of the game. But I still dislike the fact that he treats other players like that. Manning, however, congratulates everyone no matter if he wins or loses. This is why Peyton Manning is the best quarterback in the NFL, hands down.

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