Eli Manning has stared down the Patriots defense not once, but twice, leading the Giants to come-from-behind victories in two Super Bowls. He has excelled on the greatest stage the NFL has to offer and earned two Super Bowl MVP awards. But he’s admittedly a bit nervous for the next stage he climbs up on.
Manning on May 5 will host “Saturday Night Live,’’ something his older brother, Peyton, did five years ago. Peyton is far more outgoing than Eli, making this a role out of Eli’s comfort zone.
“I’m looking forward to it,” Manning said yesterday as the Giants gathered for their first offseason workout program, the first time they have been together since the celebratory festivities following Super Bowl XLVI. “It’s something that’s been offered a few times and I’ve turned it down. But it seemed like the right time. I felt ready to do it and I’m excited about that opportunity.”
Manning has obviously starred in a few commercials, but said he has no stage experience, not even appearing in a single school production.
“Not much Broadway or acting, so this will be a new experience for me,” Manning said. “I’m a little nervous about it, but excited also. It should be a lot of fun. It will take some work, but it should be something I’ll always remember.”
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