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new daughter

Eli has a new daughter, Caroline Olivia born Jan 29, 2015. can someone add that?

you said 19th, it's 29th i think...

Done Kharkiv07Talk 03:22, 7 April 2015 (UTC)


— Preceding unsigned comment added by Laufeysons (talkcontribs) 01:27, 7 April 2015 (UTC)

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Kharkiv07Talk 01:36, 7 April 2015 (UTC)
Done Found some Kharkiv07Talk 01:39, 7 April 2015 (UTC)

Source for "Elisha" Manning?

The first sentence lacks a legitimate source to confirm Eli's first name as "Elisha." Incredibissell (talk) 01:17, 12 October 2009 (UTC)

On his official bio page at the Giants' website (under the "Personal" tab) it reads: "Born Elisha Nelson Manning on Jan. 3, 1981."--Arxiloxos (talk) 01:58, 12 October 2009 (UTC)
That information is not listed on that website. This information should be removed. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.89.61.218 (talk) 20:36, 31 January 2012 (UTC)
Amazingly enough, it's true Link (have to click more in the bio, down at the bottom. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 209.162.20.190 (talk) 17:46, 29 April 2012 (UTC)

2011 Season

When will a section on this current season be written? I'm guessing not until the actual season is over, is that correct?-- Metfan722 (1/9/2012) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Metfan722 (talkcontribs) 15:57, 9 January 2012 (UTC)

Fumble stats wrong

Come on....28 fumbles with 199 lost for 2011? That is total bush league. 8 Fumbles 4 lost. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 146.129.249.238 (talk) 18:42, 10 January 2012 (UTC)

2011 fumble statistics

Someone needs to change the 2011 fumble statistics so they reflect the actual numbers of 8 fumbles with 4 lost.

It has been changed. --Jnorton7558 (talk) 16:55, 11 January 2012 (UTC)

Edit request on 23 January 2012

"Please change Cooper to Peyton because Peyton played for University of Tennessee under Cutcliff not Cooper. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooper_Manning#Cooper_Manning Cooper never played as a quarterback or as football player in college. Emessing (talk) 16:33, 23 January 2012 (UTC)

Partly done: I had removed the two sentences since we have no references for that. mabdul 17:09, 24 January 2012 (UTC)

new nickname

I think that Eli should ba called Timex, he takes a licking and keeps on (ticking) playing. His efforts against the 49ers was outstanding. He took quite a pounding, and still was able to do his job very well!!!! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.209.22.208 (talk) 21:34, 23 January 2012 (UTC)

New Picture?

The page is locked and I don't have an account, could some one post a new picture of Eli? The current one is 5 years old, he looks much older now. Thanks :) — Preceding unsigned comment added by 108.36.173.12 (talk) 01:26, 24 January 2012 (UTC)

Do you have one (so shot on your own - others on the World Wide Web are likely to be copyrighted)? mabdul 17:58, 5 March 2012 (UTC)

change that picture!

We really need the change the main picture for Eli. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jz900 (talkcontribs) 05:32, 25 January 2012 (UTC)

Do you have one (so shot on your own - others on the World Wide Web are likely to be copyrighted)? mabdul 17:57, 5 March 2012 (UTC)

Eli is bringing the team to another superbowl in 2012, not 2011.

The article claims Eli is bring the team to another superbowl in 2011 instead of 2012. If it is meant as the 2011 season, then the section mentioning that he brought the team to a superbowl in 2008 should then be changed to 2007. Thank you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Atchman25 (talkcontribs) 01:00, 1 February 2012 (UTC)

University of Mississippi NOT Mississippi College

In the info box on the right-side of the article it states "College: Mississippi". Please change this to read: "University of Mississippi (Ole Miss)." There is a Mississippi College in Jackson, MS that is not affiliated with the University of Mississippi.

References: http://www.mc.edu/ http://www.olemiss.edu

Tjhnova (talk) 15:27, 5 February 2012 (UTC)

The link is already to Ole Miss. The template used does supports a "cis" parameter for collegiate Canadian football, and also renders the word "University." The "college" parameter is for collegiate American football and renders the word "College." Tjhnova, you raise a valid point, but until the template is altered, we really can't change this. I suggest that you voice your concerns on that template's talk page. NYCRuss 16:37, 5 February 2012 (UTC)
Since I have not that much experience with the college and university systems at the American continent, one of your both have to explain it to me and I will try to implement this into the infobox... Please explain me exactly what has to be done (e.g.: adding a new field, naming/wikilinks, links, etc ) and I will try to implement this into the sandbox and we can discuss this before updating the infobox. mabdul 18:28, 5 March 2012 (UTC)
In the U.S., "college" and "university" are often used interchangeably. Unlike in other countries, "college" does not necessarily imply an inferior education than "university." This particular template uses "college" to indicate an American institution of higher learning, and "university" to indicate a Canadian institution of higher learning. The State of Missisissippi is home to Mississippi College, as well as the University of Mississippi (also known as "Ole Miss.") Eli Manning attended Ole Miss. Because of how this particular template woks, it is rendering the word "college" with a link to college football, next to "University of Mississippi." NYCRuss 23:13, 6 March 2012 (UTC)

College awards listed twice

Just noticed that some of Manning's college awards are listed twice: once under Eli Manning#Awards and once under Eli Manning#Awards and accolades. Could someone kindly merge them all under Awards and accolades? (it's past my bedtime). Thanks! Facts707 (talk) 07:47, 6 February 2012 (UTC)

Reference in Nicki Minaj song

I think that it should be included that Manning is referenced in the Nicki Minaj song Roman's Revenge under popular culture as it relates directly to him and is not currently included on the Wiki. I would put this into place, but I don't have a Wiki account (semi-protected article) and I frankly don't know how to edit. 67.6.1.20 (talk) 01:29, 7 February 2012 (UTC)

Edit request on 5 March 2012

Eli Manning (under sub-heading 'Super Bowl XLII' in paragraph that begins "Trailing 14-10..." Manning became only the second quarterback in NFL history to throw two go-ahead fourth quarter touchdowns in a Super Bowl (Joe Montana being the first).[63]

This fact is INCORRECT, as BOTH of Montan's TD passes in the fourth quarter Super Bowl XXIII did NOT give San Francisco the LEAD, ONLY the LAST ONE did (the first one only TIED the game). The Elias Sports Bureau cited fact is incorrect and cannot be located, and should not be referenced under #63, as it is incorrect.

Therefore, the Wiki text should be changed to read that 'Eli Manning is the only quarterback in NFL history to throw two go-ahead fourth quarter touchdowns in a Super Bowl.'

The text could also be changed to read that Eli became the THIRD quarterback in NFL history to throw two TYING OR go-ahead fourth quarter touchdowns in a Super Bowl (after Joe Montana in Super Bowl XXXIII, and Jake Delhomme in Super Bowl XXXVIII.). (But this is not as important as the above, corrected statement, which is more dramatic and effective.) If you need a source, see Pro-Football Reference.com, under Super Bowls.

Superbowlfanatic (talk) 16:48, 5 March 2012 (UTC)

Not done: He threw the first to go-ahead 10-7, then the last to go ahead 17-14. Thanks, Celestra (talk) 06:43, 6 March 2012 (UTC)

Celestra's note is wrong, my edit above is correct - In Super Bowl 23, Joe Montana's first TD pass in the fourth quarter only tied the game at 13-13. The second one won the game 20-16. Celestra's scores are wrong and were never the scores in Super Bowl 23. That is the only one of Montana's 4 Super Bowls that he threw a 4th quarter, go-ahead touchdown pass. (http://www.pro-football-reference.com/super-bowl/xxiii.htm) I asked the Elias Sports Bureau about their source that is in the Wiki listing and they told me that it comes from an ESPN page that is wrong, so Celestra, nor anyone else shoulduse it for citation for this fact. Go to any other sports site on the internet about Super Bowl 23 and you will see that Celestra's/ESPN's scores in this citation are wrong. Please make this needed change, in order to have an accurate site. Thanks.

Edit request on 25 April 2012

The picture of Eli Manning on the Eli Manning page is old. It should be replaced with one recent, like from the 2011 season or from Super Bowl XLVI.

NYGBC (talk) 20:30, 25 April 2012 (UTC)

Not done: please establish a consensus for this alteration before using the {{edit semi-protected}} template. Suggest a specific image first. --Tyrannus Mundi (talk)

Computer Errors and Vandalism in intro paragraph

I can see "Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <-ref-> tag; see the help page ELI MANNING IS A FUCKING BITCH" (hyphens inserted to prevent compilation) at the top of the page in red letters. It doesn't seem to show up in the source so I can't say what's causing it. I imagine it's an exploit in the wiki software. Therefore I'd be obliged if someone who knows the system well could look into it. 68.7.134.191 (talk) 07:39, 1 August 2012 (UTC)

The edit history for today (26 Jan 2015) has a note from me about some lines being removed from the top of this talk page. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 128.63.16.20 (talk) 16:39, 26 January 2015 (UTC)

Edit request on 6 September 2012

Eli Manning does indeed have down syndrome


Elimanningsucks (talk) 00:37, 6 September 2012 (UTC)

Not done: Salvidrim! 01:07, 6 September 2012 (UTC)

October 2012

Please change the link from [[AT&T|SBC]] to [[AT&T Inc.|SBC]] for simplifying disambiguation, per Talk:AT&T#Incoming links to AT&T. 12.153.112.21 (talk) 20:49, 23 October 2012 (UTC)

Done I am making this change completely in good faith, making no comment on the talk page discussion linked. Feel free to revert. Callanecc (talkcontribslogs) 03:21, 24 October 2012 (UTC)

Eli got a dog on Saturday

Eli Manning got a new Poodle on Saturday, he named him Muffins. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.247.234.109 (talk) 21:42, 5 November 2012 (UTC)

New Picture

Perhaps, the 2007 picture used can be replaced one of the many 2012 pictures from Commons:Category:Eli Manning?--173.161.113.17 (talk) 12:27, 4 February 2013 (UTC)

Adjustment of "no losing seasons claim"

Manning and the Giants are now 5-9 and impossible to finish with an 8-8 record. Now officially a team with a losing record, leaving roethlisberger as the only one with no losing seasons to this point. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 50.128.146.79 (talk) 20:22, 16 December 2013 (UTC)

Manning and the Giants finished with a 7-9 record. They have recorded a losing season. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.36.214.18 (talk) 10:43, 8 January 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 27 February 2015

For Giants franchise records, Manning passed Phil Simms as the franchise's all-time leader in yards passing (2013). Simms, who played 14 seasons with the Giants, finished his career with 33,462 yards in the air.

160.254.108.24 (talk) 16:57, 27 February 2015 (UTC)

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. — {{U|Technical 13}} (etc) 00:34, 1 March 2015 (UTC)

Here's an ESPN link addressing Eli Manning's new record. http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/giants/post/_/id/31297/eli-becomes-giants-all-time-passing-leader

Also, here's the NFL link addressing the same record. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000270024/article/eli-manning-becomes-new-york-giants-alltime-passing-leader — Preceding unsigned comment added by 160.254.20.253 (talk) 21:12, 17 March 2015 (UTC)

Not sure what to do. The lead section says "Manning holds Giants franchise records for most passing yards, touchdown passes and completed passes in a career". The Giants franchise records section seems out-of-date with regard to a career record. Most consecutive starts by a quarterback says: 119, but List of most consecutive starts by a National Football League quarterback says 178 (167 + 11). The Statistics section needs updated for 2014. Do you want to mention that he passed Simms' record in the 2013 season section? Wbm1058 (talk) 00:51, 19 March 2015 (UTC)

I agree that the "Giants franchise records" section needs to be updated. Manning passed Simms' as the Giants all-time leader in yards passing record in 2013 so it should be mentioned in the "2013 season" section as well as the "Giants franchise records" section. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 160.254.108.24 (talk) 21:05, 19 March 2015 (UTC)

OK, Done. Someone else updated his 2014 season stats, which was helpful. {{Ping}} me if there's anything I missed. Thanks, Wbm1058 (talk) 20:49, 25 March 2015 (UTC)

Edit request: Manning sets new Giants team record in 2015

With his win over the 49ers on October 11, 2015 Manning became the winningest QB in Giants franchise history with 102 wins. This includes both regular and post season victories. I think a reference to that is appropriate in the opening portion of this article, among his other noteworthy team records.

Source: https://twitter.com/Giants/status/653414801910157312 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.28.168.96 (talk) 05:08, 18 October 2015 (UTC)

With his win over the Buccaneers on November 8th, 2015 Manning pass Phil Simms to set the regular season win record for Giants quarterbacks with 96.

SOurce: https://twitter.com/ESPNNFL/status/663511835946127365 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.28.175.222 (talk) 00:26, 9 November 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 3 December 2015

Please, add a nickname to Eli. Recently, he has been called Penguin Boy. Here's a source for this http://www.buzzfeed.com/expresident/eli-manning-is-now-and-forever-penguin-boy#.kbPYJo4Qo or this one if you prefer http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/eli-manning-is--penguin-boy---now-and-forevermore-212226240.html So, if you can add Penguin Boy as a nickname for Eli, it would be very nice. (Sorry for my poor english, I'm french and I'm still learning how to write properly in english) Marcbergevin95 (talk) 04:53, 3 December 2015 (UTC)

Not done This appears as an isolated closed-captioning autocorrect error incident that one commentator found humorous. It would be undue weight on a trivial matter to even mention this in the article, unless it was shown through one or more reliable sources that this nickname actually is being used, has caught on, is actually a nickname of his, and not the isolated incident that it appears to be. Best regards--Fuhghettaboutit (talk) 01:16, 10 December 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 29 January 2016

Walter Payten Man of the Year finalist (2015) 67.248.211.22 (talk) 03:41, 29 January 2016 (UTC)

Not done: as you have not requested a specific change in the form "Please replace XXX with YYY" or "Please add ZZZ between PPP and QQQ".
More importantly, you have not cited reliable sources to back up your request, without which no information should be added to, or changed in, any article. - Arjayay (talk) 08:37, 29 January 2016 (UTC)

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Semi-protected edit request on 13 February 2016

Who cites Manning as a game-manager? Eli Manning has NEVER been cited as a game manager, like ever. When he had his clutch seasons and won two Superbowl MVPs and the rings that came with them, he was known as an elite, clutch QB. Then when he had his awful season in 2013 he was hardly a game manager since he was losing games for the Giants with his poor performance. Now in 2014 and 2015 when he's passing like a top 5 QB, that has changed. I would like to see ONE article on the internet that cites Eli Manning as a game manager.... he's either a clutch QB that wins the game for the team or he screws up and loses it. A game manager is a QB who just scrapes by and basically makes short, safe passes, and gives the ball to RBs and tries to not lose the game for his team. This article is silly.

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This is the talk page for the article concerned. Did you read? You have people who don't know football writing these pages. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Trs2795 (talkcontribs)
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Game manager....

Eli Manning is not a game manager QB and the constant attempts to edit this article to state that are ridiculous. It contradicts Wikipedia's own definition of a game manager QB. A game manager QB is one who plays very conservatively, relying on the run game and very short, low risk passes in order to avoid turnovers because they lack the skill otherwise, or are too old. Think Peyton Manning in the recent super bowl. Eli Manning is a risk taker, and throws the ball deep when he wants to. He either throws great passes when he does, or gets intercepted, reflected in his high INT number. Though that's changed with the new offensive scheme the Giants run, he still threw the second most TDs in the league last year. That is simply not a game manager. Trs2795 (talk) 01:53, 22 April 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 2 September 2016


Tom Brady now has 4 super bowl rings, not 3. 68.185.121.26 (talk) 00:52, 2 September 2016 (UTC)

 Done Regards— MeowMoon (talk) 01:06, 2 September 2016 (UTC)

When did Tom Brady get his fourth Super Bowl MVP?

Whoever edited that needs to change it. He only has three. Freedumbdclxvi (talk) 07:48, 4 September 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 29 September 2016


In the introduction, it states that Tom Brady has four Super Bowl MVP rings. Brady was named Super Bowl MVP three times, not four. Deion Branch won MVP in the other Super Bowl that Brady won. Bosco115 (talk) 04:55, 29 September 2016 (UTC)

Fixed, although I had no idea that super bowl MVPs received rings. When people say "rings" it's usually in reference to the actual Super Bowl championship ring, which might have been the cause of the mistake. Lizard (talk) 05:16, 29 September 2016 (UTC)