Yes I Cried-A Lot!

I will admit I am a little embarrassed by my reaction to the news that the Colts were releasing Peyton Manning. Deep down I knew it was coming, but as I watched the press conference with the official announcement, I cried. I cried a lot! Not just a little sniffle or a few tears. Like my dog had just been hit by a car. Like I did when I watched Marley & Me. Like I did (and still do) when I watched the last episode of Friends. My husband asked what was wrong ( I was watching in another room) and I had to compose myself to be able to tell him. Ridiculous! But I couldn't help it! I just always pictured Peyton retiring from the Colts. I never pictured and never wanted to see him in a different uniform. If you would have told me 8 years ago that I would give a crap about Peyton Manning leaving, I would have told you that you were crazy. But I started watching. I learned the game. I now LOVE the game. Peyton Manning is a big part of why I love the game of football so much. I remember how excited I was when I went to my first game. I got chills watching them all run out on the field. My guys that I watched every Sunday and I was there in person to watch them! And now I go to at least one game a year. I love it! The team, the atmosphere, the awesome stadium, all of it! And now he's leaving! Along with so many of the other players that I love so much. They say they want to rebuild. Peyton was released on Wednesday. Friday they released Dallas Clark (I love him!), Melvin Bullit, Gary Bracket, Joseph Addai and the only one I actually agree on-Curtis Painter. Now there is talk that we will most likely lose Dwight Freeney and Jeff Saturday... the list goes on. We will have no veteran players left. No foundation to build on. I am sad. Just sad......


Thank you #18! Thank you for the memories and for everything you did for the city of Indianapolis! You are so much more than just a football player to us!