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Denver Native (Carol)
03-02-2013, 09:37 PM
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Peyton Manning won his seventh NFL 101 Award on Saturday night as AFC offensive player of the year.

The Denver quarterback came back from a neck injury and transitioned to a new team, and had one of his best seasons. He led the Broncos to a 13-3 season and threw for 4,659 yards and 37 touchdowns.

Manning said receiving the award meant a little more to him this year.

''Absolutely, there's no question that it does,'' he said. ''When you are making a comeback, it's because you love the game and want to help the team win. An individual award isn't the goal, but it's very much appreciated and it's extremely gratifying.''

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Denver Native (Carol)
03-02-2013, 10:32 PM
Say this for Peyton Manning: For all the awards the Broncos’ quarterback has received over the years, he does not take them for granted.

Manning woke up in Germany this morning, his final moments with his first-ever USO tour.

“A life-changing experience for me,” Manning said. “Everybody say a prayer for your military.”

He flew from Germany to Washington D.C., then arrived mid-afternoon today in Kansas City, where he will receive The Kansas City Committee of 101 AFC Offensive Player of the Year Award tonight. It’s the seventh time Manning has received the award, a record, and he has showed up to personally accept every time. His former University of Tennessee offensive coordinator David Cutcliffe was to present the award to Manning tonight.

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