Peyton Manning: I won't be coaching Vols
Peyton Manning reportedly told attendees of a Nashville awards ceremony that he will not be coaching the Volunteers in any way this fall, shooting down a popular rumor.
Manning was speaking at the Middle Tennessee Sports Awards, which recognized more than 150 student-athletes, when he addressed some of his post-retirement plans.
On coaching at Tennessee:
Peyton Manning: "No I will not be coaching QBs at Tennessee, but I'll be the biggest #Vols fan this year" #MTSA2016
— Austin Stanley (@AustinStanley81) May 27, 2016
Peyton Manning on becoming a coach: I do not see myself coaching. I will not be a coach.
— Jared Stillman (@JaredStillman) May 27, 2016
Peyton just told #MTSA2016 this: "Don't think I'd be very good at it" https://t.co/YbxPEcVpoL
— Austin Stanley (@AustinStanley81) May 27, 2016
On coming out of retirement:
Will Peyton Manning come out of retirement? "I am out of eligibility. I'm expired." He added "Maybe I will, I can't tell you that" #mtsa2016
— Jessica Bliss (@JLBliss) May 27, 2016
Peyton Manning continued: "I didn't get shorted on anything. I got my fill in, so it felt like the right time to stop playing." #mtsa2016
— Jessica Bliss (@JLBliss) May 27, 2016
On his upcoming plans:
Peyton will be a part of the #Broncos trip to the White House, opening game in DEN vs CAR & in Bristol for #Vols-VaTech #MTSA2016
— Austin Stanley (@AustinStanley81) May 27, 2016
Peyton Manning: I'm excited about this fall…I'm going to a bunch (of Vols games)
— Jared Stillman (@JaredStillman) May 27, 2016
It makes sense that there were no shakeups on Butch Jones’ staff order to create an opening for Manning on coach . The next time a UT assistant leaves, however, one can imagine Manning’s name will come up in connection to filling the vacancy.
For now, it looks like Manning will enjoy watching the Volunteers as a fan. We think he’ll enjoy pulling for Team 120 from the couch.
