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.
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
