| In a post-game interview with CBS's Tracy Wolfson, Manning said he planned to "drink a lot of Budweiser" to celebrate his Super Bowl victory. A few minutes later on the winner's podium, the five-time National Football League MVP again brought up the popular brew, saying, "What’s weighing on my mind is how soon I can get a Bud Light in my mouth." |
Since "active players are not allowed to endorse alcoholic beverages, per league rules" shouldn't there be some form of punishment for Peyton's obvious attempt to circumvent that rule? The first quote is obvious enough (otherwise he would say "drink a lot of beer" instead of naming the brand), but the second quote can leave no doubt that he is advertising for Budweiser and the fact that he is part-owner of two distributors is proof enough that there is financial compensation.
I get that it's hypocritical of the NFL to deny the players a revenue stream that they themselves take full advantage of (Budweiser being a main sponsor of the NFL), but a rule is a rule.
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IMO he achieved what he wanted and when it was over he wanted to pound some beers. He probably likes BUD, a lot do.
Otherwise, as it's reported he wasn't paid for it, don't sweat the small stuff.
Seems pretty silly.
I'm not offended, but I'm just surprised he did that to himself.
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"I'm getting shitfaced off Bud Light!"
Yeah I mean, he was definitely paid. He said it twice. Once on the on-the-field interview, and once up on the podium when getting the Lombardi.
I'm not offended, but I'm just surprised he did that to himself.
Same here. I'm a fan of Peyton. But he deserved to be called out on this.
I believe it could be - I can't stand the stuff, but plenty of people drink it, and I can't judge them for it.
Now - if it wasn't 'drink Budweiser' and it was 'sit and have some Papa John's pizza', would we be having the same discussion? It was very blatant product placement by Peyton.
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...if he didn't have a financial stake in the company?
I believe it could be - I can't stand the stuff, but plenty of people drink it, and I can't judge them for it.
Now - if it wasn't 'drink Budweiser' and it was 'sit and have some Papa John's pizza', would we be having the same discussion? It was very blatant product placement by Peyton.
I think it was pretty clear, man. If he dropped a catch phrase like that, it would've been so over-the-top that it would've been much more embarrassing for him.
He tried to drop it in organically.. twice.
Like I said, he did the same line twice. No way the man didn't get paid handsomely for that.
Go grab a Natty Ice while you're at it, Greg. I'll stick to the IPA.
Oh I am that guy, for sure... I'd definitely pretend to like a good beer to fit in with the cool kids.
Luckily, as it turns out, I actually do know the difference between a good brew and those Michelob Ultra' you're presumably drowning in during all these 3rd period meltdowns, lately.
I would bet that's wrong. While less expensive than craft beers, Bud is hardly cheap. There are many less expensive beers available, some that are arguably better. Many peopke dislike craft beer.
Don't know if you caught one of the first guys he hugged walking onto field as soon as game ended was that Papa John guy. He definitely was taking care of his outside NFL businesses.
It would be different because the NFL has a deal with Disney for those ads.
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...if he didn't have a financial stake in the company?
Yeah I mean, he was definitely paid. He said it twice. Once on the on-the-field interview, and once up on the podium when getting the Lombardi.
He was not paid, Bud themselves have come out and stated this. They did send a bunch of cases to the locker room, but they did not pay him
It's actually made from dog piss.
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than saying "I'm going to Disney"
It would be different because the NFL has a deal with Disney for those ads.
Is it hypocritical of the NFL? Definitely! But it is a rule and Peyton violated it.
1) He's going to retire
2) Budweiser will pay it for him, and then some.
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