Bigger then the Game

Legendary coach Vince Lombardi always said, "Winning isn't the everything...It's the only thing." That's great. I'm not knocking his philosophy, but i'd like to think that there is something bigger then the game. You always hear about how athletes are selfish and only care about one thing. I was one of those people until I saw the Super Bowl yesterday. It was refreshing for once to see that a sense of family and love for a brother is bigger then a game. (Photo Courtsey of the Washington Post)For those of you who don't follow, I'm talking about Peyton Manning watching his baby bro' play in the biggest game of his life. These are two guys who just love to win. If you ask Peyton I'd be willing to bet that 10 out of 10 times he'd tell you that he wished it was him in that game rather then Eli. There is nothing wrong with a little competitive edge; but it's that edge that Peyton doesn't let get in the way of what is bigger then the game...his family. Throughout the entire game Big brother was up watching little Eli play and didn't enjoy a minute of it. Not because he was jealous but rather cause he was nervous. As silly as it sounds, Peyton was probably more nervous then Eli was. But thats what i'm talking about. Peyton nervous when Eli's out there and fired up when he makes a good play and upset when he makes a bad one. You know there are a lot of bad guys out there but not in the Manning family. Class acts all the way.