Sports Film Of The Week: The Book Of Manning

‘One family’s story seems so surreal, it reads like a fairytale,” explains narrator John Goodman.

Title: The Book of Manning

Directed: Rory Karpf

Release Date: 2013

Plot: Archie Manning was a college football legend and NFL superstar. He has two sons who’ve each grown up to become Super Bowl MVPs in their dad’s position: quarter-back. In this ESPN 30 for 30 film, we’re treated to a family portrait of gridiron’s royal family: the Mannings.

And it’s narrated by John Goodman.

Typical YouTube comment: “and the Legends was born…”

YouTube: NflVidsPlus

Chris O’Dowd to play part of David Walsh in Lance Armstrong biopic

Author

Adrian Russell

Send Tip or Correction View all articles

Your Voice

Readers Comments

Defamation

Damaging the good reputation of someone, slander, or libel.
Racism or Hate speech

An attack on an individual or group based on religion, race, gender, or beliefs.
Trolling or Off-topic

An attempt to derail the discussion.
Inappropriate language

Profanity, obscenity, vulgarity, or slurs.
Spam

Advertising, phishing, scamming, bots, or repetitive posts.
Other