Why do the Mannings sound like they have a Different accent ??

Inetnawlins, I don't disagree with a word you have written. But there is, for a certain number of people, an ambivalence or less than full throated rooting for Peyton and Eli, especially I think Peyton. If I am right, explain the reasons. Now it may be simply a matter of small people and envy, but I think it goes beyond that.

I like them as players. I admire them as human beings. But I don't really identify, at least not strongly, with them, especially Peyton. That's not a knock or criticism. I am not passing judgment.

Take another NFL quarteback from Louisiana--Jake Delhomme, another very high quality young man who deserves our respect. Delhomme oozes south Louisiana. Listen to him for 30 seconds and you can guess where he is from. And you know where he lives during the offseason. There is no doubt as to his cultural roots. There seems to be less clarity as to the cultural connections between the Manning sons and Louisiana. That is all I am trying to say. And I guess I have reached the point where I can't say it more clearly (and I suggest those still struggling with my position need to look at my second post, which is at the bottom of page 2 of this thread).

PS Kooldak, appreciate the kind words, and I enjoy your posts as well, though we have been members of this board for some time. I really welcome those who disagree telling me so and why. But I don't post to provoke, and I try to word my posts to avoid provoking. I think I am seeing upclose and personal the reasons that so many college professors see any discussion of regional and national culture and cultural differences as toxic.