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Yeah...my heart is hurting, too. I was born and raised in Indy (southside - Greenwood). When I was growing up, we didn't have an NFL team. When the midnight acquistion of the Colts occurred, I was ecstatic. They didn't play great, but we finally had a team and I was satisfied. Then, 14 years later we picked up Manning. He was the best thing that ever happened to the Colts. It is definitely hard to let go. If Irsay trades or releases Peyton, I'll still be a Colts fan...but I'll be right there with you going through boxes of Kleenex.

Need to head to bed. Morning always comes too soon. :-)

Nice talking to you, Magnet.

[My Mind Is Changing.]

I know. You're right. I've been a hard-core Manning fan since he played for Tennessee. I was really hoping he'd be able to stay till retirement. But, with a husband who is a coach (high school), I understand that team success must come ahead of individual goals.

[My Mind Is Changing.]

I'd like to see Peyton stay for a couple more years. I know the Colts will probably pick up Luck, but we've seen star college QBs flounder their first couple of years in the NFL. Pro is a totally different game. It would really help Luck to have a mentor like Manning for a year or two.