Snappy newsletters. Simple Facebook sharing. Spirited comments. Sweet features are waiting… GET THEM NOW!

Manning Calls Truce in Barber Feud

'I'll end it here,' says Giants quarterback after trading barbs

By Heather McPherson,  Newser User

Posted Aug 23, 2007 3:51 AM CDT
Email

(Newser) – Giants quarterback Eli Manning insists he's no longer feuding with NBC commentator and former teammate Tiki Barber, who recently criticized Manning for lacking leadership skills. "I'm fine with Tiki," Manning said yesterday. "I'll end it here. Hopefully, when we see each other — and we will — it won't be awkward, because I don't want it to be."

Manning had responded to his old running back's digs this week by criticizing Barber's disrespect for the coach and for losing heart after he decided to retire last year. Manning is normally reluctant to court controversy. "This is probably the first time I've fired back," he said. The Giants have rallied behind their helmsman, citing his ability to remain focused.

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks to pass during Giants NFL training camp in Albany, N.Y., Friday, Aug. 3, 2007. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks to pass during Giants NFL training camp in Albany, N.Y., Friday, Aug. 3, 2007. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)   (Associated Press)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning hands off against the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter of a pre-season football game Sunday, August 19, 2007 in Baltimore.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning hands off against the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter of a pre-season football game Sunday, August 19, 2007 in Baltimore.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)   (Associated Press)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, right, yells a play to running back Tiki Barber (21) in the first half of a football game against the Seattle Seahawks in this Sept. 24, 2006 file photo in Seattle. Two days after being criticized on national television by Barber for a lack...
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, right, yells a play to running back Tiki Barber (21) in the first half of a football game against the Seattle Seahawks in this Sept. 24, 2006 file photo in Seattle....   (Associated Press)
« Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow
To report an error on this story, notify our editors.
A snapshot of the day's best news stories.
 
COMMENTS
Be the first to comment on this story.

Peyton Manning Defends Bro Eli
New York Times

Eli Fires Back
Journal News (NY)

 
NFL • feud • New York Giants • Tom Coughlin • Tiki Barber • Eli Manning

More Newser Stories

Giants Stun Packers in OT

Giants Headed to Big 'D' After Win in Tampa

Giants Lose Game, Shockey, Playoff Hopes?

New York Wins Ugly in London

Giants Nix Talks With Strahan
NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
Other Sites We Like:   24/7 Wall St.   |   Betty Confidential   |   BuzzFeed   |   Cracked   |   Fark   |   Timelines   |   The Frisky   |   Geek Sugar   |   NewsOne