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As the starting quarterback at Mississippi, Eli Manning was forced to live up to the standards set by his father, Archie, at Ole Miss, let alone trying to avoid the shadow of older brother Peyton. Eli forged his own reputation, however, by setting or tying 47 school records, among them the passing mark (by throwing for 10,119 yards). After capping his collegiate career with a victory at the 2004 Cotton Bowl, Manning is now one of the NFL?s premier quarterbacks. He led Big Blue to the NFC East Division Championship in 2005 and in 2006 has his eye on a Super Bowl ring. Eli Manning has hand signed this official NFL "Duke" football. The "Duke" is the first re-branding of the NFL's official football since 1969. As of May 1, 2006, the "Official NFL Game Ball" became "The Duke" in honor of football legend Wellington "Duke" Mara. A Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity is included.