It’s easy to think about Peyton Manning as the face of two NFL franchises, a cerebral field general, and a Hall of Famer. But every icon has an origin, a moment when talent collides with timing. That moment for Manning began in the orange and white. In 1994, amidst a rocky start and skeptical whispers, a freshman quarterback was handed the reins of a storied program. Tennessee football wasn’t ready. Maybe he wasn’t either, but what unfolded that season was the quiet ignition of greatness. As a boy from New Orleans grew into a leader, a football program found its future, one snap at a time. More stories, here: https://www.wbir.com/ Subscribe to WBIR for exclusive content: http://bit.ly/3EKFkJH WBIR Channel 10 in Knoxville, Tennessee, produces award-winning, community-centered content "Straight From The Heart" of East Tennessee. We strive to be good citizens, to do what is right, and to be fair and honest. We care. Follow WBIR on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WBIRChannel10 X: https://x.com/wbir Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wbirchannel10/