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    Unimpeachable source Rob Lowe says Peyton Manning is retiring

    By Chris Chase | Shutdown Corner – Wed, Jan 18, 2012 3:52 PM EST

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    According to noted NFL analyst and star of "Drew Peterson: Untouchable" Rob Lowe, Indianpolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning will not return to the NFL.

    Lowe tweeted the news late Wednesday afternoon, qualifying it with every gossip's favorite verb, "hearing:"

    The actor sent two more tweets in the following minutes, one to NFL Network's Rich Eisen asking if the news was true (aka, making sure someone in the know saw the tweet) and another saying that he hopes he's wrong, even though he usually isn't (aka, covering his bases).

    [ Related: Giants backup QB works up sweat in Eli Manning's absence ]

    Lowe currently stars in NBC's "Parks and Recreation," a sitcom that takes place in an Indianapolis suburb. This leads to the very real possibility that Lowe is either confusing Hollywood scripts with real news or Ron Swanson has more clout and inside sources in Indiana than we ever knew.

    Do I think this is legit? No. Do I think there's a chance this is legit? A very, very slim one. Do I think that Rob Lowe breaking news about Peyton Manning's retirement would literally be the greatest scoop since Watergate? Absolutely.

    [ Y! TV: Check out videos and photos from 'Parks and Recreation' ]

    Although, there's this May, 2011 tweet from the always-interesting account of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay -- apparently, Irsay and Lowe are pretty tight:

    Congrads 2 my bud Rob Lowe on book n tour Rob's a bunker friend and we embrace r scars n whisper 2 ancient trees

    Oh, and there's this, tweeted by Irsay on Wednesday as a response to Lowe's "breaking news..."

    My sources tell me Rob will star in an epic remake of "Deep Throat" with aging porn stars and 4 finger circus clowns!

    Alright, then!

    Update: ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports that Peyton's impending retirement comes as news to his father, Archie. "He ain't retiring," the elder Manning said. "I think he would've told me." Tom Condon, Peyton's agent, was also unaware of his client's reported plans.

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    • Spanky
      Spanky  •  4 months ago
      Is it just me, or does anyone else see the irony in Chris Chase mocking someone else's reputability?
      • Benjamin
        Benjamin 4 months ago
        my thoughts exactly.
      • mr
        mr 4 months ago
        Who are you again?
      • Bob H
        Bob H 4 months ago
        hahahahahhahahahhashahahahahhahahahhaha too funny and mr, thank god he's not chris chase bc then hed be the worst writer ever
    • M
      M  •  4 months ago
      Hearing my least fave, Chris Chase, will not be returning to #Yahoo. Great news! #journalism
      • Shane
        Shane 4 months ago
        I would be thrilled if that was true
      • game er
        game er 4 months ago
        LOVE IT!
      • KG
        KG 4 months ago
        Are you teasing ?!? If so, that's TOO cruel !
    • __________
      __________  •  Bellevue, Washington  •  4 months ago
      Hey Chase, it's Indianapolis not Indianpolis you DOLT!
      • twinstick
        twinstick 4 months ago
        LOLOL!!!

        The pay at Yahoo must be a mere pitance. Chris Chase cannot even afford a simple spellcheck.
      • TruthBeTold
        TruthBeTold 4 months ago
        Well said, twinstick.
      • Debra
        Debra 4 months ago
        At Ohio University's School of Journalism, you'd get an automatic F for this misspelling.
    • Jack Klompus
      Jack Klompus  •  4 months ago
      Besides, facebook, Twitter has got to be the dumbest invention of all time.
      • Todd E
        Todd E 4 months ago
        Twitter is far dumber than Facebook.
      • Ocho Uno
        Ocho Uno 4 months ago
        I'm with you on this comment, by George!
      • Charles K
        Charles K 4 months ago
        I like Facebook
    • One Ed 34
      One Ed 34  •  Cincinnati, Ohio  •  4 months ago
      Chris Chase and Rob Lowe giving opinions. One pretends to be something he really isn't and the other acts on television.
      • Seriously
        Seriously 4 months ago
        Awesome post!!
      • Irene
        Irene 4 months ago
        What? You mean a former member of the 80's brat pack isn't a reliable source for sports news? Guess I should also stop looking to Corey Feldman as my political analyst. #$%$
      • Paul S
        Paul S 4 months ago
        Nicely played.
    • Jim
      Jim  •  Knoxville, Tennessee  •  4 months ago
      Whatever Payton does, I hope he does well. I met him here in Knoxville and talked to him for 10-15 minutes. Great guy and a class act. His mom and dad did a great job.
    • aboutfingtime!
      aboutfingtime!  •  Doylestown, Pennsylvania  •  4 months ago
      Sometimes its better to be thought an idiot than to open your mouth and prove it!
    • best insurance
      best insurance  •  Kansas City, Missouri  •  4 months ago
      " he ain't retiring" - DAD, I will take Dad's word over Rob Lowes...
    • Real Fans Don't Cry
      Real Fans Don't Cry  •  Boca Raton, Florida  •  4 months ago
      It's sad news but I just saw it is 100% true. Peyton Manning is going to retire. I don't know when but I do know its going to be sooner then later. I would gander to say it will be before the year 2017. I just don't know why they are talking about it today?
    • Jeb
      Jeb  •  4 months ago
      He looks rough so I would not be shocked. I am concerned for his health. I would rather see him retire than paralyzed.

      Is Lowe close to him? Why is HE breaking news? If Manning told him I would think it was in confidence and he sure is not a good friend if he is telling us all. Until we hear from Manning I believe nothing. Good luck to him whatever he chooses to do.
    • Rob
      Rob  •  Indianapolis, Indiana  •  4 months ago
      I'm waiting on the day they fire Chris Chase..Worst writer ever.
    • Link
      Link  •  Greensboro, North Carolina  •  4 months ago
      I just hope it,s with the dignity the man has shown through the years...let,s not favre around the bush
    • Eric
      Eric  •  4 months ago
      How is Chris Chase still writing? Is there anyone out there that actually likes his "reporting"?
    • John F
      John F  •  4 months ago
      twitter has turned men into gossiping nancy's
    • billy billy
      billy billy  •  Noblesville, Indiana  •  4 months ago
      get the most craptivating daily read on the web...chris chase
    • Acey
      Acey  •  Sacramento, California  •  4 months ago
      I fell for the Chris Chase trap again!!!
    • Futrdoc
      Futrdoc  •  4 months ago
      I'd take a restored Peyton Manning over a Tony Romo anyday. At least Peyton KNOWS how to get to a SB...sheesh...
    • Steve
      Steve  •  Hammond, Indiana  •  4 months ago
      Unfortunately, I'd rather read sports 'news' from Rob Lowe than I would from the Indianapolis Star's Bob LetMeRunOutsideAndSeeWhichWayTheWindIsBlowingToday Kravits...
    • RUNAWAY SLAVE
      RUNAWAY SLAVE  •  New York, New York  •  4 months ago
      Peyton is the one man show, gave me countless foot ball memories [Good ones] but he'll have to do what he has to do for his continued good health and I'm a GIANTS fan but a football fan first.
    • BREN
      BREN  •  Oceanside, California  •  4 months ago
      Manning not returning? My two year old could have told you that...
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