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Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:59 am EDT

Eli Manning's practice jersey conundrum

By MJD

Unstoppable. Eli Manning is. But so are the forces that bring together corporate money and sports. Thus, we have a conflict.

Eli endorses Citizen watches, but then the Giants went ahead and sold ad space on their practice jerseys to Timex. What's poor Eli to do? Does his personal deal with Citizen trump the team's deal with Timex? And what if he starts wearing a giant clock around his neck, like Flava Flav? Which brand does he wear then? Man, he's going to get everyone in trouble.

CNBC's Darren Rovell sheds some light.

Manning's jersey has the patch on it and news crews might be able to film the small patch – 3½ inches by 4½ inches - from afar, but for this practice and all future practices, Manning is not expected to give Timex much love due to his conflict of interest. We're told Manning will do interviews before practice in a t-shirt and will take off his pads for any interviews after practice.

Well, I'm glad we got that figured out. Eli Manning(notes) fans in need of a timepiece were about to get really confused.

Gracias, With Leather.

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  1. Danica Signed My Moobs
    1. Posted by Danica Signed My Moobs Tue Aug 04, 2009 11:23 am EDT

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    I thought he endorsed Zima...
  2. TO
    2. Posted by TO Tue Aug 04, 2009 11:25 am EDT

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    this is the greatest nursery rhyme ever.
  3. JohnnyFootballHero
    3. Posted by JohnnyFootballHero Tue Aug 04, 2009 11:26 am EDT

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    This is totally the wrong place to post this but I'm looking for some help in my dynasty league. I've gotta submit keepers by the end of the week, and I'm stuck between two RBs of great value - Cedric Benson, who I can keep and will only cost me a 14th round pick in the draft, and Fred Jackson, who will cost me a 10th round.
    I love Fred Jackson, think he's the best backup RB in the league and love that he's starting 3 games and will move into the slot when Marshawn comes back. And I'm wary of Cedric, but he's got no competition for the starting job and i can get him when others are drafting Ds.
    Any suggestions?
  4. Steve M
    4. Posted by Steve M Tue Aug 04, 2009 11:43 am EDT

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    Holy crap ... talk about a slow sports day!
  5. callin me a dog? leave a dog alone
    5. Posted by callin me a dog? leave a dog alone Tue Aug 04, 2009 11:52 am EDT

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    what the f do watches have to do with football anyway
  6. Recon John
    6. Posted by Recon John Tue Aug 04, 2009 12:05 pm EDT

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    The only thing that needs to be said about Eli is that he was carried to the Super Bowl by his defense
  7. Dr. Cain
    7. Posted by Dr. Cain Tue Aug 04, 2009 12:21 pm EDT

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    Swatch!
  8. nate t
    8. Posted by nate t Tue Aug 04, 2009 12:26 pm EDT

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    #2 - eagles fan
    #9 patriots fan
    #10 cowboys fan
    im just guessing here, based on the jealousy-laden comments.
  9. Phil O
    9. Posted by Phil O Tue Aug 04, 2009 12:26 pm EDT

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    wow. hahaha. so dumb its funny (the article)
  10. david f
    10. Posted by david f Tue Aug 04, 2009 12:39 pm EDT

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    hey number two sorry , no matter what you fantasy , most of us wish our wives were as hot as Eli s i hear Romo is looking
  11. mrwheat522005
    11. Posted by mrwheat522005 Tue Aug 04, 2009 12:40 pm EDT

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    Hey Recon John..i do believe Tom Brady was carried to two of his three SB's by his defense as well.The Pats showed they had no D anymore aftewr their last SB appearance against Carolina.
  12. dhuang333
    12. Posted by dhuang333 Tue Aug 04, 2009 12:40 pm EDT

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    JohnnyFootballHero, as a bears fan, I can tell u that benson is completely useless and a terrible RB. It doesn't matter that there's no competition, because he can't run...
  13. J C
    13. Posted by J C Tue Aug 04, 2009 12:49 pm EDT

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    Nate T #12. That is a great guess. Most likely you're correct on all of them which equals they are HATERS. Go GIANTS!!!
  14. kittxthexcat
    14. Posted by kittxthexcat Tue Aug 04, 2009 12:54 pm EDT

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    go packers!! woo!
    mst3k anyone?
    But anyway, that is kinda funny...$5 says he wears a Rolex to practice everyday anyway...
  15. Krissy
    15. Posted by Krissy Tue Aug 04, 2009 12:55 pm EDT

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    Seriously? The NFL is selling Ad space on uniforms now? I don't care if it's a practice jersey - that's insane.
  16. Krissy
    16. Posted by Krissy Tue Aug 04, 2009 12:55 pm EDT

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    Seriously? The NFL is selling Ad space on uniforms now? I don't care if it's a practice jersey - that's insane.
  17. r8ders13818
    17. Posted by r8ders13818 Tue Aug 04, 2009 12:56 pm EDT

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    Its getting crazy in here!! All for watches? lol. Go Rolex!
  18. Sonny C
    18. Posted by Sonny C Tue Aug 04, 2009 12:57 pm EDT

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    These random posting convos are pretty interesting.....
  19. raulatnoahs
    19. Posted by raulatnoahs Tue Aug 04, 2009 12:57 pm EDT

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    Just put a towel or something over the shoulder during interviews like # 45 did in the 92'olympics ceremony (reebox sponsered olympics that year...course Jordan = nike)
  20. the general
    20. Posted by the general Tue Aug 04, 2009 12:58 pm EDT

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    #12...nate t... eagles fans have no reason to be jealous we knoked you out last year. and with no wr for eli to throw too aint no reason to wrry either
  21. raulatnoahs
    21. Posted by raulatnoahs Tue Aug 04, 2009 12:58 pm EDT

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    Just put a towel or something over the shoulder during interviews like # 45 did in the 92'olympics ceremony (reebox sponsered olympics that year...course Jordan = nike)
  22. raulatnoahs
    22. Posted by raulatnoahs Tue Aug 04, 2009 12:58 pm EDT

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    Just put a towel or something over the shoulder during interviews like # 45 did in the 92'olympics ceremony (reebox sponsered olympics that year...course Jordan = nike)
  23. Purple People Eaters
    23. Posted by Purple People Eaters Tue Aug 04, 2009 12:58 pm EDT

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    why is this article even here who cares what his jersey has on it
  24. juanito
    24. Posted by juanito Tue Aug 04, 2009 12:59 pm EDT

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    I have an idea: How about you stop worrying about what watch you wear and focus on playing football!!! How stupid...
  25. Scott E
    25. Posted by Scott E Tue Aug 04, 2009 12:59 pm EDT

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    The funny thing is I bet most of the Giants, including Eli, wear Rolex's.

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