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Watch: Tennessee Vols and NFL legend Peyton Manning co-stars in new Gatorade ad

By Caleb Calhoun

Mar 7, 2016; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning speaks during his retirement announcement press conference at the UCHealth Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 7, 2016; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning speaks during his retirement announcement press conference at the UCHealth Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Legendary Tennessee Volunteers and NFL quarterback Peyton Manning co-starred in a new Gatorade ad about defeat with other sports superstars.

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More than a year after his retirement, fans of the Vols, Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts and football in general are still waiting for Peyton Manning’s next move.

Well, despite retiring from the NFL, he clearly hasn’t yet hung up his acting chops.

Manning co-starred in a new Gatorade ad with brother Eli and other fellow sports superstars Serena Williams, Matt Ryan, and Michael Jordan.

Take a look at the ad here.

Manning and Jordan were the only two retired players to star in the ad. And honestly, if the message of the ad is that it takes defeat to be great, well, those two have an explanation for being so great.

Jordan didn’t just get cut from his high school team. He also spent his developing years with frustration in the NBA Playoffs, first being unable to get past the Boston Celtics or Milwaukee Bucks and then losing for three straight years to the Detroit Pistons.

On the other hand, Manning suffered a ton of defeat on top of going 3-13 his rookie year. He couldn’t beat Florida while in college, and with his final chance at an SEC Championship, his team was down late and needed a comeback.

The same thing happened in his pro days, when he took hits for being unable to win a playoff game and then being unable to beat the New England Patriots or a 3-4 defense.

That changed in 2006 when he led another epic comeback, this time against New England, en route to a Super Bowl.

More defeat?

He got cut by the team he turned into a winner, went elsewhere, lost a second straight Super Bowl, and was benched despite setting every record ever.

But he came back during the playoffs and managed to play a part in helping his team to a Super Bowl championship.

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So yeah, Manning suffered a lot of defeat throughout his career. And the Gatorade ad must be right. Because it made his victories that much sweeter.

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