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Barely more than a week after the big game, Super Bowl XLII MVP Eli Manning is starring in a new Gatorade commercial – showing how this particular New York Giant led his team's stunning upset over the New England Patriots.
Though the fresh-faced, Southern-raised 27-year-old has been on Gatorade's endorsement roster since 2005, the spot will mark his first solo ad gig, reports the Madison Avenue trade journal Advertising Age.
As such, Eli may start following in the golden footsteps of his 31-year-old brother, Peyton Manning, a star quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts – and a star for Gatorade. Peyton also endorses Sprint, Sony, MasterCard (the brothers have previously appeared together) and DirecTV, among others.
Eli also has a Reebok endorsement deal that dates back to 2004. Can a Wheaties box be far behind?
– Stephen M. Silverman
