Peyton Manning...true american Hero

If you missed SNL last saturday, well - it's probably b/c it hasn't been funny since Will Ferrell left. But Peyton Manning stole the show, he was witty/funny/clever and made it worth watching. This United way commercial was beautiful.

I'm sure we'll see Bill Simmons come out with something this week claiming that Tom Brady was funnier when he hosted. I didn't watch Tom Brady, so i have no comment. But it did bring up a quick thought about the athletes who have hosted SNL. Some were worth watching, others...not so. It brings up the question, who can make the transition well from athletics to comedy. We have obviously seen some of the comedians attempt the opposite, Bill Murray is a terrible golfer.

The best athlete SNL host by far was Michael Jordan. Manning's skits are not far behind. The worst ones were definitely Nancy Kerrigan, Wayne Gretzky, and Derek Jeter --all very awkward and boring.

I can't remember all the atheletes who have hosted, suggestions will help here. But I think Manning's performance deserves a sweet emotion salute.