Peyton Manning crashes one of Tennessee’s online classes

Former Volunteers quarterback Peyton Manning crashed one of Tennessee’s online classes this week.

Due to COVID-19, many colleges and universities across the United States have sent students home and are finishing the semester through online classes. The University of Tennessee, Peyton Manning’s alma mater, is among the schools that have switched to online courses.

To brighten up students’ day and share a word of encouragement, Manning crashed one of UT’s online classes earlier this week.

“I just wanted to drop in and say hello to all the fellow communications students there,” Manning said. “[I] realize this is a unique time and probably not the ideal way you guys expected to spend your senior year but I encourage you to keep a positive attitude, keep working like you’re doing and try to take advantage of the little bit of extra time that you have to accomplish something else or help out somebody in need.

“[There are] a lot of people hurting out there during this time. Be thankful for what you have and just know the University of Tennessee is proud of you and going to support you every way [they] can.”

Manning broke Tennessee’s records for passing yards (11,201) and touchdowns (89) during his time at the school and he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2019. A two-time Super Bowl champ, Manning will be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame next year.

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