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Peyton Manning gives hilarious critique of Giants’ failed ‘tush push’

By Michael Gallagher | Last updated 10/3/23

When Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning offers advice, it’s usually wise to listen.

Perhaps if the New York Giants attempt the infamous “tush push” or “brotherly shove” play again, they’ll heed Manning’s critique of their failed attempt on a 4th-and-1 in the first quarter of Monday’s 24-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

“That guard’s got to get his hand more on the butt,” Manning said during the "ManningCast" of Monday’s game. “He’s got to get it up in there a little more, he’s not pushing hard enough. Pre-snap, he’s got to get his hand on the butt and then go. …There was no chance that was going to work.”

Full video of Manning’s critique is below.

"That guard's gotta get his hand more on the butt. He's gotta get it up in there a little more. He's not pushing hard enough... He's gotta have his hand on the butt and then go.... You've gotta push the right butt cheek specifically."- Peyton Manning #MNF pic.twitter.com/RC4Hmf4BzU
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) October 3, 2023

Manning seemed particularly annoyed at the lackadaisical effort of Giants offensive linemen Shane Lemieux and Mark Glowinski in helping quarterback Daniel Jones sneak across the line to gain.

Jones was stopped shy of the first down by Jordyn Brooks and Bobby Wagner, and the Giants turned the ball over on downs. On Seattle’s first play of the ensuing drive, cheeks were referenced again on running back Kenneth Walker’s 73-yard touchdown, which was reviewed and overturned after Walker was ruled down by contact.

"All we're talking about is butt cheeks the rest of the game. It's having a huge impact on this game."- Peyton Manning #MNF pic.twitter.com/uLphkAzTsd
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) October 3, 2023

Tush push fails; touchdown called back thanks to a grounded cheek. Big game for butts so far.
— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) October 3, 2023

"ManningCast" guest Will Ferrell even poked fun at Manning’s cheek obsession, alerting the co-hosts they needed another butt cheek reference around the nine-minute mark of the second quarter because it had been a while since the last time they mentioned it.

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