NEW ORLEANS -- When Saints quarterback Drew Brees and his Giants counterpart, Eli Manning, are playing in the same game it is personal -- albeit in a friendly way. Nike Air Max 90 Cheap Sale .The backdrop of various personal connections they share gives their showdown Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, even more flavor than the typical matchup of elite passers.The Brees and Manning families have grown close since Brees arrived in New Orleans a little more than a decade ago and began raising a family in the same historic Uptown neighborhood where former Saints great Archie Manning raised his three sons, and still lives.Brees three young boys and some of Archies grandchildren now go to the same school, which feeds into the same high school where Peyton and Eli Manning once played quarterback. Brees said his older boys have even expressed a rooting interest in Eli Manning, as well as fellow former Newman High School receiver Odell Beckham, Jr.I basically said, as long as youre rooting for us to win, I dont care who you root for personally, Brees said this week, recounting a talk with his children about this weeks game.Archie Manning recalled hearing about the Brees boys affinity for Eli, and he could relate.That was funny, Archie Manning said. You know, 100 years ago I had the same thing happen. Someone asked (Archies oldest son) Cooper who his favorite quarterback was, and he said Roger Staubach, who starred for the Dallas Cowboys while the elder Manning played for the Saints.Brees said when Peyton Manning retired, he got a text from Archie that the Saints were now his second favorite team -- up from third -- now that he only has one son left playing in the NFL.Archie Manning said that when he runs into Brees, the current Saints quarterback inevitably asks how Elis daughters are doing.Meanwhile, Eli Mannings mother, Olivia, and Brees wife, Brittany, have also become friends and socialize regularly.At this point, it wouldnt be far-fetched to predict that Brees and Eli Manning will one day run into each other in the stands at a Newman football game.But this Sunday, theyll be on opposite sidelines, trying to outdo one another, and assuming success on that front will require a prolific outing.You have to expect that theyre going to be able to score, Eli Manning said of Brees and the Saints. Hes put up (nearly) 40-some odd points last week. A bunch of times when weve played them, its been high-scoring. We have to know that offensively and do our part.With their busy professional and family schedules, Brees and Eli Manning dont see each other too often -- perhaps once or twice a year, Brees said. Its usually when their teams play one another or at Pro Bowls.Still, Archie Manning said its clear that his youngest son and Brees admire and appreciate one another on personal and professional levels.I dont know that they see a lot of each other, but I know theres mutual respect there, Archie Manning said. Everybody respects Drew as a quarterback and a person.Brees turned pro in 2001, Manning in 2004. Now both are seasoned veterans and not just former Super Bowl winners, but also Super Bowl MVPs.Between them, they have accounted for more than 100,000 yards and more than 700 TDs passing -- Brees for 61,326 yards and 432 TDs, Manning for 44,394 yards and 297 TDs.Manning might never match Brees statistical production, but Brees has noticed Mannings knack for coming through in high-stakes moments, as he did in two Super Bowls against the Patriots and coach Bill Belichick, who is renowned for his defensive acumen.He is extremely cerebral and very intelligent. I think he has a great command of the offense and of what is happening around him, Brees said of Manning. He has played big in some big games throughout his career. ... You can never have a big enough lead against a guy like that.Indeed, when their teams met last season in New Orleans, the final score was: Saints 52, Giants 49.When he gets hot, its hot, Brees added. You just know that you have to be your best in a game like this when you have a quarterback like that on the other side.---Online:AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: www.twitter.com/AP-NFL Cheap Air Max 90 Outlet . Coach Tom Thibodeau says the former MVP will probably start travelling with the team in the next few weeks. Rose tore the meniscus in his right knee at Portland in November and was ruled out for the remainder of the season by the Bulls. Cheap Nike Air Max 90 Free Shipping . Barcelona also left injured defenders Carles Puyol, Javier Mascherano and Jordi Alba out of its squad for the trip to Glasgow. That means that Marc Bartra will probably start again in the centre of the defence alongside Gerard Pique. http://www.nikeairmax90outlet.com/ . -- Yogi Ferrell orchestrates pretty much everything in Indianas offence.VANCOUVER -- The Vancouver Whitecaps have developed a habit of giving up second-half goals, and outspoken midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker wants the emerging trend to end as soon as possible. "Weve got to tighten up defensively," he said. "Weve been conceding goals and giving away cheap and easy goals. You cant do it at this level. Youre going to get punished." The Whitecaps (4-5-4) will try to kick the habit as they host the New England Revolution on Saturday. The Seattle Sounders overcame a 2-1 deficit to beat the Whitecaps 3-2 last weekend. The loss was compounded by a hamstring injury to top central defender Andy OBrien, who will miss the game against the Revs (5-4-5). The Whitecaps were leading in Seattle when OBrien left, but could not maintain the advantage with a makeshift back line. However, the Whitecaps were squandering leads in the second half even with him in the lineup. Vancouver had to settle for draws in a league game against Portland and the second leg of the Canadian championship final against the Montreal Impact. Both ties occurred on the home turf at B.C. Place stadium -- a cause for concern as the Whitecaps prepare to meet a New England team that is unbeaten in six games, including U.S. Open Cup play. The Revs have scored nine goals in their past two games, and allowed a league-low nine goals in MLS contests. Injuries on Vancouvers back line threaten to produce more second-half breakdowns. Carlyle Mitchell, recalled from lower-tier FC Edmonton, will replace OBrien and Johnny Leveron will continue to play the other centre back spot in place of captain Jay DeMerit, who has missed most of the season with a ruptured Achilles tendon. Reo-Coker, a former English Premier League star who joined the team in pre-season, said the Caps have to mature quickly. "Its a learning curve," he said. "Some teams go through these little periods. Its about learning from the mistakes. "Weve got quite a few new players here (from last season.) Weve got some young players here. But weve got enough experienced players to make sure those mistakes dont happen." He called on players to take on more responsibility and communicate better on the pitch as the Whitecaps attempt to finish in the top five in the Western Conference and earn a playoff berth. Coach Martin Rennie is concerned that the club is giving up goals in the second half, but noted it is not surrendering late markers like it did during a stretch last season. Nike Air Max 90 Clearance Sale. Generally, he likes the way the team has been finishing games. The Whitecaps have also displayed more finish around the net lately, producing eight goals in their past four games, including league and Canadian championship play. If not for some close misses, the Caps could have had several more goals. Rennie hopes the trio of Brazilian Camilo, Scottish international Kenny Miller and Russell Teibert of Niagara Falls, Ont., will continue to develop the chemistry that they have displayed lately. After struggling to maintain a lineup spot earlier in the season, Camilo now leads the team in scoring. He accounted for all of Vancouvers scoring in Seattle and has four goals and an assist in the past four games, including Canadian championship play. Miller, who has missed most of the season with a hamstring injury, has three goals in the five league games in which he has played. Teibert has been on a tear since scoring his first two MLS goals in a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Galaxy on May 11. The Canadian midfielder, used in a much more attacking role of late, has three assists in the past two games. Factoring in his two goals, he has generated five points in the last four contests. "Its an exciting combination and its only just starting to take root," said Rennie of the trio. Miller said he, Camilo and Teibert are "a work in progress" and can only improve over time. They can also play a role defensively by pressuring the opposition defenders and giving them less time to see the field and move the ball. But the whole team needs to get "in sync." Once the necessary cohesion is achieved, it will become "an art." In the meantime, Reo-Coker is calling on a young players like Mitchell to help make up for OBriens absence and limit opposition scoring chances. "The responsibility is on them to show that they want to be here -- and they want to play," said Reo-Coker. 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