jimster Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Bears Fan Loses Bet, Prepares to Change Name to Peyton Manning http://sports.iwon.com/news/02072007/v8969.html Feb 7, 6:49 PM (ET) Email this Story DECATUR, Ill. (AP) -How do you spell Scott Wiese? In a few weeks, that'd be P-e-y-t-o-n M-a-n-n-i-n-g. Wiese, a die-hard fan of the Chicago Bears, signed a pledge in front of a crowd at a Decatur bar last Friday night that if the Bears lost Sunday's Super Bowl, he'd change his name to that of the man who led the Indianapolis Colts to victory. Final Score: Colts 29, Bears 17. So on Tuesday, Wiese went to the Macon County Courts Facility and started the process of changing his name. "I made the bet, and now I've got to keep it," said the 26-year-old, who lives in Forsyth, just north of Decatur. Wiese will now have to advertise his intention in the local newspaper - the Herald & Review - for several weeks and then have a judge give him the OK to become, legally anyway, Peyton Manning. The men have little in common, Wiese acknowledges. Manning the quarterback is 30 years old, stands 6-foot-5 and has a contract with the Colts worth more than $100 million. Wiese is 5-foot-11 and works at a Staples office-supply store for somewhat less. "I think I kind of represent all Bears fans," he said. "Not that I'm saying they're all idiots like me, but I represent their passion because I really care about my team, you know?" Wiese's lawyer and friend, Andy Bourey, is handling the paperwork. He said he admires Wiese's sense of honor. "I never doubted him," he said. "He's a man of his word." While he pledged to take on the new identity, Wiese isn't sure how long he's willing to keep it. Say, maybe, until the Bears' next Super Bowl appearance? Not likely, given that their last trip to the big game was in 1985. "I mean, well, it may be another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-O-G Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Idiot, someone tell that man its just a game. I imagine that there was a Colts fan that agreed to change their name to a Brian Urlacher if the colts won? If not, idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stwasm Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Stories like this remind me as to why I NEVER gamble! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 The judge will throw it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Surface Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Can you spell d-u-m-b-a-s-s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No_Pressure Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 The guy will get sued like that other guy on The Daily Show who changed his name to Andy Griffith during his campaign to become Sheriff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEavyJumbo85 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 yeah this won't go through. You can't go around changing your name like the witty Homer Simpson once did(Max Power) on a whim. "I Lost A Bet" usually doesn't fly in a legal proceeding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the burgundy and gold Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 god what a moron, although it'd be kinda cool to be named after a star athlete. but why would you bet your name on something that you'll prolly lose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskins2redskins Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 but what does that say about the people who really expect him to go through with that...........:doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 I'd rather welch on a bet than be known as Peyton Manning the rest of my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt'n Obvious Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 I don't think this will go through. Why didn't the guy just bet money like a normal person? :logo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
occidio Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 If the eagles EVER won a super bowl... I will change my name to Donovan Mcfag.. i mean Mcnabb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 nvm.......double post. I lose the internets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 The men have little in common, Wiese acknowledges. Manning the quarterback is 30 years old, stands 6-foot-5 and has a contract with the Colts worth more than $100 million. Wiese is 5-foot-11 and works at a Staples office-supply store for somewhat less. :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: By the way, I'm pretty sure this guy is counting on the judge throwing this out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IONTOP Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Seriously, he'll never get the big promotion with his name as Peyton Manning.... He's doomed to go into the interview and find a way to screw it up... Man that joked worked last Saturday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tastes Like Chicken Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 We should all change our names to Art Monk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPortJGibbs89 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 I mean I am a diehard skins fan but I would not ever do something like this, what a ****ing retard.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 I love this quote: "I think I kind of represent all Bears fans," he said. "Not that I'm saying they're all idiots like me, but I represent their passion because I really care about my team, you know?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tastes Like Chicken Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Maybe Michael Irvin should change his name to Art Monk. Or better yet, maybe Monk should change his name to T.O. I bet he'd get into the HOF then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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