DEAD! Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/6452958Bears fan prepares to become Peyton Manning Story Tools: 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 21 years."well.... there are worse names to change to than Peyton Manning.... I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor R. Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 I think that is stupid why change your name (legally) to the quaterback of the team that beat your favorite team in the superbowl and i dont think he helps represent Bears fans i think he just makes bears fans look bad. Go Lakers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breakwood Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 I'd rather see a story like this than seeing losing fans riot and kill people. Yes I'm looking at you Italy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted February 8, 2007 Author Share Posted February 8, 2007 I think that is stupid why change your name (legally) to the quaterback of the team that beat your favorite team in the superbowl and i dont think he helps represent Bears fans i think he just makes bears fans look bad.well.... at least the Bears lost to the Colts, imagine had the Bears been in Super Bowl XXXV and lost? I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclopsis Joe Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 I think that is stupid why change your name (legally) to the quaterback of the team that beat your favorite team in the superbowl and i dont think he helps represent Bears fans i think he just makes bears fans look bad.He lost a bet. He has to. Or are you a Welsher? I don't speak for democrats, democrats don't speak for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigboy1083 Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 I want to know, what would have happened if he won the bet? Thanks KaTo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitedawg22 Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 I want to know, what would have happened if he won the bet?He would have changed his name to Brian Urlacher. oh ,my god ,i strong recommend you to have a visit on the website ,or if i'm the president ,i would have an barceque with the anthor of the articel . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted February 9, 2007 Author Share Posted February 9, 2007 I think that is stupid why change your name (legally) to the quaterback of the team that beat your favorite team in the superbowl and i dont think he helps represent Bears fans i think he just makes bears fans look bad.He lost a bet. He has to. Or are you a Welsher?.... how about Irish? I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrdevil Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 I would hope the judge wouldn't find for filling a bet a good enough reason for one to change their name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacker12 Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Just to close out this thread, a judge ruled that the guy couldn't change his name.http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/6621140 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted March 29, 2007 Author Share Posted March 29, 2007 Just to close out this thread, a judge ruled that the guy couldn't change his name.http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/6621140.... the judge should have asked if the guy is willing to change his name to Eli Manning instead... I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 I think he should be held to his word. Notwithstanding the judge's refusal to permit a legal name change, Mr. Wiese is still free to refer to himself as "Peyton Manning" and request that all of his friends and acquaintances refer to him as such as per the terms of the bet. Sure, he can't sign contracts or other legal documents, operate a checking account, etc. under any name other than his own, however that shouldn't stop him from honoring the spirit of the bet. Look no further than the entertainment industry for examples of people going through their lives with names other than their actual, legal identities. This guy is hiding behind legal technicalities to get out of his obligation. If he had any shred of integrity he'd honor the spirit of the deal he made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 I'd rather see a story like this than seeing losing fans riot and kill people. Yes I'm looking at you Italy!It's obvious that you never saw Argentinean soccer and its environment. It's worst ever than the one from Italy. It's great to be young and a Giant! - Larry Doyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OB33 Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Just to close out this thread, a judge ruled that the guy couldn't change his name.http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/6621140Good. Why anyone would want their name changed to one associated with a known child-abuser is beyond me. #CHOMPCHOMPCHOMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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