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Peyton makes light of impending retirement call

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Peyton Manning knew the question about his future was hanging out there, so he figured he'd address it before he began his speech on leadership at the Florida Forum on Wednesday night.

As soon as the applause died down from his introduction, Manning somberly looked out at the audience and drew a deep breath.

"Many of you have probably heard that I have a significant announcement to make, so I thought I'd go ahead and make it with all of you here tonight," Manning said. "Papa John's is offering 50 percent off tonight through Friday.