Manning, Cowher, Roethlisberger all honored with Sporting News awards
ST. LOUIS -- Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, who threw a record 49 touchdown passes this season, has been named NFL player of the year for the second-straight season by the Sporting News. The St. Louis-based publication also Tuesday named Pittsburgh's Bill Cowher coach of the year and Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger rookie of the year.