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Growing up Watt: Brothers first, teammates second

PEWAUKEE, Wis.John and Connie Watt were attending a Super Bowl party several years ago when they found themselves in the company of NFL royalty.

Across the room stood Peyton and Eli Manning, descendants of Archie, dressed in their finery and cutting dashing figures. The Manning brothers oozed class as they extended hands and greetings to guests at a Gatorade-sponsored event.

John Watt studied the mannerisms of the Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks while huddled alongside his wife and middle son, Derek. They were awaiting the arrival of their two other boys, J.