So Brett Favre retires... then unretires. He wants back in, but Greenbay doesn't want him. The ship him
off the the JETS, After starting off 8-3 everyone thought Greenbay were a bunch of idiots considering at the time they were wallowing in middle of the pack (literally). People were calling a hudson superbowl, Jets vs. Giants. No one thought Favre's arm would fall apart, but it did and the Jets finished 9-7 and of course out of the playoffs. The Jets didn't want him back, and after numerous arm problems everyone thought that this was Favre's sawn song. This was it, Brett's idea of burning the Packers had backfired, he was too be made a fool. How could this happen. He un-retires and his plan turned out to be worse then the Mets signing Bobby Bonilla... Twice! The Jets released him, and Favre on Cue Retired. But we all know that this couldn't of been it. Theres no way that the NFLs most prolifent passer of all team would retire after a horrendous 2nd half for an AFC team who didn't even play the Packers, but for the time it was true... Brett Favre was retired forever.
( Favre as a NY Jet 2008)
Midway through the summer there was rumors that Brad Childress the Headcoach of the
Vikings had contacted Brett Favre about possibly comming back, and Favre was listening saying " if i play next season, the only team i would play for would be the Vikings" This couldnt be! What!!!! How could Favre do that to the Packers. That would be like Derek Jeter wanting to play for the Redsox out of spite after the Yankees had given him everything. But it was happening, before our eyes Favre commin' back out of retirement as usual, but for the most hated rival the Packers have, the Vikings. People were discusted at the situtation and drama that was unfolding. Then it happened, he said that he didnt want to come back and it was dead. The Packer faithful still loved him and all was forgiven..... but how long would this last.
Out of the blue one August afternoon Poof, Bow and Bam. Here Favre was running out of the Vikings
training facility with a Standard issue QB red No.4 Jersey. This made Packers fans upset, irrate, bitter and discusted. It made Viking fans happy, joyful and proud. Considering the man who had beaten em time in and out over the past 15 years was on their side... and more importantly it made them Super Bowl Contenders. It made the NFL fan sick to their stomach, once again 24-7 coverage about Favre was all over ESPN ( the sports soap opera network) . One NFL aficionado has stated "
brett farve has become a joke, his me first attitude and inability to make a decision reguarding his career without drawing as much attention to himself as possible has turned people against him,myself included" ( L. Tilden) So much controversey surrounded the team, about how teammates didnt want him, didnt like him and didnt care for him. We heard about issues, alliances and something called an "intra team" schism. Half the team didn't even know what that was, but there was Favre... back for revenge against the team that didn't want him, and let him go. Hes back for one reason and one only... he wants blood. He wants to shaft the Pack and beat them down. He doesnt care if he burns bridges or ties or even cheese factories. We all know what he wants, and theres a possbility he may get it.
So many "experts" have said that he'll fall apart again, that his 39 very soon to be 40 year old body can't hold up anymore and hes only in it for his continuous games started streak. Personally Chris Mortensen from ESPN is not an expert, hes a complete moron. There Favre was 2-0 Vikings vs. 2-0 San Francisco, and in typical dramatic Fasion their he was throwing a prayer to the endzone with no time remaining only to be caught for a touchdown and a victory. So that set up the Monday Night Football game, and definately the game of the week. The Packers visiting the Vikings. The ole man didnt seem to care. He lit up the Packers as the Vikings defeated the Packers 30-23. Im sure Favre slept well last night because of that, and how today so many packer fans had a bad taste in there mouth (probably from all the booze they drank after the game) and because he wasn't touched at all during the game. He is also on pace to set a career high in QB rating and passing accuracy.
But there he is ... the ole man that wouldnt go away. Kinda like that guy with the knee braces at the basketball court, the old man that always wants "in", the guy who can barely move, the guy who sweats from barely moving, the man who wears a cut off shirt and high shorts even though he shouldnt. Brett Favre is THAT guy.... but Don't be surprised if that old smelly man at the court lights it up, with great shots, passes and more importantly his experience and wisdom. Brett Favre is like that. Hes that old man at the court that wont go away, that people dont want, but when that old man is on the court he makes the opposition say, Damn that ole timmer can still play
the ole man still doin it
On a Serious Note,
We are all grandchildren.
Some times we neglect or forget about them, but If your Grand parents are still alive give them a call, why not it only takes a few seconds. Its not that hard and it goes a long way.
Love ya Pop, Get well soon.