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i payed plenty to see him/them play several times but i wouldn't go to this if they payed it all back to me.
Everyone assumes it was TT. But according to Favre, he and TT remained in contact, but it was M3 with whom it took longer to mend:
I thought that very interesting and would have assumed the reverse. Yes, I know he said it wasn't mended yet with TT, but at least they were still in touch.Quote:
Originally Posted by Favre
Apologies for not ammending this to the Favre thread. I was too lazy to look for it.
I said years ago that it was MM. It was Favre's day long meeting with MM that was the last straw that ended his tenure in GB. He met with TT only a short time, but so long with MM that MM cancelled practice that day. Can't for the life of me figure out what they talked about for a whole day. Should have been.
MM; "Hi Brett."
BF; "Hi Mike."
MM; "Brett, I think Aaron is ready to play, and probably won't go into hibernation in the cold like you did in the last game."
BF; "I don't know, Mike; he's damn young with no experience. Heck, I have thrown 10 times as many interceptions as he has completions."
MM; "Believe me, I know that. You ready to compete with him head to head for the starting job?"
BF; "Mike, I'm frickin' BRETT FAVRE! The fan's will have your ass if I don't start."
MM; "My decision to make, Brett. Bye, Brett."
TT would never have gotten rid of Favre without MM being comfortable with Rodgers as the starter. I have always felt MM said it was time.
I think it was MM's decision not to bring Favre back once he had announced his retirement. Once that decision was made, it was TT's decision on what to do with Favre, which is where it got publicly ugly because Favre wanted to be released.
Retired plus Giants playoff game. Remember the scuttlebutt that M3 was mad about play calling changes and performance in that game. I think that was one of Bob's Sunday "the end is nigh" pieces.
M3 isn't quite Coughlin in terms of being unbending, but the man does like to plan ahead.
Where did the "stick it to Ted" comments come from? Favre or his camp?
Nice overview of the interviews with beat guys Favre held yesterday.
http://cheeseheadtv.com/blog/favre-s...eesehead+TV%29
Demovsky: http://espn.go.com/blog/green-bay-pa...fame-induction
Wilde: http://www.espnwisconsin.com/page.php?page_id=278
Audio: http://www.stationcaster.com/player_...=583&f=4574163
JSO: Apparently shut out. Unless this goes to Day 2. Last Favre item was review of his SI cover: http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/310982051.html
Ty Dunne did get an interview last October: http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packe...281524621.html
The countdown has begun....
http://www.packers.com/media-center/...pr=71671905072
I can't wait for the speech; rather than prepare, he's winging it.
I expect at least one INT. Butler will catch it.
The speech...... we should start a pool to predict how long he drones on for. If his Q&A press conferences from years ago tell us anything, its that he can drag a simple statement on forever. This thing could last an hour!
Anyone notice how fucked up Larry's left pinky is? Whoa.
Also need to bet on whether he is packing a chaw or not during the speech.
I'm betting he will be extremely well-groomed. No stray ear or nose hairs. Copper compression cuff on elbow: 50-50 chance. Need to check Vegas odds.
PackerRats Brett Favre Packer Hall of Fame Retirement Speech Prop Bets
1. Tears shed, money line, 110/-200 (affirmative/negative bet)
2. O/U mentions of Irv Favre, 1.5
3. Beard (any form facial hair), money line, 150/-170
4. Sideburns lower than earlobe (only pays off if #3 is None), 125/-125
5. Accouterments, bracelet, rubber, something Strong-like, 110/-175
6. Accouterments, bracelet, magnetic healing variety, 160/-145
7. O/U, mention Greatest Fans in the World, 4.5
8. O/U, mention, Ron Wolf, 1.5 (first name OK as long as clear)
9. O/U, mention, Mike Holmgren, 2.5 (same)
10. O/U, mention, Mike McCarthy, .5
11. O/U, mention, Ted Thompson, 1.0
12. O/U, mention, Bob Harlan, 3.5
13. O/U, mention, Mark Murphy, 1.5
14. O/U, mention, Lee Remmel, .5
15. O/U, mention, Steve Mariucci/Mooch, 1.5
16. Boos happen, money line, 110/-200
17. Boos if happen, get drowned out, money line, 170/-150
18. Walk on music, Melissa, Allman Brothers Band, 150/-125
19. Walk on music, Here I Go Again, Whitesnake, 140/-110
20. Hair Products, Just for Men, money line, 190/-170
Please feel free to add. Also to correct money line bets as I don't actually know how they work.
The NFLN will be showcasing Favre and the 1996 team all day on Saturday and will broadcast the HOF induction ceremony live.