OFFICIAL BRETT THE LIVING LEGEND THREAD

[HowardRoark]

Where are the crocs in the locker?

[MadtownPacker]

Where are the crocs in the locker?Haha! Good one. Finally someone not acting like a woman scorned about the whole thing. You'd think they were Deanna to be so bitter with ole #4.

Congrats to BRETT it was fun watching you and the hateful fans can't take away your great games and SB as a GB Packer.

[MadtownPacker]

The guy sitting next to Tony Dungy was always picked last for sports games when he was a kid.

At first glance I thought you photoshopped Madtown in there. But I think the camera angle just exaggerated the size of Eddie D's head.Go fuck yourself (cuz no woman is gonna do it for free) you gaybear!!

[wpony]

I can't agree more I remember suffering through the seventies I love the Packers but those were some really rough years then we had a little ray of sunshine with the Magic Man then came Favre and when or lose the games became fun to watch true it would have been nice to have a few less interceptions but the games were always interesting and teams did not come in here thinking the games were gimmes.

[Freak Out]

Let the hate go people. The guy helped bring GB back from the fucking dead. I don't really care about the Jet or Queen years. All I know is how fucking excited I was when he was playing for the Packers and will never forget it.

[swede]

Let the hate go people. The guy helped bring GB back from the fucking dead. I don't really care about the Jet or Queen years. All I know is how fucking excited I was when he was playing for the Packers and will never forget it.

I watched Jon Gruden and Brett do a show called QB Camp. I learned that Favre's reputation for "drawing stuff up in the dirt" doesn't convey his remarkable grasp of the game. He only adjusted plays in the huddle when he had seen a weakness or knew he could exploit a defender's tendencies. He taught his receivers to run short slants on every running play with an expectation that the ball would be coming if defenders grew tired of covering nothing and sold out on the faked handoff. For a guy that comes off as a bit slow, he has a savante-like memory for formations, routes, and play calls.

At this point, anyone still hating needs to just stop and go back to fully enjoying the Favre era.

[Freak Out]

Man he is rambling now....

[gbgary]

Man he is rambling now....

us womens table tennis is on. beating Portugal right now.

[esoxx]

Truly outstanding HOF speech.

Well done Brett.

[Radagast]

Can anyone post a link where the HOF Speeches can be viewed .

I missed the ceremony due to circumstances beyond my control . Thanks ! :glug:

[pbmax]

I watched Jon Gruden and Brett do a show called QB Camp. I learned that Favre's reputation for "drawing stuff up in the dirt" doesn't convey his remarkable grasp of the game. He only adjusted plays in the huddle when he had seen a weakness or knew he could exploit a defender's tendencies. He taught his receivers to run short slants on every running play with an expectation that the ball would be coming if defenders grew tired of covering nothing and sold out on the faked handoff. For a guy that comes off as a bit slow, he has a savante-like memory for formations, routes, and play calls.

At this point, anyone still hating needs to just stop and go back to fully enjoying the Favre era.

There is no doubt he was twice as smart as he pretended to be for the press. I do think some of his bright ideas in that show were being time shifted backwards a little (I still remember a kid who refused to go to anyone other than Sharpe on a first read, then it was Brooks for a year) but he clearly mastered the position in that MVP era.

Wilde points out that Favre's speech was not written down, so he was doing it all from memory. And that memory is still pretty good.

[pbmax]

That bust doesn't eve look like him. The only thing they got right was the hairline and the stubble. And perhaps the bust has a dip in.


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CpPRLMTW8AA6SdS.jpg

[Patler]

Can anyone post a link where the HOF Speeches can be viewed .

I missed the ceremony due to circumstances beyond my control . Thanks ! :glug:

I imagine it can be found with a simple search of the NFL or NFL-HOF site.

[RashanGary]

I'm glad Favre is in the HOF. I loved watching him and the Packers. I didn't watch or read any HOF stuff. I just don't really have interest. But I like telling my son about reggie white and Favre and randy moss and Barry Sanders and Charles Woodson and the great players i got to watch. I'll always remember Favre and he'll always be in that conversation of great players from when I was a kid and great players my son didn't get to see. He plays with madden greats on the game and asks me about them, so that's fun :)

Congrats for Favre and his family. This is for them. I don't really care, but good for them!! I pretty much forgot all about that old crap and I don't care if he played for the Vikings or got in a fight with Tt or any of it. It's over, and now he's a legit hofer and he deserves it. Glad I got to see him play!!

[Iron Mike]

I noticed Brett is the only one wearing shorts in that photo with the other HOFers in attendance. :lol:

I thought it was the guy wearing the red shirt, when everyone else clearly had a navy shirt on.

[Iron Mike]

Can anyone post a link where the HOF Speeches can be viewed .

I missed the ceremony due to circumstances beyond my control . Thanks ! :glug:


http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-hall-of-fame/0ap3000000681200/Brett-Favre-s-Hall-of-Fame-speech

[Patler]

I'm glad Favre is in the HOF. I loved watching him and the Packers. I didn't watch or read any HOF stuff. I just don't really have interest. But I like telling my son about reggie white and Favre and randy moss and Barry Sanders and Charles Woodson and the great players i got to watch. I'll always remember Favre and he'll always be in that conversation of great players from when I was a kid and great players my son didn't get to see. He plays with madden greats on the game and asks me about them, so that's fun :)

Congrats for Favre and his family. This is for them. I don't really care, but good for them!! I pretty much forgot all about that old crap and I don't care if he played for the Vikings or got in a fight with Tt or any of it. It's over, and now he's a legit hofer and he deserves it. Glad I got to see him play!!

That's about the way I feel, too. I've never gotten into the various HoF ceremonies and the like, but I like the concept of HoFs as museums. I would like to visit Canton some day just because of the historical info. The only sports HoFs I have visited are the NHL and WI Hockey HoF. I drove past the NBA HoF every few months for years, always intended to stop, but never did. Now it will have to be a special trip.

When Favre was still playing, I recall a discussion on this board or one of its predecessors about how quickly he would be "forgotten". Some of the younger members (you might even have been one!) didn't seem to appreciate how fleeting their careers, and to some extent their fame can be even if they make the HoF. You really have to have seen them play to appreciate what they did and how they did it. Stories about them and their raw stats can be misleading. I remember arguing with someone that eventually another QB would show up in GB, and the younger fans who barely or never saw Favre would revere him over Favre, whether earned or not. Little did I know at the time that it would be Favre's immediate successor.

It's one of the reasons I never get tired of talking about Starr. Sure, his stats look paltry compared to QBs today, just like Favres might in another 50 years. We have no idea how the game might change. Scores in the 40s and 50s could become the norm, with 350 yards and 4 TDs passing very common. We see hints of that already. People look at the roster and trivialize Starr because he played with so many HoFers, but the league was small and he was always playing against a bunch as well. Like Favre, Starr was an unquestioned leader who his team mates would do anything for. Starr was as much who the Packers were in his time as Favre was in his. I was privileged to have seen both through out their careers. The 1960's was really a magical time to be a Packer fan.

At some point your son might tell his son about the stories "grandpa" told about watching Favre, and the connection will extend to a third generation, and your grandson will be amazed that grandpa actually SAW Brett Favre play!

[Guiness]

One of these things is not like the other.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CpGZDCRXEAAsvp7.jpg

Who is the guy fourth from the right in the front row wearing a blue shirt? At first I thought he was an inductee, but he must be an existing member. I'm surprised they let him sit there with no jacket.

[Willard]

Who is the guy fourth from the right in the front row wearing a blue shirt? At first I thought he was an inductee, but he must be an existing member. I'm surprised they let him sit there with no jacket.
Stabler family member?

[Patler]

Who is the guy fourth from the right in the front row wearing a blue shirt? At first I thought he was an inductee, but he must be an existing member. I'm surprised they let him sit there with no jacket.

Maybe somebody representing Stanfil or Stabler, who are dead? There are seven "blue shirst" and 7 inductees, no?

[Iron Mike]

Who's the dude in the red shirt, that apparently didn't get the memo????

[pbmax]

Who is the guy fourth from the right in the front row wearing a blue shirt? At first I thought he was an inductee, but he must be an existing member. I'm surprised they let him sit there with no jacket.

It doesn't seem that Wolf in in their group, perhaps being under the contributor category doesn't have the same perks as former owner (DeBartolo).

So I am guessing a descendant of Kenny Stabler?

http://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/stltoday.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/bf/6bf40308-a2a5-50df-a248-e0e86ec35b20/57a4c09f43faf.image.jpg

[pbmax]

http://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/stltoday.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/69/669d2fe0-95c7-53d9-98c4-fc468e0b6277/57a4c09d9de1c.image.jpg

[Harlan Huckleby]

That bust doesn't eve look like him. The only thing they got right was the hairline and the stubble. And perhaps the bust has a dip in.


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CpPRLMTW8AA6SdS.jpg

agreed, but there is a slight resemblance to Phil Simms, maybe that's who the sculptor had in mind.

http://www.thesportsbank.net/core/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/phil_simms-1.jpg

[Harlan Huckleby]

Go fuck yourself (cuz no woman is gonna do it for free) you gaybear!!

Easy, easy, it was an innocent case of mistaken identity.

But that begs another question: has anybody checked whether Eddie Debartolo's papers are in order?

[Harlan Huckleby]

http://extras.mnginteractive.com/live/media/site568/2015/1115/20151115__eddie~1_300.JPG

guy looks like he could keek a touchdown

[Patler]

http://extras.mnginteractive.com/live/media/site568/2015/1115/20151115__eddie~1_300.JPG

guy looks like he could keek a touchdown

Who, Montana? I'm not sure the other guy ever played. (It is DeBartolo, isn't it?)

[Harlan Huckleby]

Who, Montana? I'm not sure the other guy ever played. (It is DeBartolo, isn't it?)

That is Fast Eddie, yes. Perhaps he attended one of those fantasy sports camps where you get to wear a uniform and have your picture taken with a retired star.

I was channeling a Zendejas brother or the ghost of Garo Yepremian.

[Patler]

BTW, those are just people like us over der in Minnesota, they aren't really slime.


Having married into a family of Minnesotans, I respectfully disagree,

[Fritz]

Let the hate go people. The guy helped bring GB back from the fucking dead. I don't really care about the Jet or Queen years. All I know is how fucking excited I was when he was playing for the Packers and will never forget it.



Note: Site admin removed political post because poster is either too stupid or too inconsiderate to know better.

[red]

i'm not hating on favre, I'm hating on that fact that theres a god damn ugly purple fucking jersey in the same case as our beloved green and gold (and white)

and its even worse if its just a temporary display.

queens fans weren't making the pilgrimage to canton to watch favre get in, those were all packer fans

that display should have been there to make us happy, not to reopen a barely closed wound and make us want to vomit

[Infamous]

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/6/7/4407080/brett-favre-green-bay-packers-career

[Infamous]

http://www.12up.com/posts/4090109-brett-favre-urges-packers-to-play-with-more-confidence

[Freak Out]

i'm not hating on favre, I'm hating on that fact that theres a god damn ugly purple fucking jersey in the same case as our beloved green and gold (and white)

and its even worse if its just a temporary display.

queens fans weren't making the pilgrimage to canton to watch favre get in, those were all packer fans

that display should have been there to make us happy, not to reopen a barely closed wound and make us want to vomit

The Viking shit was lame for sure.

[woodbuck27]

That bust doesn't eve look like him. The only thing they got right was the hairline and the stubble. And perhaps the bust has a dip in.


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CpPRLMTW8AA6SdS.jpg

I see this fella:

http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/former-nfl-coach-and-current-fox-sports-football-analyst-jimmy-looks-picture-id96215234?s=594x594

[Joemailman]

Favre returning to Green Bay to receive the Distinguished Service Award at the Lee Remmel Sports Award Banquet August 9. http://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2017/07/11/brett-favre-coming-back-green-bay/466238001/

[mraynrand]

Favre returning to Green Bay to receive the Distinguished Service Award at the Lee Remmel Sports Award Banquet August 9. http://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2017/07/11/brett-favre-coming-back-green-bay/466238001/

fine, just don't let him anywhere near a regular season game.

[woodbuck27]

The LOVE just keeps on coming for Brett Favre.

Favre will receive the Distinguished Service Award on Aug. 9, 2017 during the Lee Remmel Sports Awards Banquet at the Swan Club. The awards are presented by the Rotary Club of De Pere, which donates proceeds to the athletic programs of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, St. Norbert College and local high schools.The Rotary award is connected to Lee Remmel, which apparently means something to Favre.

"I think Lee had a pretty special place for him," said Greg DeCleene, Rotary Club president and Legends De Pere/Swan Club owner.

'The Gunslinger' entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame last summer, with many members of the Green Bay Packer organization and fans in attendance. Brett Favre has adapted well to retirement from the NFL and is very happy in his new life and as active as ever.

https://www.facebook.com/Brett4Favre/

It is interesting that Favre has recently expressed a desire to return to Green Bay as a coach or in a management role.

[mraynrand]

I'm OK with honoring Favre until the cows come home, but I just think it's unwise to allow him anywhere near an actual game.

2015: Favre's number is retired at halftime of regular season game. RESULT: Packers lose horribly in cold rain on Thanksgiving night to underwhelming Bears team; drops and other poor play are prominently displayed. Instead of tying all time series, Packers drop two games back in the pennant race.

2016: Favre's entry into HOF is honored during regular season game. RESULT: Packers commit clusterfavre of turnovers, suffer injuries and otherwise play poorly in loss to another hated rival (Dallas Cowboys)

2016: preseason HOF Game at Canton. Result: Favre destroys entire field. Game cancelled.

[Joemailman]

I'm OK with honoring Favre until the cows come home, but I just think it's unwise to allow him anywhere near an actual game.

2015: Favre's number is retired at halftime of regular season game. RESULT: Packers lose horribly in cold rain on Thanksgiving night to underwhelming Bears team; drops and other poor play are prominently displayed. Instead of tying all time series, Packers drop two games back in the pennant race.

2016: Favre's entry into HOF is honored during regular season game. RESULT: Packers commit clusterfavre of turnovers, suffer injuries and otherwise play poorly in loss to another hated rival (Dallas Cowboys)

2016: preseason HOF Game at Canton. Result: Favre destroys entire field. Game cancelled.

August 9 is the day before the Packers first preseason game vs. Philadelphia. Maybe put all the starters in protective custody.

[woodbuck27]

August 9 is the day before the Packers first preseason game vs. Philadelphia. Maybe put all the starters in protective custody.

https://usatthebiglead.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/brett-favre-wolfman2.png?w=672&h=449&crop=1

Unnhhhh !

GO PACK GO !

[mraynrand]

^ great post :roll:

[woodbuck27]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2735487-tom-brady-ties-brett-favre-peyton-manning-for-most-regular-season-wins-by-qb?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=nfl

Tom Brady Ties Brett Favre, Peyton Manning for Most Regular-Season Wins by QB

BY: TIM DANIELS ... OCTOBER 5, 2017

[mraynrand]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2735487-tom-brady-ties-brett-favre-peyton-manning-for-most-regular-season-wins-by-qb?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=nfl

Tom Brady Ties Brett Favre, Peyton Manning for Most Regular-Season Wins by QB

BY: TIM DANIELS ... OCTOBER 5, 2017

Records were made to be broken

- Bert*











*among others....

[Joemailman]

Records were made to be broken

- Bert*











*among others....

We'll never forget you Tim.

[mraynrand]

We'll never forget you Tim.

:)

[woodbuck27]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_Of0jcpaKc

Best Throws in NFL History

In this Video you will enjoy some amazing throws of the ball but look for the throws by a couple of GREAT Packer QB's.

We saw Aaron Rodgers perform his Magician Act again last nigh; with another perfect throw to WR Davante Adams for yet another 4th Qtr. Comeback; and doing this in back to back games Vs the Dallas Cowboys.

In two more years God willing, I'll be a Packer fan for 70 years. That win last night ! I've never been more thrilled to see a clutch Series playout for a win and the funny thing was. I believed that Aaron Rodgers would get that done.

We're so fortunate to have two Great QB's lead our Packers for the past two and a decades.

[woodbuck27]

http://www.wtok.com/content/sports/Favres-Football-Passion-Inherited-from-Big-Irv-450268223.html

Favre's Football Passion Inherited from "Big Irv"

By Courtesy: Dale McKee | Posted: Tue 11:21 AM, Oct 10, 2017

" Today, we honor one of the best as we wish Brett Favre a happy birthday. Favre was born on October 10, 1969, in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Many professional football players do not give their days on the high school gridiron even a second thought, and some remember only the past glory. They remember the day when they scored numerous touchdowns or roughed up the opposing quarterback. Then, once in a while, you have a Brett Favre. The gunslinger from Hancock North Central High School in Kiln comes from a background of hard work. ..."

Please click on the LINK above for more of this story.

[denverYooper]

Sittin' Pretty.

[woodbuck27]

Sittin' Pretty.

Ohh Yea ! :-)

[woodbuck27]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2753290-brett-favre-executive-producing-documentary-about-concussions-nfl-career?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=nfl

Brett Favre Executive-Producing Documentary About Concussions, NFL Career

BY: ROB GOLDBERG .... JANUARY 9, 2018

" Pro Football HOF QB Brett Favre will open up about his career and his history of head injuries in an upcoming documentary, Shocked: A Hidden Factor in the Sports Concussion Crisis.

According to Carrie Brunner of the NB Herard, the show will premier on the Stadium network Thursday Jan.11, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. ET...."

Please Click on the LINK above for the rest of this story.

[woodbuck27]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2753290-brett-favre-executive-producing-documentary-about-concussions-nfl-career?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=nfl

Brett Favre Executive-Producing Documentary About Concussions, NFL Career

BY: ROB GOLDBERG .... JANUARY 9, 2018

" Pro Football HOF QB Brett Favre will open up about his career and his history of head injuries in an upcoming documentary, Shocked: A Hidden Factor in the Sports Concussion Crisis.

According to Carrie Brunner of the NB Herard, the show will premier on the Stadium network Thursday Jan.11, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. ET...."

Please Click on the LINK above for the rest of this story.

Note:

The film makes the argument that softer turfs will lessen the impact on a player’s head, thereby decreasing the risk of concussions.

[mraynrand]

Note:

The film makes the argument that softer turds will lessen the impact on a player’s head, thereby decreasing the risk of concussions.

I don't see the connection.

[mraynrand]

Ah, the good old days:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PUAgITZfq0&has_verified=1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PUAgITZfq0&has_verified=1

[George Cumby]

Never gets old!

[gbgary]

Never gets old!

NEVER!! lol

[woodbuck27]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWlrjsJRiFI

Brett Favre - The Gunslinger

Does this ever get too OLD ! No, Nope, Natta,are you kidding me. hahaha ......NO WAY !

[woodbuck27]

The facts of life and 'Father Time' had to eventually become, as it does to anyone, even 'the LEGEND' ... 'THE GUNSLINGER' Packer GREAT QB Brett Favre OR REALITY.

What did the Green Bay Packers have as an answer to Brett Favre 'The LEGEND' for PACKER NATION !?

They had 'The BAD MAN'.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CubJC-ygHvc

GO PACK GO !

[woodbuck27]

" So proud of my friend Doug Pederson and the performance his Eagles showed tonight. Doug called a great game and his team was pure class. Congratulations on the Lombardi ! " Brett Favre

https://www.facebook.com/Brett4Favre/photos/a.939964242762757.1073741826.183115348447654/1627563720669469/?type=3

[woodbuck27]

" Congrats to the 2018 NFL Hall of Fame Class. Strong group of great players. Looking forward to seeing these guys get their Gold jackets in Canton. " Brett Favre

https://www.facebook.com/pg/Brett4Favre/posts/?ref=notif

Alicia Kramer Thanks for championing dad, Brett ♡

[mraynrand]

Favre was a bad boy telling fat-ass Andy Reid stories on the NFLN today. Pretty hilarious.

[pbmax]

Did anyone else see that Jerry Rice is now the second hall of famer to come to believe in the healing properties of copper along with Brett?

I must have seen that commercial four times yesterday.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SK2LIXhWF58

[woodbuck27]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd7jZoJjKWs

Gruden's QB Camp ... Brett Favre

Comment woodbuck27:

Brett Favre:

You cannot bring anymore than that !

This VIDEO is enormous and on 'what it takes to be GREAT'.

I can clearly and honestly write that I can totally relate to Brett Favre. It's his attitude and confidence I respect / LOVE. He was 'a one of a kind knock off', and 'the mold is broken' kinda Pro athlete.

As Packer fans we were blessed to see this Man compete.

Brett Favre had it (really had it) ! A lot of that came from the mentorship he received as a gift from his Father Irving Favre.

I've learned this in my lifetime and being a competitor. Believe this and the fact I'm a serious competitor. I don't compete to be the loser.

You cannot compete effectively unless you certainly know you have what it takes to be the BEST. I looked back on 'any time I excelled' competing, and the end result was a simple:

" OK ! No big deal Edwin...you knew you were going to win."

Never ever confuse confidence with arrogance. Confidence WINS and arrogance is of low esteem and wanting too much to win and seldom getting there.

Confidence goes hand in hand with experience and building on more of that to wisdom. I'm a very confident MAN.

That's still in me today. My competitiveness and sports is done. I still compete and do so a lot.

I've played Poker since I was 10 Years of age.Most days I prove it playing Poker. I play against people all over the World; and I know I'm the BEST Texas Holdem Player. I'm TRUTHFULLY 'The BEST'. It just is. :-)

In any Poker Session I'll be in my mind's eye, 'the TOP Man on that Table'; and >95 % of the time I'm going to prove that to myself. It's not beating those people. Rather, it's all about proving something to me.

Brett Favre was exactly like that.

[woodbuck27]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0z6LTdY3jCE

Mike Holmgren: Favre was the son I never had

[woodbuck27]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgYSAuqGe-A

America's Game 1996 Green Bay Packers

[mraynrand]

ICYMI

Brett Favre talks concussions on 'Today': 'I've had hundreds'

http://www.espn.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/81029/brett-favre-talks-concussions-on-today-ive-had-hundreds


Brett Favre would rather his grandsons not play football, believes he may have short-term memory loss, fears what might happen to him as he ages and believes he sustained "hundreds, maybe thousands" of concussions in his 20-year NFL career.

The NFL record-holder for most consecutive starts (297) even suggested he might have ended his ironman streak had he thought more seriously about concussions when he played.

The former Green Bay Packers quarterback touched on all those subjects Thursday during an interview on NBC’s "Today" show.


Brett Favre didn't begin to think about the long-term effects of concussions until his career was nearly over. Albert Dickson/Sporting News
Here’s an edited transcript of that interview:

Question: How many concussions did you have?

Favre: “That I know of, three or four maybe. But as we’re learning about concussions, there’s a term that is often used in football -- and maybe in other sports -- that I got 'dinged.' As Dr. [Bennet] Omalu, who was portrayed by Will Smith in the movie 'Concussion' has said, 'Dinged is a concussion.' When you have ringing of the ears, seeing stars, that’s a concussion. And if that is a concussion, I’ve had hundreds, maybe thousands, throughout my career, which is frightening.”

Q: You played hurt, but did you realize how dangerous it was?

Favre: “Absolutely not. Absolutely not. I played 20 years. Year 18, 19, 20 is when the NFL implemented the concussion protocol testing. Having played 17 years up to that point, my baseline test, which they did maybe in Year 18, which gives you where you are at this point in your career, there had been enormous amount of injuries that had taken place in those 17, 18 years. My test was skewed somewhat. So really, at that point in my career, and at that point in the NFL’s early stages, there was nothing prior to that. You saw older players, retired players, and they would walk with a limp. [You thought], ‘That’s what I’m going to look like someday, that’s the price that you pay.’ Now, I think the focus is on your mental health. You’re going to have knee, hip, shoulder type of issues -- that’s just part of it. But head injuries and concussions were never considered a problem for long term until now.”

The game will not last much longer in current form...

[red]

ICYMI

Brett Favre talks concussions on 'Today': 'I've had hundreds'

http://www.espn.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/81029/brett-favre-talks-concussions-on-today-ive-had-hundreds



The game will not last much longer in current form...

have there been any numbers about a drop in participation at the younger levels yet?

thats where the game will die imo. when high school kids decide it isn't worth ruining their lives for a year or two of glory and fame

pro players make huge $$$$ to destroy their brains and bodies. college, high school, junior high and peewee players do not

[mraynrand]

have there been any numbers about a drop in participation at the younger levels yet?

thats where the game will die imo. when high school kids decide it isn't worth ruining their lives for a year or two of glory and fame

pro players make huge $$$$ to destroy their brains and bodies. college, high school, junior high and peewee players do not


Ask the soccer moms!

[Cheesehead Craig]

My understanding is that it's about a 25% drop from 10 yrs ago in the pre-high school levels.

[red]

My understanding is that it's about a 25% drop from 10 yrs ago in the pre-high school levels.

thats no where near as big of a drop as i would have thought to be honest

[Fritz]

The only thing that's safe to play is with yourself.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

have there been any numbers about a drop in participation at the younger levels yet?

thats where the game will die imo. when high school kids decide it isn't worth ruining their lives for a year or two of glory and fame

pro players make huge $$$$ to destroy their brains and bodies. college, high school, junior high and peewee players do not

College is not cheap, and so long as there are still football scholarships out there, kids will continue to play the game.

I blame capitalism.

[Cheesehead Craig]

The only thing that's safe to play is with yourself.

Just not on the city bus apparently, people freak out then.

[Fritz]

You sound as if you have some experience in that realm, Craig.

[Cheesehead Craig]

You sound as if you have some experience in that realm, Craig.

I was just tucking in my shirt, I swear!

[Deputy Nutz]

The game has never been safer, the fact is though it will never be a safe game. Brett is also part of a group that is trying to invent procedures or medication to help reduce the symptoms of concussion and CTE. There is a financial aspect to why he is speaking out about head injuries and football.

[Deputy Nutz]

The Hall of Fame quarterback has put his money and his name behind Prevacus, a company that’s testing a neurosteroid intended to be administered nasally immediately after a brain impact, to counter the effects of concussion at the cellular level
Pharma is seen as the next frontier in concussion treatment. The Favre-backed drug has shown promise in animal testing, but clinical trials on human patients have yet to be conducted
Favre has recruited Kurt Warner and other NFL greats to Prevacus’s advisory board. Other NFL figures such as Richard Sherman are also involved in companies seeking a drug to treat concussions

SI.com

[mraynrand]

He falsified his research, so that RDU-90 could be approved and Devlin McGregor could give you Provasic!

[Cheesehead Craig]

The Favre-backed drug has shown promise in animal testing,

How the heck did they get animals to play tackle football?

[mraynrand]

How the heck did they get animals to play tackle football?

You know the answer to this: Clydesdales!

[woodbuck27]

The Hall of Fame quarterback has put his money and his name behind Prevacus, a company that’s testing a neurosteroid intended to be administered nasally immediately after a brain impact, to counter the effects of concussion at the cellular level
Pharma is seen as the next frontier in concussion treatment. The Favre-backed drug has shown promise in animal testing, but clinical trials on human patients have yet to be conducted
Favre has recruited Kurt Warner and other NFL greats to Prevacus’s advisory board. Other NFL figures such as Richard Sherman are also involved in companies seeking a drug to treat concussions

SI.com

Here's more on this and it's not been tested on human's, or yet approved by the FDA. PAY attention to how Brett Favre speaks in this Video compared to Kurt Warner 'an experienced Sports NFL football Median expert' the rest of the people speaking about Prevacus:


https://www.today.com/video/new-treatment-could-help-relieve-symptoms-of-concussions-as-they-happen-1209136707693

[gbgary]

The only thing that's safe to play is with yourself.

only if your eyesight isn't important to you.

[CaptainKickass]

The episode begins with the boys, Butters and Randy watching a game of football on TV when Stan Marsh tells his father that South Park Elementary doesn't let them do kickoffs when they are playing football because - kickoffs are the most dangerous plays in football, which pisses off Randy. At the PTA meeting, Randy sarcastically suggests that the players should wear bras and tin-foil hats. And then....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlv6BrrxD_4

[pbmax]

You will not be looking live at Brett Favre next year on Monday Night Football.

https://nypost.com/2018/04/17/brett-favre-failed-his-monday-night-football-audition/

[Smidgeon]

Is it time for an "OFFICIAL AARON RODGERS THE LIVING LEGEND THREAD"?

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/04/17/report-aaron-rodgers-frustrated-with-being-frozen-out-of-personnel-decisions/

https://sports.yahoo.com/heres-things-can-get-contentious-aaron-rodgers-packers-044920881.html

[mraynrand]

Well, the Tabloids are fun, but if you were to take them at face value, then Jennifer Aniston would be the mother of 34 children by now.

[woodbuck27]

You will not be looking live at Brett Favre next year on Monday Night Football.

https://nypost.com/2018/04/17/brett-favre-failed-his-monday-night-football-audition/

Fave stops and starts nearly as bad as our 'brain dead' Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

I like Kurt Warner as a serious candidate and MNF.

[gbgary]

You will not be looking live at Brett Favre next year on Monday Night Football.

https://nypost.com/2018/04/17/brett-favre-failed-his-monday-night-football-audition/

thank goodness.

[gbgary]

Is it time for an "OFFICIAL AARON RODGERS THE LIVING LEGEND THREAD"?



it would be the kiss of death.

[Zool]

Is it time for an "OFFICIAL AARON RODGERS THE LIVING LEGEND THREAD"?

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/04/17/report-aaron-rodgers-frustrated-with-being-frozen-out-of-personnel-decisions/

https://sports.yahoo.com/heres-things-can-get-contentious-aaron-rodgers-packers-044920881.html

He needs to retire a couple time first.

[Harlan Huckleby]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2018/04/12/brett-favre-says-he-suffered-probably-thousands-of-concussions/

Favre fears he may be showing signs of CTE. Yikes. I don't think the NFL or its TV partners would want him front and center as a broadcaster.

[Freak Out]

MNF needs to come off cable...fuck the NFL and ESPN.

[woodbuck27]

RE: " The 2018 NFL DRAFT and Round 1 Pick NO.7. The Buffalo Bills (via Tampa Bay): Picking QB Josh Allen,, Wyoming "

DRAFTNIK: " ....Look! I made a GIF of one of Allen’s bombs. Here’s another! And this pass is incomplete, but only because his receiver wasn’t fast enough to catch up to his rocket arm. I’m starting a 283-tweet thread of GIFs that will prove Allen is Brett Favre. ..."



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3JE0LF292k


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEfF6ceLkp8


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtfexxOtaQY

[woodbuck27]

Quote Originally Posted by: Anti-Polar Bear

I assumed everyone knew how to access that "last" article. Just Google Peter King.

That "last" article provided the link to the one that I provided above. In addition to the part 'bout Jervey and Johnson buying a lion, the article hinted that Favre and Sharpe weren't best of friends. Read the article and be smarter at football.

Response: Deputy Nutz:

In 1994 or 95, I can't remember which year, but Sharpe decided he was going to hold out and not play in the first game of the season. He made the decision days before the start of the season to hold the team hostage. Favre who just signed a new deal with the Packers call Sharpe out to the media. Sharpe got bent out of shape. The front office went to Favre to ask him to restructure his deal so that they could extend Sharpe. ... Favre agreed.

[Rutnstrut]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AZr9T6pkuU


First, Brett looks pretty damn good for a guy that took the hits he took. Second, it must really piss you Favre haters off to see him and AR get along.

[pbmax]

I've missed this thread.

[Freak Out]

MOBB!

[mraynrand]

Favre calls in to congratulate Mullens:

https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1058203440705228801

[pbmax]

Favre calls in to congratulate Mullens:

https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1058203440705228801

I am sure there is so much more behind this (probably containing Mooch as the object of each sentence) but its still kinda cool.

[mraynrand]

I am sure there is so much more behind this (probably containing Mooch as the object of each sentence) but its still kinda cool.

You gotta love that Favre just drops an insult at the end "Hey Mooch, that suit is looking a little snug" That's BestFavre, when he's just off the cuff bullshitting like he's drinking with you at the bar (drinking a club soda of course...).

[mraynrand]

Some people are pieces of shit, exploiting Favre this way.


https://nypost.com/2018/12/02/brett-favre-tricked-into-recording-anti-semitic-video/ (https://nypost.com/2018/12/02/brett-favre-tricked-into-recording-anti-semitic-video/)

[pbmax]

Some people are pieces of shit, exploiting Favre this way.


https://nypost.com/2018/12/02/brett-favre-tricked-into-recording-anti-semitic-video/ (https://nypost.com/2018/12/02/brett-favre-tricked-into-recording-anti-semitic-video/)

They got more than just him.

Better question is why would you sign up to participate in this service? Wouldn't it all be dic pic or croc jokes for people's voice mail?

[woodbuck27]

https://www.facebook.com/BrettFavre/photos/a.939964242762757/2016897445069426/?type=3&eid=ARDJGQPPnR_ysNWI84mU28fN9RkmiOVYJj7pIPriGrRMaN s10ppHC3v0b-mDUk4M_VhzMRcf3D8Wm6KO&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBEQgN3iy5C1mujYzKbTy_K1mAguLaK 5oYodfgCwsanYxj0bjMoFkRX4NJHymu0uzURyZdbrvMa6iAD6c Bf5WRUU-IbuaEvzOinpuNRxUQaqe_v1rmOFdzARXfvjLv9655eEPXeTRYM a69Pm8OE96kPtm5WCi1zOMKyjEI1CtFVjqWSBX04mRf9T5fTVe E6wqmLs-dYQAnYSWzTwmu6vz2Vxnhl7HoEcSsbzrbBz5Ka3-GeHA3hNaV2yugyt_OYd14hFjr24CeizMiSvrhDCVNJPTW6aA8V x6NJ9EjD9o1xzRfMrV5kw6juJx--WVz4EQnOqt14sNGeW2mxU-7kL8-1Hw&__tn__=EHH-R

Brett 'the Gunslinger' Favre and the Boys going Deer Hunting.

[pbmax]

Football is based on the precision of the 11 guys on the field. Teams practice to perfect their footwork, timing, depth of routes, angles of blocking, reads and audible systems. It is understood that the team that has better athletes, plays with more passion and focus and executes the gameplan best usually wins. But Brett’s mind goes beyond strict execution of how plays are drawn up and techniques are designed. He realizes that slight movements by the quarterback, more than any other position on offense, can have a huge effect on the defense. Instead of going through his natural reads to find the open receiver, he sometimes gets them open by pump-faking, angling his shoulders and using his eyes to move the defense. He goes by feel and creates to get what he wants, instead of doing everything by the book and getting what the defense will give him. Most coaches cringe at what he does because it isn’t very coachable, but there’s almost always a rhyme and reason with Brett.

Sounds like someone else I know.

https://www.si.com/2013/08/07/sage-rosenfels-brett-favre-saints-vikings

[Joemailman]

Brett Favre and Peyton Manning in Corvette Bart Starr won for being Super Bowl MVP. They were in Green Bay filming NFL history show Manning is working on.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D5pDSJnWAAEfoTF.jpg

[RashanGary]

https://247sports.com/nfl/new-england-patriots/ContentGallery/The-NFLs-Most-Hated-Players-Ever-Ranked-119873328/#119873328_18

23rd all time most hated :lol:

He needs to find a better prop than those huge hands for his cheating on his wife dick pics.

[Radagast]

Ok, so Favre departed GB and finished his career with other teams. Get over it and try to appreciate all of those games/seasons that he made the Packers winners.

[George Cumby]

https://247sports.com/nfl/new-england-patriots/ContentGallery/The-NFLs-Most-Hated-Players-Ever-Ranked-119873328/#119873328_18

23rd all time most hated :lol:

He needs to find a better prop than those huge hands for his cheating on his wife dick pics.

That was a stupid, badly written but still oddly fun article.

[Joemailman]

Favre is not coming back. https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2019/06/18/retired-packers-qb-brett-favre-says-instagram-account-was-hacked/

[Fritz]

The Packers have been blessed like no other franchise: Favre, then Rodgers - what is that, about 26 or so years of mostly very good, often great, quarterbacking? Two HOF QB's in a row? I wonder how often that happens.

[Radagast]

The Packers have been blessed like no other franchise: Favre, then Rodgers - what is that, about 26 or so years of mostly very good, often great, quarterbacking? Two HOF QB's in a row? I wonder how often that happens.

Fitz, too many forget when they cheered and defended Favre. Yes there was a less than perfect separation, but I don't begrudge Favre earning a living as a QB while he still could. Ted Thompson and likely Mike McCarthy wanted to transition to Rodgers and Favre could not remain too. It was a fine mess, but I never held any of the players to blame as it was a business decision by GB's management.

The shame is that to many harbor bad feelings over all that occured. I say, Get Over It and celebrate the good times instead of continuing to stir up hate and discord.

[mraynrand]

The Packers have been blessed like no other franchise: Favre, then Rodgers - what is that, about 26 or so years of mostly very good, often great, quarterbacking? Two HOF QB's in a row? I wonder how often that happens.

http://packerrats.com/showthread.php?17792-Rodgers-to-Overturn-Historical-Precedent&highlight=rodgers

[SudsMcBucky]

The Packers have been blessed like no other franchise: Favre, then Rodgers - what is that, about 26 or so years of mostly very good, often great, quarterbacking? Two HOF QB's in a row? I wonder how often that happens.

Indianapolis Colts????

[Zool]

Indianapolis Colts????

Not sure Andrew Luck is HOF. Seems good when healthy though.

[mraynrand]

The Packers have been blessed like no other franchise: Favre, then Rodgers

blessed, cursed; why argue over semantics with friends?

[texaspackerbacker]

Agreed, Favre ain't coming back - he's 50 or damn near it now. I bet he could, though, with the rule changes, etc. nowadays.

[George Cumby]

Agreed, Favre ain't coming back - he's 50 or damn near it now. I bet he could, though, with the rule changes, etc. nowadays.

Hahahahahahaha.

[pbmax]

The Packers have been blessed like no other franchise: Favre, then Rodgers - what is that, about 26 or so years of mostly very good, often great, quarterbacking? Two HOF QB's in a row? I wonder how often that happens.

Wait til we start the DeShone Kizer will be a Pro Bowler thread.

[mraynrand]

Wait til we start the DeShone Kizer will be a Pro Bowler thread.

Cleft Crusty doesn’t have sufficient dementia for that yet.

[pbmax]

Some morning Brett: https://twitter.com/nflthrowback/status/1141128954989797376

[Zool]

Some morning Brett: https://twitter.com/nflthrowback/status/1141128954989797376

I like the tweet "Imagine @BrettFavre in today's NFL ��". Like he played in the 70s or 80s.

[Patler]

The Packers have been blessed like no other franchise: Favre, then Rodgers - what is that, about 26 or so years of mostly very good, often great, quarterbacking? Two HOF QB's in a row? I wonder how often that happens.

49ers had 20 years with Young following Montana.
Dolphins had it for 30 of 32 years when Marino came just two years after Griese left, and between the two they had David Woodley playing good enough to make the playoffs both years and getting to one Super Bowl.

[Upnorth]

Some morning Brett: https://twitter.com/nflthrowback/status/1141128954989797376

So Kurt Warner commented on this tweet.

[QBME]

Viola!!

[pbmax]

I like the tweet "Imagine @BrettFavre in today's NFL ��". Like he played in the 70s or 80s.

Well, most of the KC fans think one year of Mahomes is better than Favre, so time frames are very short here.

[Rutnstrut]

Well, most of the KC fans think one year of Mahomes is better than Favre, so time frames are very short here.

A buddy of mine is a huge KC/Mahomes fan and has went on about Mahomes being the best ever. While I agree he is pretty damn good. I'll be impressed when he shows the durability of Favre.

[pbmax]

A buddy of mine is a huge KC/Mahomes fan and has went on about Mahomes being the best ever. While I agree he is pretty damn good. I'll be impressed when he shows the durability of Favre.

We also have a year of film for defenses to adjust to. Guaranteed coordinator change at some point, plus the unending risk of injuries. Long way to go.

But I can't blame them, Mahomes is incredibly fun to watch.

[RashanGary]

Favre in town. Looks county tough.

[mraynrand]

Favre in town. Looks county tough.

I was thinking more municipality tough.

[QBME]

It is what it is.

I thought it was class - small cameo with Cherry Starr.

[mraynrand]

It is what it is.

I thought it was class - small cameo with Cherry Starr.

It was nice

[pbmax]

Might have been raised elsewhere, but Peter King's FMIA this week talked about a drug startup that Favre is backing in Tallahassee. Supposed to help treat problematic symptoms with concussions in the first two weeks.

https://www.tallahassee.com/story/sports/2018/01/13/local-solution-concussion-epidemic-prevacus-could-football-sideline-staple/1017576001/

[ThunderDan]

Better get this thread warmed up. Looks like there could be some Favre discuss on the board soon.

[ThunderDan]

https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/politics/2020/05/04/ms-welfare-scandal-audit-94-m-questionable-spending/3076949001/

Favre pockets $1.1 million for speeches he never gave. I hope for Favre's sake he has some explanation for this and he wasn't forwarding a percentage of the money back to some crooked politician.

[mraynrand]

Favre also pocketed millions for NFC Championship games he never won.

[pbmax]

A no show job with misappropriated funds! Fun! How very SEC.

The whole business angle here is twisted. The indicted former Director of Human Services in Miss. was sending funds for no particular purpose to Ted Debiase's family as well.

But the interesting connection here is that the company that Favre was involved in promoting (Prevacus), which was developing a pill for concussion treatment, had as a member of its board one Bus Cook.

My favorite part of the is that Brett sough money from the Governor and the Director for building a volleyball facility at Southern Miss. https://mississippitoday.org/2020/05/04/increasingly-absurd-expenditures-newly-released-audit-questions-94-million-in-dhs-spending/

And somehow, Marcus Dupree has his name in the paper again.

[pbmax]

Recovery of funds? Possible.

Charges? Not likely at this point.

https://www.si.com/nfl/packers/news/favre-enterprises-questioned-in-mississippi-welfare-audit

[ThunderDan]

Recovery of funds? Possible.

Charges? Not likely at this point.

https://www.si.com/nfl/packers/news/favre-enterprises-questioned-in-mississippi-welfare-audit

All I keep thinking is, why do you "Give" a million dollars to Favre? Why commit fraud when you don't benefit from it? I just keep wondering what Favre was "doing" or "giving back" to get his million.

[pbmax]

All I keep thinking is, why do you "Give" a million dollars to Favre? Why commit fraud when you don't benefit from it? I just keep wondering what Favre was "doing" or "giving back" to get his million.

Its a great question. Having read a little of the report, the investigators just don't seem to have asked why.

[pbmax]

Its a great question. Having read a little of the report, the investigators just don't seem to have asked why.


The largest fraudulent purchase outlined in the indictments is a $2.15 million personal investment the News allegedly made using welfare funds into a medical device company called Prevacus, which is developing a treatment for concussions.

The Director at the center of this was literally starting a business with Dibiase's family. I think he was trying to setup himself up with good arrangements for his post public service career.

[Patler]

This could be an interesting story going forth; and a potential problem for Favre.
Facts/comments I find interesting:

Investigators seem to have identified the payments as unusually large for the services contracted. This could cause investigators to dig more deeply into who knew what when. It also becomes more likely that Favre will be questioned or forced to testify, since his organization was the recipient of a large portion of the questioned funds.

Is Favre's agent intertwined with the individuals and organizations more than just for representing Favre? Again, the questions about who knew what when could involve Favre more deeply.

If there is any hint that anyone on Favre's side knew or suspected that he wouldn't likely have to supply some of the contracted services, it could make his life more difficult. In my opinion, Favre has not always demonstrated the highest of standards for what is right, moral or fair; and this could weigh against him as the investigation goes forward.

All it might take is a D.A. wanting to make a name for himself by going after a popular figure for Favre's life to become more difficult. A large segment of the public has enjoyed the college admissions scandals knocking down celebrities who falsified the applications of their kids. People like to see the privileged knocked down a few notches.


It will be interesting to see where this goes, if anywhere.

[Zool]

He's like a kid out there! Cashin' checks, wearin' crocs, sextin' ladies.

[mraynrand]

Whew! Patler is still alive!!

[mraynrand]

At bear minimum Favre took a lot of cash and was like “Am I ever gonna have to give those two talks they paid me 1.1 million for?”

I can kinda understand because people give me millions all the time for appearances and then just forget about scheduling the actual appearance (maybe they see my picture?), but Favre is a legit star and would actually draw a crowd.

[MadtownPacker]

Shit is way messy. I hope Favre was also scammed and not actually involved. It would be very disappointing. The current reports look all bad though.

[MadtownPacker]

He's like a kid out there! Cashin' checks, wearin' crocs, sextin' ladies.Which one is supposed to be bad?

[MadtownPacker]

Whew! Patler is still alive!!Just say what we all thought, he had fallen to corona.

[Zool]

Which one is supposed to be bad?

Well potentially being in a case of defrauding retirement funds would be bad.

Wearing crocs will always be bad, no matter the scenerio.

Sexting women is bad from a wife's point of view.

[pbmax]

Shit is way messy. I hope Favre was also scammed and not actually involved. It would be very disappointing. The current reports look all bad though.

He's not only to getting money for nothing, but a volleyball court for his daughter's school for (almost) free.

When its always too good to be true, its too good to be true.

[Zool]

Shit is way messy. I hope Favre was also scammed and not actually involved. It would be very disappointing. The current reports look all bad though.

How long can he play the aww shucks, down home country boy routine before he's just an asshole?

[pbmax]

One of the things Chmura's radio show taught me about athletes is that given the environment they are raised in and the lessons they are hammered with, there is a strong incentive to not want to pay cash for things you could afford if a roundabout method is available to get it for free.

And trading on your good name (Chmura used to do terrible commercials for Kayser Ford for a free auto each year) is absolutely on the table.

You can say you are being frugal and not spending beyond your means. But you are constantly putting yourself in with snack oil salesman.

[MadtownPacker]

Well potentially being in a case of defrauding retirement funds would be bad.

Wearing crocs will always be bad, no matter the scenerio.

Sexting women is bad from a wife's point of view.
Cashing checks doesn’t mean that.

I had some generic type one from Walmart and I though they were comfortable for the backyard. Never tried the real brand.

But not sexting women in general.

[MadtownPacker]

How long can he play the aww shucks, down home country boy routine before he's just an asshole?He is already an asshole to you so why do you care?

[Zool]

He is already an asshole to you so why do you care?

Why do you care if I care?

[MadtownPacker]

Why do you care if I care?Sucker you admitted you care.

[mraynrand]

And trading on your good name (Chmura used to do terrible commercials for Kayser Ford for a free auto each year) is absolutely on the table..

I bought a dodge intrepid In Madison based in the 3K “pull, drag, tow your car” trade in deal from Chmura. I’m pretty sure he detailed the car himself!

[Zool]

Sucker you admitted you care.

I don't care if you care that I care that you care.....I think.

[pbmax]

I bought a dodge intrepid In Madison based in the 3K “pull, drag, tow your car” trade in deal from Chmura. I’m pretty sure he detailed the car himself!

Back when athletes had two jobs. In 1995.

[QBME]

I don't care if you care that I care that you care.....I think.

Youse guys crack me up.

[MadtownPacker]

I bought a dodge intrepid In Madison based in the 3K “pull, drag, tow your car” trade in deal from Chmura. I’m pretty sure he detailed the car himself!The car must have been less than 18 years old.

[mraynrand]

The car must have been less than 18 years old.

Lol. It was a ripe 17 yo car I kid you not. 1983 delta 88 gramma cruiser.

[Gotarace]

He is already an asshole to you so why do you care?

Jimmy Cracks Corn...I Don't Care

[MadtownPacker]

So it’s not jimmy cracka corn? I don’t know if I like that song anymore.

[ThunderDan]

Favre to pay back money and won’t be charged.

[Patler]

Whew! Patler is still alive!!

Just say what we all thought, he had fallen to corona.



:thank: :lol:

[pbmax]

Favre to pay back money and won’t be charged.

Good!

Now about that concussion pill ...

[pbmax]

Brett through social media:


...This request was no different, and I did numerous ads for Families First.

I have never received monies for obligations I didn’t meet. To reiterate Auditor White’s statement, I was unaware that the money being dispersed was paid for out of funds not intended for that purpose, and because of that I am refunding the full amount back to the state of Mississippi.

The report said it was easily deducible that Favre was not at the events, but did not go into detail about when and where he was. But if true, then the first sentence of that second paragraph is a lovely non-denial denial.

[mraynrand]

Just say what we all thought, he had fallen to corona.

I wasn't worried about corona. Patler has no co-morbidities, unless being a stickler for detail is some kind of disease.* :)







*not OCD

[Patler]

I wasn't worried about corona. Patler has no co-morbidities, unless being a stickler for detail is some kind of disease.* :)



*not OCD


However, there is that nasty age-related factor that clearly applies to me!

[pbmax]

The problem with co-morbidities is that sometimes you don't know you have them until you are quasi-morbid.

[KYPack]

However, there is that nasty age-related factor that clearly applies to me!

Way to take it like a man, P.

You can't always cook the cap, but you can beat that reaper!

[mraynrand]

Way to take it like a man, P.

You can't always cook the cap, but you can beat that reaper!

The grim reaper is, unfortunately, undefeated.

Well, 108,000,000,000-2, depending on who you ask.

[texaspackerbacker]

So it’s not jimmy cracka corn? I don’t know if I like that song anymore.

The next line of that song describes my what I think of this situation.

Rand, who's the second?

[mraynrand]

Enoch and Elijah

[hoosier]

The grim reaper is, unfortunately, undefeated.

Well, 108,000,000,000-2, depending on who you ask.

But wait, I didn't even have the salmon mousse!

[mraynrand]

But wait, I didn't even have the salmon mousse!

Just remember that you’re standing in a planet that’s evolving.....

[pbmax]

Enoch and Elijah

I was going to count Lazarus, but I suppose he just got to overtime.

[mraynrand]

I was going to count Lazarus, but I suppose he just got to overtime.

Rare case when Grim Reaper was 2-0 against the same opponent.

[mraynrand]

“He’s been taken up!”

“Nope. There he is!”

[pbmax]

Rare case when Grim Reaper was 2-0 against the same opponent.

Have you heard this before? Best bit is the Lazarus at bat.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UogMGh0Sgs4

[Patler]

Have you heard this before? Best bit is the Lazarus at bat.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UogMGh0Sgs4


Excellent, even if a bit irreverent!

[KYPack]

Have you heard this before? Best bit is the Lazarus at bat.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UogMGh0Sgs4

Good, no, great one PB.

I kinda liked "Here's a late score, Sodom and Gomorrah still tied at 69".

Rand didn't get your ratio there, but I guess it was just some scientist shit I wouldn't get anyway.

[pbmax]

I'd forgotten Moses as a pitcher with a terrific pick off move "Thou shall not steal!"

[mraynrand]

Rand didn't get your ratio there, but I guess it was just some scientist shit I wouldn't get anyway.

Not really. 108 billion total lives over history versus two biblical characters who never dies because they were ‘taken up’. :)

[mraynrand]

Excellent, even if a bit irreverent!

It’s funny. And a good Harry Caray impression. The Steve Stone voice needed work, but who would even care about that?

[pbmax]

It’s funny. And a good Harry Caray impression. The Steve Stone voice needed work, but who would even care about that?

Isn't your salvation worth another dollar in the collection plate?

[KYPack]

Not really. 108 billion total lives over history versus two biblical characters who never dies because they were ‘taken up’. :)

OIC.

I liked your joke better when I didn't understand it.

[pbmax]

Brett says he did not no show anyone. He doesn't know where auditor came up with two speaking engagements missed.

https://madison.com/wsj/sports/football/professional/brett-favre-to-mississippi-officials-in-welfare-scandal-to-say-i-took-1-1-million/article_df774dab-6ea2-571f-8545-93a2db6966b2.html


Favre said the fees were for advertising work, public-service announcements and one public appearance and that he never accepted payment for services he did not perform. He learned of the scandal from his longtime agent, James “Bus” Cook, who contacted him after news broke earlier this week.

Taking Brett at his word, the obvious explanation is that the org that was paying him made inaccurate or misleading claims about his involvement.

[ThunderDan]

Brett says he did not no show anyone. He doesn't know where auditor came up with two speaking engagements missed.

https://madison.com/wsj/sports/football/professional/brett-favre-to-mississippi-officials-in-welfare-scandal-to-say-i-took-1-1-million/article_df774dab-6ea2-571f-8545-93a2db6966b2.html



Taking Brett at his word, the obvious explanation is that the org that was paying him made inaccurate or misleading claims about his involvement.

He got $1.1 million. Why would you commit fraud and give it to someone else with no “reward” for doing so.

If it was for advertising work, public services announcements and one public appearance shouldn’t there have been a contract or receipt of the work contracted for? I can’t think of any client or business I work for, that an agreement with that dollar amount wouldn’t be contained in a formal contract or a written agreement of some type.

[pbmax]

He got $1.1 million. Why would you commit fraud and give it to someone else with no “reward” for doing so.

If it was for advertising work, public services announcements and one public appearance shouldn’t there have been a contract or receipt of the work contracted for? I can’t think of any client or business I work for, that an agreement with that dollar amount wouldn’t be contained in a formal contract or a written agreement of some type.

I doubt you need a contract with Bus and Brett. I suspect that kind of thing could be handled by phone or email. Dates and confirmation of payment. I just think that it may never have been Favre's understanding that he was being paid for speaking engagements. That part could be one sided,

It could still be related to the volleyball court or Prevacus or some other scam. My money is that Prevcus is the link because the Few family and Davis were investing public money in it outside of the $1.1 mil Favre got.

But they also could have been using Favre as cover/publicity for how active they were. And same as the idiotic expenditures on golf and concert tickets, getting Favre to attend an event might have been its own reward.

The auditor said that Davis did not seem intent on any one scam, just running his own mini empire.

[mraynrand]

Brett says he did not no show anyone. He doesn't know where auditor came up with two speaking engagements missed.

https://madison.com/wsj/sports/football/professional/brett-favre-to-mississippi-officials-in-welfare-scandal-to-say-i-took-1-1-million/article_df774dab-6ea2-571f-8545-93a2db6966b2.html



Taking Brett at his word, the obvious explanation is that the org that was paying him made inaccurate or misleading claims about his involvement.

Everybody’s all-American.

[Zool]

It was for a PSA that never existed? Is that better?

[pbmax]

It was for a PSA that never existed? Is that better?

Forget it Zool, it's Mississippi.

[Patler]

Taking Brett at his word,



This might be the weakness of your analysis.

From the point in his career when he began routine interviews with the media, I have felt he says whatever he thinks will further his own objectives, and he convinces himself that it is the truth. He sometimes lives in his own version of reality.

[RashanGary]

Glad to see Yas ky and Patler. It's like the good old days, talking Favre and talkin shit.

[pbmax]

This might be the weakness of your analysis.

From the point in his career when he began routine interviews with the media, I have felt he says whatever he thinks will further his own objectives, and he convinces himself that it is the truth. He sometimes lives in his own version of reality.

Its a hypothetical. I just think the items on the receipts for the money are not the interesting part and likely can be explained away. And the difference between one party or the other describing them don't seem interesting to me. I could be wrong, it might lead to something

Why each party got the money and the connections between them are where the action is, it would seem to me.

[mraynrand]

This might be the weakness of your analysis.

From the point in his career when he began routine interviews with the media, I have felt he says whatever he thinks will further his own objectives, and he convinces himself that it is the truth. He sometimes lives in his own version of reality.

It’s a mistake to think Favre doesn’t know what he’s doing. “I just want to play for a team that plays against Green Bay. Minnesota plays them twice.”

[red]

I’m torn on this

On one hand I’d like to thing Favre isn’t dumb enough to do something like this, or so money hungry to do it

On the other hand, I know he’s not the brightest bulb in the drawer, and I’ve heard tons of first hand stories about just how frugal he is with money and how he and his extended family don’t like paying for anything and want everything given to them for free, even though they have plenty

[KYPack]

I’m torn on this

On one hand I’d like to thing Favre isn’t dumb enough to do something like this, or so money hungry to do it

On the other hand, I know he’s not the brightest bulb in the drawer, and I’ve heard tons of first hand stories about just how frugal he is with money and how he and his extended family don’t like paying for anything and want everything given to them for free, even though they have plenty

Yep Red. Those tales are true. One of BF's brothers was such a notorious freeloader, many places in GB insisted on seeing the color of his money before they would serve or feed him. Deanna is truly a sweet saint, but some of the family, not so much.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

The Old Gungslinger thinks Kap has reached Pat Tillman immortality. What the mama-effing fuck!

Scott Campbell and his ilk see Tillman as an American hero, as the dude who gave up everything to defend America’s freedom. To me, Tillman was a cowardly egoist.

Tillman was not drafted by the military. He was not in the military. He was not some burger-flipping loser with no life. He didn’t have to play soldier. Tillman had a family. He disregarded the emotional, physiological, and physical well-being of his family to egoistically seek war glory. In short, Tillman chose self-interest over the interests of his family. He was an egoist.

Kap ain’t no fucking egoist.

[texaspackerbacker]

I just about puked when I read this. Our Packer icon saying dumbshit crap like that. I was wondering if it would make it to the forum - I shoulda known you'd bring it up.

Where do you get off saying Tillman was not in the military? That's factually wrong. Clearly he was.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

I just about puked when I read this. Our Packer icon saying dumbshit crap like that. I was wondering if it would make it to the forum - I shoulda known you'd bring it up.

Where do you get off saying Tillman was not in the military? That's factually wrong. Clearly he was.

While in the NFL, Tillman was not an active member of any branch of the military, nor was he a reserve. The government didn’t need him in it’s invasion of the Middle East. I’d have empathy for Tillman if he was drafted or called up for service.

Dude had a nice family. He had a nice paying gig. He chose self-interest (war glory) over the well-being of his family. Consequently, that egoistic decision made a widow out of his wife, made his children grow up without their father.

Did fucking Odysseus, with a hot wife and newborn offspring, voluntarily sign up for the Trojan War? Dude faked insanity in hope of avoiding the war. It wasn’t til the Greeks threatened to kill his son did ole Odysseus relent.

Tillman ain’t Odysseus. Tillman was an egoist.

[SudsMcBucky]

While in the NFL, Tillman was not an active member of any branch of the military, nor was he a reserve. The government didn’t need him in it’s invasion of the Middle East. I’d have empathy for Tillman if he was drafted or called up for service.

Dude had a nice family. He had a nice paying gig. He chose self-interest (war glory) over the well-being of his family. Consequently, that egoistic decision made a widow out of his wife, made his children grow up without their father.

Did fucking Odysseus, with a hot wife and newborn offspring, voluntarily sign up for the Trojan War? Dude faked insanity in hope of avoiding the war. It wasn’t til the Greeks threatened to kill his son did ole Odysseus relent.

Tillman ain’t Odysseus. Tillman was an egoist.

Or maybe he chose to join the military because....maybe....he loves the country and went to defend it. You're a dipshit.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Or maybe he chose to join the military because....maybe....he loves the country and went to defend it. You're a dipshit.

More than he loved his family? If I had a lovely wife and she was shipped off to war, I'd be reeking of anxiety every day. Tillman didn't have to be a pawn. He chose to be one over his family. That's egoism.

[pbmax]

Or maybe he chose to join the military because....maybe....he loves the country and went to defend it. You're a dipshit.

This is the problem with public notoriety. Tillman did not just join out of love for country, he went, in part anyway, because defense of the nation seemed foisted on the least fortunate. And he wanted to critique the war first hand. Some in Tillman's own family weren't sure the Army would want him in a fighting unit given his propensity to question orthodoxy.

Tillman: https://vault.si.com/vault/2006/09/11/remember-his-name

Jake Plummer on Tillman: https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/06/30/si-vault-jake-plummer-retirement-handball-denver-broncos

Tank is being an ass about it, but some in his own platoon wondered the same thing he is. They wouldn't choose to be there if they could earn five million elsewhere. He was looked at as an interloper.

[SudsMcBucky]

More than he loved his family? If I had a lovely wife and she was shipped off to war, I'd be reeking of anxiety every day. Tillman didn't have to be a pawn. He chose to be one over his family. That's egoism.

No, it's not. So you're saying is that we can only have soldiers that don't have a family? Just because he made a good living and had a happy life doesn't necessarily mean any of those people are egotistical and war-loving. I have many family members that have served, both voluntarily and through the draft. Not a one was egotistical war mongerer. The ones who served willingly did so for a true sense of love for our country that obviously you cannot understand.

[texaspackerbacker]

This should be about OUR Brett Favre praising that all world piece of shit, Kaepernick - not about Tillman and whatever his motvation may or may not have been.

[George Cumby]

Did fucking Odysseus, with a hot wife and newborn offspring, voluntarily sign up for the Trojan War? Dude faked insanity in hope of avoiding the war. It wasn’t til the Greeks threatened to kill his son did ole Odysseus relent.



What's lost on everyone, it seems, is that you have read The Odyssey.

[mraynrand]

I just about puked when I read this. Our Packer icon saying dumbshit crap like that. .

Starting to get a clue yet?

[George Cumby]

Starting to get a clue yet?

The sun shines on a dogs ass once in awhile.

[texaspackerbacker]

Starting to get a clue yet?

Favre has no history of that kind of rottenness, has he? Other kinds, yes, but dick pics are a whole other thing.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

What's lost on everyone, it seems, is that you have read The Odyssey.

The Iliad.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

No, it's not. So you're saying is that we can only have soldiers that don't have a family? Just because he made a good living and had a happy life doesn't necessarily mean any of those people are egotistical and war-loving. I have many family members that have served, both voluntarily and through the draft. Not a one was egotistical war mongerer. The ones who served willingly did so for a true sense of love for our country that obviously you cannot understand.

Tillman knew the risks of being a pawn. He knew the tolls it would have on not only himself, but most importantly, his family. Again, he didn’t have to be a pawn. Egoism is the only logical explanation for why Tillman opted to be a pawn.

[bobblehead]

Who's this brent guy you all wasted 500 pages on?

[pbmax]

What's lost on everyone, it seems, is that you have read The Odyssey.

I'd have thought that he did in school, but I am surprised he remembered the details.

EDIT: Yeah, the details in the Iliad. :D

[Upnorth]

The Old Gungslinger thinks Kap has reached Pat Tillman immortality. What the mama-effing fuck!

Scott Campbell and his ilk see Tillman as an American hero, as the dude who gave up everything to defend America’s freedom. To me, Tillman was a cowardly egoist.

Tillman was not drafted by the military. He was not in the military. He was not some burger-flipping loser with no life. He didn’t have to play soldier. Tillman had a family. He disregarded the emotional, physiological, and physical well-being of his family to egoistically seek war glory. In short, Tillman chose self-interest over the interests of his family. He was an egoist.

Kap ain’t no fucking egoist.

His motivation is irrelevant as is the motivation of everyone else that dies in war, and you have no idea what his motivation is. Every service member who dies in legal military action deserves respect.

I also respect legal protestors whether I agree with them or not. They are taking a risk for something they are passionate about and that action deserves respect. It is no where near the same level of potential sacrifice but I still respect it none the less.

This stance you felt compeled to share needs to be reevaluated, it is beneath you if you stop and think about it.

[mraynrand]

Every goddam thread is gonna end up in FYI isn’t it?

[mraynrand]

Favre has no history of that kind of rottenness, has he? Other kinds, yes, but dick pics are a whole other thing.

The world is encroaching on your safe little bubble.

[RashanGary]

This thread can't go in FYI. It's part of packerrat culture.

[RashanGary]

The world is encroaching on your safe little bubble.

The same way a farmer doesn't kill his productive dairy cattle, the all seeing eye of the Illuminati won't kill all of their red neck American labor resources. So there's a good chance it wont get too bad. But...... I do wonder at what point tex would begin to object.

[MadtownPacker]

This thread can't go in FYI. It's part of packerrat culture.Exactly. Which is why it is a lot of bullshit that other threads will never get the chance to be the same.

Seems like a reckoning is due.

[bobblehead]

Send it to FYI. Brent played a round of golf with he who shall not be named.

[gbgary]

i wish BF would retire.

[mraynrand]

“TMZ
@TMZ
KFC Crocs That Smell Like Fried Chicken Are Sold Out for Some Reason”


Belongs in this thread.

[mraynrand]

In case you missed it:

"
Brimley/Cocoon Line
@BrimleyLine
· Jul 4
As the U.S. celebrates its birthday, QB Brett Favre (Falcons, Packers, Jets, Vikings, ‘There’s Something About Mary’) can celebrate crossing the Line. Born Oct. 10, 1969, he’s 18,530 days old, matching Wilford Brimley’s age the day ‘Cocoon’ was released. Congrats @BrettFavre!"


Note

Wilford Brimley:
Andy Reid:
https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic-10.sinclairstoryline.com%2Fresources%2Fmedia%2F234 8163b-9e76-4891-b153-37b60ea28bab-large16x9_WilfordBrimley.JPG%3F1580771732032&f=1&nofb=1

Mike Holmgren:
http://images.performgroup.com/di/library/omnisport/97/d0/mike-holmgren_1j81x8myasg501ep5p2x8oo5an.jpg?t=-1681884774&w=960&quality=70

Brett Favre:

https://img1.nickiswift.com/img/gallery/the-shady-side-of-brett-favre/is-he-a-narcissist-1532127226.jpg

Just sayin'

[George Cumby]

Posts like this are what makes Packerrats, well, Packerrats.

[mraynrand]

Posts like this are what makes Packerrats, well, Packerrats.

Eat your Quaker Oats and stop complaining.

[Teamcheez1]

Exactly. Which is why it is a lot of bullshit that other threads will never get the chance to be the same.

Seems like a reckoning is due.

Perhaps you should be more concerned with the quality and the content of the forum rather than being an asshole about the picayune details of the intent of posts.

[mraynrand]

Perhaps you should be more concerned with the quality and the content of the forum rather than being an asshole about the picayune details of the intent of posts.

He did ban me for a while. The whole site improved immeasurably.

[RashanGary]

He did ban me for a while. The whole site improved immeasurably.

Me too. A long while back, and I’m sure it was a huge addition by subtraction!

This place is immeasurably better than any forum on the internet for allowing for unique personalities. Of course, those who feel the need to control what other people think and say won’t be able to handle it here because their snitching doesn’t get the results they’re used to. But if you’re tough enough to handle people having different view points, this is the place to be.

[GB-Brandon]

I think this forum is great. I know I can be a little redundant but I have been allowed to really express how I really feel about the Packers which i really appreciate and others have been allowed to do the same. That’s what it’s all about IMO. Best forum out there by far.

There is great knowledge here and I think the atmosphere is fun overall. I don’t see a content issue and would expect things to pick up as season approaches.

[mraynrand]

I think this forum is great. I know I can be a little redundant

:)

Yep, it's good to have you around. But wtf happened to PBmax?

[GB-Brandon]

:)

Yep, it's good to have you around. But wtf happened to PBmax?

I don’t know. I was actually taking a break if you remember and when I came back he was gone.

[texaspackerbacker]

:)

Yep, it's good to have you around. But wtf happened to PBmax?

With no pbmax, and Madtown himself has been absent for over a month now, it makes you wonder, who's flying the plane?

[QBME]

Exactly. Which is why it is a lot of bullshit that other threads will never get the chance to be the same.

Seems like a reckoning is due.

Amen, amen and amen.

[George Cumby]

With no pbmax, and Madtown himself has been absent for over a month now, it makes you wonder, who's flying the plane?

http://public.media.smithsonianmag.com/legacy_blog/Airplane-autopilot.jpg

[bobblehead]

Yea, I like this forum above others. We can bitch at each other. Troll one another a bit. But in the end we all keep on keepin on and it makes it a good place to vent or discuss intellectually depending on ones mood that day.

[Rastak]

Yea, I like this forum above others. We can bitch at each other. Troll one another a bit. But in the end we all keep on keepin on and it makes it a good place to vent or discuss intellectually depending on ones mood that day.


I agree, I like the folks here or I'd never check in.

[George Cumby]

We just need some more new blood.

GB-Brandon is the only new poster whose been able to stick in years.

[RashanGary]

We just need some more new blood.

GB-Brandon is the only new poster whose been able to stick in years.

Yep. And he stuck cuz no other forum would allow him to troll the same shit for months straight! But it's nice that he gets that chance here :lol: I don't like seeing people banned for politically incorrect views or being offensive or even seeming to troll. It's on me to let it roll off it's good practice.

[wist43]

In case you missed it:

"
Brimley/Cocoon Line
@BrimleyLine
· Jul 4
As the U.S. celebrates its birthday, QB Brett Favre (Falcons, Packers, Jets, Vikings, ‘There’s Something About Mary’) can celebrate crossing the Line. Born Oct. 10, 1969, he’s 18,530 days old, matching Wilford Brimley’s age the day ‘Cocoon’ was released. Congrats @BrettFavre!"


Note

Wilford Brimley:
Andy Reid:
https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic-10.sinclairstoryline.com%2Fresources%2Fmedia%2F234 8163b-9e76-4891-b153-37b60ea28bab-large16x9_WilfordBrimley.JPG%3F1580771732032&f=1&nofb=1

Mike Holmgren:
http://images.performgroup.com/di/library/omnisport/97/d0/mike-holmgren_1j81x8myasg501ep5p2x8oo5an.jpg?t=-1681884774&w=960&quality=70

Brett Favre:

https://img1.nickiswift.com/img/gallery/the-shady-side-of-brett-favre/is-he-a-narcissist-1532127226.jpg

Just sayin'

Post that and 5 days later Wilford Brimley dies??

WTF??

[GB-Brandon]

Yep. And he stuck cuz no other forum would allow him to troll the same shit for months straight! But it's nice that he gets that chance here :lol: I don't like seeing people banned for politically incorrect views or being offensive or even seeming to troll. It's on me to let it roll off it's good practice.

Not true. I’ve only been on one other forum. I was there for 7-8 years!!!

Don’t get it twisted.

[George Cumby]

Post that and 5 days later Wilford Brimley dies??

WTF??

Just hope Rand doesn't mention you in a thread.

[George Cumby]

I have no where else to post this.

For Fritz:

https://i.redd.it/skg5oraobte51.png

[woodbuck27]

I have no where else to post this.

For Fritz:

https://i.redd.it/skg5oraobte51.png

It seems you have a crush on this sweetie.

[George Cumby]

It seems you have a crush on this sweetie.

Not me, Fritz does.

It's nice to see you Woody.

[KYPack]

All us Yanks look alike to Woody Wood.

[George Cumby]

All us Yanks look alike to Woody Wood.

Lol.

Between you and Patler, the Old Dogs making the funnies.

[Freak Out]

I sat in Midnight Sun Brewing Company with Drew Barrymore one night and had a few to many beers. True story.

[Freak Out]

Glad to see Woodbuck is still around. Pride of the Maritimes.