OFFICIAL BRETT THE LIVING LEGEND THREAD

[Joemailman]

Yes. Thanks Ted.

[Fritz]

I wondered if this thread would be resurrected as the news has recently broken that it seems ol' Brent was pestering the Gubnuh of Mississippi to connect him with someone who could get him funds to help build a volleyball facility at the college (I think it's a college) where his daughter plays volleyball. The Gubnuh directed him to - wait for it - the a department in charge of welfare funds. Brent secured some welfare funds to get the volleyball facility built for his daughter. He apparently was worried about the media finding out - and they did.

I don't want this to be a political thing about welfare funds and how they were used. I just wanted to note that ol' Brent continues to struggle in retirement. I think he was a way more messed-up guy than his aw shucks demeanor from years ago suggested, and even more messed-up than even the adult man-child sending dick pics to a hot reporter who looked kinda like his wife.

Ouch, Brent.

[MadScientist]

The fact that he was worried about the press finding out makes it sound like he knew what he was doing wasn't on the up and up. Rodgers hosted Jeopardy, Favre may be in jeopardy.

[Joemailman]

The fact that he was worried about the press finding out makes it sound like he knew what he was doing wasn't on the up and up. Rodgers hosted Jeopardy, Favre may be in jeopardy.

What Favre did was incredibly wrong. Immoral. But if the government people who approved the grant knew what Favre was going to do with the money, did he actually do anything illegal by taking it? Not sure what the law in Mississippi says, but I think it might be the people working for the government who might be legally culpable.

[bobblehead]

I wondered if this thread would be resurrected as the news has recently broken that it seems ol' Brent was pestering the Gubnuh of Mississippi to connect him with someone who could get him funds to help build a volleyball facility at the college (I think it's a college) where his daughter plays volleyball. The Gubnuh directed him to - wait for it - the a department in charge of welfare funds. Brent secured some welfare funds to get the volleyball facility built for his daughter. He apparently was worried about the media finding out - and they did.

I don't want this to be a political thing about welfare funds and how they were used. I just wanted to note that ol' Brent continues to struggle in retirement. I think he was a way more messed-up guy than his aw shucks demeanor from years ago suggested, and even more messed-up than even the adult man-child sending dick pics to a hot reporter who looked kinda like his wife.

Ouch, Brent.

Don't sweat it Fritz. I think the one thing EVERYONE on every side of the isle agrees on is that the government loves to waste money.

On another note, the only real reason to bump this thread was for the pictures of Drew.

[Sparkey]

[George Cumby]

I just wanted to note that ol' Brent continues to struggle in retirement. I think he was a way more messed-up guy than his aw shucks demeanor from years ago suggested, and even more messed-up than even the adult man-child sending dick pics to a hot reporter who looked kinda like his wife.

Ouch, Brent.

Truth.

Dude's a hot fucking mess.

[Sparkey]

Favre says he was diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease.

Brett Favre reveals he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease while testifying before U.S. Congress - CBSSports.com

[Joemailman]

Favre says he was diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease.

Brett Favre reveals he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease while testifying before U.S. Congress - CBSSports.com

Not surprised. That guy used to take an incredible number of hits in the 1st half of his Packers career. Then their OL's got better, and he didn't take as many hits last part of his Packer career. Took some rough hits at end of his career as his mobility was gone.

[Fritz]

Oh, man. That's a tough disease.

[George Cumby]

No surprise the way he got his bell rung.

Favre at his peak was one of the most fun players I've ever watched.

[MadtownPacker]

Not surprised. That guy used to take an incredible number of hits in the 1st half of his Packers career. Then their OL's got better, and he didn't take as many hits last part of his Packer career. Took some rough hits at end of his career as his mobility was gone.

Binge drinking has a lot of impact too.

I moved your post to this thread since it’s the historical Favre one.

[Patler]

So, Favre is called to testify before a congressional committee because of his involvement in the massive misuse of welfare money by state officials, and the newspaper this morning has four articles about his playing days, his injuries and Parkinson's. Nothing about his actual testimony or his involvement in the scheme.

Great move on his part to divert attention away from his involvement.

[run pMc]

So, Favre is called to testify before a congressional committee because of his involvement in the massive misuse of welfare money by state officials, and the newspaper this morning has four articles about his playing days, his injuries and Parkinson's. Nothing about his actual testimony or his involvement in the scheme.

Great move on his part to divert attention away from his involvement.

That was my thought as well. Also, a good way to make a situation about him.

[NewsBruin]

So, Favre is called to testify before a congressional committee because of his involvement in the massive misuse of welfare money by state officials, and the newspaper this morning has four articles about his playing days, his injuries and Parkinson's. Nothing about his actual testimony or his involvement in the scheme.

Great move on his part to divert attention away from his involvement.

He still was able to work in that he thought welfare money for volleyball arens by way of never-given speeches was okay because the elected officials and lawyers told him so. It does track with "I really want everyone to approve of me" Brett.

Honestly, I wouldn't have watched the admission part of the statement or even known about the hearing had it not come in the form of a Brett has Parkinson's article, so some degree of Streisand Effect.