The Favre Fiasco

As I hide away in San Antonio, I am anxious for this Favre mess to go away. I distinctly remember how mad I was at Favre for the second half and over time of the Giants game, and I think the thing that made me most angry was that it was a feeling I thought was gone forever. I guess then I was relieved when Favre retired in March, I mostly believed him and like a battered souse was ready to start my life with out him. My oldest son almost cried, but I convinced him (with very little effort) that the Packers (and we) may be better off. I reminded him about the young receiving corps, the stellar defense and improved special teams last year. I also told him that we had another QB who might be alright, especially if he can avoid throwing interceptions. I still believe all of this to be true, and am convince that the Packers management has handled this pretty well (minus a few public relations mistakes). I think what really bothers me is that I assumed now that I am an adult I wouldn't feel the way Josh did about Favre retiring. I thought I was past getting that emotionally caught up in pro athletes. Favre once agian has proved me wrong. Here are a couple of the best bits of reporting on the Favre Fiasco. The only guy at ESPN who has got it right so far:


A nice look at recent history:
Cold Hard Football Facts
Always on the ball sports reporting from the Onion:
Favre's Passion