Goodbye to a Legend
By J Lou Section: News
Posted on Tue Mar 04, 2008 at 06:01:18 PM EST



This isn't completely A&M related, but something needed to be said.

Every now and again, someone above any allegiances comes around and everyone takes notice of their greatness no matter who they normally root for. Today, Brett Favre said goodbye to the NFL, its fans, and the Green Bay Packers. After 17 record setting season, #4 is hanging up the cleats. There may be more talented QB's. QB's may one day break all of his records. But there was never a QB that epitomized the game of football better.

In honor of his remarkable career enjoy this incredible 2 minute video clip dedicated to one of the NFL's finest.

Feel free to leave your favorite memory of Brett Favre in the comments section.

From fans everywhere: Thanks Brett.


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favorite?

that's hard to say.

I guess my favorite memories are his mistakes... flipping the ball into the end zone to a receiver after he'd already crossed the line of scrimmage.

How 'bout that pass against the Vikings that landed on the back of the receivers legs as he was lying on the ground, he never let it hit the ground and got back and scored while the Vike DB stood there looking?

his ability to burn the ball right at Ahman Green on a dump down when Green was only about four yards away.

Attacking ... I think it was a 49er defensive lineman who came after him after an interception.

Go Big Red Nebraska!
Corn Nation - Beating the Aggies Regularly

by cornnation on Tue Mar 04, 2008 at 11:16:41 PM EST


good qb

even better guy.  I hate tom brady and his ego.  it's refreshing to see qbs like brett, peyton(the good one), and Romo(his interview after his 6 interception game was great).  These are how QBs should be, they may not be perfect all the time, but they're fun to watch and they're just fun people.  Brady is not a fun guy(from what I can tell).  He's the jackass jock.  Romo, brett, they're the fun jocks.  

I saw a show on brett and how he would cheat in his early days.  He wouldn't know the plays at the meetings, and he would have the other QBs tell him or answer for him.  He was always joking around.

-carsondude

by carsondude on Wed Mar 05, 2008 at 12:06:04 AM EST


Future

My favorite memory of Favre was when slapped the ref on the ass this season. Second was an interview I saw that he gave during his rookie season with Atlanta about how he missed the team picture because he was too hungover. Third, the game he played after his father's death.

What I look forward to most: his comeback after Mini-camps, his winning Superbowl XLIII against Tom Brady, and his inevitable coming to be Mike Sherman's OC/Quarterbacks Coach.

Thanks and Gig 'em Brett,
jl v1.o

by jl v 1point0 on Wed Mar 05, 2008 at 12:11:56 AM EST


Overrated

My favorite Favre moment - all 9 times he came to Texas Stadium and LOST.  Especially last year when he couldn't even finish the game.  Good guy, good qb, but overrated.  He won one super bowl, same as trent dilfer, same as brad johnson.  His records are because of longetivity.  Can't wait for this espn lovefest to end so we can all move on.  

by The Bizzle on Wed Mar 05, 2008 at 12:32:09 PM EST


favre

I'll agree w/ overrated. The reason is gets so much love is his toughness and his personality. well said Bizz.

by Plunk on Wed Mar 05, 2008 at 12:35:45 PM EST
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Are you two americans?

I was hoping nobody would go there...

by jl v 1point0 on Wed Mar 05, 2008 at 02:03:14 PM EST


upsetting

and this is why you will rarely see me and Plunk agree on something. He is blinded by the Silver helmets, and refuses to ever appreciate anything not Dallas or A&M. I expected a better argument from a dork in law school

Real. Comfortable. Brett

by J Lou on Wed Mar 05, 2008 at 03:43:41 PM EST
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Over rated

J lou, you love the silver helmets of K State, but not the Cowboys?  Very weak.   You could say Favre's career went downhill after Something About Mary.  Once he got passed over for Best Supporting Actor, his interception numbers went up drastically.  Don't get me wrong, I respect the guy and he was good at what he did, but I will not miss him at all.  I'd put him, at best, a top 10 quarterback of all time but nothing higher.

by The Bizzle on Wed Mar 05, 2008 at 04:17:31 PM EST


sorry but you are missing the point

I appreciate all of your opinions but Favre's legend goes way beyond football. My wife saw his Wrangler jeans ad and commented that he was a good looking man. I have switched to Wranglers and the results have been positive. I hope being a senior citizen does not DQ me and my opinion.I AM GOING TO HAVE TO GET PERMISSION TO WATCH THE BAYLOR COEDS

by dawg keeper on Wed Mar 05, 2008 at 06:25:29 PM EST


Ban the Bizzle

Keep the KSU comments to a minimum. I love the 'boys as much as the next guy, but Puck and yours ignorant comments about the greatest football ambassador of our time seem to be poor attempts to prove your "fanhood."

Good to see the a proud AARP carrying member crossing over into the realm of blog, welcome dawg keeper.

by J Lou on Wed Mar 05, 2008 at 08:54:17 PM EST


J Lou

J Lou is the truth...

by jl v 1point0 on Thu Mar 06, 2008 at 03:32:10 AM EST


humble

always have been, always will be

by J Lou on Thu Mar 06, 2008 at 08:43:22 AM EST
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