Passion Play

If you were a football fan
you had to be a Favre Fan

    Brett Favre had a tenacity that rivaled 'Iron Mike' Webster of the Steelers, starting 275 consecutive games for the Packers. You didn't have to live in Wisconsin or Mississippi to love watching Brett play the game. He made a Cheesehead out of this Steeler fan.
     

    
    We'd like to claim he came from Quarterback Country here in Pittsburgh, but that's the only quarterback accolade he missed. Brett had a passion for football that was contagious. Something about the way he walked on the field or entered a huddle.
   
    Favre's statistics are legendary, but his demeanor and originality is what made him so likeable. Most NFL players would have an ego the size of a stadium if they came close to Favre's stats, but his human side is what made him so touchable and authentic.
   
    He benefitted greatly from the close personal attention of a football coach father --- most boys would relish even half that equation. Brett credits his dad with the running skills he displayed so well on a touchdown run in Super Bowl XXXI, helping the Pack beat the Patriots in every way he could.
   
    Thanks for sharing your passion Brett!

Yep, cabbage.
   

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