Bert's Induction Speech

From the linked article:

However, before Packers fan spew venom toward Favre like some did when he played for the rival Vikings, it appears he had nothing to do with it.

"The Hall's curatorial staff selects the artifacts for exhibit," Pete Fierle, vice president of communications for the Hall of Fame, told ESPN.com.

According to the Hall of Fame, the Packers jersey is the one Favre wore when he broke the NFL career touchdown pass record. The Vikings jersey is the one he wore when he broke Jim Marshall's NFL record for consecutive starts.

Also within the locker is the inactive sheet from the game that ended Favre's starting streak. Out of 30 million artifacts, the Hall of Fame said it is the lone inactive sheet in the Hall's collection.

Whatever the reason or whoever was responsible for it, I'm glad they did it that way.  He went out of his way to wear purple, now he gets to have that loser franchise smeared on him forever.  It's perfect.  A glorious touchdown followed by a devastating interception.  Pretty much defines his career.

"Hey Brett, you got some sperm on your head there.  Too bad you can't wipe it off."

Brandt articles on Brint...

http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/0...ackers-nfl-hall-fame

They need the ball from the record number of interceptions plus all the used ****in hand warmers from the loss to the Giants and they could also include all the tear soaked hankies from the end of season retirement press conferences.

His display wouldn't be complete without a ball washer.

I don't think Peter King would fit in there.

GBFanForLife posted:

They need the ball from the record number of interceptions plus all the used ****in hand warmers from the loss to the Giants and they could also include all the tear soaked hankies from the end of season retirement press conferences.

Plus the would need the ball that set the record for the number of fumbles in a career.  He holds that mark to - just never gets much press. 

His locker should be in a hollowed out wax replica of John Madden.

bvan posted:

Brandt articles on Brint...

http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/0...ackers-nfl-hall-fame

Brandt has commented in the past that he might write a book one day about his time in GB, and specifically the Favre stories, some of what he shares in this article.

This part stood out to me.

I remember that day—June 20, 2008—when, while hiking in Oregon, I received calls from both Brett’s camp and Packers’ representatives, with both sides venting after a highly emotional conference call where Mike McCarthy had told Brett three stinging words: “We’ve moved on.” 

It wasn't Thompson the GM, but his coach, who told him they moved on. After reading the bit about Irv's death, and specifically Brandt's perspective of that day and the funeral, which I hadn't read before, I believe Brett would have handled his end with GB differently if his dad/coach were alive in 2008.

Favre is aging terribly...and could use some shoulder work in the gym.

 

I bet that old dude has worn a crock or two in his lifetime.

bvan posted:

Brandt articles on Brint...

http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/0...ackers-nfl-hall-fame

I really hated reading this excerpt. Makes it really hard to truly hate the guy like I want to:

Spirit in Oakland

Leaving frigid Green Bay in December, it was a welcome road trip to play the Raiders late in the 2003 season, and we took an extra day in the Bay Area.  I was sitting in our iconic hotel, the Claremont, watching Sunday afternoon football when Bus called. He usually started every call with a joke (mostly dirty ones) but this time he was very different. “We gotta find Brett,” Bus said in a panicked voice, “Irv died.” My heart sank, as I knew what a major presence in Brett’s life that his father was, as well as a favorite of so many around the team.

The players were off until later that evening, but we found out that Brett was out golfing (without his phone of course) in his regular threesome of Doug Pederson and Ryan Longwell. We reached Doug and he handed the phone to Brett, where Brett’s wife Deanna gave him the news. They returned to the hotel; Brett was sad but immediately clear that he was going to play. He addressed the team and talked about his father and how he would have wanted Brett to play and not let his teammates down. There was not a dry eye in that room. And Brett played magically that next night, with an energy in the air that night in Oakland that seemed, well, spiritual.

Don't know how magically he played. I will say, the WR / TE didn't let him down that night. 

The results were magical. The receivers were on a mission. They wanted it for Bert.

ESPN showing Favre's first playoff game. Caught a glimpse of Ted Thompson on the sideline. pic.twitter.com/3JPM81UsoA

— Zach Heilprin (@ZachHeilprin) August 5, 2016

Trying not too over this whole kerfluffle.... I have to...

top 2 or 3?!?!

http://www.startribune.com/can...l-thrills/389252291/

I cant even begin.... 

Man he's eyeballin Stenerud! 

This is the one Brett highlight that I never tire of watching:

 

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

Cavetoad posted:

top 2 or 3?!?!

http://www.startribune.com/can...l-thrills/389252291/

I cant even begin.... 

Undisciplined.

Okay when it works...

"First of all, Favre, in his inimitable way, had doctored up some of our plays,” Childress said with a chuckle, well aware of the public’s perception that he and Favre spent that magical season trying to strangle each other for control of the offense.

“He was changing the routes. Bev [offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell] and I talked. And Brett kept completing them, so we didn’t say much. Then it was a great play by Brett and Greg."

Not so okay when it doesn't.

This play drove the final nail in the Kick Ass / Silver Fox coffin. Glorious. 

The color guy's deadpan "I don't believe what I'm seeing right now" immediately after the pick is the funniest soundbyte I think I have ever heard.  Didn't even flinch.  Doesn't sound the least bit surprised or shocked just wholey disappointed.  Keeps calling the play though until the guy is tackled.  Almost as if it was rehearsed.  If he watched enough vintage late Favre in GB I guess in the back of his mind he knew it was coming.

You could hear Paul Allen's heart breaking.

It's time for Packer fans to quit trolling on Favre...let bygones be bygones .

Live and let live...the guy gave us a ton of happy times. 

Remember that.

PA has had his share of classic calls.  I still think the Nate Poole audio call should be inducted into the HOF.   The Brint play is solid but "No! No!  is still the gold standard. 

Ron Wolf should be the guy to induct Brent.  Without his bold decision to trade for him- and essentially tell the team doctors to eff off (after Bert failed his physical) - who knows where 4 would have ended up?   Luck plays a big factor in some of this outcome. 

 

FF and FOS

Tschmack posted:

PA has had his share of classic calls.  I still think the Nate Poole audio call should be inducted into the HOF.   The Brint play is solid but "No! No!  is still the gold standard. 

Ron Wolf should be the guy to induct Brent.  Without his bold decision to trade for him- and essentially tell the team doctors to eff off (after Bert failed his physical) - who knows where 4 would have ended up?   Luck plays a big factor in some of this outcome. 

 

I still remember hearing of the Bret Favor trade while listening to "Steve the Homer True" while driving in the car.

The rest of the show was dedicated to this reckless decision by a Al Davis hack ...giving up a #1 for a guy missing 20 ft. of his intestines.

LOL...good times.

But really...on the information available at the time...it was reckless.

It all starts with Harlan...and him hiring Wolf.

The story is still being written.

Burn!

oldschool posted:

It's time for Packer fans to quit trolling on Favre...let bygones be bygones .

Live and let live...the guy gave us a ton of happy times. 

Remember that.

Don't tell me what to do.  Being a fan is 100% personal. Not 99%. I will choose who to idolize and who not to, thank you.

Donald Driver's tribute to Favre:

http://www.theplayerstribune.c...-of-fame-retirement/

I'll add this: I could understand showing up Thompson by going and playing for another team (like the Jets) to prove he could still play. That's a middle finger at Ted. But by purposefully going to the Vikings to beat the Packers, that's a middle finger at the whole team, including its fans.  That's a middle finger at you and me.

So, you know, lick his cornhole all you want.  I choose not to.  He chose his legacy.

Pistol GB posted:

I'll add this: I could understand showing up Thompson by going and playing for another team (like the Jets) to prove he could still play. That's a middle finger at Ted. But by purposefully going to the Vikings to beat the Packers, that's a middle finger at the whole team, including its fans.  That's a middle finger at you and me.

So, you know, lick his cornhole all you want.  I choose not to.  He chose his legacy.

Yes...and Lombardi bolted to the Redskins.

So lick his cornhole if you want to...makes just as much sense.

Lombardi chose his legacy.

None of this changes what Favre did for Green Bay...celebrate the good memories...no need to dwell on making things bad strictly to dwell on only the bad.

Or ...you have to also throw out the Lombardi legacy as well.

Hell...why not go to family funerals and give a speech about the persons warts too...we all do that. 

I feel like old school is the kind of guy who hits on 17 all the time 

I think he likes them a tad younger.