Bret Favre Retires - Love him or hate him - he will be missed

[perry]

Bret Favre has announced he is retiring.

Some feel he was one of the best quarterbacks ever.

Some feel he was over-rated and just average.

Some loved him.

Some hated him.


In the end, as a lifelong Packer fan (i.e. Cheesehead): I am not sad to see him go - he has achieved something that few Professional athletes have ever achieved. The ability to quit when he could still perform, and quit on his terms. His records (including his interception record) will stand for a long time.

The things I will miss most are his outright humanity and humility, and his obvious love of the game. Those are items that will never be in a record book. How many other football players had so much fun when playing. It was obvious, it was exciting, and to me it was what made Bret special.

And so, with pride and applause in my heart... Goodby Bret. May you and your family have a peaceful and fulfilling retirement.

For those who wonder what this has to do with pricescope: Not all diamonds are made of crystallized carbon.


Perry

 

[joflier]

I too will miss him. My mom called and woke me up this morning with the news. Watching some highlight films on the news just now, I had tears in my eyes. He had such a spark about how he approached the game that mesmerized all who watched. Its hard to see the end of an era. To see a legend step down. An amazing player, a generous spirit, and a sincere and kind person. I truely wish Brett and his family all the best. Thanks for the memories!

 

[omieluv]

Like him or hate him, he is a true sportsman, on and off the field (this is coming from a Bears fan).

 

[marvel]

I don''t know any thing about football, but I''ll always remember him in Something About Mary when Ben Stiller was trying to pronounce his name.

 

[omieluv]

Date: 3/4/2008 2:42:51 PM
Author: SanDiegoLady
I BIG GREEN AND GOLD PUFFY HEART BRET FAVRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gotta love that guy. Here''s a man who they told wouldn''t amount to anything in his early days.. I guess they were wrong.

I hope they retire his #4!!!!!

That is close to what Michael Jordan was told as a kid too. They should retire #4, he was the heart and sole of that team, and he will be talked about for years in GB. Go Fav-ra...heeheh.