Favre in purple?

Favre in purple?

Topic Author: Amy Schmidt

Posted: 1:01 PM May 7, 2009

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Brett Favre is retired.... right? Growing up in Minnesota, I have been encouraged to cheer for the Minnesota Vikings. My parents are big Vikings fans and we used to go to games at the Metradome, decked out in purple and gold. Going to school in Wisconsin, if you weren't wearing red and white, you were wearing green and gold. Everyone is live-or-die Packer fans the Wisco, in fact, the day Favre announced his first offical (second actual) retirement, some of my guy friends literally didn't talk for a week they were so depressed. The Vikings vs. Packers game has always been a HUGE rivalry- kind of like the Gophers vs. Badgers. To be honest, Favre's meeting with Childress and a "potential" return from retirement to the Vikings doesn't suprise me at all. Especially since he wanted to play for Minnesota last season, but could not after Green Bay specifically eliminated their NFC North rivals as an option for Favre. It will be interesting to see what happens- especially since one of the reasons he supposedly retired was due to a partially torn bicep in his throwing arm late last season. In my opinion, Brett Favre is a legend, not only in the state of Wisconsin, but everywhere. But I feel like his continuous cycle of "I retire.... Just kidding" has even his most loyal fans annoyed. What do you think? Do you think Favre will come out of retirement (again) wearing a purple #4? Would you like to see him return?

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by Tom Location: Meriden on Aug 4, 2009 at 11:30 AM

Amy, I have been a Brett Favre fan forever, not just as a quarterback, but as a man. He has always seemed to me to be the least effected by his fame of any of the truly great quarterbacks. I've also been a life long Packer fan when they weren't playing the Chiefs. I couldn't care less if he donned a Vikings uniform. He doesn't owe the Packers fans anything. He gave them everything he had when he played for them. Unfortunately, I think that though the mind is willing, the body is no longer able to deliver. I think another season would be a disappointment for Brett and his fans. Stay in retirement Brett and let us remember the glory days.

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by Jake Location: Topeka on Aug 2, 2009 at 01:12 AM

The same! Didn't realize you were an alum when I made the post. Wow, what's more coincidental: The same college, the same graduation, or both remembering the Brett Favre guy?

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by Jake Location: Topeka on Jul 30, 2009 at 07:27 AM

I went to the University of Wisconsin and got a first hand look at how fanatical people were about Favre. Heck, a guy at my graduation accepted his diploma under the name "Brett Favre." I'm so glad he officially called it quits. In the future, people will forget he ever played for the Jets. Playing for the Vikings, though....that would have been unforgivable. RESPONSE: Jake- that was my graduation ceremony as well! May of 2008??

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by Bill Location: Topeka on Jul 27, 2009 at 09:20 PM

Growing up in South Dakota 2 miles from the MN boarder I have always been a Viking fan through all the thick and thin. He needs to go away and let the team live with what Childress stuck them with. GET RID OF CHILDRESS AND THE NOTION OF FAVRE AS THE SAVIOR.

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by Tif Location: Lyndon Ks on Jul 10, 2009 at 09:29 PM

He better not. He should of stayed retired in the first place. He rocked back in the day but now I am tired of seeing him. Go Packers!!!!!!!!! :)

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by David Location: Topeka on Jul 8, 2009 at 08:09 PM

As a Minnesota native myself (from Minneapolis though :) ) and a resident of Topeka for 8 out of the last 15 years, I share your views Amy. And also as a diehard Vikings fan, I'm okay with Favre returning. Sure, I despised him for years as a Packer, but I always respected him. What he's done lately is kind of crazy and I understand the Packers' fans angst, but I do believe that they should just get over it and move on.

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by Geordan Location: Topeka Kansas on Jun 29, 2009 at 12:20 PM

I Have Family In Minnesota Me & My Mom Are Patriots Fan, My Brother Is A Green Bay Fan, I'm A Fave Fan,

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by Billy Bob Location: St. marys on Jun 23, 2009 at 04:06 PM

Amy your so hot. Having you talk football just makes you my future wife. Will you marry me :)

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by adam Location: st.marys on Jun 22, 2009 at 04:44 PM

how do you like your job---- RESONSE: I LOVE IT! WHAT'S NOT TO LOVE? :)

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by Matt Location: Topeka on Jun 16, 2009 at 01:50 PM

Favre left Green Bay at a good time...Da Bears FINALLY seemed to have his number his last few years...was great seeing them rough him up....GO BEARS!!! Would love to see him join the viqueens...he'll take minnesota down with him.....he loses more games for a team nowadays then he wins...

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by JC Location: Topeka on Jun 16, 2009 at 07:40 AM

Farve was exciting to to watch playing. While more than likely still capable of playing his ego is effecting his choices. The Iron man is no longer the iron man, hes the tin man and his insistence to continue can do nothing but erode his legacy. He is one of those that does not know when to quit and that is the shame.

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by Greg Location: Tecumseh on Jun 15, 2009 at 11:55 PM

Growing up in WI and have lived around the nation, I've always been first a die hard Packer fan and second a Brett Favre fan. His retire / comeback saga has worn thin and if he comes back from retirement, yet again and especially to the Viqueens, I will retire my Favre jersy for good, if not burn it. The only reason he wants back in with the Queens is so he can try and stick it to tight wad Ted. As you can tell, I'm not a fan of TT but that's another story. Brett's Packer legacy will be severly tarnished if he plays for MN. He can expect a chilly reception from the Packer faithful in the confines of Lambeau field. I hope he stays retired...Brett don't make me burn your jersey! Go PACK. New 3-4 D will rock and AR will have another good year.

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by Brenda Location: Skiddy on Jun 10, 2009 at 12:14 PM

I have lived in Kansas most of my life but was born in Minnesota and I am a Vikings fan. While I don't care if Favre comes and goes out of retirement I definitely don't want to see him in a Vikings uniform! He could even play for the Chiefs and I wouldn't care just as long as it's not the purple uniform.

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by mike Location: topeka on Jun 9, 2009 at 11:00 PM

Ok..when I count to three, I will snap my fingers and you all will wake up!! One....twooo..THREE!!! See it was just a baaadd dream Amy....lol

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by kyle Location: Junction City on Jun 7, 2009 at 07:54 PM

As much as i love watching Brett Favre play football. I think at his age and the torn bicep thats hard to over come for a quarterback more so than other positions i think he is done. But then again MJ retired three times came back out twice so who knows.

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