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Views on News • April 28th, 2008

The Brett ‘n’ Dave Show

by Chris Lato

OK, it’s Friday, so let’s have a little fun.

I watched this last night in its entirety, and I felt a little uncomfortable. It seemed like Favre didn’t really want to be there. But, after watching it in bits and pieces, there were some low-key gems in there. Favre earned a couple of laughs.

But, holy cow, Favre is worse than Tommy Thompson with all this teasing about whether he’s really in or out. Remember the endless speculation about whether TT was going to run for another term for governor, or another, or another? Seems to me like Favre is playing the same game and that he really doesn’t want it to be over. He sure stumbled when asked about his QB heir apparent, Aaron Rodgers.

And why would the makers of the Madden video game put a retired player on the cover of the newest edition? Conspiracy theories abound. It Does Not Make Sense.

It’s fun to speculate on where things are going from here for Favre. I really have zero special insight, but after last night’s little display on national TV, it sure seemed to me like Favre would have no trouble with sweeping back into the fray at the last minute to try and return the Pack to glory.

However, if Favre really is out and wants a job as a broadcaster, he might have to turn up the energy level a tad. The whole ‘quiet folksy’ thing won’t read well on Sunday Night Football.

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Events, Views on News, public relations • March 4th, 2008

A Packer Nation in mourning?

by Chris Lato

This is a bit off-topic for our blog, but FoxSports.com is reporting that Brett Favre is retiring. We’ll see if the story is confirmed, either by the Pack or Favre himself, anytime soon.

Few things in Wisconsin are as successful at holding the news media’s attention than the Packers in general, and Favre in particular. The green-and-gold really has the press wrapped around their finger.

I’m no hardcore sports fan, but even casual fans know Favre is one of the greatest to ever play pro football. His place in history is assured.

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