As you may have heard, ESPN reported that ironman Brett Favre, called the injured (and not nearly as tough) Tony Romo yesterday to offer his condolences for his injured pinkie.From the report, it seems like an extremely bizarre conversation, with most of the talk surrounding the toughness of the Dallas star. Favre offered up some of the things he told Romo, and to me at least, it comes off fairly condescending, but you be the judge:
"The only thing I said was, it's worth trying [to play] if you can deal with the pain and can function good enough with a splint,'' Favre said. "If not, don't try.''So, if he can play, go ahead, and if he can't, then do not play? That's pretty intense stuff, are we sure Brett isn't a trainer?
Favre told Romo that his thumb injury "hurt like hell, but that doesn't mean a pinkie would be any easier.''Could you imagine having a buddy do this to you? Why don't we just imagine you hurt your ear. You're strolling around with a mangled ear, it hurts like Hades and anytime you make a sudden movement you're scared it might fall off. Now, you have an older buddy that continually tells you that if you ever wanted to get in a fight, now is the time because he once got hit in the face while sporting a broken nose, and if he can do that, you can do this. Confused yet? I'm assuming that is because you're a wimp. Hey, don't get mad at me, Brett said it.
"I talked to Tony about what I did to play with the thumb,'' Favre said. "Everyone is different and the two injuries are different, so only Tony knows. I will say this: Not only do I think he's tough, but I think he's also one of the top five players in the entire league.''So, if you think Tony is tough, what are you, Hercules? Would Mike Tyson, Butterball and Zeus stand no chance against the almighty that is Number 4?!? Beware measly humans, we are amongst a man that couldn't just crush rocks with his bare hands, he could do so with one or two broken fingers! All bow down before thee or thou shall be cursed to the River of Styx by our overlord Brett.
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10-15-2008 @ 11:22AM
Brody said...
It's amazing. Growing up, Brett Favre was pretty much the only athlete I ever idolized. I was genuinely upset when he retired. Yet in the last six months, I've grown to practically loathe the guy. I groan every time I hear or see his name.
He really is an egotistical douche that only looks out for himself. That's forgivable, since he's arguable one of the greatest football players the game has ever seen. I don't mind if he wants to act egotistical - he's earned it. But enough with the "Aw shucks, I'm just simple Southern boy that wants to put on some Wrangler jeans and go hunting, y'all!" crap.
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10-15-2008 @ 11:38AM
Randy said...
@Brody ... Well put. I'd agree that in recent years, BF's really shown himself to be far more conniving and media-savvy than anyone probably expected. He's one of the greats (and he sure can still chuck it), but he's got to quit acting so dang innocent. He's starting to come across like Cush' in Jerry Maguire.
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10-15-2008 @ 11:45AM
HUSKERDIVA said...
FINALLY...Brody and Randy you have both hit the "Aw, Shucks nail" on the head. Surely, it is difficult to give up the spotlight, but how much is enough. I, too agree, that BF is an amazing QB, but everytime I hear his name mentioned or see his picture, I am overcome with nausea. Let's all agree that the karmic football gods will prevail in the end. Actually, Pennington isn't doing all that poorly when you think about it.
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10-15-2008 @ 8:59PM
Rob said...
All you haters wish your Q.B.was half as tough as Brett the Jet!!!
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10-15-2008 @ 9:02PM
Rueben200 said...
Being a Packer fan for over 50 years I loved Bretts playing. Now that he's gone a lot of fans still can't get over him. He had a lot on his side which should change as he called Lil Tony, but couldn't bring his ego in check to call Aaron Rodgers. He turned on his old teammates which is unforgiveable.
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10-15-2008 @ 9:17PM
LaM said...
So Shane,
THAT'S what you got out of their conversation? That Brett seems condescending? That's ironic. I think this blog is the epitomy of condescending. Surely you can understand the jest of the conversation without thinking Brett Favre was being an ass about the situation. It's guys talking over the cooler about their profession. Come on!
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10-15-2008 @ 9:39PM
Sunshine 08 said...
You seem to have forgotten all he did for Greenbay & all the foundations Brett & his wife founded & all the money he raised & gave children their wishes. Who are you to down a man like Brett Favre. Would you all do what he has done growing up & what he did for the Greenbay Packers. Shame on every one of you. His father taught & made him play hurt & he learned to do that so if he gives somebody else like Brady advice to try, that is , in my opinion, pretty darn nice. Always thinking of somebody else, that's Brett Favre.
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10-15-2008 @ 9:43PM
Sunshine04 said...
EXCUSE me, Tony Romo he gave advice to. Goodness he is so willing to give his thoughts on things , I said the wrong name. Wow!! Jets are doing good aren't they?????????
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10-16-2008 @ 1:51AM
Laura Culley said...
I cant believe you are all turning against Brett. He was trying to give advice to a quarterback he likes and respects- because he had a similar injury, and they have similar throwing styles.
Whether he called Aaron Rogers, after the team kicked him out, is not relevant. I wouldn't have called him, and you dont know he didn't. Grow up people and stop being so jealous of Brett- he's just a guy doing his thing.
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10-16-2008 @ 10:25PM
lowridersteeler said...
it just goes to show u who the real QBS are in football ,not tony homo,but big ben has got the balls to lead his team with all the injuries he has,he has my respect ,not homo,just about right now u cowpaddy fans wish u guys had a QB like big ben ,ha, he wouldve won u hillbillies a championship already hahahahahahahah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! STEELERS 4EVER AND BIG BEN ALSO
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