That Just Happened!

So I used to be a Brett Favre fan. I love the GB Packers and I am a total Cheesehead. I admit it. In fact, about 2 years ago I drove with one of my best friends out to Calgary because she got a new job there. I begged and pleaded to take the US route, preferably the one that takes us through Wisconsin. Then I found out she was going in the off season.  Feeling totally dejected I made her promise that when her 3 years there was up I would be able to come and drive her home and she would make sure it was at least in preseason so I could finally see a game.

Anyways, you don’t have to follow football to know that the last few years have been dramatic ones for GB.  To rip up Brett’s contract or not to rip up a contract, that was the question.  Ultimately, GB decided to let Brett go.  And you know what?  Who can blame ‘em?  Not me, that’s for sure.  The bloom was off the rose. They had a young team, and although good, Brett is a dinosaur in the sport. They needed to focus on their new QB and really start developing teamwork.  And Brett…he is throwing hissies like he used to throw the ball.  I realized at that point I am a GB fan, not a Brett fan. 

So you can imagine my joy when last night I saw the Packers vs the Vikings on TV.  Could it be true?  An actual game on TSN? (They only show non-NY or Buffalo games twice during the season until Superbowl)  For those who do not know, Brett went to the Vikings who are GB rivals (see what I mean?  Petty.)  I settle down to watch the game and find myself secretly and then not-so-secretly cheering…for Minnesota?  NOOOO!  Seems that although I like GB, I just can’t wash that man right outta my hair. 

Despite his epic tantrums and enlarged ego, I couldn’t help but want him to succeed. I mean, his wife was jumping up and down in the box looking like a high school cheerleader watching the coolest boy in school throw a TD just for her.  So I have had to come to terms with a harsh reality. I may still be a proud and loud GB fan, but I am also a closet Brett fan.

Yeah, “That Just Happened!”