Brett Favre

Feeley’s OT Field Goal Lifts Jets Past Pats

November 14, 2008 - No Comments The New York Jets now stand alone atop the AFC East standings after an overtime field goal from place kicker Jay Feeley sealed a 34-31 victory for the visiting team. The Jets (7-3) now hold sole possession of the division lead after beating their rival New England Patriots (6-4) on their home turf, a satisfying victory for New York head coach Eric Mangini. Feeley’s 34-yard field goal came on the only possession of overtime, once again evidencing....

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Favre To Romo: Play Through The Pain!

October 15, 2008 - No Comments Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo says he will play this Sunday against the St. Louis Rams despite reports that his broken pinkie would put him on the sidelines for about a month. Romo injured the pinkie in a 30-24 loss to the Arizona Cardinals last Sunday and the Cowboys’ medical staff was not optimistic about his chances of playing anytime soon. Still, Romo is willing to try and play through the pain, and threw on the side of practice on....

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Favre to the J-E-T-S Jets Jets Jets!

August 8, 2008 - No Comments After what seemed like an endless back-and-forth between Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers, a resolution has finally been reached.  Favre has been traded to the New York Jets of the AFC for a conditional draft pick. The Pack didn’t get much in return for the future Hall of Famer, but they are likely just happy to be devoid of the headache. Favre initially claimed he wouldn’t play for the Jets. Favre has said alot of things, one of....

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Should He Stay or Should He Go–Favre Saga Continues

August 5, 2008 - No Comments The big man is back in camp.  Yup, Brett Favre has returned to Green Bay and is ready to play–much to the shagrin of [former] starter Aaron Rodgers.  Officially the team says Rodgers is there guy and is number one on the depth chart; however, we all know if Favre stays in Green Bay he will play.  That being said, as information comes available, it seems more and more likelyl that Favre will be playing the season elsewhere. Favre and Head....

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Fantasy Football Roundup: The Draft

August 4, 2008 - No Comments SO this past weekend marked the 11th annual Orange Football League (OFL) fantasy football draft. The longstanding tradition was, like always, an exhibition of high-level fantasy football minds gathering together in one room to make jokes, eat pizza, and pretend to be real GM’s for a day. Here are some important notes to think about for YOUR fantasy football drats in subsequent days and weeks. 1.) Brett Favre in the 18th round was a steal. ....

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Man Charged With Thieving Sex Toy

July 29, 2008 - No Comments A Canton Ohio man was arrested last week for allegedly breaking into a woman’s house and stealing her sex toy and a bottle of lube. Why? I just don’t know. From the Haywood County News: According to warrants, 48-year-old Scott Gillis Murray, of Murray Road, allegedly broke into a home off of N.C. 110 on July 25 and stole “one adult toy personal entertainment device and one bottle of personal lubricant. ”Haywood County Sheriff’s....

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Flip Flop–Why Favre is Now In The Right

July 27, 2008 - No Comments Last week I wrote a fairly scathing article in support of the Green Bay Packers organization and their right to deal with their personnel issues as they wish.  Recent developments have made me change my tune and I have no choice but to side with Brett Favre in this ongoing saga.  The main reason for this change of heart is the Packers’ unwillingness to treat Favre like any other player on their roster.  In a recent statement, Favre explained....

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Commissioner Goodell Plays ‘Papa’ to NFL

July 24, 2008 - No Comments I don’t know if anybody has noticed, but NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell truly seems to run the league more like the father of a dysfunctional family than a traditional commissioner.  Ever since Goodell took over for former Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, the NFL has been a stricter house than Ronald McDonald’s (”You are NOT going out dressed like that.  You’re a McDonald, Not a whore!” –Family guy).  Goodell has....

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Favre Won’t Be Released

July 12, 2008 - No Comments Team officials for the Green Bay Packers just announced Brett Favre is welcome to come back to the Green Bay Packers–as a BACKUP!! General Manager Ted Thompson has said he doesn’t plan to grant Favre’s request for his release.  Thompson and head coach Mike McCarthy also said they did not want to discuss a possible trade. Other than allowing for an open quarterback competition, this does seem like the only logical move for the Green....

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Favre Wants to Play–Somewhere Else

July 12, 2008 - No Comments Three days after Brett Favre called Green Bay Packers officials and “officially” told them he would like to play in 2008, the future Hall of Fame quarterback has asked for his unconditional release.  The letter was sent by Favre’s agent Thursday night and was received by team officials on Friday. Part of the letter stated that Favre would like an amicable seperation from the team after they’ve appeared lukewarm about embracing....

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