For the final edition of my critically-acclaimed series, Favorite Favre Moments: Four Days of #4..., I chose to save the best for last. In today's post, we'll look back at some of Favre's greatest achievements and performances, those that set his career apart as being the greatest quarterback of all time.
~One, Two, Three-Time MVP: From 1995 to 1997, Brett set the standard for all future pros who hoped to be the best, as he was crowned the NFL MVP for three consecutive seasons, becoming the only player ever to win the award three times. As he retires this year, Favre remains the only three-time NFL MVP.
~The Touchdown King, September 30, 2007: Mid-way through the first quarter against the Vikings on the road, Favre lead the Packers down the field, to a 3rd and 7, at the Vikings' 17-yd line. Coming out in a shotgun-spread formation, Favre saw single, man-to-man coverage across the field and used his 17 years of experience to call out an audible to take advantage of the situation. Brett dropped back to pass and hit Greg Jennings on a slant-route over the middle for his 421st career touchdown pass, making him the all-time NFL career touchdown passing leader. Congrats Brett!
~Super Bowl Champions: Lead by NFL MVP Brett Favre, the Packers rolled through the regular season (13-3) and playoffs on the way to Green Bay's first Super Bowl appearance in thirty years. The Packers got on the board first as Favre threw a 54-yd touchdown pass on only the Packers' second offensive play. They never looked back. Though kick-returner Desmond Howard was named the Super Bowl MVP, Brett put together an MVP-worthy performance throwing for 246 and 3 total touchdowns (2 passing, 1 rushing). Favre had led the Packers back to the top of the NFL, and brought the Lombardi Trophy home to Titletown for the first time since Lombardi himself paced the Packers' sideline. Thus cementing his place in history among the Packer greats.
~Thanks for the Memories: After 17 seasons in the NFL, 3 league MVPs, 1 Super Bowl win, 275 consecutive starts as well as every signifcant career passing record, Brett Favre retired from the Green Bay Packers and the NFL, ending his legendary career. On March 6, 2008, Brett appeared in a news conference in Green Bay, WI to announce and discuss his retirement from the game. He was true to himself to the end, and in what may have been the greatest, most emotional retirement news conference of all-time, no. 4 left the game in true Favre-fashion.
I watched this news conference live, struggling to control my emotions as I watched my favorite athlete of all-time walk away from the game I love. My favorite quote from his news conference was "I hope that every penny that the Green Bay Packers spent on me... that they feel was money well spent." Well Brett, I've got news for you. Your money will never be any good in Wisconsin, because we'll be forever indebted to you.
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This past year, Sports Illustrated named Brett the 2007 Sportsman of the Year. This illustrious award, which has been given out to other athletes such as Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods and Lance Armstrong (here's the list), celebrated Favre not only for his amazing accomplishments on the field, but also his exceptional character and selfless contributions to others and the community.
~My favorite play from the 2007 Packers season: Tied 13-13, on the first play of overtime on Monday Night Football against the Broncos, Favre bombed a perfectly thrown 82-yard touchdown pass to Greg Jennings to cap one of Brett Favre's most memorable MNF performances and a 19-13 Packers' win.
So there you have it, Kodison's tribute to the greatest player of all-time. I hope that you've enjoyed reading Favorite Favre Moments: Four Days of #4... as much as I enjoyed writing it. Let us never forget the fun and the memories we have of watching this great man play the game we all love. He played football the way it was meant to be played, and we loved watching him lead our favorite team every weekend. As much as I will miss him, I'm thankful to have witnessed his career, and for all the priceless memories that I'll pass-down to my children.
As I run out of superlatives and ways to describe his Hall-of-Fame career, it becomes difficult to describe my emotions towards my favorite athlete in history. So to finish this tribute, there's really only one thing left to say...
Thank you Brett.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Favorite Favre Moments: Four Days of #4... Part IV
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Often in life we are influenced by someone who makes a difference in our life. Brett has certainly made a difference in many peoples life and certainly Kody's. Brett's desire for the game and his excellence in the way he played certainly has made a difference even in my life. He always wanted to win and even picked up the nickname gunslinger just because he so much wanted to make something happen. Oft times he didn't win because of his trying so hard and it backfired on him. But even with those bad days he never looked back. He only looked to see success and to win the gold. His struggles early on in his career were great but even then he never once became discouraged and let down. It is well worth looking into his career and taking from it some of those things that will help us to achieve what we desire to accomplish. And if we have a bad day, or a tough experience that seems to be bringing us down just look at what Brett did and accomplished and realize that those tough days made him what he is today. We can all take a lesson from it and i'm grateful for Kody's great insights on Brett's career. i'm certain that Kody will use some of the examples that Brett left us with to help build his career for the future. Thanks Kody for being so intent and sharing with us your feelings, thoughts and experiences that you have as Brett has hung up his cleats for another pair of shoes for the future. Love you Son, The Eggspert!
Great comments Dad! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and insight!
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