Brett Favre headed to Minnesota Posted: Aug 18, 2009 9:35 AM CDT Updated: Aug 18, 2009 11:41 AM CDT More Local Headlines NEWS Brett Favre headed to Minnesota JCJC introduces the "One Card" The Postal Service's bid for deliverance Taylor's town hall meeting draws big crowd in Moss Point Rep. Taylor says he won't support health care plan Teen sentenced for statutory rape Chaney: Camille 40th a reminder to check coverage Asian soybean rust spreading in Mississippi Miss. officers to participate in DUI campaign Hurricane Bill winds whip at 100 mph
HATTIESBURG, MS (WDAM) - Brett Favre will sign with the Minnesota Vikings this afternoon for around $12 million, according to sources at ESPN.
Brett Favre boarded a plane today (Tuesday) at 9:10 a.m. at the Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport.
The plane's destination was St. Paul, Minnesota.
Eyewitnesses saw Favre, his wife Deanna and her sister at the airport before the flight departed, but it is unclear who boarded the plane besides Brett. The vehicle that dropped him off was no longer at the airport minutes after departure. As Favre was leaving he commented, "We may know something by dinner."
According to football players at Oak Grove High School in Hattiesburg, Favre has not missed one of their workouts in the three weeks since telling the Vikings he would stay retired. Favre was out practicing with the Warrior football team as late as Monday afternoon. He has spent the past seven off seasons working out at the high school.
The Biloxi Sun Herald reported Tuesday Favre's mother, Bonita, said her son will work out with the Vikings Wednesday and should take reps Friday night in a preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
"I have mixed emotions, but I have always loved to watch him play," she told the newspaper. "This time, however, I thought he would stay retired and stay home. I guess he could not do it."
"They (Minnesota) seem to have a good team in place, and he liked that," Bonita Favre added. "I guess I need to get a Vikings jersey now."
Rumors have been passed around in recent weeks that Favre, a former Green Bay Packers and New York Jets quarterback, would join the Minnesota Vikings before the end of the preseason.
[ January 11, 2010, 08:07: Message edited by: Bob Frey ]
Posted by Pagan on :
Why can't some athletes just call it a career and go out on top of their game? After last season with the Jets, it should have been clear to Favre. He was a great QB in his day, but he can't last a full season anymore. Know when to say when IMO.
Posted by Upside on :
Sunday November 1st at 12:00 noon Favre will walk onto the turf at Lambeau Field sporting a purple uniform. I'm going to be there.
Posted by oldseven on :
YEP, I am also - or at least in the parking lot eating and drinking. I might be able to get several hundred for each of the four tickets. I see enough games and that is a pretty good profit!
I can hear the BOOing already!!
Posted by SeekingFreedom on :
As a fellow Packers fan....
BOOOOOO!!!!
Anyone but Vikings, Favre.....ANYONE!!!
Posted by Pagan on :
quote:Originally posted by SeekingFreedom: As a fellow Packers fan....
BOOOOOO!!!!
Anyone but Vikings, Favre.....ANYONE!!!
Almost seems like sacriledge. Does he wanna play that bad? He is definitely besmirching his legacy with this crap. He doesn't need the money. He should have just stayed retired IMO.
Posted by The Bigfoot on :
I was actually looking forward to seeing Sage in action. This disappoints me a little. Especially if it is true that Favre's long ball is gone.
Posted by Happy Valley on :
If Favre can give the Vikings even the threat of a passing attack, Adrian Peterson is gonna put up numbers like we have not seen in a long time...I'd be looking over my shoulder if I was Eric Dickerson...jmo
Posted by Pagan on :
quote:Originally posted by Happy Valley: If Favre can give the Vikings even the threat of a passing attack, Adrian Peterson is gonna put up numbers like we have not seen in a long time...I'd be looking over my shoulder if I was Eric Dickerson...jmo
Honestly though...Favre was an awesome QB. But he is not a passsing attack QB anymore. Best days are gone. He just doesn't realize it.
Posted by T e x on :
quote:Originally posted by Upside: Sunday November 1st at 12:00 noon Favre will walk onto the turf at Lambeau Field sporting a purple uniform. I'm going to be there.
Wish I were there...
Posted by Upside on :
quote:Originally posted by The Bigfoot: I was actually looking forward to seeing Sage in action. This disappoints me a little. Especially if it is true that Favre's long ball is gone.
I think the long ball itself is still there Foot, the accuracy is pretty much gone though. In fact just tonight I got hit on the noggin by one that he launched out of New York last year. Posted by T e x on :
that means no one is safe...
Posted by The Bigfoot on :
lol
Posted by SeekingFreedom on :
Plaxico is out for at least 2 years for shooting himself.
...and endangering others.
Posted by Highwaychild on :
quote:Originally posted by Upside: Sunday November 1st at 12:00 noon Favre will walk onto the turf at Lambeau Field sporting a purple uniform. I'm going to be there.
That's going to be CRAZY!
...Don't know what I'd had done seeing Elway coming into Mile High with a silver and black jersey ...Probably puked.
Posted by Happy Valley on :
Matt Ryan looked great against the Rams...7-8 for 81 yds and a td...Falcons offense could be pretty good this year...Did not take long for Ryan to hit Tony Gonzalez with a TD...Gonzo should be a real nice addition to that offense...
Posted by T e x on :
Ca'boyz looked ok--not sure about the Jenkins kid...still remember that little tap dance against the Giants, and he got lost in the lights or sumpin last night.
Posted by Pagan on :
After watching today's Colts v Lions game, I don't think the Lions are gonna be the NFL doormat anymore.
Posted by T e x on :
Shaping up to be an interesting season.
Posted by Highwaychild on :
Going to be a good one in Denver tonight, even for a preseason game.
Posted by The Bigfoot on :
It's started! It's started!
Go Titans!!!
Posted by T e x on :
it's the most
wun-der-ful
tiiiime
of the year....
Posted by The Bigfoot on :
That was a great game last night! Hell of a way to kick off the season. Posted by T e x on :
Agreed, great game. Both Ds getting after it, biggly. Dang, that R'berger is strong. Hope Palamino is OK...
Posted by Pagan on :
Week 1 - Straight Up
IND over JAC NO over DET DAL over TB PHI over CAR BAL over KC (Cassel out due to injury) HOU over NYJ MIA over ATL DEN over CIN MIN over CLE NYG over WAS ARI over SF STL over SEA GNB over CHI NE over BUF SD over OAK
Let's see how we do!
Posted by glassman on :
IND over JAC DET over NO TB over DAL CAR over PHI BAL over KC HOU over NYJ MIA over ATL DEN over CIN MIN over CLE WAS over NYG ARI over SF SEA over STL GNB over CHI NE over BUF SD over OAK
Posted by Highwaychild on :
Adrian Peterson had a TD run today that was pure power AND pure finesse!!! If you guys missed it, just watch sports center...
Posted by Happy Valley on :
Saw it, he is rediculous...Like I said earlier, if Favre can take some of the pressure off him and keep defenses from stacking the box against the run...Peterson is gonna put up staggering numbers this year...
Posted by glassman on :
quote:Originally posted by glassman: IND over JAC+ DET over NO - TB over DAL - CAR over PHI- BAL over KC+ HOU over NYJ- MIA over ATL- DEN over CIN+ MIN over CLE+ WAS over NYG- ARI over SF- SEA over STL+ GNB over CHI NE over BUF SD over OAK
that's why i don't bet on football... Posted by The Bigfoot on :
Wanted Cutler to have a good first game with the Bears but that mary to Jennings for the win was golden.
Posted by Pagan on :
quote:Originally posted by Pagan: Week 1 - Straight Up
IND over JAC+ NO over DET+ DAL over TB+ PHI over CAR+ BAL over KC+ HOU over NYJ- MIA over ATL- DEN over CIN+ MIN over CLE+ NYG over WAS+ ARI over SF- STL over SEA- GNB over CHI+ NE over BUF SD over OAK
Let's see how we do!
Well, I didn't do too bad. Called 9 out of 13 correctly so far. I'm also pretty confident on my Monday night picks. So I should end up 11 of 15. Not too shabby.
Posted by SeekingFreedom on :
quote:Originally posted by The Bigfoot: Wanted Cutler to have a good first game with the Bears but that mary to Jennings for the win was golden.
Amen!!!
That was well worth sitting through the entire 4 quarters just for that moment...and then the two point conversion!
GO PACKERS!!
Posted by Highwaychild on :
quote:Originally posted by SeekingFreedom:
quote:Originally posted by The Bigfoot: Wanted Cutler to have a good first game with the Bears but that mary to Jennings for the win was golden.
Amen!!!
That was well worth sitting through the entire 4 quarters just for that moment...and then the two point conversion!
GO PACKERS!!
That game made a 33 year old Coach, McDaniels look pretty good. At least for a week anyway.
Had The J.E.T.S! JETS, JETS, JETS! To win. And the ATL in the Hotlanta...lol
Good game tonight... Brady barly got by didn't he?That dude that ran that kick out and fumbled when they had it won was a trainwreck too.
Posted by T e x on :
ya, too bad about the Bills--they had it and stumbled on the "brady legend."
Posted by Highwaychild on :
I like Pitt -3... Da Bears without Urlacker, and poor Cutler play last week seems like a safe pick.
I like the Titans -7... They'll be hungry to get their first win this week at home.
Posted by T e x on :
ha ha...rookie qb leads jets over pats ha ha
Posted by Happy Valley on :
Nice start to the season for Sanchez...How bout Drew Brees???Talk about Hot out the gate...
Posted by glassman on :
well, i know who Tex likes for tonights game...
what's the spread?
Posted by T e x on :
Cowboys not looking good...
Posted by T e x on :
Hey! That Jenkins kid made a play on the goal line. Excellent. Held 'em to a FG, at least.
Posted by T e x on :
quote:Originally posted by glassman: well, i know who Tex likes for tonights game...
what's the spread?
Cowboys favored by 3.
Not looking like it now, though...
Posted by T e x on :
Well that was huge: two grievous turnovers in a row, two scores, but it's still a one-score game.
Dodged a bullet there. Good recovery.
Posted by T e x on :
back on top, by 1. Garrett looking good.
Posted by T e x on :
Romo's too inconsistent...
Posted by Pagan on :
Is anyone following the NYG v TB game? Holy crap TB is getting owned. They haven't had a single first down in the first half. Only 3 mins to go before halftime. NYG has 200 yards total offense, TB has 20. Wow!
Posted by glassman on :
NYG-KC? just saw a personal foul flag thrown for hitting a receiver (after he touched the ball) over the middle to stop him from catching the ball-
they call that football? sorry but catching the ball across the middle is dangerous, they throw flag for that? might as well not play.
or better yet, lets make the NFL play flag football...
Posted by T e x on :
yeah
Posted by T e x on :
OK, time for da fireworks...Fav-ball
Posted by T e x on :
They're shooting rockets at each other...
Posted by T e x on :
wow, they're getting it on: going for it 4th down, deflected passes, coaches' challenges (one too late); GB marching, INTERCEPTED!
Posted by T e x on :
Favre again with the TD pass...
Posted by T e x on :
lol, HOLY MOLY--Adrian Petersen stripped, GB TD!
Posted by T e x on :
dang good game...
Posted by jordanreed on :
great game...fun to watch my vikes win a big one
Posted by T e x on :
They could go a-l-l t-h-e W-A-Y...
Posted by Pagan on :
Tex,
Speaking of Holy Moly, Rush Limbaugh is part of a group trying to buy the St Louis Rams! Well I guess since the Rams are 0-4, maybe it's a good fit?!?!? Because he is quite the loser himself, it seems like a perfect fit! Posted by T e x on :
maybe he'd become the team announcer and quit soiling American air waves...
Posted by jordanreed on :
geez...now the twinkies win,Too!!...whats happenin in minn?...it must be global warming!
Posted by wallymac on :
quote:Originally posted by jordanreed: geez...now the twinkies win,Too!!...whats happenin in minn?...it must be global warming!
No. Al Franken.
Just kidding. Could be the water though.
Posted by Highwaychild on :
ST. LOUIS – Conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh has been dropped from a group seeking to buy the St. Louis Rams. Limbaugh was to be a limited partner in a bid led by St. Louis Blues chairman Dave Checketts, but Checketts said in a statement Wednesday that Limbaugh's participation had complicated the effort. The group will move forward without him... http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091014/ap_on_sp_fo_ne/fbn_rams_limbaugh Posted by glassman on :
the cheese stands alone....
Posted by T e x on :
somehow, America is a better place.
Posted by SeekingFreedom on :
All over quotes that noone can source. Yeah, proud moment in our history.
Posted by jordanreed on :
very proud, indeed
Posted by The Bigfoot on :
If he wants to buy a team he should buy the cubs. They need a cash injection quick
Posted by glassman on :
quote:Originally posted by SeekingFreedom: All over quotes that noone can source. Yeah, proud moment in our history.
just curious SF, is that your opinion about why he was dropped or is it Limbaughs?
how many football stadiums in America have been paid for in part or whole by tax dollars or tax subsidies? isn't that contrary to Limbaughs "philosophy"?
Posted by glassman on :
here is your source SF, provided by O'reilly and Fox Friends:
Can't Youtube at work but I'll check it out tonight.
As of this morning's news, all of the references to his having said such was traced back to a book that had no source for him actually having said it.
If he actually did say the 'Slavery had it's merit's' then I retract my objection. As a public figure he's got to know that EVERYTHING he says could come back to haunt him.
Posted by glassman on :
not the quote in reference.
do you recall that ESPN fired him from Sunday night football?
the NFL as a whole wants no part of him.
his own quote from the yahoo article:
"This is not about the NFL, it's not about the St. Louis Rams, it's not about me," Limbaugh said. "This is about the ongoing effort by the left in this country, wherever you find them, in the media, the Democrat Party, or wherever, to destroy conservatism, to prevent the mainstreaming of anyone who is prominent as a conservative.
"Therefore, this is about the future of the United States of America and what kind of country we're going to have."
thing is? he's made all his money by NOT being mainstream. no matter how much he and his followers try to convince themselves they are "mainstream"? they just aren't, and quite frankly Rush wouldn't earn a nickel preaching to the mainstream, cuz the mainstream ain't interested in being preached to.
Posted by Pagan on :
The Saints are hammering the Giants! It's 27-10 in the 2nd Quarter. Saints look like they could very well make a serious playoff run this year if they keep playing the way they have been.
Posted by Pagan on :
OMG! Pats are destroying the Titans 45-0 at half-time!!! Holy crap! I don't think I have ever seen a game that lopsided in pro ball.
Posted by Pagan on :
Pats v Titans 3rd Quarter: 52-0.
Posted by Pagan on :
Saw this on another MB, and it makes sense
Posted by Pagan on :
quote:Originally posted by Pagan: Saw this on another MB, and it makes sense
Btw....the blindness is only temporary Posted by Pagan on :
Anyone watching today's games? Da bears and Ravens are both getting pummeled so far.
Posted by Pagan on :
The Bucs took out the Pack for their first win, 38-28.
Posted by buckstalker on :
quote:Originally posted by Pagan: OMG! Pats are destroying the Titans 45-0 at half-time!!! Holy crap! I don't think I have ever seen a game that lopsided in pro ball.
Evidently you have never witnessed a Lions game...
Posted by T e x on :
How 'bout dem Coyboyz?
geez, you guys are behind in posting.
Posted by BooDog on :
go redskinS !! Posted by glassman on :
yeah, boo, i've finally given up on Snyder...
at least i have Drew Brees to watch now Posted by Pagan on :
Can anybody answer me this question. When, oh, when are the Saints gonna quit tempting fate with these close azz games? They are tied 14-14 with a 1 win team at almost halftime.
Posted by Pagan on :
Who lit a fire under the Browns v Lions!?! Been quite an offensive show so far, 24-17 with 11:44 togo in 2nd Quarter. An actually entertaining game thus far.
This is the way these 2 QB's are supposed to play when drafted so high IMO.
Posted by glassman on :
quote:Originally posted by Pagan: Can anybody answer me this question. When, oh, when are the Saints gonna quit tempting fate with these close azz games? They are tied 14-14 with a 1 win team at almost halftime.
today, 31-7 in the 3rd... course the Bucs have only won once this year...
Posted by Pagan on :
quote:Originally posted by glassman:
quote:Originally posted by Pagan: Can anybody answer me this question. When, oh, when are the Saints gonna quit tempting fate with these close azz games? They are tied 14-14 with a 1 win team at almost halftime.
today, 31-7 in the 3rd... course the Bucs have only won once this year...
Take a Look at Dallas, Indy, and Ptt. 3 potential major upsets. They are all struggling bigtime against lesser opponents.
Posted by glassman on :
yep, i would like to see the 'skins win, but i ain't gonna hold my breath..
Posted by T e x on :
I think the upset was Oakland v Cincy...
but certainly KC v Pitt was a surprise.
Posted by Highwaychild on :
Any given Sunday... Or Thursday. I think the Denver-New York game could be a good one, while I'm bloated on turkey (and Wild Turkey) Thursday night!
Posted by T e x on :
At 1:50 left in first half, Saints are dismantling the Pats. So good to see...
Hope it continues.
Posted by T e x on :
booyah...
Posted by glassman on :
with frinds like these?
Never bet against the Saints Posted: Dec 09, 2009 6:19 AM CST Updated: Dec 10, 2009 7:38 AM CST
ALBANY, LA (WAFB) - During Sunday's nail-biting Saints game, a man bet his buddies if the Saints pulled out a win, they could pull out their guns and use his huge television set for target practice. Someone videoed the group of "Who Dats" destroy the set and posted it on YouTube.
Wayne Spring, the man who loss the bet, is by all indications a smart man. He is a successful small business owner and pilot. This usually intelligent guy made a big mistake when he offered a harmless bet on Facebook.
"I told them if the Saints can beat the Redskins, y'all can come shoot my 60-inch TV."
Just minutes after the Saints pulled out a thrilling overtime victory, the troops rallied. Before he could realize what was happening, Spring's $3600 60-inch Sony was in his front yard facing a 15-man firing squad.
"Honestly, I never thought it would happen," Spring said. "I thought the TV was safe."
After his friends had their fun at the monitor's expense, Spring decided to join in the fun. He brought out his .30-06 rifle and took a shot at his own television.
"A bet's a bet, so I might as well partake, right? Why not?"
However, after putting countless holes into the television, the motley crew of "Who Dats" was not done.
"The shotgun, the rifle and the pistol just didn't knock the screen out, so I figured I could," said Michael Quave.
His strategic form of attack was to run straight at the television head first. It worked and the screen shattered into bits. Once the smoke settled over the pile of broken glass and shredded plastic, Spring admitted the experience taught him a lesson to never, ever bet against the Saints.
"I am a Saints fan, effective after this happened. I will root for the Saints from here on out, that's a promise to everybody. Like you said, I'm a man of my word," he said.
Spring's biggest problem may be with his wife. She would not comment, though she was smiling.
Tex...your Cowboys looked pretty impressive last night. They played an all-around great game. Congrats!
PS: these new pop-up ads suck!
Posted by T e x on :
Ya, was nice beating the Eagles. Sorta funny: I gave up on the Boys when they were playing so stupidly, and started rooting for Favre. Now we're playing each other...
Posted by Pagan on :
Tex, did you happen to watch that Arizona v Green Bay game? What a shootout! Highest scoring game in playoff history.
Posted by Bob Frey on :
quote:Originally posted by Pagan:
quote:Originally posted by T e x: booyah...
PS: these new pop-up ads suck!
There was a problem with a server that caused the pop-ups to go wild sorry.
Posted by Pagan on :
quote:Originally posted by Bob Frey:
quote:Originally posted by Pagan:
quote:Originally posted by T e x: booyah...
PS: these new pop-up ads suck!
There was a problem with a server that caused the pop-ups to go wild sorry.
No worries Bob. I posted on another thread about how fast you were to resolve the issue. Many thanks!
Posted by T e x on :
quote:Originally posted by Pagan: Tex, did you happen to watch that Arizona v Green Bay game? What a shootout! Highest scoring game in playoff history.
Yeah, I saw it--should shut up peeps who say "Defense wins championships is no longer true."
Posted by Happy Valley on :
Vikings D line torched Romo all day long...Favre will get the TV time but the Minnesota defensive line was absolutely filthy today...Reminded me alot of how Strahan, umenyiora and Justin Tuck completely took games over for the Giants in 07-08...
Vikes/Saints is gonna be a good one...
Posted by glassman on :
Indianapolis should plan on going for it on 4th downs instead of settling for field goals, i think that 5 feild goals have been missed against the Jets in the last two games.
Posted by T e x on :
Favre was in total control...
Hope he wins it all.
Posted by Lockman on :
quote:Originally posted by T e x:
quote:Originally posted by Pagan: Tex, did you happen to watch that Arizona v Green Bay game? What a shootout! Highest scoring game in playoff history.
Yeah, I saw it--should shut up peeps who say "Defense wins championships is no longer true."
You may have spoken to soon....JETS!!!!!!!!
Posted by T e x on :
I'd say the Jets' defense stunned the Chargers...
Posted by Happy Valley on :
Gonna have to do the same to the Colts...They are gonna need to get to Peyton early and often to win this weekend...Sanchez is gonna be their franchise at some point but he is not ready to go out and play from behind against Manning...jmo
Posted by T e x on :
quote:Originally posted by Happy Valley: Gonna have to do the same to the Colts...They are gonna need to get to Peyton early and often to win this weekend...Sanchez is gonna be their franchise at some point but he is not ready to go out and play from behind against Manning...jmo
Is why the old, big, cagey bucks are still alive...
Posted by jordanreed on :
vikes will have to be on top of there game for any chance today...i don't have a lot of hope..
Posted by Bob Frey on :
Go! Colts!
Posted by jordanreed on :
i think its a lock...and i dont mean Lockman
Posted by glassman on :
well the Saints did what they've been doing all season, giving us exciting games...
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