Favre says he’s done with football, not sure what’s next
HATTIESBURG, MISS. — Brett Favre says while his playing days are definitely over, he hasn’t decided what he’s going to do with himself in the coming years.
The three-time NFL Most Valuable Player hosted the “Brett Favre 7 on 7 at The Rock” football camp on the campus of Southern Miss, his alma mater, on Tuesday. He mingled with players and coaches in the nearly 100-degree heat, and occasionally squads would gather around the 41-year-old for a pep talk.
“I’m just one of the guys,” Favre said. “And I enjoy it that way. If anything, that’s what I want these kids to take away from this.”
The 24-team camp for high school players was used to raise money for the quarterback’s “Favre 4 Hope Foundation” and his “USM Brett Favre Scholarship” endowment.
Favre says he likes dealing with young players, citing their willingness to learn, but didn’t want to be tied down by a full-time coaching commitment. He says he has enjoyed staying around Southern Miss but has “no plans right now and we’ll see where that takes me.”
Favre has made occasional appearances in his home state during the spring, including throwing out the first pitch before a game during the Conference USA baseball tournament in Pearl.
The quarterback has famously flip-flopped about his playing future in the past, retiring with the Green Bay Packers in 2008 and the New York Jets in 2009 before deciding to play again. This time, it appears he’s content to be a bystander.
“It’s been a long time since I watched a high school football game, or a college game for that matter,” Favre said. “I kind of look forward to it.”
Favre played last season with the Minnesota Vikings, but his 20th year in the league was remembered more for injuries and off-the-field turmoil than results on the field. He threw just 11 touchdowns compared to 19 interceptions and his 69.9 quarterback rating was the lowest of his career.
He also was hounded with allegations that he sent lewd photos and messages to a game-day hostess when both worked for the Jets in 2008, and was fined $50,000 by the NFL for failing to cooperate with the investigation.
Jun 20, 2011 at 4:55 p.m.
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haha, SwissChick...you're right...it's FAR too soon to know what in the world Mr. Fancy Pants (as is: Wrangler No Fly jeans) is wanting to do next. *heavy sigh* Even HE doesn't know. (but as long as it has NOTHING to do with GB Packers, I'm good.) :~}
Jun 16, 2011 at 7:54 a.m.
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Maybe he'll be added to the cast of Swamp People
Jun 15, 2011 at 4:18 p.m.
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vatoloco - HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!! Thanks for making my day!
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ms_sassy - You sure about that? He did that his last year at Green Bay in March only to want to come back after summer camp, and then to whine when the coach was using a different quarterback, telling everybody that would listen that they wouldn't let him play. . . .
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Just a minute. . . let me go get a tissue as I nearly let my emotions get in the way and started to tear up. Sorry.
Jun 15, 2011 at 1:54 p.m.
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He also wavered about coming back last year too...the article forgets that. They had to send 3 Viqueen players to Chattahoochieburg or wherever he lives to "convince" him to come back. That ended well, didn't it?
Jun 15, 2011 at 1:12 p.m.
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FINALLY! He made a decision....what a drama queen...I'm SO over Favre and his stupidity. Now, in other news...
Jun 15, 2011 at 1 p.m.
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Brett Favre 7 on 7 at the Rock
CAMP BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Throwing off the back foot into triple coverage.
Media manipulation and exploitation.
The benefits of Vicodin.
The art of the interception.
There is no I in team, but there sure as hell is an ME.
Understanding camera angles for texters.
Being decisive on and off the field.
Balancing a strong family life with football: CANCELLED.
Jun 15, 2011 at 12:39 p.m.
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Special guests on this tour include:
Britney "Pickle" Spears.
John "Oscar" Mayer
Al Pepperoncini
Jennifer Grey Poupon
George "Coney"
James "Franko"
"Heinz" Ward
Jun 15, 2011 at 12:06 p.m.
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"The Frank Pack Tour"
Jun 15, 2011 at 11:55 a.m.
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Yawn.....
Jun 15, 2011 at 11:24 a.m.
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Motorola Inc., in their efforts to promote their newest high pixel, high resolution camera phone, is said to be lining up to financially support Favre with his political quest for this congressional seat.
Jun 15, 2011 at 10:54 a.m.
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I heard Frankfurt, Germany will be a scheduled tour stop.
Jun 15, 2011 at 10:47 a.m.
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"The Dog Days of Summer Tour"
Jun 15, 2011 at 10:39 a.m.
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Can you picture that?
Jun 15, 2011 at 10:12 a.m.
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"The Lets Be Frank Tour"
Jun 15, 2011 at 10 a.m.
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Vatoloco,
LOL! Maybe they should add Tiger and Charlie Sheen to their crew on that tour.
Jun 15, 2011 at 9:36 a.m.
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I got an idea, maybe he should partner up with Rep. Weiner and go on a world wide tour.
What should the tour be called?
Jun 15, 2011 at 9:18 a.m.
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Perhaps he should focus on his marriage and being faithful.
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