Lambeau gets ready for Favre
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — He used to be the face of the franchise. Now the Green Bay Packers would like nothing more than to see Brett Favre get a face full of turf at Lambeau Field on Sunday night — within the rules, of course, under heightened NFL scrutiny of helmet-to-helmet hits.
The Packers have faced their former quarterback twice since he joined the division rival Minnesota Vikings. The guy who led Green Bay to its only post-Lombardi Super Bowl win scorched them both times, as the Packers failed to sack Favre even once.
“It’s the reason why we didn’t win,” Packers defensive lineman Ryan Pickett said. “You’ve got to hit Brett. You look at all the teams that beat the Vikings, and it all came down to the same thing. They all got pressure on him. So we realize we do have to get pressure on him. Got to make it uncomfortable for him.”
Things already seem pretty uncomfortable for Favre these days, at least off the field.
While the Favre-returns-to-Lambeau anticipation isn’t quite as intense as it was last year, Favre is now the subject of an NFL investigation into allegations that he sent lewd photos and suggestive messages to a female Jets employee in 2008 during his one season with New York.
Favre has refused to address the allegations, which were posted on the website Deadspin, other than to say the league’s investigation will run its course and he is focused on playing the Packers.
Oct 26, 2010 at 8:09 a.m.
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Sorry SarahB that your Vikings lost. The only embarrassment is for an old man hanging on too long and trying to act young by still playing football and trying to chase pretty young things all over the place. I believe it is Favre who is an embarrassment to Wisconsin. But, I would have cheered and not booed because he gift wrapped that game for the Pack.
Oct 25, 2010 at 6:29 p.m.
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Oops, me thinks I was a naughty girl! My comment was removed! I didn't say a nasty word either. Sheesh! Gazette editors must REALLY love Favre! Whatever...
He is sooo done! For his wife Deanna's sake, I hope he figures out what it means to be a MAN! He has children and a grandchild! His off field antics are a disgrace to his image! Looser! Go HOME! And STAY there!
Oct 25, 2010 at 5:42 p.m.
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Now come on Gazette. This story is yesterday's news, like Farve.
Oct 25, 2010 at 4:02 p.m.
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SarahB, why do you get so sensitive about football? A few weeks ago you were on here whining that too many people were trash talking. You know that it's just a game, right?
Seriously, there is nothing wrong with booing Favre...and calling it an "embarrassment to Wisconsin" is just plain silly.
Yes, he gave us many great seasons - but that's in the past. It is possible to respect the man's past while booing his present!
Go Packers!
Oct 25, 2010 at 1:06 p.m.
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lol, OkieFed, you must hate animals and apple pie, too.
Oct 25, 2010 at 11:52 a.m.
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oh, btw: apple pie is great in moderation. Chevys, eh, not so much. I bought one once. GM didn't make a good product. I moved on, and by golly, so did they...
Oct 25, 2010 at 11:51 a.m.
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sarahb1, I used to like you, too, but you are just getting a little too obnoxious...much like favre and loose animals...
Oct 25, 2010 at 11:49 a.m.
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No, the Packers didn't steal the game. It was gift wrapped and given to them by Farve. How many interceptions were there, that were scored on? It did help that the Viqueens couldn't stay inbounds when they tried to score. I giggled when they pouted each time afterwards when the TD was taken away from them. <Happy dance!>
Oct 25, 2010 at 11:18 a.m.
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The Packers stole the game last night!!!
Oct 25, 2010 at 11:08 a.m.
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he got what was coming to him by the Packers...now for the consequences for his "men behaving badly" ordeal...hopefully a suspension that will end his starting record. A girl can dream... ;~}
Oct 25, 2010 at 9:41 a.m.
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Sideline medics for the Vikings are required to have Geritol in their little black bags...
Oct 25, 2010 at 7:56 a.m.
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headline should read "Rodgers & the Packers are ready for the Vikings"! Get off the favre saga...it's been 3 years. I'll be sooooo happy when he disappears. He is going down as he has made his own broken down disgraced legacy in shame.
Oct 25, 2010 at 6:29 a.m.
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nope him playing for a division rival is an embarrassment.. peckergate continues..
Oct 24, 2010 at 10:47 p.m.
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Game over...he sure is looking old....
Oct 24, 2010 at 10:40 p.m.
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YIPPEE!!!! I'm so happy I can't contain myself! :D
Oct 24, 2010 at 7:52 p.m.
Oct 24, 2010 at 6:44 p.m.
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Favre who?
Oct 24, 2010 at 6:02 p.m.
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now we know the ole gunslinger ain't packin any heat it's time for clay to drive him into the turf a few times.. go pack
Oct 24, 2010 at 6:01 p.m.
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The Packers fans owe Favre NOTHING...All he was owed was a paycheck, which he received..I hope they BOO his butt all the way back to Mississippi
Oct 24, 2010 at 5:34 p.m.
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Go PACKERS! I want to watch Rodgers beat the Viqueens! Tonight just might be the night to see that happen! :)
Oct 24, 2010 at 4:13 p.m.
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I certainly hope Packer Fans dont make a**ses of themselves tonight, when Brett is on the field. Everyone seems to have easily forgotten what he DID for Green Bay. He should still be treated with respect, no matter what team he plays for now. But I would imagine they will be as class-less as they were last time, and boo him continually.
Oct 24, 2010 at 2:48 p.m.
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Go Pack Go!!!!!!!!!!!
Oct 24, 2010 at 2:32 p.m.
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Box of rocks-27 NVgrf-0
Oct 24, 2010 at 2:05 p.m.
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Vikings - 27 Packers - 17
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