Brett Fart and All of His Stank Stank

So, a couple of days ago, Brett Favre finally made his "momentous" drive to the Minnesota Vikings' facility, subsequently telling the world that he "would like to play for the Vikings this season" as if he really needs to coax them into bringing him back. ESPN was sure to follow his SUV in their helicopter the entire way and was sure to continue the dreary commentary throughout the late afternoon and on into the evening, with no regard for other newsworthy stories or for the viewers, who, in large part, cannot stand the soap opera that both ESPN and chiefly, Brett Fart, have created. And this brings me to my argument today. I was emailed that day by a good friend and fellow sports enthusiast, and here's what it said:

The media (ESPN being the main culprit) is the biggest joke! Everybody knew Favre was waiting for camp to end to make sure his ankle was okay and then he would show up, just like last year. They have stories about him retiring, constantly trying to make stories out of nothing. Now he's on his way to MN and there's a boatload of reporters on the ground waiting there. They are the ones that make this a big deal, NOT BRETT FAVRE!

And I couldn't disagree more. My responses:

Does that make Brett Favre's actions acceptable, though? It IS big news because he's so ridiculously pompous and because he continues to alienate his teammates and the organizations he works for, each offseason. It's big news because he doesn't seem to think it is a big deal when it certainly is. So, yeah espn exploits the story probably more than they should (they do with everything, i.e. Lebron, Tiger), but they wouldn't do so if it wasn't largely affecting the balance of the NFL and the integrity of the game. Favre used to be one of my favorite players b/c he always left it on the field, and now (while he still has the heart) he's revealed himself as a self-centered prick w/ no care for his team, his coaches (evidenced by his blatant disregard for Brad Childress), or for the NFL, the conglomerate that gave him the riches he accrued over his career and continues to do so to this date. So, while ESPN is certainly one of the culprits in this debacle/farce, BRETT FAVRE is undoubtedly the biggest.

By the way, if this was someone with less football prowess, with less influence on the game, on the conference, and on the league, this coverage wouldn't be going down. And that's my point. It IS news b/c he decides to toy with the league and his org. Can you imagine if this was someone like Sammy Morris or even someone a little more legit, like a Chad Johnson or an Anquan Boldin, doing this? No one would give a damn. Sure, it might get some coverage, but the fact that he's a stud veteran QB on a juggernaut of a team in the NFC, the fact that he's probably worth an extra 4 or 5 wins for this team, and the fact that he thinks his actions are ok, make this a noteworthy story. And as an aside, kudos to Green Bay for dropping this grade-A prick. Look at them now: Rodgers is a stud and they'll be a perennial contender with one of the most prolific offenses in the league. Good for them.

Lastly, It's ridiculous that everyone around Favre is expected to act with class, i.e. Tavaris Jackson, Brad Childress, the front office etc., while Favre lacks the most class in this situation. If I was A-Pete or one of the leaders on the defensive side of the ball, I would've called him out a long time ago. He gets this free, golden pass each year with EVERYTHING he does on and off the field, and it's ridiculous. I'm sorry if I'm a little over-enthusiastic about this issue, but he really was one of my favorite players, and I've witnessed him turn into something disgusting, something pathetic.

And there you have it, folks. Yes, Brett Fart is a great player, but Brett Fart is also a prima-donna, he's egotistical, classless, disrespectful, deceitful, and frankly full of shit. His conceit is only matched by LeBron and his Hulk Hogan-esque introduction to Miami, or maybe Tiger and his whorescapades. And it is this that makes him so dislikeable nowadays. Sorry, Fart, you've managed to alienate your teammates, your management, and most importantly, your fans. And newsflash: the Vikings fans don't even like you; they just want their team to win. I guess I'll probably go home and burn my Brett Fart football card collection tonight.