Mississippi Mud Dog: A Eulogy for Brett Favre

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to say goodbye to a living legend, a future Hall of Famer, and quite honestly, the best damn player I have ever seen. For 16 years, he has been labeled quite simply “The Man.” And for 16 years, he has given those tundra lovers up north a reason to enjoy the cold chill of Wisconsin. He struck fear in the heart of every single coach he faced. He made defenses love him and hate him at the same time. He was the man who brought joy and admiration to the letter G. For almost two decades, Brett Favre has razzled and dazzled his way to records that many thought were unbreakable. Who would've ever thought that a young kid from Mississippi would leave such an impact on the league? Here's the story from the beginning... In 1991, the Atlanta Falcons selected a young kid out of Southern Miss in the second round of the draft. Not much was known about him, except that he had a cannon for an arm. It was something that the Falcons apparently weren't able to ... [link]