Brett Favre is Just Another Dumb Jock.

The N.F.L. has begun reviewing allegations made in an article published by the Web site Deadspin.com that Brett Favre sent graphic photos and suggestive messages to a sideline personality, Jenn Sterger, while both Favre and Sterger were employed by the Jets.

Bizarrely, the only person whose actions in this whole fiasco ring remotely true is the creep in the No. 4 jersey. While the specifics couldn't be predicted, Favre's alleged revolting behavior and subsequent tear-filled apology to his teammates for being a "distraction" were as predictable as the quarterback throwing into double coverage late in a game. He's been warning us for years. Favre's public fall doesn't resemble the descents of Tiger Woods or Lance Armstrong, holier-than-thou icons whose comeuppances had more to do with their self-righteousness and hypocrisy than their sins. Favre was never that guy. He's always been a redneck, an egomaniac, an addict and an eternal child. Those shocked by the allegations haven't been paying attention. To paraphrase the philosopher coach Dennis Green, Favre is who we thought he was.

The meeting between Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre and NFL vice president for security
Milt Ahlerich on Tuesday has been completed, sources told ESPN's Ed Werder.

Details were not immediately available and the exact location of the meeting was not publicly disclosed.

NFL spokesman Greg Aiello declined to confirm the meeting took place. Favre's agent, Bus Cook, did not return
messages left by The Associated Press.

The NFL wanted to meet with Favre over allegations that he sent lewd photos and inviting text messages and
voice mail to a female employee of the New York Jets two years ago, back when both were with the franchise.
The woman, Jenn Sterger, has not commented about the allegations posted on the Deadspin website.

Ahlerich and his security department have had no success in attempts to interview Sterger.
Without Sterger's cooperation the investigation could hit a dead end as early as this week,
sources told ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen on Sunday.

Phil Reese, the spokesman, said then, "We don't want a quick resolution, but the proper resolution."

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