Bill takes the cheese off his head and cleans himself up a little and he looks almost human.
Almost.
Thanks. That one was taken in Wisconsin while sharing wine with friends after the Hurricane knocked my power out. I've since cut my hair short... but have no pics.
The good news, and I'm sure Gus will agree, is I believe if Brett were going to quit, he'd have done it already (crosses everything and frantically looks for wood). No team has celebrated more victories since he took the helm so we shouldn't complain.
<Knocking on old, wood, made in Wisconsin desk on Bill's behalf.>
By the way I'd agree except for his wife. That's one variable that could send his decision one way or the other. (Now I have to go see if there's any info on how she's doing.)
Thanks darlin! Wisconsin wood has to be a plus!
(I'll have to check on his wife now myself, now that you mention it...)
Btw,
Gus, do you or does anyone like you have religion?
Inquiring minds want to know.
Quick survey seems to show that chemo will be done about March, and as of December 29th she was doing well and her prognosis was good.
I wouldn't be surprised if a decision came April-ish.
Wow, you're quick! Thanks.
BRETT'S COMING BACK!!!
(And hey, how bout my timing prediction? Had forgotten about it.)
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-packers-favre
Quote:AP NewsBreak: Brett Favre will return to Packers in 2005
By ARNIE STAPLETON, AP Sports Writer
March 10, 2005
Brett Favre is returning to Green Bay for the 2005 season, Packers coach Mike Sherman told The Associated Press.
Sherman said Thursday he had a two-hour conversation with his quarterback on Wednesday night. Favre informed him his wife is doing well in her cancer treatment, so he's planning to play at least one more season, maybe more if his own health holds up.
``It came down to his wife and she's doing well in her recovery,'' Sherman said. ``She wants him to play. He said he's looking forward to playing -- hopefully without any off-the-field situations and 'enjoying the journey.'''
The three-time MVP said after the Packers' playoff loss to Minnesota in January he wanted to reflect before committing to playing a 15th NFL season following a year of personal tumult.
His wife, Deanna, was diagnosed with breast cancer in October, a week after the death of her 24-year-old brother in an ATV accident on the quarterback's property in Mississippi.
And Favre was still dealing with the stunning news of Reggie White's death on the day after Christmas, which came about a year after the death of Favre's father, Irv, from a heart attack.
``After the season, he just needed to think about some things,'' Sherman said. ``Any man would have to contemplate his future when his wife is fighting cancer. It's not like he had to work to make money. He didn't want to be a part-time husband and a part-time football player. It came down to his wife. If she's not healthy, it's obviously a different ballgame. But now she's doing good. She wants him to play.''
It never was a question of diminished ability because even at 35, Favre is still near the top of his game.
He topped 4,000 yards passing last season and recorded his eighth 30-touchdown season, twice as many as any other quarterback in NFL history, and the Packers set franchise records for total offense and net passing yards in 2004.
``He's always been excited about playing football,'' Sherman said. ``He's never lost his enthusiasm for the game. It's just his family situation was pulling at him.''
Next season won't necessarily be Favre's farewell, either.
``As long as he can play at a Brett Favre level, he will,'' Sherman said, ``unless some situation off the field, outside of football, affects him or his family.''
Deanna Favre has completed her chemotherapy and is undergoing radiation treatment.
The Favres are helping put on a Faith Hill concert back home Saturday night to benefit breast cancer patients. Favre is scheduled to appear at the Packers' inaugural fan fest that morning in Green Bay.
After the Packers were upset 31-17 by the Vikings in the wild-card round of the playoffs -- Green Bay's second playoff loss at home in three years -- Favre said he needed some time to figure out his future.
Last season, Favre extended his record of 225 consecutive starts at quarterback, despite being on the injured report three times. Since his first start on Sept. 27, 1992, 183 other quarterbacks have made their NFL debut.
Because Favre hasn't spoken publicly about his plans, it wasn't known before Thursday whether the retooled coaching staff, the stripping of Sherman's GM duties in favor of Ted Thompson or the loss of starting guards Marco Rivera and Mike Wahle in free agency would play a role in his decision.
Rivera signed with Dallas and Wahle with Carolina last week, leaving two gaping holes in an offensive line that allowed a franchise-low 14 sacks last season.
Sherman said the only thing Favre had to say about the loss of the guards was they deserved the multimillion-dollar bonuses they received.
``I told him we'll get that fixed,'' Sherman said. ``It never was an issue. Brett said he was excited about what we did on offense last year and he thinks we can do more this year.
``Obviously, his major thing is to win another Super Bowl and he's excited about having that chance.''
Farve seems to be a fine person playing for an equally fine organization.
I hope that he has another good year or so left in him at QB.
Sleep well, cheeseheads.
Good scoop, scoop! That settles it. I'm staying here at least till the season is over! (hopefully). Damn fine prediction Soz. It snowed today... and it was beautiful!
The Packers no longer have an offensive line. Brett will look like roadkill.
Can't wait.
I'm actually sick to death of snow, but I guess this is the equivalent of a December snow to you, just back to Earth. (When E.G. and I lived in L.A. we'd talk about Madison and the Midwest in general as being Earth. OK, maybe not Madison.)
Can you imagine how great it'd be to celebrate playoff wins and a Super Bowl actually IN Wisconsin?
<dreaming>
<shooing Gus out of my dream>
Well, Soz....I can tell you all about what it's like to celebrate it here in Boston.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
And I can tell you all about what it was like to celebrate it in Wisconsin in '97, so nanny nanny boo boo.
Wait, if it's that far in the past it's even more pitiful, isn't it?
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PACKERS IN 2006!!! YEAH, BABY!!!!
Yes, it is Soz, yes...it....is.
Too late to find my Cheese Avatar now, but this thread needed bumping. I snuck out last thursday with my partner and for the first time ever, the Bistro was without either of us. We donned our Cheese four rows behind our opponents at Lambeau at about the 35 yard line and got our heckle on hard (still haven't got my voice back). I'd like to think we played a roll in the opponents kicking game. :wink: Watch for Javon and Barnett to have breakout years from hell. And, of course, Brett looked dynamite! Critics be damned... Go Pack!
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!!!
Oh man I'm going to be superjealous this year if you get to keep watching up close.
I had better luck finding Packers games in Chicago (they have an interest, if only for rooting for the Pack to lose) than I have here in Bengals (Bengals??) -land.
I'm behind, I know there have been preseason games but don't know how it's been going or how the team looks. I'll go research, but a quickie summary from you would be cool.
I look for the Packers to win one game this year, and that game will be a nail-biter at Lambeau where a last second field goal will secure the victory for the Packers over the Lions.
But 1-15 won't be that bad. Might net you the first pick in the draft next year.
Which you can use to draft another Tony Mandarich.
