7th Inning Stretch with Scott Fragale - Not So Deep Thoughts: Favreapalooza is a must-stop event

Not So Deep Thoughts: Favreapalooza is a must-stop event
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Let the record show that I'm a huge Green Bay Packer fan and despite his diva-esque ways, I'm still a fan of Brett Favre. Just wanted to clear that up before I plead with every sports-talk radio host, every local beat writer, every local and national sports anchor not to mention the clueless ladies several cubicles down who suddenly have an opinion to just let it go.

This weekend's Packers-Vikings showdown Part II feature's Favre's return to Lambeau Field, the site of many of his legendary performances during his 16 seasons in Green Bay. While I get it that Favre's return has all the makings of a Hollywood script minus Cameron Diaz, the focus of this game should be on the on-field matchup and we can save the "what color jersey will Deanna (Favre) be wearing?" stories for tmz.net. Remember, we're

talking about two playoff-contending teams battling for NFC North supremacy here, not the Rams and Lions battling for longest losing streak bragging rights.

Now, I'm not saying Favre's return and all of it's juicy subplots shouldn't be addressed by the media (and anybody with a voice) in the days leading up to the game, but much like my tailgating intake prior to kickoff, some things are simply better in moderation.

For example, one local sports radio station is hosting 20 straight hours of pre-game coverage. That's not a typo, 20 hours. To fill the time, the station is planning on sements that will include the variety of ways disgruntled fans should razz Favre, fake pre-game ceremony options (including an impromptu jersey retirement that would be cancelled at the last minute) that will "make Favre understand what he's done," and an in-depth look into the most disparaging jerseys worn by former Favre fans.

And while the week-long hype will undoubtedly induce more vomitting than the swine flu ever will, many in the area will eat it up like Mark Sanchez snarfing down a hot dog on the sidelines.

I'm excited to see if the Packers can find a way to slow down Adrian Peterson and establish a ground game of their own. I'm also anxious to see if Dom Capers new-and-improved defense can get consistent pressure on Favre and I'm curious to see if the Green Bay's patchwork offensive line can keep Jared Allen from buying a timeshare in the Packers' backfield.

As for all the pre-game Favreapalooza, you can have it. I'll be focusing my pre-game attention on the things that really matter, like jaegerbombs and a meal that will fill me up so I can enjoy the four hours of quality football that this matchup is sure to produce.

Tuesday, October 27, 2009 6:53:10 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)

Comments [1]

Thursday, October 29, 2009 6:19:48 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)

Great column - even as a Vikings fan, I'm tired of all the Favre talk.

Austy

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