Ironman Retires

As many of you know, I've been a long time Denver Broncos fan (go Broncos!). However, I live in Wisconsin, and as such, I have a special place in my heart for the Green Bay Packers. The storied history of the Packers organization is indeed quite special and the support of the fans is nearly endless. The people of this great state eat, sleep, and breathe the Packers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Today marks the end of an era for Packer fans, as the legendary Brett Favre has finally retired after 17 glorious seasons. Favre was an unbreakable force of nature, setting the record for consecutive starts at 275. In addition, Favre also set the records for most starts, most wins, most passing yards, most completions, most touchdowns, and most interceptions.

But the numbers aren't even the most important thing about Favre's legacy. Favre was an everyman, overcoming adversity time and again, proving his critics wrong, and succeeding with only a mediocre supporting cast. His love of the game, outstanding character, and unparalleled charm make him one of the finest all-around players ever to play the game. He was the face of the game for many years and a hero to the entire state of Wisconsin.

His class and character will be sorely missed in a league that grows more and more to care only about money and winning at any cost. Cheers to you, Brett.

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