My love of Brett Favre began just after Dan and I were married.
It quickly became apparent that every Monday night we were going to watch football (and eat Pizza) so I might as well pick a team.
I took a very "girl" approach to the matter and rather than pick a good team, or one I was familiar with, I choose the best looking player I could. A HOT QB- someone who looked good in his uniform- that way if the game got boring I would still have something to watch!!
And thus Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers became my team! (And as a bonus- because Favre plays with such intensity and passion, he really has been one of the most fun quarterbacks to watch)
Just a funny moment at our house: This year I even got my own pink (breast cancer awareness) Favre jersey! It is awesome. The first time Annie saw me wear it - her jaw dropped! She was so jealous- all she could say was "No Fair!- I want one." My kids love dress ups and it has quickly become a coveted dress-up item.And now I have a dilemma because Dan is dreaming about the new TV he's getting when the basement is finished this spring. We will finally get a big screen and Direct TV and just think of all the football we can watch!!
SO- I need a new team (or a new hottie quarterback) Any Ideas??
A few have already been vetoed:
A few have already been vetoed:
Tony Romo: too trendy
Tom Brady: everybody else's favorite
Payton Manning: he is the enemy. (Dan is a patriots fan and this is equal to me picking Derek Jeter)
P.S. If this is in the running for the lamest post ever- Go ahead and laugh at me Dan already did!!
11 comments:
Ok so if Tom Brady wasn't on the Patriots then you would still want him because he is H-O-T! So to add to the fact that you did live in Massachusetts and Utah has no NFL team you should by default want to watch him on Monday night football. I mean the guy IS something special.
Well said Babe, well said. In consideration of this new dilemma in choosing a new favorite player (i.e HOT quarterback), let’s consider a few options. First, however, we should determine the criteria.
1. He’s got to be eye candy. As the famous saying goes, “It’s not whether you win or lose, it’s not how you play the game, it’s how you look!” And Brett, how you look brother!.
2. He’s got to be good. With this criteria I suppose how you play the game will have to factor in because if you suck, you won’t be any fun to watch and Brett was a great player who was really fun to watch.
3. Longevity. This is the big difference between a fling and a love affair with substance. So I suppose the winning will in the end be necessary, because if you don’t win you won’t stick around. Brett gave us 253 consecutive starts, now that longevity. So we’re looking for a long term relationship and not a one night stand.
4. You’re name cannot end in Manning. Despite the fact you are good-looking, really good, win all the time, and are actually quite humorous, if that’s you’re name, I’m sorry, you’re out.
5. You’re name cannot end in Brady. I think it would create an awkward love triangle if my wife and I both loved the same man.
6. My girls must love the jersey. If a guy has a pink version of his jersey he’ll be in good shape.
With that said, let’s consider the nominations…
Matt Hasselback – You’ve been around for a while and have shown you can put up good numbers while you carry your team. Plus, my wife actually thinks bald guys can be cute.
Ben Roethlisberger – Oddly enough, I remember watching a Monday night game with A in which Pittsburg was playing. When the camera panned onto a cute girl in a cute outfit and waving a terrible towel, A said, “I could be a Steelers fan.” Plus, I have to admit, he looks good in the pocket and already has a ring. With his big long-term deal just signed he’s looking like a keeper. Plus, John would love another Steelers fan in the family. I just hope he can keep the facial hair undercontrol (I suppose that could mean Ben or John) because A likes ‘em smooth.
Tony Romo – Sorry bro, but despite the comparisons to Brett, without a playoff win you’re looking like a one night stand.
Donovan McNabb – A decent, good-looking quarterback whose carried his team to a lot of success. But he may be on the downward slope.
Drew Brees – The guy constantly puts up good numbers and has proved he’s a legitimate starter. With a few more big wins this could be the guy. However, I’m not sure how my daughters feels about the combination of black and gold, does he have a pink version of his jersey.
Phillip Rivers – Up and coming. Unfortunately he’s following in Peyton’s footsteps because he keeps losing to the Patriots in the playoffs.
Derek Anderson – Flashes of gutsy brilliance. If he keeps it up he’s a good candidate.
Carson Palmer – Good-looking and established. Not much you can say against him other than he rolls with a bunch of criminals.
Matt Leinart/Brady Quinn = Right now these are the young favorites. Both hotties with big expectations but picking them now is a gamble.
Unfortunately it’s a short list. The quarterback condition in the NFL is not looking so good and criteria 2 and 3 eliminate a large part of the list.
The solution.
It is evident in light of this search, that such a decision cannot be made on paper. Nor could a vote truly capture the connection made with Brett Favre. You see, the reason A picked Favre is due to the spark created when she saw him play while she was under the influence of an intoxicating combination of dough, tomato sauce, cheese, and pepperoni in addition to the impressive and captivating presence of manliness she sat next to on the couch (me, for all those keeping score at home). Therefore, I truly believe that the only way to create another spark is to recreate the original conditions. So it looks like that Monday Night Football will be back this fall. Just imagine the spark that could be created with a 50-inch plasma screen!!! Of course, the “impressive and captivating presence of manliness” had better start working out or this whole thing could backfire.
So to my dear wife, take your time in choosing a successor and if none is found, you’ll always have Brett.
Big Ben for sure. We have a jersey you can wear.
And you'll get used to his facial hair.
Just ask ashley.
Dan-
this lengthy, witty and well written response surely secures a place for you in the blogging world. I really hope to see you as a full time contributor. Love the post. Love your wifey- and heres to the quest of finding a new hot quarterback. Too bad Ashton Kutcher isnt a QB. I would come watch him on your large plasma anyday!
Ashley
A- I have recently subscribed to your blog (without your consent, so sorry) via Google Reader (which I cannot live without). I hope you don't mind my stalking. Love your blog so far. I also have recently revisited the football world thanks to my husband's fantasy football obsession. But, I have yet to watch an entire game. I do not have a vote for your next fav player, but I'm sure you'll find one with Dan's help. ps, it's so awesome that your husband spends this much time on your blog!
Don't count out Vince Young. It's still a little hard for me to talk about football though. We're still reeling here from that loss.
Sorry John- no Ben, he looks to much like a thug.
and Lacy- welcome aboard. i am glad you found us. How do you use google reader? Sounds great. email me the details. thanks!
No laughing here...I'm right there with ya.
I'm the same way... If there is someone cute on a team I will watch. but with football you don't really get to enjoy them with there helmets on... but with Basketball, lets just say Im a BIG Jazz Fan now that Kyle Korver is on there team. So Best of luck picking a NEW guy!
I am a Hasselback fan, but I am afraid it is mostly because of his cute commercial he did with his daughter (about reading the playbook at bedtime)! Hah! I can hardly imagine a footbal season without Favre!
Definitely the opposite of lamest post ever, A. What a kick! Straight-up honesty is always a refreshing thing to come across... that's one reason why blogs are so cool!!
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