Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure

I have to admit I have had some bad thoughts concerning the actions of TT.  But here I am with the General Manager of the Green Bay Packers.  He is a professional football guy and you have to give him a chance to see what the team does with his own choices in place.  His popularity suffered last year when he traded the most beloved player in recent history and one of the greatest football players of all time.  That is a rough legacy to overcome.  He needs this team, this year to do well.  They have to have a winning record.  

Nice to be on the website.

The good news today is that Brett Favre is not going to play for the Vikings this season.   I am sure the Favre-haters are feeling a little foolish tonight.  Especially the knuckleheads that burned their #4 jerseys.  I would like Favre to sign for a day and retire a Packer.  

Aside from that, I happened to notice that on the Packer website there is a gallery of photos from the Hall of Fame banquet and low and behold, I am in the gallery!  I am standing near the Aaron Rodgers silent auction table at the pre-dinner reception.  

Freeman in the hall.

It was fitting that Antonio Freeman went into the Packer Hall of Fame with Dorsey Levens.  He was a fan favorite from the super bowl run along with Dorsey.  It was particularly nice because Jeff and I were at their best game.  Each said in an interview that their favorite game was the NFC Championship against the Carolina Panthers.  Both had career games that led the Packers on to the big dance.  

Both agreed that any player should continue to play anywhere they can still play.  Each ended their careers with other teams, but this night, no one remembered.

Dorsey Gives a Nod to Favre

It is always nice when an opinion you have about a former player is shared by an honored guest at the Hall of Fame Dinner.  This opinion is by a former team mate.  Dorsey Levens gave an outstanding speech about the honor of being here as an inductee.  He talked about game day and living in Green Bay.  

At the end of his eloquent speech he said it is going to be hard to see #4 come back to Lambeau in purple.  He said if you don't like it, boo him, he can take it, he's a man.  But, in the end when all of this is over and he retires for good, welcome him back and embrace a great Packer. 

 The crowd cheered and applauded....at least those who get it.

Hall of Fame Dinner-July 18th, 2009 Lambeau Atrium

I suppose everyone should go to the Hall of Fame dinner at least once.  This year they celebrated the careers of Dorsey Levens and Antonio Freeman.  It was the largest gathering of fans at this dinner(now in its 39th year).  The food was pretty food, the silent auction was tempting, and the company we were in was first class.

Here is Jeff with the architect of the last Packer Super Bowl-Ron Wolf.  We can be forever grateful for what Ron did to put Green Bay back on the NFL map.

 But when he left, I still have a few questions.  Why did he hire Ray Rhodes?  Why did he make Mike Sherman the head coach and general manager( when that is what Mike Holmgren wanted and would have stayed and won another Super Bowl or two ).   

 Oh well, I don't think I will get the answers..... 

Beware of haters- Idiots disguised as fans.

Some one posted this on the Press Gazette site and I have to say it is appalling.  

In my opinion this is a hate crime and the degree of hatred in these days of terrorism is scary.  

Will fans be safe in Green Bay?  

Can you still wear a Favre jersey without fear?  

These kind of people are a menace to society.

This is no joke.

What would the Patriarch think about #4?

The most devoted Packer fan I have known was the guy who inspired our family to become Packer fans.  He was even-keeled and level headed and the Packers became entwined into our family culture.

Even though his favorite player was Don Hutson and his favorite 60's player was Paul Hornung, he once said Brett Favre was the most exciting player in the history of the Packers. 

First of all I think he would have been disgusted with last summer and the fiasco of the trade to the Jets.  I also think he would have become a little more disillusioned with professional sports and the illusion of loyalty from teams, owners, players and fans.  Lastly, I think he still would have rooted for Brett Favre because of what he has meant to the organization and the great fun and excitement he brought to the team.

He would have been disgusted that Favre will play for the Vikings, but I think he would have wished him well and welcomed him back to Lambeau anytime.