WFRV's New York Bretts Obsession
Smartass sports site Deadspin says WFRV Green Bay is having some trouble getting over the departure of favorite (adopted) son Brett Favre.
The site reports:
After last week’s Brett Favre ordeal mercifully came to an end in Green Bay, the Green Bay sporting press probably foolishly thought it could shift its focus on to the Packers team that will actually represent their little calcium-rich hamlet of America this season. Though it appears post-Favre coverage will still be a centerpiece and now local television affiliate WFRV-TV, Channel 5 has vowed to "air as many Jets games as possible" this season so those still pining for the gunslinger on Sundays won’t move to the Northeast.
Liberty Media’s CBS affiliate has at least eight Jets games lined up for this season, New York of course being Favre’s new place of employment.
In Green Bay, the Packers and the local economy are pretty thoroughly intertwined.
Laryssa commented:
if you would have stuck with me we probably would have won athoner Super Bowl. Really, Brent?Favre's talent is undeniable and he is largely responsible for bringing this organization out of a rather miserable two decade plus rut. However, that era is now over and unfortunately we are left with an extremely sour taste in our mouths. While Favre has continued to make all the wrong moves, Rodgers has made all the right ones. He was treated horribly by Favre yet never complained and to this day hasn't shown any bitterness towards Favre. Not to mention, Aaron just won a Super Bowl/MVP.Favre needs to just shut up. We have our guy, A-Rodg, and I wouldn't trade him for any other QB in or out of the league.
Jai commented:
Matt Ryan making the team over Aaron Rodgers doesn't make any sense. Maybe next year Rodgers soulhd get a catchy nickname like Matty Ice to get some more love.