Brett Favre again (1 Viewer)

[fatness]

Sorry to start yet another thread on Favre. I wanted to bump this one because that's where this content belongs, but I got the following message: "You have insufficient privileges to reply here." Not sure what that's about.

Brett Favre sued Shannon Sharpe for accusing him of stealing money from poor people in Mississippi. His suit was dismissed. So now he's appealing.
https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profo...-of-defamation-lawsuit-against-shannon-sharpe

For a guy who wants to stay out of the spotlight and out of news coverage, I think he's following bad legal advice. Or he's just stubborn.

For background take a look at the previous topic I linked, posted by @Mister CIA :
https://forums.footballguys.com/threads/brett-favre-riding-high-on-the-welfare-train.803747/

 

[JohnnyU]

Shannon Sharpe is a big mouth.

 

[Bri]

This needs to go through the process and all. People DID jump on Favre before a hearing and it probably was wrong and generally that is what we all do.
Innocent til proven guilty isn't a thing on social media.
On the radio or TV....maybe they shouldn't?

We had Ezekiel Elliot arrested for this n that and charges suddenly magically dropped or not moving forward. That topic ceased instantly and that was weird. People will still zing Manziel but Elliott no?

Hassan Haskins beat a woman and choked her where she had visible bruising on her face and neck. You don't need a woman's testimony when there's visible signs and a police report. Somehow magically charges were dismissed and the NFL didn't even suspend him. He's just been on IR all year

I have no clue anymore what's ok to discuss or not OK and when and I can't imagine everyone else does. Have some judge discuss Favre n Sharpe and tell us what's what

 

[Balco]

So dissapointing - Favre was my favorite Packer - watching him play was a joy, played with passion, a gunslinger, and finally got Packers over the hump after not being able to ever beat the Cowboys and 49ers it seemed.

Can’t tell you how many jerseys, autographs, bobble heads, pictures I collected of his. My office had its own Favre section.

He is just not a good dude - stinks to find out.

 

[massraider]

This needs to go through the process and all. People DID jump on Favre before a hearing and it probably was wrong and generally that is what we all do.
Innocent til proven guilty isn't a thing on social media.
On the radio or TV....maybe they shouldn't?

We had Ezekiel Elliot arrested for this n that and charges suddenly magically dropped or not moving forward. That topic ceased instantly and that was weird. People will still zing Manziel but Elliott no?

Hassan Haskins beat a woman and choked her where she had visible bruising on her face and neck. You don't need a woman's testimony when there's visible signs and a police report. Somehow magically charges were dismissed and the NFL didn't even suspend him. He's just been on IR all year

I have no clue anymore what's ok to discuss or not OK and when and I can't imagine everyone else does. Have some judge discuss Favre n Sharpe and tell us what's what

They have text messages, that have been released, where all the parties are discussing their fraud, and how to avoid getting caught.

There is a stunning amount of evidence actually.

 

[BobbyLayne]

I wanted to bump this one because that's where this content belongs, but I got the following message: "You have insufficient privileges to reply here." Not sure what that's about.

FYI - The Politics Forum closed over a year ago.

 

[Soulfly3]

Shannon Sharpe is a big mouth.

eh, his job is entertainment... and he does a pretty decent job.

but in regards to this story, he was dead on, no?

 

[BobbyLayne]

This needs to go through the process and all. People DID jump on Favre before a hearing and it probably was wrong and generally that is what we all do.
Innocent til proven guilty isn't a thing on social media.
On the radio or TV....maybe they shouldn't?

We had Ezekiel Elliot arrested for this n that and charges suddenly magically dropped or not moving forward. That topic ceased instantly and that was weird. People will still zing Manziel but Elliott no?

Hassan Haskins beat a woman and choked her where she had visible bruising on her face and neck. You don't need a woman's testimony when there's visible signs and a police report. Somehow magically charges were dismissed and the NFL didn't even suspend him. He's just been on IR all year

I have no clue anymore what's ok to discuss or not OK and when and I can't imagine everyone else does. Have some judge discuss Favre n Sharpe and tell us what's what

They have text messages, that have been released, where all the parties are discussing their fraud, and how to avoid getting caught.

There is a stunning amount of evidence actually.

have a look

 

[Ignoratio Elenchi]

Shannon Sharpe is a big mouth.

Weird that that's the thing you take away from this whole story.

 

[JohnnyU]

Shannon Sharpe is a big mouth.

Weird that that's the thing you take away from this whole story.

I hate these kind of stories and refuse to read them.

 

[Ignoratio Elenchi]

Shannon Sharpe is a big mouth.

Weird that that's the thing you take away from this whole story.

I hate these kind of stories and refuse to read them.

Somehow, that makes your take even weirder.

 

[JohnnyU]

Shannon Sharpe is a big mouth.

Weird that that's the thing you take away from this whole story.

I hate these kind of stories and refuse to read them.

Somehow, that makes your take even weirder.

I don't know anything about the story, only that Sharpe is a big mouth in all his takes, whether right or wrong. He's very irritating to listen to.

 

[Down Under]

Well, he DID steal money from poor people, so...

Yet he doesn't want anyone to talk about it...yeah, ok.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

What is it about former Green Bay QBs? Someone keep an eye on Jordan Love.

 

[Hu-Tang Clan]

Also NYJ QB's......

 

[Mister CIA]

Here's a link to the original story in multiple parts: https://mississippitoday.org/the-backchannel/. Anna Wolfe won a Pulitzer for it.

 

[BladeRunner]

What is it about former Green Bay QBs? Someone keep an eye on Jordan Love.

Well, to be fair, they didn't get that way until AFTER they played for the Jets.

 

[dmac37]

What is it about former Green Bay QBs? Someone keep an eye on Jordan Love.

Bart Starr was a good dude.....

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

What is it about former Green Bay QBs? Someone keep an eye on Jordan Love.

Bart Starr was a good dude.....

Criminally underrated.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Here's a link to the original story in multiple parts: https://mississippitoday.org/the-backchannel/. Anna Wolfe won a Pulitzer for it.

Seems like the bottom line here is the Mississippi AG has little interest in getting involved; her focus is on abortion and sex trafficking. $77M in fraud but if the Feds don't step in the former gouverneur, Favre and the 7 "cooperating defendants" won't be charged or sentenced. Civil trial and restitution, some reputations besmirched, done and dusted.

White collar crime pays.

 

[JohnnyU]

What is it about former Green Bay QBs? Someone keep an eye on Jordan Love.

Bart Starr was a good dude.....

Lousy coach however

 

[need2know]

Farve sounds like a jerk

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Farve sounds like a jerk

That's no way to talk about the guy who holds the NFL record for most interceptions.

 

[JohnnyU]

Farve sounds like a jerk

That's no way to talk about the guy who holds the NFL record for most interceptions.

Didn’t he break Joe Namath’s record for INTs, or am I mistaken?

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Farve sounds like a jerk

That's no way to talk about the guy who holds the NFL record for most interceptions.

Didn’t he break Joe Namath’s record for INTs, or am I mistaken?

Most Interceptions In A Career By Qb | StatMuse

Brett Favre has the most career interceptions by a quarterback, with 336 interceptions.

www.statmuse.com

You were #6.

 

[JohnnyU]

Farve sounds like a jerk

That's no way to talk about the guy who holds the NFL record for most interceptions.

Didn’t he break Joe Namath’s record for INTs, or am I mistaken?

Most Interceptions In A Career By Qb | StatMuse

Brett Favre has the most career interceptions by a quarterback, with 336 interceptions.

www.statmuse.com

You were #6.

Yeah, but I threw a TD pass in 47 straight games, a record that stood for decades until Drew Brees broke it in the pass happy era. Also had to do it with fewer game seasons, which meant more seasons. I also invented the two minute drill and called my own plays.

 

[need2know]

Damn

 

[massraider]

Favre and the 7 "

No no no. That was the scandal with the Jets. We are talking about the welfare money being diverted to a volleyball arena.

Honest mistake

 

[Wingnut]

Brett Favre reveals he has Parkinsons disease.

Brett Favre announced on Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The Hall of Famer delivered the news at his congressional hearing on federal welfare reform.

"Sadly, I also lost an investment in a company that I believed was developing a breakthrough concussion drug I thought would help others," the 54-year-old said. "I’m sure you’ll understand, while it’s too late for me because I’ve recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, this is also a cause dear to my heart."

Favre recently said he believes he suffered "thousands" of concussions during his playing career.

NFL legend Brett Favre announces he has Parkinson's disease

NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre, 54, said on Tuesday morning that he has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

www.foxnews.com

 

[MrSoup]

It’s sad that he’s put himself in the position that I have to question whether or not anything he says is lie.

 

[JohnnyU]

It’s sad that he’s put himself in the position that I have to question whether or not anything he says is lie.

Why would he lie about that? Seems a little heartless to me. I would just simply say you're sad and move on.

 

[need2know]

Seems like hes trying to gain sympathy from the court because he got caught stealing money from the poor. Dude is scum

 

[JohnnyU]

Seems like hes trying to gain sympathy from the court because he got caught stealing money from the poor. Dude is scum

wow

 

[travdogg]

Brett Favre reveals he has Parkinsons disease.

Brett Favre announced on Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The Hall of Famer delivered the news at his congressional hearing on federal welfare reform.

"Sadly, I also lost an investment in a company that I believed was developing a breakthrough concussion drug I thought would help others," the 54-year-old said. "I’m sure you’ll understand, while it’s too late for me because I’ve recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, this is also a cause dear to my heart."

Favre recently said he believes he suffered "thousands" of concussions during his playing career.

NFL legend Brett Favre announces he has Parkinson's disease

NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre, 54, said on Tuesday morning that he has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

www.foxnews.com

That sucks, and Parkinsons sucks.

That said, Parkinsons didn't make Favre commit several million dollars of Welfare Fraud.

I feel sorry for Favre for his health, I don't feel sorry for Favre if he goes to prison.

 

[JohnnyU]

Brett Favre reveals he has Parkinsons disease.

Brett Favre announced on Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The Hall of Famer delivered the news at his congressional hearing on federal welfare reform.

"Sadly, I also lost an investment in a company that I believed was developing a breakthrough concussion drug I thought would help others," the 54-year-old said. "I’m sure you’ll understand, while it’s too late for me because I’ve recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, this is also a cause dear to my heart."

Favre recently said he believes he suffered "thousands" of concussions during his playing career.

NFL legend Brett Favre announces he has Parkinson's disease

NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre, 54, said on Tuesday morning that he has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

www.foxnews.com

That sucks, and Parkinsons sucks.

That said, Parkinsons didn't make Favre commit several million dollars of Welfare Fraud.

I feel sorry for Favre for his health, I don't feel sorry for Favre if he goes to prison.

I think for the purposes of reacting to his Parkinson diagnosis, we don't need reaction to the other, but that's just me I guess. Kind of like the RIP threads where we don't do that

 

[travdogg]

Brett Favre reveals he has Parkinsons disease.

Brett Favre announced on Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The Hall of Famer delivered the news at his congressional hearing on federal welfare reform.

"Sadly, I also lost an investment in a company that I believed was developing a breakthrough concussion drug I thought would help others," the 54-year-old said. "I’m sure you’ll understand, while it’s too late for me because I’ve recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, this is also a cause dear to my heart."

Favre recently said he believes he suffered "thousands" of concussions during his playing career.

NFL legend Brett Favre announces he has Parkinson's disease

NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre, 54, said on Tuesday morning that he has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

www.foxnews.com

That sucks, and Parkinsons sucks.

That said, Parkinsons didn't make Favre commit several million dollars of Welfare Fraud.

I feel sorry for Favre for his health, I don't feel sorry for Favre if he goes to prison.

I think for the purposes reacting to his Parkinson diagnosis, we don't need reaction to the other, but that's just me I guess. Kind of like the RIP threads where we don't do that

That's fair enough I guess.

 

[fatness]

Brett Favre reveals he has Parkinsons disease.

Brett Favre announced on Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The Hall of Famer delivered the news at his congressional hearing on federal welfare reform.

"Sadly, I also lost an investment in a company that I believed was developing a breakthrough concussion drug I thought would help others," the 54-year-old said. "I’m sure you’ll understand, while it’s too late for me because I’ve recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, this is also a cause dear to my heart."

Favre recently said he believes he suffered "thousands" of concussions during his playing career.

NFL legend Brett Favre announces he has Parkinson's disease

NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre, 54, said on Tuesday morning that he has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

www.foxnews.com

That sucks, and Parkinsons sucks.

That said, Parkinsons didn't make Favre commit several million dollars of Welfare Fraud.

I feel sorry for Favre for his health, I don't feel sorry for Favre if he goes to prison.

I think for the purposes of reacting to his Parkinson diagnosis, we don't need reaction to the other, but that's just me I guess. Kind of like the RIP threads where we don't do that

To be faaaiiir, this started out as a topic about Favre likely stealing money intended for poor people. So of course it's going to be mentioned.

 

[JohnnyU]

Brett Favre reveals he has Parkinsons disease.

Brett Favre announced on Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The Hall of Famer delivered the news at his congressional hearing on federal welfare reform.

"Sadly, I also lost an investment in a company that I believed was developing a breakthrough concussion drug I thought would help others," the 54-year-old said. "I’m sure you’ll understand, while it’s too late for me because I’ve recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, this is also a cause dear to my heart."

Favre recently said he believes he suffered "thousands" of concussions during his playing career.

NFL legend Brett Favre announces he has Parkinson's disease

NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre, 54, said on Tuesday morning that he has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

www.foxnews.com

That sucks, and Parkinsons sucks.

That said, Parkinsons didn't make Favre commit several million dollars of Welfare Fraud.

I feel sorry for Favre for his health, I don't feel sorry for Favre if he goes to prison.

I think for the purposes of reacting to his Parkinson diagnosis, we don't need reaction to the other, but that's just me I guess. Kind of like the RIP threads where we don't do that

To be faaaiiir, this started out as a topic about Favre likely stealing money intended for poor people. So of course it's going to be mentioned.

To be even more fair a post was made about his diagnosis that didn’t mention the other stuff.

 

[fatness]

To be even more fair a post was made about his diagnosis that didn’t mention the other stuff.

In a topic about him supposedly stealing money.

 

[JohnnyU]

To be even more fair a post was made about his diagnosis that didn’t mention the other stuff.

In a topic about him supposedly stealing money.

I thought out of respect for the man’s dreadful diagnosis it would be nice to set aside that for one post, but that’s just me.

 

[CletiusMaximus]

Seems like hes trying to gain sympathy from the court because he got caught stealing money from the poor. Dude is scum

Which court? He was testifying before congress when he made this statement about his diagnosis.

 

[KingPrawn]

Brett Favre reveals he has Parkinsons disease.

Brett Favre announced on Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The Hall of Famer delivered the news at his congressional hearing on federal welfare reform.

"Sadly, I also lost an investment in a company that I believed was developing a breakthrough concussion drug I thought would help others," the 54-year-old said. "I’m sure you’ll understand, while it’s too late for me because I’ve recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, this is also a cause dear to my heart."

Favre recently said he believes he suffered "thousands" of concussions during his playing career.

NFL legend Brett Favre announces he has Parkinson's disease

NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre, 54, said on Tuesday morning that he has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

www.foxnews.com

That sucks, and Parkinsons sucks.

That said, Parkinsons didn't make Favre commit several million dollars of Welfare Fraud.

I feel sorry for Favre for his health, I don't feel sorry for Favre if he goes to prison.

I think for the purposes of reacting to his Parkinson diagnosis, we don't need reaction to the other, but that's just me I guess. Kind of like the RIP threads where we don't do that

To be faaaiiir, this started out as a topic about Favre likely stealing money intended for poor people. So of course it's going to be mentioned.

To be faaaiiir, Favre has not been charged with anything and is not expected to be charged

 

[Wingnut]

Brett Favre reveals he has Parkinsons disease.

Brett Favre announced on Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The Hall of Famer delivered the news at his congressional hearing on federal welfare reform.

"Sadly, I also lost an investment in a company that I believed was developing a breakthrough concussion drug I thought would help others," the 54-year-old said. "I’m sure you’ll understand, while it’s too late for me because I’ve recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, this is also a cause dear to my heart."

Favre recently said he believes he suffered "thousands" of concussions during his playing career.

NFL legend Brett Favre announces he has Parkinson's disease

NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre, 54, said on Tuesday morning that he has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

www.foxnews.com

That sucks, and Parkinsons sucks.

That said, Parkinsons didn't make Favre commit several million dollars of Welfare Fraud.

I feel sorry for Favre for his health, I don't feel sorry for Favre if he goes to prison.

I think for the purposes of reacting to his Parkinson diagnosis, we don't need reaction to the other, but that's just me I guess. Kind of like the RIP threads where we don't do that

To be faaaiiir, this started out as a topic about Favre likely stealing money intended for poor people. So of course it's going to be mentioned.

I just put it here instead of starting a new Favre thread.

 

[fatness]

Brett Favre reveals he has Parkinsons disease.

Brett Favre announced on Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The Hall of Famer delivered the news at his congressional hearing on federal welfare reform.

"Sadly, I also lost an investment in a company that I believed was developing a breakthrough concussion drug I thought would help others," the 54-year-old said. "I’m sure you’ll understand, while it’s too late for me because I’ve recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, this is also a cause dear to my heart."

Favre recently said he believes he suffered "thousands" of concussions during his playing career.

NFL legend Brett Favre announces he has Parkinson's disease

NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre, 54, said on Tuesday morning that he has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

www.foxnews.com

That sucks, and Parkinsons sucks.

That said, Parkinsons didn't make Favre commit several million dollars of Welfare Fraud.

I feel sorry for Favre for his health, I don't feel sorry for Favre if he goes to prison.

I think for the purposes of reacting to his Parkinson diagnosis, we don't need reaction to the other, but that's just me I guess. Kind of like the RIP threads where we don't do that

To be faaaiiir, this started out as a topic about Favre likely stealing money intended for poor people. So of course it's going to be mentioned.

I just put it here instead of starting a new Favre thread.

It fits here. He was revealed his diagnosis while testifying to Congress about what he knew about all the missing money that was supposed to go to helping poor people

 

[JohnnyU]

Brett Favre reveals he has Parkinsons disease.

Brett Favre announced on Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The Hall of Famer delivered the news at his congressional hearing on federal welfare reform.

"Sadly, I also lost an investment in a company that I believed was developing a breakthrough concussion drug I thought would help others," the 54-year-old said. "I’m sure you’ll understand, while it’s too late for me because I’ve recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, this is also a cause dear to my heart."

Favre recently said he believes he suffered "thousands" of concussions during his playing career.

NFL legend Brett Favre announces he has Parkinson's disease

NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre, 54, said on Tuesday morning that he has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

www.foxnews.com

That sucks, and Parkinsons sucks.

That said, Parkinsons didn't make Favre commit several million dollars of Welfare Fraud.

I feel sorry for Favre for his health, I don't feel sorry for Favre if he goes to prison.

I think for the purposes of reacting to his Parkinson diagnosis, we don't need reaction to the other, but that's just me I guess. Kind of like the RIP threads where we don't do that

To be faaaiiir, this started out as a topic about Favre likely stealing money intended for poor people. So of course it's going to be mentioned.

I just put it here instead of starting a new Favre thread.

It fits here. He was revealed his diagnosis while testifying to Congress about what he knew about all the missing money that was supposed to go to helping poor people

Ok, do whatever you want.

 

[Ignoratio Elenchi]

I don't know anything about the story

sums it up

 

[JohnnyU]

I don't know anything about the story

sums it up

No, I don’t know much about the hearings, but I was saddened by the Parkinson diagnosis and responded as such, regardless of his legal troubles.