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*** Official Brett Favre Poll*** (1 Viewer)
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wadegarrett
FFA Legend™
I say 'no'...think you underestimate the love people have for T.O.
Eviloutsider
Footballguy
1) Jordon
2) Woods
3) Magic Johnson
4) Favre
2) Woods
3) Magic Johnson
4) Favre
Moldy Potato
Footballguy
Do people really love Tiger Woods that much? I've never quite gotten that vibe. Maybe I just don't know many golf fans.
I would say Favre's only real competition would be Jordan. And it's a very close match.
I would say Favre's only real competition would be Jordan. And it's a very close match.
Banger
Footballguy
I think Favre relates better with the everyday guy than any of those guys do. Favre is a fishing, hunting, tractor riding guy in his free time when he's not being one of the best QB's to ever play the game. At least that's the way it comes across to me and one of the reasons I like him. He seems like a regular guy who's phenominal at his day job but when it's all done, he'll still be a regular guy.
Banger
Footballguy
Agreed. I think people think he's amazing but he's not the most likeable guy to me. I have no idea what kind of person he is. Listening to Charles Barkley and a few others, he's totally different in private than he is in public. I don't think Favre is like that at all.
scott72
Footballguy
hard to not like a guy that does his pressers in jeans and a t-shirt versus 3 piece suits and sunglasses where there is no sun.. :X He's just a simple down to earth guy just like the rest of us working Americans. It's hard to hate a guy like that, unless your one of the Packer's rivals of course..
jurrassic
Footballguy
I think Favre is the probably the poster boy for the NFL. I think he personifies the NFL more than any other player playing right now. I am not going to argue that he is the best qb playing right now, because I don't think he is. However, I think he is the best NFL player. The man is tough, productive, talented, a winner, humble, down to earth. Brady is a great great qb but he has gotten a little big time and has kind of turned into a hot shot athlete.
Master of Past and Present
Footballguy
You don't have to hate a guy to not find him likeable. Do you think the average person ever sees a presser to know he does them 'like a regular guy' as some would say? I don't get the people talking about him going home and fishing or whatever and what that has to do with it since the average fan doesn't know or probably care if he does. And if they don't know he does it 'like a regular guy' then they can't like him for it. Besides, I think you are putting too much stock into that quality anyway. Do you think the up and coming high school hot shots want to idolize the 'regular guy' or the guy in the suit looking 'fly' with the shades on? Those guys might not hate Favre but he won't appeal to them either whether he goes home and seems like aregular joe or not, he just doesn't come off as fly.I don't know how many are before Favre but the simple answer is no and it's not even close. Everywhere I have lived or spent a decent amount of time in it would be easily Jordan over Favre in every place. Not close.hard to not like a guy that does his pressers in jeans and a t-shirt versus 3 piece suits and sunglasses where there is no sun..
He's just a simple down to earth guy just like the rest of us working Americans. It's hard to hate a guy like that, unless your one of the Packer's rivals of course..
LHUCKS
Footballguy
Probably depends on Demographic regarding Jordan vs. Favre.
The Shizzle
Footballguy
I don't think Manning should be in this conversation.
LHUCKS
Footballguy
yeah, I think it's the whole rich kid/milk & cookies image he fights...his SNL skits were awesome though...I liked him a lot more after that.
Gopher State
Footballguy
Manning
Woods
Jordon
M. Harrison
Favre
Woods
Jordon
M. Harrison
Favre
scott72
Footballguy
Master of Past and Present
Footballguy
I would disagree myself with that. For those generations that were old enough to watch Jordan during his prime and title runs, they were for Jordan. For those kids growing up now who didn't have the pleasure (and I'm a Knicks fan who can admit that as much as I cheered against him I was watching Bulls games just to see him play) of seeing him then there have been more interesting guys to watch. Lets not forget that before this year Favre had two bad years and multiple offseasons of people getting sick and tired of him dragging out a retire or play decision. Besides that you had more kids like Vick (until this year obviously) because of flash and excitment, Manning putting up eye popping numbers, numerous RBs breaking TD records, etc. Another thing that keeps Jordan strong in the long run is that he is a Tarheel. Any new Tarheel fan will learn about Jordan and embrace him. For those who want to argue about him being the choice for the regular guy, why don't more people watch Arena football? Those guys actually hold a regular job between games. Which move would you rather go outside and mimic? Favre's play on Sunday where he flipped the ball foward while stumbling or one of the times Jordan went up, got hacked, and somehow hung in the air, flipped the ball up, and had it go in. The average guy can go out and I'm sure many of us in a pick up game have passed a ball while stumbling for a competition. What is the result? Usually a chuckle from everyone about how goofy you looked. If someone pulls off a Jordan the result is usually a bunch of awes and jaw drops. I don't know for sure but was Warner the most popular player on the greatest show on turf? That guy was as close to regular you could come being a past grocery bagger. I don't know but it's possibly he was 4th most popular behind Faulk, Holt, and Bruce. Jordan was the most liked played for his sport easily for what a decade easy? It is not even a sure thing that Favre is most liked even for a year. Early part of career you could throw out names like Montana, Rice, Barry and during the back half you could throw out Manning, LT, etc.
Master of Past and Present
Footballguy
Good call I thinkIf tennis was a bigger sport in the states, I'd bet Agassi would be up there above Favre. His early career brought in the young flashy people and the older part brought in other fans from how hard and smart he worked. Add in the fact he started a charter school, boys and girls club, multiple others and the ton of money he brings in each year for charity. If tennis was as popular as football in America, guarenteed Agassi would be more well liked.
FUBAR
Footballguy
Thanks, but I always though Agassi was a punk. He got better as he got older.
bearsharks
Footballguy
The "Put 'er in the old vise" footage threw me over into Bret's fan club. He's cool.
phthalatemagic
Footballguy
Mike Jordan is the easy call here
remote controller
Footballguy
Favre, then the rest of the sports world, and it isn't even close!
Master of Past and Present
Footballguy
I'm sure you are not alone in the punk part but that is where his second half of his career comes in. Total opposite brought in a lot of fans who didn't like him before plus his charity work stated to get more press which even if you didn't like his game, you liked the guy as a person. Obviously his later part didn't overturn what some people like yourself didn't like in the early days but it sure brought over a lot and he was still a huge liked person in his early days.
pollardsvision
Footballguy
one omission is the pre-"i'm not here to talk abou the past" Mark McGwire.
before that he was up there in likeablilty
this guy saved baseball, carried is little boy around after his record breaker, and even walked away from the remaining $20 mill. on his contract b/c he didn't feel like he could contribute anymore (now we know there may have been other reasons for him to jump ship).
before the steroid stuff, mcgwire was very likeable.
i put the pre-dogfighting michael vick pretty high up too.
at the top, i'd have to say jordan. jordan broke through all race barriers with people that adored him. i love the nba, but since jordan retired, i very rarely run into another white person that likes the nba now. people are (wrongly) convinced the nba is a bunch of thugs, but jordan was as big of a philandering piece of #### as you'll find and everybody loved him.
my first thought was that favre is the most universally likable in recent history, but really, i think jordan's on a whole different level. the nba still hasn't recovered from jordan's retirement (just in popularity, the game's actually better now, imo). i think the nfl will do just fine w/o favre. plus people don't get killed in the streets over favre's shoes.
before that he was up there in likeablilty
this guy saved baseball, carried is little boy around after his record breaker, and even walked away from the remaining $20 mill. on his contract b/c he didn't feel like he could contribute anymore (now we know there may have been other reasons for him to jump ship).
before the steroid stuff, mcgwire was very likeable.
i put the pre-dogfighting michael vick pretty high up too.
at the top, i'd have to say jordan. jordan broke through all race barriers with people that adored him. i love the nba, but since jordan retired, i very rarely run into another white person that likes the nba now. people are (wrongly) convinced the nba is a bunch of thugs, but jordan was as big of a philandering piece of #### as you'll find and everybody loved him.
my first thought was that favre is the most universally likable in recent history, but really, i think jordan's on a whole different level. the nba still hasn't recovered from jordan's retirement (just in popularity, the game's actually better now, imo). i think the nfl will do just fine w/o favre. plus people don't get killed in the streets over favre's shoes.
benson_will_lead_the_way
Footballguy
So you mean greatest as in like setting records? For most INT's ever!!!!Banger said:
Southside Stosh
Footballguy
Eviloutsider said:
This is the correct ranking.
Pictus Cat
Footballguy
Official Brett Favre Poll***, Most Universally Liked Athlete by Americans In Recent Memory
Recent, I said yes.
Farve - His tenure is up soon bringing his legacy into the limelight. Emotional play, seems to just be having fun and busting to win.
Payton.
Jordan - His fame is the biggest, but sometimes he is portrayed with a lack of compassion or humility. Killed on S & L though for me.
Peyton - Media performances are boosting him
Woods - Golf legends seem to need more aging, definitely like him though, How will the above be spoken of when Tiger retires?
All time is another question and could date some.
Recent, I said yes.
Farve - His tenure is up soon bringing his legacy into the limelight. Emotional play, seems to just be having fun and busting to win.
Payton.
Jordan - His fame is the biggest, but sometimes he is portrayed with a lack of compassion or humility. Killed on S & L though for me.
Peyton - Media performances are boosting him
Woods - Golf legends seem to need more aging, definitely like him though, How will the above be spoken of when Tiger retires?
All time is another question and could date some.
Perfect Tommy
Footballguy
Favre
Muhammad Ali
George Foreman
Tiger
I don't think Jordan is very high on the lovability charts. Ali transcends all sports. Foreman, how can you not love the guy? Tiger comes across as a very decent, likable guy and the greatest golfer ever. But Favre is the all time most lovable football player ever without a doubt. Heck, even when he threw a snowball at Driver, that made the highlight films. And his personal tragedies and they way he has overcome everything to be arguably the greatest QB ever has the soccer moms weeping. If he isn't number one yet, he will be after the SB hype (assuming the Giants don't upset the plan). By the way, I rank Walter Payton as the #2 most lovable NFL player if we can count dead athletes.
Muhammad Ali
George Foreman
Tiger
I don't think Jordan is very high on the lovability charts. Ali transcends all sports. Foreman, how can you not love the guy? Tiger comes across as a very decent, likable guy and the greatest golfer ever. But Favre is the all time most lovable football player ever without a doubt. Heck, even when he threw a snowball at Driver, that made the highlight films. And his personal tragedies and they way he has overcome everything to be arguably the greatest QB ever has the soccer moms weeping. If he isn't number one yet, he will be after the SB hype (assuming the Giants don't upset the plan). By the way, I rank Walter Payton as the #2 most lovable NFL player if we can count dead athletes.
Jason Wood
Zoo York
It was wise to put the "Americans" caveat because, without it, Favre (or any football player) wouldn't be in the conversation. The fact that Jordan STILL ranks among the top Q-scores in the world is testament to just how globally powerful his personal brand is/was. I still voted no as I think Jordan was both beloved AND marveled by almost everyone. I was never a Bulls fan, but I always liked Jordan; and I know that was the case for most of my buddies, too.
Favre is WITHOUT QUESTION the most like football player in our lifetimes [keeping in mind I wasn't around for the Namath craze].
Favre is WITHOUT QUESTION the most like football player in our lifetimes [keeping in mind I wasn't around for the Namath craze].
3nOut
Footballguy
Gretzky for Hockey is a good call. Sosa was a fan favorite several years back (for a few years), and Pele and Beckham for soccer. Pele was adored by the entire world (whoever says that soccer doesn't count and is a stupid sport will be making an ignorant statement).
BUT, the most surprising omission in this debate is Walter Payton. I don't think I ever heard a bad word spoken of him EVER.
BUT, the most surprising omission in this debate is Walter Payton. I don't think I ever heard a bad word spoken of him EVER.
3nOut
Footballguy
I also think that likeable and respected are two different things. I think everyone respects Favre for all that he has accomplished and are cheering for him this year. Its a feel-good story and it would be nice for him to win a SB and retire on top. How perfect of an ending to a career is that? An this coming from a Bears fan. But most likeabe athlete? Not so sure about that.
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3nOut
Footballguy
Really? Basketball and golf are your favorite sports?
Jason Wood
Zoo York
And Magic's HIV status (fair or not) pretty much assures he's not the "most liked" athlete.
Iwannabeacowboybaby!
Footballguy
No
I never liked Brett Farve and it hasn't been until recently that just out of complete respect and admiration of him am I finally rooting for the guy.
I liked Micchael Jordan and Tiger Woods in their primes.
I don't think there's another athlete who people like more than Tiger Woods since Muhammad Ali.
I never liked Brett Farve and it hasn't been until recently that just out of complete respect and admiration of him am I finally rooting for the guy.
I liked Micchael Jordan and Tiger Woods in their primes.
I don't think there's another athlete who people like more than Tiger Woods since Muhammad Ali.
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Borat
Footballguy
I'd have to agree with this post. I certainly respect Favre, but I continue to be surprised by all the love he gets. One thing I don't understand is why some guys get killed for smoking dope, but Favre gets a pass for getting himself addicted to pain medication. But my problem here is obviously with the NFL and society as a whole, not Favre in particular.I don't dislike Favre... I just don't understand the love.
sho nuff
Footballguy
On the dope vs. painkiller thing.I think dope is seen as something people do to get high...and while, the painkiller thing does become that same thing to some...it was seen more as a guy trying to play through the pain. His games streak adds to that. And since he came out, early on, and sought help rather than trying to deny it...it was never seen as a big deal.That, and people will also say that dope is not a physically addictive drug while painkillers may be one of the more physically addictive things out there.
I think dumping Bridgette to date Gisele pretty much sums it up. You can try to be humble, but when you're bed-hopping from starlet to supermodel, you're certainly not going to come off that way.
Iwannabeacowboybaby!
Footballguy
Michael Jordan admitted to having a gambling problem. Life isn't fair and there's a set of rules for some people and another set for others.Why was Mark Maguire and Sammy Sosa loved by fans when eveyrone knew they were probably on steroids of some sort and fans/media all over Barry Bonds for the same thing.
BelichicksRevenge
Footballguy
No. Tiger Woods beat him. Favre plays for Green Bay and while he is generally liked there are people who will hate him because he plays in GB. Tiger Woods does not have that problem. He does not have any fans who would dislike him because of the team he plays on.
Borat
Footballguy
I suppose you guys are right, but who's more big time than Michael Jordan?
3nOut
Footballguy
But its still "recent memory". The post is not most liked "today". That said, I still think Walter was most liked.
Restricted
Footballguy
Jordan
Gretzky
Woods
Muhammad Ali
Barry Sanders
Brett Favre
Gretzky
Woods
Muhammad Ali
Barry Sanders
Brett Favre
Whiplash Inc.
Footballguy
Jerry Rice?
Blackadder
Footballguy
I am heavily involved with bike racing and Lance is interesting that within the sport he is not liked as much. People either like him or dislike him, and I would put it at a 50-50 split. He can be a jerk and there is the fact that almost everyone he competed against at the top level either has confessed or caught using drugs so there is more then a little suspension.I would put Jordon, Woods, and Manning ahead of Favre because they have better exposure and probably better publicists. Favre never has pursued the attention and publicity the others have.Especially after having him on my fantasy team this year right now Favre is my favorite, and he has always been my favorite for any athlete with a microphone during a game.FUBAR said:
jurrassic
Footballguy
He moved to New York, he hits the club scene nearly every night. He dates models and actresses. He dresses in $2,000 suits. I'm not saying he is a bad guy, he just doesn't connect with the average fan as much anymore. I think originally he was a Michigan kid who was picked in the 6th round and worked hard, got his shot and turned into a winner. Now he is kind of adopting the "Hollywood" athlete persona and lifestyle.
