Poor Brett
I've known some people personally who have had a bad string of luck. But now there is someone who is a sports celebrity having a tough time. Brett Favre is regarded as being one of the good guys of the NFL. He's well respected by his teammates and opponents, commentators speak highly of him and he seems like a real down to earth guy. Several years ago after the season ended he announced that he was undergoing treatment for his addiction to painkillers. I thought it was brave of him to publically announce his problem. He did so in part to try to encourage others with the same type of addiction to get help. It's not uncommon for athletes, especially NFL players to get pumped full of drugs just so they can play though the pain. Well since Brett overcame his addiction, he has become a better quarterback and known for his toughness.
Last year, his dad dies in a car accident. A few short days later, he plays in front of a national audience on Monday Night Football and has one of the best games of his career. About a month ago, his brother in law dies in a tragic ATV accident that occurred on his property. Now this week it was announced that his wife is beeing treated for breast cancer. Luckily, after a lumpectomy and chemo, they expect his wife to make a full recovery.
Geeesh. How much bad luck can a guy have? Sure the high powered offenses of the Eagles and Colts or the juggernaught of the Patriots have a better shot at a Super Bowl ring, but it sure would be nice to see Brett get a stretch of good luck for a while, and lead Green Bay to another Super Bowl.
I read an article that I found VERY interesting. Apparantly since the 1930's, the Redskins have correctly predicted the winner of the election. Based on if they win or lose their last game before the election determines who occupies the White House. If this holds true, a Redskin win against the Packers on Sunday means 4 more years of W. If the Packers beat the Redskins at home, John Kerry will be changing his address to Pennsylvania Avenue. Based on the way the Redskins have played, the fact they are coming off a bye week, and the fact that one of their up and coming stars was arrested or DWI, things are looking REALLY good for John Kerry right now.
Last year, his dad dies in a car accident. A few short days later, he plays in front of a national audience on Monday Night Football and has one of the best games of his career. About a month ago, his brother in law dies in a tragic ATV accident that occurred on his property. Now this week it was announced that his wife is beeing treated for breast cancer. Luckily, after a lumpectomy and chemo, they expect his wife to make a full recovery.
Geeesh. How much bad luck can a guy have? Sure the high powered offenses of the Eagles and Colts or the juggernaught of the Patriots have a better shot at a Super Bowl ring, but it sure would be nice to see Brett get a stretch of good luck for a while, and lead Green Bay to another Super Bowl.
I read an article that I found VERY interesting. Apparantly since the 1930's, the Redskins have correctly predicted the winner of the election. Based on if they win or lose their last game before the election determines who occupies the White House. If this holds true, a Redskin win against the Packers on Sunday means 4 more years of W. If the Packers beat the Redskins at home, John Kerry will be changing his address to Pennsylvania Avenue. Based on the way the Redskins have played, the fact they are coming off a bye week, and the fact that one of their up and coming stars was arrested or DWI, things are looking REALLY good for John Kerry right now.
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