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Thank You Brett Favre

by Dino Corvino on March 6th, 2008 • One Comment »

I think it is fair to say that today is a significant day in Wisconsin. The stepping down of the man that essentially brought our state to a different form of national prominence is indeed a sad day. My friend Sullie is probably taking the afternoon off from work, and lying in his bed in the fetal position with snot bubbles peppering his pillow.

My thoughts on this are twofold. First of all, I do not like much about professional football. I spent too much time watching athletes shoot their mouths off, and under-deliver week …

Brett Favre, Football, Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin

What A Game!

by Shawn Sullivan on November 1st, 2007 • 6 Comments »

This has been a pretty special year so far, being a Packer Fan. On Tuesday, virtually everyone I came into contact with looked tired, with dark circles under their eyes. As we’re engaged in meetings or other conversations, there’s very little that needs to be said about our exhaustion. We were all up late watching our beloved Packers pull it out in OT, watching Brett Favre tease us with the greatness he displays periodically.

In the interest of full disclosure, I’ve always been an over-the-top Packer Fan. Ask anyone and they will tell you about my …

Camaraderie, Football, Green Bay Packers, Sports, Wisconsin