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Ridiculous

"Going around a bend a few tenths of a mile from his parents' house, Favre was going quite a bit over the speed limit when his car went out of control." That sounds so lavished. I was around when that happened, everybody knew - and before he became "the legend" - would easily agree that he was drunk with his brother at the time of that accident. Can I prove it? of course not, only him and a couple people at most would ever know that, but could it be true?...... this somewhats explains why I protest wikipedia's original research policy. Either way I don't feel that what is written is NPOV with the line "Favre was going quite a bit over the speed limit" and will remove, or re-write it and likely due to it and its nature - the entire section, if it is not fixed. Mithotyn 01:09, 29 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Birthplace

Is favre from Kiln? espn says his hometown is Hattiesburg. Tkessler 03:40, Feb 27, 2005 (UTC)

fixed the problem. According to his official website and ESPN.com, it is "Born: October 10, 1969, Gulfport, MS" --Anonymous Cow 04:40, 9 Apr 2005 (UTC)

I was under the impression Bret Favre was a woman who fought to reform sexist traditions within the English government. Am I wrong?


whaaat???

i think this should also mention that he has been with his wife since the age of 14 - according to his book

Irvin Favre merged here

Its AFD debate agreed to do so. Johnleemk | Talk 10:49, 11 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Why was his off field troubles detail removed?

I'm a Favre fan, but I think removing that info glosses over the truth. AdamWeeden

I originally added more information about the painkiller addiction two years ago, and have, for lack of a better term, 'put it back'. I believe it belongs in the article, and I believe it belongs in the 'Green Bay' section as something that happened during his time in Green Bay. Skybunny 00:18, 14 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]
That's fine. Let's just make sure the same revisionist who was removing the info doesn't do it again.

For your information I am the "revisionist" who removed that...I think it needed a better title...It was originally in its own section but if it's in the green bay section, that should be fine. Sorry about that...I have been one of the main people working on this article from week to week, and I personally didn't think it belonged in its own section.

Understandable. I just don't think simply removing it was the solution. AdamWeeden


Why does the article ignore the fact that Favre was a great QB in the 90s and has been a mediocre QB (at best) in the 2000s?

The overall tone seems like it's written by Favre's publicist. All of his 2000 playoff appearances (and isn't the playoffs what really matters - and his 90s playoff results made him a great hall of famer) involved embarrassing performances. 6 picks vs. the Rams including 3 returned for TDs. 4 picks vs. the Vikings including an incredibly embarrassing one. The game losing pick vs. Philly in OT. All of these poor performances plus leading the league in '05 in ints/passing attempt can not simply be blamed on supporting cast. He may have put up a lot of hollow #s in the 2000s but he hasn't been among the top 5 QBs in a long time.70.16.144.86 01:45, 30 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

1. Your opinion. A rather silly opinion in any case. Isn't it an accomplishment just to make it to the playoffs?
2. Why write an article attempting to smear an otherwise great career?

?????????

WHY did "A new kind of quarterback get removed??????" Who did that? I wrote that and that was a key part in this article! Whoever did that, put it back, and I will write the criticism part of the article since so many people want it. But return it PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

-The Revisionist

Uh, Okay

I don't understand why adding the line "widely considered to be one of the best QB's in the history of the NFL" is considered POV when it's near statistical fact. Please, if Joe Montana can have that in his article, I don't see why Favre can't. Until someone points out a reason not to, I'm putting it back.

Recent Events

I renamed this section "family tragedies." Having a section named "Recent..." isn't a good idea since as time passes, its "recency" wanes. If someone wants to come up with a different heading name, feel free. mtz206 05:43, 4 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Good point. Sounds good to me.

Another question

Why no mention of his cameo in There's Something About Mary?Swatson1978 22:33, 28 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]

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