Brett will probably get back on the golf course again, and maybe do that a lot. A few years ago a guy I know who is a frequent golfer was at the driving range at Canebrake Golf Club, in Hattiesburg, and lo and behold he noticed that Brett was right next to him, driving golf balls. He finally got up the nerve to ask Brett for his autograph, and Brett didn't mind at all. The guy said, "this is for my wife", and Brett replied, "that's what they all say." Always quick with a quip, thinking on his feet.
I grew up a Packers fan in Mobile, Alabama, pulling for the Pack since Bart Starr was from Alabama, the team appealed to me, and Vince Lombardi was "the" coach. My interest in the Packers was definitely rekindled when Brett went there, as I am a Southern Miss alum and live in Hattiesburg. I now feel like his retirement day is kinda the day the music died. I just don't feel like pro football, whatever the team, will be the same for me, and that doesn't mean I won't pull for the Pack, it just won't mean as much.
I was in the stands the first day he took the field as a 17 yr old skinny freshman that no one had heard of, and came off the bench to lead Southern Miss to a comeback win over Tulane, wowing the crowd in the process. He's done that ever since, and it is sad to see it end.
I hope to see him around town and wish him the best.