What can you really say about the man that hasn't been said? Favre's been my quarterback through middle school, high school, college and my first year of law school. That's a long time to only know one leader of the Pack. The guy's been there through thick and thin.
It's too hard to pick just one memory out of so many, but for me the best memory this season occurred when he led Green Bay to victory in Denver. When that game went to overtime, I thought for sure that Denver would somehow win. When the toss landed Green Bay's way, I got excited. The first play, Favre launches it into the air and it lands squarely in Jennings arms for a touchdown. Even though it was close to 11 and I was the only one up, I jumped into the air and yelled. He had done it, he had led this team to victory once again.
I got to see him in person for the first time this past December when Green Bay played Detroit. Even though he wasn't out there for long, it fulfilled a lifelong dream to see him play in person.
I'm really going to miss the guy. To me, he's a lot more than a football player. He's a testament to fortitude, strength, courage and heart. If only more football players had the sort of character he has. I feel like a family member has died.