Former President Roosevelt Speaks About Today's Events
by Ted Glover on Aug 3, 2010 5:19 PM CDT
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PrintBecause you have to laugh at it all. We'll have more tomorrow, but this needs to digest. Oh, for what it's worth, the Favre family has said there has been no decision. Therefore, I have channeled my inner FDR and declared a fake war on ESPN, because although this may not be all their fault, their non-stop, wall to wall coverage over a story that hasn't been 100% confirmed just rubs me the wrong way. Oh, we'll have a training camp roundup about everything that isn't Favre later tonight, or early tomorrow. For the time being, enjoy:
Today, Dec. 7, 1941, August 3rd, 2010 - a date which will live in infamy - the Minnesota Vikings was suddenly and deliberately blindsided by radio and television reports by the Empire of ESPN.
The Vikings were at peace with that network and, at the solicitation of ESPN, was still in conversation with Rachel Nichols and her producer looking toward the training camp piece in Mankato.
Indeed, one hour after ESPN talking heads had commenced non-stop gabbing about an unconfirmed retirement of Brett Favre, the ESPN reporter to the Minnesota Vikings and his colleagues delivered to the Head Coach a microphone to reply to the recent report. While this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing reporting, it contained no threat or hint of retirement by Brett Favre.
It will be recorded that the distance of Bristol from Mankato makes it obvious that the report was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. During the intervening time, ESPN has deliberately sought to deceive the Minnesota Vikings by false statements and expressions of hope of continued peace.
The report today on the Favre situation has caused severe damage to Vikings fans and post season hopes. Very many season ticket orders have been lost. In addition, Viking stadium efforts been reported torpedoed in the Legislature between the House and Senate.
Last week, ESPN also launched an unflattering story against Adrian Peterson.
Last night, ESPN forces attacked Pat Williams. But those forces were eaten in three bites.
Last night, ESPN forces attacked Tarvaris Jackson.
Last night, ESPN forces attacked the Offensive Line.
Last night, ESPN attacked Brad Childress.
This morning, ESPN attacked the Brett Favre retirement story.
ESPN has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Vikings roster. The facts of today speak for themselves. The fans of the Minnesota Vikings have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very season of our team.
As commander in chief Temporary Blogger in Charge of The Daily Norseman, I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense.
Always will we remember the character of the onslaught against us.
No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated story, Vikings fans in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory.
I believe I interpret the will of the Vikings and of the fans when I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost, but will make very certain that this form of treachery shall never endanger us again.
Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that our team, our season and our interests are in grave danger.
With confidence in our football team- with the unbounding determination of our fans - we will gain the inevitable triumph - so help us Gods of Football.
I ask that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by ESPN today, Sunday, Dec. 7 August 3rd, 2010, a state of war has existed between the Minnesota Vikings and the ESPN empire.
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Hey, I’ve got a thought. How about not trying to come up with snappy captions and stick to football?
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NO ONE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES MAY HAVE FUN WITH A FOOTBALL BLOG. EVER! And yes I was yelling.
by Jepp The Viking on Aug 3, 2010 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions
In my best Yul Brynner voice as Ramses......
So let it be written………..so let it be done!
"Over? Did you say over? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!" "Germans?" "Forget it, he's rolling."
No. Next question!
"Whoever said that the pen is mightier than the sword never encountered automatic weapons."
Countervote
I, for one, appreciate what Ted’sbeen doing the last couple weeks to fill in on the NFL dead/silly season. Seriously, when there is yet again a massivbe ESPN rollout on a Favre story that yet again turns out to not be based upon one single substantiated source … how else can you react but with silliness? When in Rome, schism as the Romans do.
Oh, sorry to upset you.
I didn’t know this was an NHL blog. Stupid me, for a second, I thought Favre was a NFL player, not a goalie and that this was NFL training camp in Mankato, not preseason in the X. So silly me. So……..when will Brett Hull come out of retirement? Is that the Brett we should be talking about?
"Over? Did you say over? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!" "Germans?" "Forget it, he's rolling."
hey edwin
shoveit up your pie hole . you saw the lead clicked the link read the article. how about you esad.
ESPN AND BS.
Anyone remember the SCHISM . Enough said.
You are correct!
ESPN is the National Enquirer of sports.
The fact that Favre has made no comment...
…and his family has said he has made no decision, well that makes this whole thing look stupid for espn and the AP. I believe nothing until Brett Favre speaks. I am sick of the media and their “anonymous sources”. If anything has to do with Favre, they’ll print it. It does not matter if it is true or not. I’m a Packer fan and I almost feel sorry for you guys…almost. What I really want is to see Favre playing again as long as he is able to and wants to. He is good for the game. If he does retire, then so be it. The greatest player of all time and a legend gone. The game will never be the same. I will go back to never watching Vikings football except when the Packers beat you (hopefully).
As for now, all of this means nothing. It’s just more media garbage.
Well technically...
The family source is his brother who admits that he hasn’t talked to Farve about it. I mean I’m doubting this myself, but there are many of the insider guys saying that this is the real deal. Steve Wyche talked to Viking sources. There are also reports that Shiancoe is saying that Farve texted teammates saying he’s done.
On the other hand Scott Farve says that there’s no decision. Ryan Longwell is doubtful too.
No matter what there’s nothing but hearsay floating around right now.
by PackApologist on Aug 3, 2010 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Regardless...
It would be nice if Favre came out and put the rumors to rest. Tell us you have yet to decide or make a decision. Tell these media idiots to shut up. Just come out. I know Favre likes to keep quiet. Yet sometimes he needs to say something.
What part of "Favre" and "put rumors to rest" seemed logical enough to put them together in a sentence?
Or, where have you been the last 3 years?
Brett Favre speaks to someone!
According to Steve Mariucci at NFL.com, Favre claims to have no knowledge of where the rumors started. Brett Favre remains undecided.
Ted channels Al Haig too
As commander in chief Temporary Blogger in Charge of The Daily Norseman
Just sayin’. (my copy and paste did not copy your strike out of commander in chief)
Your fantasy football expert since Jerry Rice's rookie year.
LOL
Yeah, that was funny. Well played, Mauer.
"Whoever said that the pen is mightier than the sword never encountered automatic weapons."
Glad you found it funny :-)
Many here are too young to get an Al Haig reference, Even his most (in)famous line, although slightly misquoted. ;-P.
Your fantasy football expert since Jerry Rice's rookie year.
Our friend to the south is on to something...
Now that I think about it, I think he’s right. I too think Favre will eventually retire someday! Duh.
by Chewbaca Uncircumsized on Aug 3, 2010 7:09 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
That announcement may be made at his funeral...
…but I guess you never know
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backward in a mirror" ~George Carlin
by thewild_viking_twins on Aug 3, 2010 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Enjoy the show!
http://www.sunherald.com/2010/08/02/2378261/family-source-favre-has-made-no.html
Media hype that we know and love is back!
Whether or not he returns…keep the faith Vikings fans!
I'm still a Minnesotan at heart...
Mmkay
so he texted Shank to let him know he was done. I think… the offense is going over to Jackson now.
I see 89 scared Bears and Packer fans found the courage to hit the retire button .
Brett should sit on the bench during the two ESPN games , refuse interviews and watch the ratings tumble . Jets can’t score more than 14 anyway . And the Bears well they are what we thought they are . The Bears . People forget how well we played with Jackson . 10 wins . And a playoff appearance . Rodgers is in his fifthyear and hasn’t surpassed that . By the way . When will Aaron ever get to say he beat the Packers in Lame-o field like Jackson did hs first time out ! Look at the Offensive weapons that Tarvaris has now compared to then . WOW !!!v And that is why Pack fans want us to dump our backups so much . This team is loaded . Brett or no Brett we are headed to the big dance .
HEY -- IT IS SHARK WEEK AFTERALL
SO ESPN TRIED TO JUMP ONE……
LIONS AND PACKERS AND BEARS..... WHO CARES!!! www.vikingsvalhalla.com
Personally, I hope he comes back.
But you aren’t seriously going to blame this on ESPN, are you? It wasn’t just them that had the story. (PFT actually was the first place I saw indicate that something was brewing.) Same old crap, same old Brett. My guess is that he said (or texted) something to someone based on the thoughts he had in his head at the moment, it leaked, and then the reaction is “no decision has been made”.
Yawnity.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 3, 2010 10:58 PM CDT reply actions
Not blaming ESPN per se,
Just their unyielding hype machine over what looks to be an unsubstantiated rumor. Zulgad stands by his reporting, but ESPN takes it to a completely unreal level. I mean, it was all Favre, all day, essentially over a couple of texts. Maybe, the right thing was to say Favre had texted a couple teammates, but it’s Favre, so anything is subject to change. And then move on.
That’s what bugs me about ESPN in general, and this story in particular.
"Whoever said that the pen is mightier than the sword never encountered automatic weapons."
No argument there.
I can’t stand ESPN and I rarely watch the network anymore except when they have exclusive rights to a game I want to watch. And that’s precisely the reason why.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 3, 2010 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions
We ride to war against ESPN?
RELEASE THE KRAKEN!
California Golden Blogs! Objectivity. Some journalists have yet to be introduced.
by Maisbikkja on Aug 3, 2010 11:02 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Head-games?
I have no idea if it is or isn’t true (and the only person who can say for sure isn’t talking), but I do wonder if there isn’t a bit of gamesmanship going on. The Vikings are a different team without Favre so you’d scheme differently to match up with them. If I was being devious (and we have a HC who thinks he is a genius…) I wonder if Favre could be persuaded to send a text to team-mates to:
a) Provoke the back up quarterbacks in to performing in camp since they’ve been lacklustre so far
b) Confuse the preparation of the other NFC North teams
That said, I don’t think losing Favre physically would be the problem for the Vikings, it’s losing someone who can audible out of the awful play-calling. For that reason, I hope it’s a misunderstanding (or even a prank by Favre), but we’re not going to know until training camp is done
A mid summer's night, at the Farve compound...
Picture this if you will…Bret Farve sitting on the couch, drinking a beer with a couple of his Hattiesburg pals,watching ESPN sports center. One of his friends say’s “hey Bret, I haven’t heard them mention your name much in the last few months.” Bret say’s “yeah, I been thinking the same thing fella’s…I think it’s about that time, whata ya think boys” he gives a wink with a big grin on his face. One of his Buddie’s laughs and say’s “you old dog, you wouldn’t.” “Watch me” he chime’s back. He yell’s out loud “hey Deanna, I need to borrow your blackberry for a minute.” Deanna walks in from the next room “what do you need my phone for Bret.”It’s time to make the call honey" “what call” "You know, the call, baby. “Bret everybody knows your coming back this season.” She rolls her eye’s and say’s “I just heard on the news yesterday that they found out about my membership renewal at the health club.” “Please Bret don’t start the whole media frenzy again.” Bret jump’s up off the couch with a towel draped around his neck.( He spent the afternoon throwing a hundred ball’s out at the local high school on that sore ankle.) Bret grab’s Deanna and pulls her in close. “Ahh come on baby, I was just talking to Bus today and he thinks Ziggy will dish out 5 to 10 more million this season, if I make the call,” Deanna smiles and hands Bret the phone, and quiver’s “I love you baby” Bret throws his sweat stained hat up in the air and yell’s to one of his croonie’s " Yee-haw, get me another beer Hoss" and turn up the volume on the t.v, the show’s about to begin." (He smacks Hoss on the rear end as he walks by.). I’m gonna show you boy’s how you negotiate with the best of them… Just then his youngest daughter jump’s up and down on the couch amongst all the excitement and cheer’s “yeah, daddy’s gonna be on t.v everyday again”…She jumps in his arm’s and say’s “yeah, daddy’s going to the Super Bowl again.” Bret get’s a tear in his eye and say’s “that’s right sweetie, Daddy’s gonna bring you to the Super Bowl…and after that where are we going?”…“Were going to Disney World”…
Until further notice we all will remain in “FARVE WORLD”…Lord help us…
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