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April 25th, 2008

Madden NFL 09 Cover: Brett Favre

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From my friends at EA Sports, here’s the just-announced cover of Madden NFL 09, featuring recently retired former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre. Madden NFL 09 will be available in retail stores in North America on August 12, including a special collector’s edition […]

By David Kindervater -- 2 comments

April 25th, 2008

David Letterman Interviews Brett Favre, Madden NFL 09 Cover Athlete Revealed

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Recently retired living legend quarterback Brett Favre was on The Late Show with David Letterman last night. At the end of his interview, it was revealed Brett will be on the cover of Madden NFL 09. I guess one way to break the alleged “Madden Curse” is to […]

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April 10th, 2008

Will Brett Favre Come Out of Retirement?

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When Green Bay Packers QB Brett Favre announced his retirement from the National Football League last month, I believed him. I knew, physically, he could still play. And so did he. But mentally, he wasn’t where he needed to be. He was burned out and ready to […]

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March 6th, 2008

Brett Favre Retirement Press Conference

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Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to be at Brett Favre’s retirement/farewell presser today, but here is the transcript and a snippet of video from ESPN. My thoughts on Brett’s retirement can be found in my previous post. Thanks for the incredible memories, Brett. See you in the Hall of […]

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March 4th, 2008

Green Bay Packers QB Brett Favre Retires

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After years of speculation and almost constant questioning on when he would retire, Green Bay Packers legendary three-time MVP quarterback Brett Favre finally announced today that he would hang up his cleats after 17 seasons in the National Football League. It’s a dark day for not only […]

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February 8th, 2008

Brett Favre Still Undecided About Return

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Here we go again. Green Bay Packers QB Brett Favre has not yet made it known whether he will return for an 18th NFL season. And head coach Mike McCarthy says he doesn’t expect an answer from Brett for at least a couple more weeks. I don’t really […]

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January 21st, 2008

Giants Beat Packers for NFC Championship, Eli Manning Leads N.Y. to Super Bowl XLII

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There’s a Manning in the Super Bowl again this year. But this time, it’s younger brother Eli’s turn as he led his N.Y. Giants to a 23-20 overtime win against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship game. Yes, Eli Manning led them. It was the Giants’ […]

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January 20th, 2008

AFC & NFC Conference Championships: Patriots vs. Chargers, Packers vs. Giants

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It’s a one-game season for the teams in this weekend’s Conference Championship games. Win and you’re on your way to sunny Glendale, AZ for Super Bowl XLII on February 3. Lose and it’s the sudden beginning of a long offseason. “Our whole season is at stake and so […]

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January 17th, 2008

Conference Championship Interview Series: Green Bay Packers RB Ryan Grant

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Green Bay Packers RB Ryan Grant is feeling it. Outside of the National Football League’s rushing champion, LaDainian Tomlinson, Ryan was the most productive running back in the NFL the final nine games of the 2007 season with 929 yards. Do the math. That’s pretty productive. Especially for […]

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January 12th, 2008

Green Bay Dominates Seattle in Playoff Win, Brett Favre and Ryan Grant Lead Packers

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Brett Favre was throwing snowballs at his teammates. That’s what kind of day it was for the Green Bay Packers and their quarterback. After spotting the Seahawks two TDs off turnovers to begin the game, Green Bay completely dominated Seattle in winning this NFC Divisional Playoff game 42-20. […]

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