At one point, I might have married Brett Favre.

Not that I am averse to the female gender, but, instead, why would I not want to spend the rest of my life with one of the most exciting NFL players and seemingly coolest guy ever?

Brett had it all: 3 MVP trophies, a Super Bowl ring, a role in Wrangler blue jean commercials, and the keys to my heart. He was the most down to earth player on the most down to earth organization in professional football. Maybe I was too young and naïve when I first felt this strong connection and admiration of his prowess.

The excitement and intense competitiveness he exhibited, along with the workman’s attitude of showing up to punch the clock every Sunday provided a great role model for an aspiring quarterback. In fact, at times, it was intoxicating. Those emotions have been flushed down the toilet as of the past week.

Today, I am breaking up with Brett.

Relationships are built on trust, and Brett has violated that trust. Like any bad relationship, I should have recognized the signs long before it came to this point — the uncertainty of retirement before the 2007 season, how well he played last year, and how well the Packers played as a team last year. Love is blind, and when Brett broke down in tears at his retirement press conference, I took his word he was done for good.

Sure, I was sad he would not be lacing up the cleats or strapping on the shoulder pads, but a part of me was happy. Happy with the hope that maybe this meant we could finally spend some real quality time together, drinking some brews, talking about the way things were done back when we played, wrestling on his Mississippi farm.

Those dreams have died. Brett could decide not to play the 2008 season after all, but the damage is done. I will never be able to look at him the same way again. The turmoil he has put me, the Green Bay Packers, and all other Cheeseheads with man crushes through is enough to walk out the door and never look back.

It’s over Brett, and I don’t even want to be friends.

Heisman

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