Hello out there in reader land. I was going to do something special for TPS #20, but instead I'll save it for #25. I just have to write about these two topics. For those of you who don't care about these topics stop reading. This blog might end up being long, I'm not sure, but I have to get it out.

Topic #1: Favre

There are few athletes that received the love, and deserved the love of the fans the way Brett Favre did, and still does. I have a friend, who since the retirement of Favre, actually does not use the word four anymore. He will say, "Hey maestro set the timer for Favre minutes", or, "Hey I'll have Favre Big Macs and a large fry". A little sick I know, but that is what it is like to be a life long Packer fan. When so much of your memories with your family and friends center around the right arm a country boy from Kiln, it is easy to see why people care so much about Brett.

After the Packer loss to the Giants I literally blacked-out from grief. Sure I had a few beers, but as I sat in the booth of my farve-ite bar I was in a haze. I broke a plate and a glass by accident, and my companions wondered what was wrong with me. They had seen me through the game, and knew that I wasn't drunk. I'm not sure what happened the next couple hours, but I knew the season was over. When Brett retired, I wasn't upset, or sad. Instead I was happy that I had the chance to watch him play, and the privileged of calling him my QB. I started mentally preparing myself for the Aaron Rodgers era. I liked Aaron's arrogance, and I liked the fact that he had been able to wait for his chance to shine. Sure I would have liked it if Brett had said "I'll be back", but he didn't, and I moved on. 

Now, however, all of this speculation is messing with my mind. Why won't either side come right out and say anything?:

Brett: "I want to come back" or "I am retired and that is it"

Ted Thompson: "We want Brett" or "We have moved on. Brett is on the trading block" 

As a fan I am so sick of all the talk. Look Brett I love you. You are the best. If you read TPS #1 you will see why I think you are one of the greatest of all time, but now I just want closure one way or the other. I would welcome Brett back with open arms if he did it right now. The longer he waits the worse it is for the team. Is he better than Aaron Rodgers, we don't know for sure, but the answer is almost definitely, yes. So Ted and Brett open your bleeping mouths and settle this thing right now. 

I heard from a beat writer that fan opinion of Favre returning is mixed. I don't think it is mixed I just think people want is resolved now. It can only hurt the team to drag this out as Aaron Rodgers tries to prepare for the season. If Brett does come back... do it now so that the team can start to gel again. As fellow fans, what do you in reader land think?...  

Topic #2: CC

I have been a Brewer fan all my life. Going to games and watching them at home with family and friends. This is the first time, that I can remember, where the Brewers have done something to win. Doug Melvin went all-in, and it wasn't a bluff. His hand was steady, and his voice showed the resolve this team has been missing for years. Mark Antanasio (sp?) deserves all the credit. Finally we have an owner willing to spend money to win, in turn attracting fans and making money. If only all franchises in this city were like that (....Bucks). CC may not bring us a world series, but he likely is the piece that will get us into the play-offs, and until then, he will bring hope to a great baseball city, and the team that plays in it. 

Go Crew... here in writing I am pledging to shave my head, and pee my pants, if the brewers make the playoffs. If you want to join me check out this website:

 http://peeyourpantsforthebrewers.com/index.php

Until then... let me know your thoughts on the crew.