Brett Favre Tonight

For three months, Brett Favre has consumed every news cycle. In response, ESPNBF premiered this morning. Favre news and nonsense each hour… Every hour… Twenty-four hours continuous…
Mark Davis: Last night, Brett Favre completed 13 of 18 passes for 142 yards. Favre also threw a touchdown and a block that a Labrador retriever could have obliterated.

Dan Sowers: Adrian Peterson may have gained some yards and the Vikings may have won, but Favre was the story. He led three first half scoring drives and earned the Vikings their fourth touchdown pass and fourth and fifth touchdowns of the preseason.

Mark Davis: Favre’s quarterback rating was 113.7. He was not sacked. He earned one hundred and eight minutes of airtime. He also provided the Texans with their largest crowd of the preseason.
Dan Sowers: Later on Brett Favre Tonight, we’ll have an extended report on Favre’s economic impact in the twin cities. For now, Natalie Alex continues our coverage from Houston.

Natalie Alex: Despite a cracked rib, one which would have sidelined lesser athletes, Favre’s performance was flawless. He chatted with coaches, formed his cap’s bill for the first time this preseason, and swallowed four cups of Gatorade, more than any other offensive starter. Back to you, Dan.

Dan Sowers: Natalie, was the Gatorade a factor in Favre playing through the cracked rib?

Natalie Alex: Dan, Vikings players were reserved concerning Brett’s Gatorade consumption. However, I spoke with two ball boys and an assistant trainer, who said hydration was key to his performance.
Dan Sowers: Besides the Gatorade and hat formation, was there anything else unique in Brett’s performance?

Natalie Alex: Dan, Brett wore a different pre-game t-shirt than his previous start. I also spoke to an unnamed assistant who said Brett listened to three different versions of the same song, whereas his first game he was forced to borrow Jared Allen’s I-Pod after forgetting his.

Dan Sowers: Have you ascertained the song?

Natalie Alex: No, I’m still working sources.
Dan Sowers: Thank you, Natalie. Ahead on BFT, you’ll meet the man who prepares Brett’s wristbands, which hold every offensive play. Mike Reese will highlight Brett’s relationship with his chocolate Labrador Samantha. And we’ll spend some time with Brett’s daughters, as they enjoyed the Mall of America.

Contributor: Platinum Smalls & Rick Morris of the FDH Lounge