When I was a kid, I really enjoyed watching Terry Bradshaw play football. I loved his fearlessness, his rocket-arm, and his fun-loving personality. I even changed the way I held a football to throw more like he did! As I have watched his career post-football, I have also been impressed by his enthusiasm and genuine knowledge of the game.
I have always enjoyed Terry Bradshaw….until yesterday.
Yesterday, I just happened upon FOX Football’s segment where the participants get to rant on a topic. Bradshaw decided to rant on Brett Favre’s to return to the NFL after deciding to retire. Despite the fact that I am a Viking fan, I was actually against Favre coming back. I remember watching Willie Mays, Johnny Unitas, Joe Namath and Michael Jordan come back with dubious results, and I didn’t want to see that happen to Favre. Still, as he said at the time, “it’s my legacy”….and he had every right to play again.
What bugged me about Bradshaw’s rant, however, was his criticism of Favre for breaking his word. Bradshaw spoke about how heinous it was for Favre to go back on what he said….to go back on his word.
Uh….Mr. Bradshaw? According to public record, you have thrice stood at the altar with a woman and said “’til death do us part”, or something of the sort. Which concerns you more….someone who has a change of heart regarding their employment history, or someone who breaks a vow in front of family and friends regarding their life partner?
I guess I’ll be watching CBS.
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Good insights. It reminds me of the fact that I had better show some consistent personal character if I’m going to spout off about someone else’s choices…
Exactly, Rich. I point out Bradshaw’s problem, but all too often, it’s my own. This is definitely the time to live with integrity!
Ok, I’ve been thinking about the confusion you must feel with Brett Favre… and my own confusion. Yours: my arch-enemy’s quarterback is now my quarterback. Beyond weird. My confusion: I still love Favre, think the Packers got it wrong (should have welcomed him back despite chronic indecision), but I want the Pack to win. So, when the Pack played the VIkings Monday, i knew someone had to lose (Favre or the Pack). Ugh. The world seems out of sync.
Re: T Bradshaw… i lost respect for him years earlier …. he’s claimed to know Jesus, but his life screams something else, as you’ve pointed out in one way. When he speaks, i get this “uh-oh” feeling inside of me, like when I used to hear former Pres Bush. Anticipatory Trepidation of what he might say.