The persons we select as heroes tell a lot about ourselves. When our heroes triumph, we share their pride. When they fall, we feel betrayed. This is especially true in the realm of sports. Brett Favre, one of my football heroes, has decided (again) to retire and the decision may really take this time. Not only has he worn out his body, but he is charged with some unsavory personal conduct in recent years (a charge which has not been proved at this point). I respect Favre for a number of reasons. First, he was an outstanding quarterback at my alma mater, the University of Southern Mississippi. Second, he overcame substance abuse to become a talented and dependable player. Third, he has shown an outstanding work ethic by starting in 297 consecutive games, an NFL record. Fourth, through his Brett Favre Fourward Foundation, he has donated more than $2 million to charities in his home state of Mississippi as well as to those in ...
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