There's Something About Brett Favre

Brett FavreHaving already burned through 3.2 million copies, Sports Illustrated is now releasing even more issues of its Sportsman of the Year mag, featuring Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre. Britney wishes her album sold like that!

The magazine did a second printing of 50,000 copies -- their first since NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt died in 2001. But that wasn't enough -- and another 100,000 copies were sent to Wisconsin to help satisfy the demand. It's not like it's the Swimsuit Issue or anything!

Favre is no stranger to being Oprah-level popular. His jersey is the best-selling jersey in the history of the NFL, and a knit cap Favre and the Packers started wearing on the sidelines this season sells for as much as $150 on eBay.

Only $150? Brit has Brett beat.


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46. # 39 True we cant vote worth a lick, I cant stand Bush or his Brother that governs FL
I assumed the voting booth resembled a "light-Bright" I was trying to make a snoopy with my voting card.
see.....we always have fun in FL!



GO BUCS!

Posted at 1:26AM on Jan 4th 2008 by Rusty Vain

47. Suck that Tom Brady.

Posted at 1:32AM on Jan 4th 2008 by Miss Sassy

48. He's another bad ass Mississippian!! He kicks ass!!

Posted at 1:39AM on Jan 4th 2008 by Talullah

49. Funny Funny Funny. Thanks for not being offended!!! You should go to a Packers game in Wisconsin. Even the NFL commentators say nothing compares to a Packer game in Wisconsin in the NFL as far as the loyalty with their fan base. (Or maybe watch the movie Love Actually, You will be surprised)!!! LOL

Posted at 1:34AM on Jan 4th 2008 by maryalice quigley

50. TEST

Posted at 1:54AM on Jan 4th 2008 by Testing

51. The Lambeau Field concession stand doesn't serve toasted Eagle, Bear, Seahawk, Jaguar, or Lion. They leave that up to Brett Favre. I heard Texas stadium serves up plenty of excuses though. Its ok Tony, you can blame Jessica when you fumble another clutch snap.

Posted at 2:18AM on Jan 4th 2008 by Booyaka!

52. 35. Brett and his wife are beautiful people. They have done a lot for both Wisconsin and Mississippi. His record in the NFL speaks for itself. Going to the Super Bowl is icing on the cake. He has been clean and sober for more than 7 years. Read his wifes book.Brett and his family have been very loyal to Wisconsin. That and other things makes him a great person. As a women and living in Milwaukee Wi I love the Packs. They have the best fans bar non in the NFL. And they are not just from Wisconsin either! So he's not a pretty boy like Tom Brady, but Humble, a team player, a family man and a Christian that is what makes Brett sexy!

Posted at 12:37AM on Jan 4th 2008 by mary

Mary - let's call you Mary 4. Well I'm Mary V. Brett may be all those things but the initials BF to me mean Back Fired Harvey...and keep running. Careful not to go out in the rain...you might shrink.

Let's define "Christian"...Pat Robertson "Christian"? Just a heads up, a man that prophecies about the stock market is a profit not a prophet. God doesn't speak to people....he speaks through people. I say TEST your spirits "Mary". You sound very terrestrial.

Cheers Mary V.

Posted at 2:22AM on Jan 4th 2008 by Boo Harvey - you'll just never know who I'll be

53. Brett Favre's beard is tougher than Tom Brady.

Posted at 2:22AM on Jan 4th 2008 by Booyaka!

54. why is it so hard to type on your comments space and why have you not posted MY comment?????
Jared was a great soul and people need to know that Brett is too!!!

Posted at 2:38AM on Jan 4th 2008 by 777

55. He's terrific!
BUT, everybody should choose their own "sportsman of the year", even if they don't own or edit a magazine! And stick by your choice! In other words, try to avoid being led around like sheep!

Posted at 3:39AM on Jan 4th 2008 by observer

56. Brett is the best! I don't know of any athlete who can hold a candle to him. In these times of Michael Vick - we need more Brett Farves! Go Brett Go!

Posted at 8:06AM on Jan 4th 2008 by Huge Fan

57. I haven't read the article, but I am sure that there was no mention of the fact that his brother killed his best friend in a car/train accident because his brother was drunk. All he got for that accident was house arrest, which he screwed up. Also, I am sure that it doesn't include the fact that his sister was a shooter in a drive by, all she got was a slap on the wrist because of who her brother is. Now Brett is a good ball player and I am not taking that away from him, but his is also from Kiln, Mississippi which is one of the most red-necked part of the state and because of this fact, his family has literaly gotten away with 'murder'.

Posted at 8:11AM on Jan 4th 2008 by Me

58. Hey #37 Rusty-
Been to Wisconsin and Flordia and had fun both places but other than cold winters, Wisconsin is a much better place to be hands down!There are a lot of things to do, the people are cool and and I have found that they have been overly stereotyped as lardass cheeseheads. Thats not the case at all for most the population. And why does Florida have it's own tag on Fark.com Rusty? Because it is well deserved!!!!!
Congrats to Brett Farve - I admire him and although no football fan will sit to watch him in action, he is awesome and better looking than that English soccer player and his ugly overrated wife,

Posted at 8:45AM on Jan 4th 2008 by Beaster

59. Brett is what every man should be...humble yet proud, family-oriented, leadership qualities, loves his woman, not afraid to admit mistakes, shows real emotion, dedicated to his position and team...loved and admired by millions. It's an honor to be a cheesehead and I wear my green and gold proudly. #4 is #1 in our hearts. Bring on the Pats!!!!

Posted at 10:49AM on Jan 4th 2008 by Packerette

60. New TV Pilot: "Survivor - Wisconsin"

The contestants will start in Milwaukee, travel up to Sheboygan and on to
Manitowoc and Green Bay . Then they will head over to Wausau and up to
Rhinelander and Minocqua. From there they will proceed up to Ashland and
Superior. Then back down through Hayward, Rice Lake, Balsam Lake, Chetek, over
to Eau Claire and all the way down to Madison and back over to Milwaukee .

Each contestant will be driving a pink Volvo with Illinois license plates and a
large bumper sticker that reads:

Brett Favre is Gay.
Deer hunting is murder.
Go BEARS!

The first one that makes it back to Milwaukee alive wins.
Now THAT'S a TV show I would watch!
(p.s. The Bears beat the Packers like dogs both times they met this season--just say'n.)

Posted at 10:35AM on Jan 4th 2008 by OooooooNoooooo

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