Getting to watch that hero in person

I remember in class the very first day when we had to stand up and talk about ourself. We told everyone where we were from, our major, and a male and female athlete we would watch if we were able to choose anyone. Many people chose Lebron James or Tiger Woods. I chose my favorite athlete since I was 5 years old: Brett Favre. This past weekend I was lucky enough to be able to do this just that. This past weekend I went with my dad and two friends up north to Ford Field to watch the Minnesota Vikings take on The Lions. It was such an incredible feeling to be able to see a future hall of famer in person. It was also incredible to see how many legions of fans one athlete can have. We have spent a lot of time talking about athletes such as Serena Williams and Michael Jordan who have damaged their image with statements/actions that make many people want to turn away from sports. I believe, outside of the yes I will or no I won't stance, Brett Favre is a rare athlete who loves to play the game and is an athlete who is one to admire. No one has questioned his love or toughness. His relationship with his teammates outside of one or two players on the Jets who spoke out has always been remarkble. He isn't one to cross the line, in fact he brings many of us back to our childhood days with his kid like antics after another of his touchdown passes. I believe athletes like him need to be celebrated, because in todays world of selfish, money wanting, steriod using athletes, Brett Favre is a guy who simply loves to play the game, something we all can relate to in some way.