New Rivals

The Packers-Bears has always been a great rivalry in the NFL. This is because of the geographic proximity of those 2 markets and the historic relevance of those 2 franchises. The Cubs-Brewers has never had the same ring to it. Until now that is. Today and this week they are playing a fun and hot series that is almost playoff-like. They were both separated by a game for the division when today's game started and the Milwaukee crowd was in to this game from start to end. The Brewers fan-base has had great expectations this season. They are coming off a decent season fueled by young, home-grown talent and nothing energizes a fan-base quite like that combination. The Cubs on the other hand are having a good season for the second straight year and they are always a big ticket as everybody's lovable losers. So this is good theater if you are into some baseball action during the dog days of summer.

The state of Wisconsin is dominating the sports news these days. NFL is all about what Favre is going to do next. He is supposed to put in his re-instatement papers soon and the Jets and the Bucs are rumored to be in the running. It was funny to see Jeff Garcia today trying to protect his starting QB job. So now Brett Favre is officially a major distraction for many franchises and not just the Packers. Most fans are done with his act and that includes even some Packer faithful. The bottom-line is, he is back and the NFL is a better place for it. If he ends up in a good team, that makes it an even bigger news. Even otherwise, it would be fun to see him in a new place, new jersey. I kinda like the Packers and Favre but not a big-time fan of either. So why do I care about him looking weird in a new jersey or spoiling his legacy? All I know is, when I wake up on a NFL Sunday, it's a much better show waiting for me on the TV if number 4 is back there. You are just wondering if the next pass is a 80 yard TD or an interception going the other way. Fun all the way around. But Favre should handle himself better. He thinks the World revolves around him and thats pissing fans off.