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"I've always told people that some of the best,Wholesale NFL Jerseys, if not the best players, at certain positions have come from (Mississippi)," Favre said. "I'm honored to be a part of that and to be considered one of the best to come out of this state."
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Retired quarterback Brett Favre believes that the NFL will survive a turbulent month and hopes that the recent issues with domestic violence will raise awareness about the problem.
The 45-year-old Favre grew up in Kiln, Mississippi,jerseys nfl wholesale, and played at Southern Mississippi before a long NFL career that's mostly known for his stint with the Green Bay Packers from 1992-2007.
Favre,Wholesale Jerseys, who still owns several NFL records, has kept a low profile since moving back to Hattiesburg, Mississippi, after his retirement. He was the offensive coordinator at a local high school for two seasons,Cheap NHL Jerseys China, but didn't come back this season because he wanted to focus more time on "just being a dad."
He still watches football, but said he doesn't follow the NFL closely enough to have an opinion about whether Commissioner Roger Goodell should keep his job after his handling of the Ray Rice case.
His youngest daughter plays high school volleyball, and he said he spends a lot of time supporting the program.
Favre also said he looks forward to returning to Green Bay in 2015,China Jerseys Online, when he'll have his jersey retired. His successful 16-year tenure with the Packers — including a Super Bowl title in 1996 — ended with an acrimonious departure after the 2007 season.
"The domestic violence issues,Wholesale Adidas Hockey Jerseys, they're few and far between (in the league), but they're just enough to raise a serious awareness," Favre said. "I think that's the good that will come out of it. We'll see."
The three-time Most Valuable Player was in Jackson on Thursday after he was elected to the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame.
"It's a nervous anxiety, which is good," Favre said. "It's kind of like going out for every game I ever played. You're nervous, but in a good way."
For now, Favre is enjoying his election to the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame, where he'll join other Magnolia State greats like Jerry Rice and Walter Payton. |
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