Every day we read of a progress, or lack of progress, report on Bret Favre. The latest is that he is questionable. I knew some of his actions have been. It would be his 298th straight regular season start.Without question he has been a great quarterback. Like so many others he hasn't known when to move on to something else. Troy Aikman knew, and now is becoming a good sports broadcaster. Don Meredith knew and found a new life in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He passed away a few days ago. I saw him play when he was with SMU. He was an exciting football player and a great color announcer in the days of Howard Cosell. "Turn out the lights, the party's over".
What is it about coaches and players that they cannot turn loose when the time is right? We see it in all sports, not just football. Maybe the money. Certainly the recognition. Joe Paterno is a classic case. It is obvious his assistants do the work.
Then there are preachers. Why do these old guys hang around and keep preaching when younger ones are waiting in the wings for their day in the pulpit? It is one of those mysteries to me. Guess it is also the money and recognition.Anyway, I can't go on rambling like this. Got to get a sermon ready. Sunday is coming and I am still interim pastor at Taft.......ooops!
