This week, the ongoing story involving Brett Favre and misused Mississippi welfare fund money got a bit darker with the confirmation that the NFL legend knew he was taking money intended to help the poor and using it to build a volleyball arena.
Favre’s involvement, and how it changes the way many NFL fans will look at the Hall of Famer, has a lot of people thinking about Colin Kaepernick and the way the two quarterbacks have been treated for their actions.
Thanks to the reporting of Mississippi Today, we’ve learned a lot over the last year about former Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant and schemes to redirect millions in subgrants from the Mississippi Department of Human Services welfare department to people and organizations that appear to have been supportive of his campaign or administration. One of those people is Brett Farve, who appears to have benefited in various ways, including over $800,000 in “speaking fees.” Favre reportedly repaid around $600,000 but not the rest, which was considered interest.
About Sean Keeley
Along with writing for Awful Announcing and The Comeback, Sean is the Managing Editor for Comeback Media. Previously, he created the Syracuse blog Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician and wrote 'How To Grow An Orange: The Right Way to Brainwash Your Child Into Rooting for Syracuse.' He has also written non-Syracuse-related things for SB Nation, Curbed, and other outlets. He currently lives in Seattle where he is complaining about bagels. Send tips/comments/complaints to sean@thecomeback.com.