It is no longer just a strange coincidence that Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre was involved in the Mississippi welfare-fund scam. The scandal was a full-fledged segment on Wednesday's NBC Nightly News.
That can be used as a good litmus test to determine how famous a sports story will be. Now, millions of people who follow football either casually or not at all are aware that Favre is embroiled in a scandal involving funds intended for the most vulnerable citizens in one of the poorest states in the country.
According to Ken Dilanian, Favre collaborated with former Mississippi governor Phil Bryant to divert $5 million in federal welfare monies to build a volleyball stadium at the University of Southern Mississippi. This was revealed in fresh text conversations.
If you were to pay me, is there any way the media could find out where it came from and how much it was? Favre texted about the money he received.
According to the report, there is no sign that the law is investigating Favre. He has reportedly been questioned by the FBI, though.
And Mr. Favre "almost badgered the Governor of Mississippi to get this public to the purpose of building a volleyball facility," according to Brad Pigott, the attorney. The latter claims Mississippi fired him after issuing subpoenas to determine whether $5 million in welfare money went to the USM project.
In this particular case, Favre's attorney used his most recent catchphrase again, saying that Favre behaved "honorably." Additionally, the attorney claimed Favre "never understood" the funds were from federal assistance.
If Favre hadn't inquired whether the media would learn about the payments, he was likely aware that something was wrong with the situation.
The press did. The remaining query is whether Favre will experience consequences beyond public scrutiny and disgrace.
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