Right about the time Green Bay Packers MVP quarterback Brett Favre allowed that he'd be very disappointed if he had to "leave this game without a Super Bowl," I knew that the 2001 copyright date printed on the video box was absolutely wrong by at least four years, because Favre led the Packers to a 35-21 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXI on January 26, 1997. That little quibble aside, this (as I later determined) 1996 program from the HBO Sports Video Spirit Award winning All Pro Sports Football series nicely interweaves inspirational interview footage with the star quarterback together with demonstrations of the basics of quarterbacking, including warm-ups and strength training exercises, stance, taking the snap, ball handling, footwork (including 3, 5, and 7-step drops), handoffs, passing, and more. An amiable subject and confidence-building instructor, Favre, who continues to enjoy a strong reputation in the NFL today, should ensure a wide audience for this solid instructional title among young football fans everywhere. Others in the 12-tape series include: Don Shula, Jerry Rice, Eric Allen and Jeff Jaeger. Definitely recommended. Aud: J, H, C, P. (R. Pitman)
Brett Favre: The Field General
(1996) 40 min. $29.95. TMW Media Group. PPR. Color cover. Volume 17, Issue 3
Brett Favre: The Field General
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