Records are there to be chased after and broken… And Marcus Freeman knows that. He is out here winning some, chasing some, and making history while he’s at it. Already the first Black head coach to take his team to a national championship game, Freeman’s eyes are firmly on January 20th. But while he’s strategizing for Notre Dame’s shot at glory, Brett Favre? Let’s just say he’s been busy handing out unsolicited lectures on unity.

Here’s the setup: ESPN’s Molly McGrath scored some one-on-one time with Freeman—a big deal considering how hot the spotlight is on him right now. She just wanted to ask him how he was feeling about the whole moment… Um, obviously, not that directly. But she asked him: “You are the first Black head coach to go to a national championship game in college football. How much does this mean to you?”

What’s wrong with that? 

Yes, that could be a popular notion. But the majority does not always have to win, right? Brett Favre did not like the way she framed that question. Maybe, just maybe, too much emphasis on the ‘first black head coach’. But that’s a fact now, isn’t it? Yet, there was a sense of separating the team’s achievement from the individual achievement.

That’s why Favre re-shared the clip on his X feed with this caption: “Terrible question but great response by Notre Dame head coach. Sports should bring people together, not separate.” And we agree with him on one thing there. It was a great response, indeed. We are drooling over it. But by now, you might have heard it as well.

But let’s not twist it—Freeman’s response was absolute class. He said, “I don’t ever want to take attention away from the team. I hope all coaches, minorities, Asians, Blacks, Whites, it doesn’t matter. Great people continue to get opportunities to lead young men like this. But this ain’t about me. It’s about US.” Goosebumps, right? The guy flipped the focus back on the team while acknowledging the significance of his milestone. That’s how you lead.

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Favre should pick another argument. His opinion means zilch. He is a criminal.

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Still, you can see where McGrath was coming from. That’s why we don’t see it as a terrible question like Favre so blatantly put it. You see, it’s a big deal—not just for Notre Dame but for college football history. Freeman’s run has been legendary: 14-1 this season, capping it off with a gutsy 27-24 win over Penn State in the Orange Bowl. The man’s journey is tied to a legacy that goes beyond the stat sheet, channeling the spirits of HBCU coaching greats like Eddie Robinson and Rudy Hubbard. That’s what makes this moment so much bigger.

So, why’s Brett Favre so pressed? Maybe he thought the question reduced Freeman’s achievement to just his race. Or maybe, just maybe, he’s been overthinking things a little too much. Freeman, on the other hand, has stayed above the noise, focusing on the task at hand: taking Notre Dame all the way.

As for Favre, well, this isn’t his first rodeo of questionable hot takes lately.

Brett Favre is dragging himself into a spiral lately

When you hang up your cleats, you’d think it’s time to kick back, maybe play some golf, or relive the glory days over beers. But Brett Favre? Oh no, he’s still out here stirring the pot like it’s Sunday Night Football. For a guy who played 20 NFL seasons—tearing it up for the Packers, Vikings, Jets, and Falcons—you’d expect a little R&R. Instead, Favre’s gone knee-deep into politics, social media spats, and, let’s face it, controversy.

Favre’s knack for bold takes hasn’t exactly aged like fine wine. Remember his “If you’re born in the USA and put other countries above us, that’s unpatriotic” zinger? Yeah, that set social media on fire. Or the time he slammed Allstate CEO Tom Wilson for a so-called “woke” Sugar Bowl video? “Woke is a joke,” he declared. Bold, sure. Necessary? Debatable.

And let’s not forget the beef with Jets legend Mark Gastineau, who accused Favre of taking a dive so Michael Strahan could snag the sack record. Favre tried to clear the air, but the damage was done.

Lately, though, Favre’s controversial streak has taken a sharper turn. Education? He’s got thoughts. Like criticizing an LGBTQ school assignment, calling it “horrible” and claiming he wouldn’t have survived in today’s classrooms. Then there’s his push for more patriotism in schools—whatever that means. The opinions are coming fast, and they’re not always well-received.

Oh, and the welfare scandal? It’s a blockbuster. Favre’s tangled in Mississippi’s largest corruption case ever, allegedly pocketing $1.1 million in speaking fees for gigs he skipped and funneling welfare money into a volleyball facility. Even after repaying some cash, there’s still $730,000 hanging over him like a fourth-and-long.

So, while most NFL retirees are enjoying tailgates and Hall of Fame inductions, Favre’s rewriting the playbook on post-career drama. Well, we can only imagine what he’s going to cook if Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish go on and do it on January 20th. Well, well, well, get your popcorn ready. That’s the least we can do.