FAVRE ADMITS TEXTS BUT DENIES LEWD PHOTOS ARE HIS

By Tony Mangia

VIKING QB COULD FACE SUSPENSION

Brett Favre, the married quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings, has admitted to sending inappropriate text messages to former-Jets sideline reporter, Jennifer Sterger in a twisted bid to rendezvous with the sexy TV personality.  According to Fox's Jay Glazer yesterday, Favre confessed to the voicemails but claimed he never texted pictures of his penis to her.  The NFL has not commented on the situation but if Favre is guilty of violating the league's player-conduct policies, he could be suspended and fined.

Last week, Sterger retained a lawyer, former federal prosecutor Joseph Conway last and, although she has not commented publicly, there is evidence she is "strongly considering" speaking with the NFL about the sleazy 2008 voicemails and texts. There have been indications she could meet with league officials as early as this week.

 Favre denies sending the photos of his privates but a website, Deadspin.com, claims that both the text messages and images originated from the same phone number.

Sterger worked for the Jets and it was in training camp two years ago where the ex-Jets QB became interested the the attractive sideline reporter.

 If Favre is found guilty after the NFL's investigation, look for Commissioner Roger Goodell's punitive decisions to be swift but difficult.  Questions Goodell will have to consider.  Did Favre violate the personal conduct-policy?  Should he be suspended?  For how long? If Goodell suspends Favre, it would put an end to the player's NFL record for consecutive starts.

In one voicemail,  he suggests Sterger meet him at his hotel room.  "Just got done with practice, got meetings here for a couple of more hours..." the grandfather allegedly said, "Send me a text, I'd love top see you tonight." Not exactly XXX, but that's Goodell's call. 

Sterger's manager, Phil Reese said that FBI agents are working to find out who gave her phone number to Favre.  "There is a person of interest... and he is very aware that we know who he is," claims Reese.

"Unfortunately, the person in the picture didn't also hold up their driver's license," said Reese, "So I'm not going to speculate on an identity.  But I'm working with people to diligently get all the facts."

 Sterger is very much a person of interest for league officials.  She is not obligated to cooperate with the NFL.  League spokesperson, Greg Aiello, stressed, " We will continue to pursue opportunities to speak with individuals that potentially have information."

While Sterger has been clamming up--at least for moment--the New York Jets have been cooperating  with the NFL in it's investigation.  The Jets want to distance themselves as far away from  controversy and Favre as soon as possible.  They've had one-too-many sexy reporter incidents after last summer's locker room scandal with Mexican "journalist" Ines Sainz already on their player-conduct rap sheet.

Sterger's lawyers have denied there have been any discussions with Favre about a financial settlement.  She now works as a television host for Versus network.

It's been a rough week for the 41 year old quarterback.  On Tuesday, Favre was grilled by NFL Vice-president of Security, Milt Ahlerich, then yesterday threw three second-half interceptions in a national TV loss to his former-team and division rivals, the Green Bay Packers, and finally gets thrown under the bus by his head coach on Sunday night.

Vikings head coach, Brad Childress, ripped into his QB for throwing a foolish interception and wiping out any chance of a comeback against the Packers in a game that could be the final blow in a disappointing season.  "You can't throw it to them," the coach said,"You've got to play within the confines of our system."

Favre's pathetic attempt to woo Sterger proves the old gunslinger plays "outside the system" off the playing field as well.

NFL To Scout Favre

By Tony Mangia

JENN STERGER MIGHT MEET WITH COMMISH

The NFL has contacted former Jets game day reporter and Playboy pin-up model, Jennifer Sterger, to investigate a report from Deadspin.com that ex-Jets Brett Favre sent inappropriate voice messages and lewd photos in a bid to woo to the 26 year-old team hostess.

Up to now, Sterger has kept a low profile and has not talked with league officials, but she has not said she wouldn't either. Sterger has made it clear that Favre crossed boundaries in his attempts to huddle with the sultry brunette. She called Favre "a creepy douche." In response to the sexting from Favre, Sterger stated," I never met him, saw him...because I don't roll that way, meaning old...or married."

The NFL wants to meet with Sterger. At halftime of yesterday's Chargers-Raiders game, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told the Associated Press, "We are going through that and making sure we understand all the facts."

MASSEUSE: FAVRE RUBBED ME WRONG WAY TOO

On the cusp of one sex scandal, Favre has also been accused of sending salacious text messages to a Jets team masseuse. The married woman worked for the Jets during 2008 training camp and claims the quarterback spotted her while massaging a teammate. "He was looking at me like I was a hanging slab of meat," the unidentified woman stated.

The quarterback contacted the woman by phone, e-mail and texts. The masseuse told her husband. He said Favre texted his wife, "Why don't you and your friend come over...I have all these bad intentions." "I called Favre back myself," said the infuriated husband, " He's a f****** scumbag."

The New York Jets have confirmed that two women who had worked as massage therapists for the 2008 training camp at Hofstra University have filed complaints and the team sent their names to the NFL.

Favre will be contacted by the NFL soon. If he violated the league's personal conduct policy, a suspension must be imposed. The NFL could discipline Favre without Sterger if they can prove he violated any personal-conduct policies. One problem. Favre will likely be plowing Mississippi corn fields next season. If he retires (no jokes please) what good is the suspension then?

Goodell usually reacts to conduct violations swiftly and decisively. Look at how he came down on Steeler QB Ben Roethlisberger. It's another thorny issue for the Commissioner, embarrass the league and all it supposedly stands for or tarnish the Hall of Fame bust of one of the NFL's most prominent players before it reaches Canton.

After all of the injuries, interceptions and lost games, it looks like a series of sordid off-the-field fumbles and the inactivity during a suspension could put the finishing touches on Favre's career.

FAVRE'S PLATE IS FULL

It's been a busy week for granddad Favre. Tonight the Jets, Favre's old team, host the old gunslinger and his Minnesota Vikings in a critical game for the visitors. The Vikings--a pre-season Super Bowl pick--trail Chicago and Green Bay in their division. A loss could have Favre playing out the season.

The beleaguered QB celebrated his 41st birthday yesterday with a present wrapped in a Patriots red and white bow--game-breaker Randy Moss. How benevolent of New England that moody Moss was sent packing the week before Minnesota plays the Pats' division rival, the Jets. The Patriots' head coach Bill Belichick must really love Favre...nah, he just hates the Jets.

"I'm not getting into that," answered an angry Favre about the alleged scandal. "I've go my hands full with the Jets." Yes he does.

Tonight's nationally televised game should be a rough one for Favre. First, there will be the boos of Jets' fans. Don't forget the hisses from women's rights groups too. Then, the wrath of the Jets team: which has already been surrounded by more distractions than wins. They want to make a statement: We don't need another investigation from the NFL offices--especially because of that carpetbagger.

There will be the comparisons to Jets' QB Mark Sanchez. Sanchez is having a better season and represents the future of the team. His biggest scandal--posing topless in GQ Magazine.

Favre, once the face of the NFL, is now the poster-boy for alleged scandals, a losing record and a bruised body. It looks like the "old and married" warrior hung on a little too long and his exit won't be graceful.