Pro-Favre movement gaining steam

July 13, 2008 10:24 PM

Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert

Just spoke with Erick Rolfson, one of the organizers of Sunday's rally of Packers fans at Lambeau Field. About 200 people showed up for the rally on 24 hours notice, and as of Sunday evening, Rolfson's Web site -- bringbackbrettfavre.com -- had been visited about 50,000 times.

"Just overwhelming," said Rolfson, who created the Web site along with his brother, Adam. "Some of the messages we've gotten, it's actually been emotional."

WDJT in Milwaukee has video of Sunday's rally. Another is scheduled for Monday evening in suburban Milwaukee. (It starts at 5 p.m. at the State Fair Park and Ride, for those interested in the details.)

Perhaps it is because the Packers are owned by individual shareholders, but it's hard to find a more passionate fan base.

kevinseifert.espn@gmail.com

Green Bay Packers, Brett Favre, Erick Rolfson

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