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Aaron Rodgers denies feeling pressure: bursts into flames |
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Written by LinkUp Partner
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Monday, 11 August 2008 |
GREEN BAY
Fire and Rescue was needed at 1265 Lombardi Avenue in Green Bay to put out Green
Bay Packers first year starter Aaron Rodgers after he suddenly and spontaneously burst into flames during an interview. Rodgers had been once again pressed with questions about the amount of pressure he must be under as backup for future Hall of Famer Brett Favre. The first year starter again denied that he was feeling any undue pressure, then promptly burst into flames and began to melt.
Michelle Boscoe, reporter for the Green Bay Times, was at the scene.
"He just said 'I'm focused on football, it doesn't matter that I'm starting for the first time.' Then his eyes kind of glazed over and he said, 'The first time...all alone' then whoosh! It's a good thing rescue was right there or they never would have saved him. I can tell you this, I'll be painting on my eyebrows for awhile."
Rodgers was promptly flown to the burn unit at Mayo Medical in Rochester MN where he is said to be in stable condition. Dr. Abraham Plussinger, the attending physician, said that the burns were mostly superficial and Rodgers should be available for the start of the regular season.
Mike McCarthy, Packers head coach refused to comment on a timeframe for Rodgers' return saying only "It's just another thing for Aaron to overcome...I have 100% confidence in him that he will." When asked if the Packers would put in Brian Brohm in light of these new circumstances, McCarthy just said, "We've moved on...Aaron is our starter."
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