Even more text messages concerning Brett Favre's push for a Southern Miss volleyball arena have come to light. Once again, they do not reflect well on the former Green Bay Packers quarterback.
A recent court filing has revealed texts showing Favre continue to press Mississippi state officials for funding, even after being told by then-Gov. Phil Bryant misuse of state funds could be illegal, according to ESPN. Favre also reportedly pushed for help in building an indoor football facility to assist the Golden Eagles' recruiting.
As one text showed, Bryant explicitly mentioned some of those funds came from a federal program intended for needy families (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF) and that improper use of the funds is illegal:
On July 28, 2019, Bryant texted Favre that the founder of a nonprofit who paid him "has some limited control over Federal Funds in the form of Grants for Children and adults in the Low Income Community.