Brett Favre new scandal: Randy Moss doesn’t know the passing rules

The Brett Favre photo/texting/harassment/whatever-it-is scandal fell by the wayside, at least for a few hours, as the Favre – Randy Moss era began with a bang on Monday Night Football. Those who tune in to see something unique got their wish, as the first Vikings play from scrimmage saw Randy Moss take the handoff, only to throw a first down pass to Brett Favre. No, you didn’t read that wrong. The only problem? Favre was an illegal receiver, and it was called back on a penalty. From there, the Vikings offense never did get uncorked until late, when Favre and Moss finally hooked up on a phenomenal touchdown pass (this time with Favre doing the throwing). Meanwhile the New York Jets had been doing nothing but kicking field goals up to that point, which left the game well within reach by the time Minnesota’s offense began clicking. A couple of Favre touchdown passes to Percy Harvin later, and suddenly it was a two point game with three minutes left.

But the early pass from Moss to Favre – indicative of the sandlot mentality both players have long been known for – may well be the the one which makes the most appearances on SportsCenter. Unfortunately for both players, it’s the kind of reckless play that Favre has often been known for. Doubtless, it wasn’t drawn up as an illegal play. Rather, Moss got the idea to throw the ball to Favre, who was somehow ten yards downfield, and decided to go for it. Did Favre know the rules? Was he merely down there to block? With his penchant for honesty to a fault, perhaps he’ll admit it one way or the other after the game.

With the game now by the wayside, Favre’s newfound scandal with the photos comes back to the forefront. But regardless of what the real story is there and how it plays out in terms of findings and legalities, it seems Favre and his new buddy Moss nearly got away with an illegal trick play which would have been one for the ages.

Super Bowl MVP Santonio Holmes tries to crash airplane with his iPod

Just weeks after being traded from the Pittsburgh Steelers to the New York Jets, wide receiver Santonio Holmes was busted (although not arrested) during a recent flight for refusing to turn off his iPod as the plane was getting set to land. After the flight landed safely despite Holmes’ best efforts to crash the plane using the power of his iPod from his seat, police greeted the former Super Bowl MVP at the gates to remind him of the multitudes of airplanes that have crashed because someone forgot to turn off an iPod FAA rules which require behavior while in the air that would make no sense in any other societal situation.

Holmes wasn’t charged for the violation, but he is already facing a suspension for part of the upcoming NFL season for reasons we can’t remember. No word on whether the league will tack on extra games to his suspension due to this latest revelation that he’s a terrorist big fan of music.

New York Jets trade Leon Washington

New York Jets running back Leon Washington knew his remaining time with the team was limited, and now it’s official: he’s been dealt to the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL Draft 2010 day three trade which involved a swapping of late round picks. Washington will join former Tennessee Titans running back LenDale White, who just became a Seahawk a few hours ago as part of another pick-swapping trade.

Leon Washington, the former Florida State University standout, had been a Jets star since 2006 but missed most of the 2009 injury with a devastating leg injury. LenDale White previously played for Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll when the two teamed up for a national championship winning run at USC.