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**Tribal Warfare** · 11-25-2008, 07:44 PM

D.T. Makes Hall Cut To 25

November 25, 2008 - Bob Gretz |

The potential class for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2009 has been sliced to 25 players and part of that group is Chiefs LB Derrick Thomas.

The Hall of Fame in Canton announced the results of balloting by the board of selectors that was conducted earlier this month from an initial group of 133 names. Voters were asked to select 25 players, coaches or contributors.

The 25 modern-era semi-finalists list will be reduced by a mail ballot to 15 finalists. Along with two senior nominees, the Class of 2009 will be selected from that list of 17 men on Saturday, January 31, 2009, in Tampa, Florida the day before Super Bowl XLIII. Rules provide that between four and seven new members will be selected.

WR Bob Hayes and DE Claude Humphrey are the senior nominees for this class.

Thomas is part of the 25 semi-finalists for the fifth consecutive year.

Joining him are first-year nominees DE Bruce Smith, CB Rod Woodson, TE Shannon Sharpe and DT John Randle.

There are three non-players on the list: former Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, former Browns-Ravens owner Art Modell and Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson.

Other players among the 25: WR Cris Carter, RB Roger Craig, RB Terrell Davis, C Dermontti Dawson, DE Richard Dent, DE/LB Chris Doleman, DE/LB Kevin Greene, G Russ Grimm, P Ray Guy, DE/LB Charles Haley, CB Lester Hayes, DT Cortez Kennedy, G Bob Kuchenberg, G Randall McDaniel, WR Andre Reed, QB Ken Stabler and WR/Special Teamer Steve Tasker.

Four other members of the Chiefs did not make the cut to 25 players: DE Art Still, CB Albert Lewis, S Deron Cherry and K Nick Lowery.

The list of 15 finalists will be announced in early January.

**Bowser** · 11-25-2008, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by KcKing

Terrell Davis?? They serious?? He had what? 4 seasons?

He won't make it in.

Hydrae · 11-25-2008, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

D.T. Makes Hall Cut To 25

November 25, 2008 - Bob Gretz |

The potential class for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2009 has been sliced to 25 players and part of that group is Chiefs LB Derrick Thomas.

The Hall of Fame in Canton announced the results of balloting by the board of selectors that was conducted earlier this month from an initial group of 133 names. Voters were asked to select 25 players, coaches or contributors.

The 25 modern-era semi-finalists list will be reduced by a mail ballot to 15 finalists. Along with two senior nominees, the Class of 2009 will be selected from that list of 17 men on Saturday, January 31, 2009, in Tampa, Florida the day before Super Bowl XLIII. Rules provide that between four and seven new members will be selected.

WR Bob Hayes and DE Claude Humphrey are the senior nominees for this class.

Thomas is part of the 25 semi-finalists for the fifth consecutive year.

Joining him are first-year nominees DE Bruce Smith, CB Rod Woodson, TE Shannon Sharpe and DT John Randle.

There are three non-players on the list: former Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, former Browns-Ravens owner Art Modell and Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson.

Other players among the 25: WR Cris Carter, RB Roger Craig, RB Terrell Davis, C Dermontti Dawson, DE Richard Dent, DE/LB Chris Doleman, DE/LB Kevin Greene, G Russ Grimm, P Ray Guy, DE/LB Charles Haley, CB Lester Hayes, DT Cortez Kennedy, G Bob Kuchenberg, G Randall McDaniel, WR Andre Reed, QB Ken Stabler and WR/Special Teamer Steve Tasker.

Four other members of the Chiefs did not make the cut to 25 players: DE Art Still, CB Albert Lewis, S Deron Cherry and K Nick Lowery.

The list of 15 finalists will be announced in early January.

Hmmm, maybe there is some way we could infiltrate the USPS and do something about at least ensuring he gets the next step.

Agent V · 11-25-2008, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

Well done as usual Kevin. Do you listen to the NFL Sirius channel? Mushmouth has his own program in the morning and his been shamelessly lobbying.
He has gone on long rants about how GREAT he is.

I notice any time Tony breaks one of his records he has some sort of retort rather than a congratulation. He actually believes he is the best tight end to ever play the game. He's well behind at least three others.

Tony Gonzalez
Kellen Winslow Sr.
Charlie Sanders

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Shannon Sharpe

That said, let's hope this is Derrick Thomas' year.

**Rain Man** · 11-25-2008, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by chief103182

I notice any time Tony breaks one of his records he has some sort of retort rather than a congratulation. He actually believes he is the best tight end to ever play the game. He's well behind at least three others.

Tony Gonzalez
Kellen Winslow Sr.
Charlie Sanders

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Shannon Sharpe

That said, let's hope this is Derrick Thomas' year.

I'd add Ozzie Newsome to the list, and based on reputation, Ditka and Mackey as well.

I recognize that I dislike Shannon Sharpe's personality so much that it colors my opinion of him on the field, and I'll admit that. However, I have to say that his brother was the better of the two players. Sterling Sharpe was a force when he was playing.

**Rain Man** · 11-25-2008, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by chief103182

I notice any time Tony breaks one of his records he has some sort of retort rather than a congratulation.

Ah got duh jew-ry! Ah got duh jew-ry!

I don't care whether the Jews vote for him or not. They aren't a big enough group to get him elected.

"Bob" Dobbs · 11-25-2008, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by chief103182

I notice any time Tony breaks one of his records he has some sort of retort rather than a congratulation. He actually believes he is the best tight end to ever play the game. He's well behind at least three others.

Tony Gonzalez
Kellen Winslow Sr.
Charlie Sanders

-----------------------

Shannon Sharpe

That said, let's hope this is Derrick Thomas' year.

It's cuz he gots the jewry!

KCChiefsMan · 11-25-2008, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

If that happens, I'll hunt down and kill the voters one by one.

don't make promises that you can't keep, because it's pretty realistic that will happen.

**HemiEd** · 11-25-2008, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by chief103182

I notice any time Tony breaks one of his records he has some sort of retort rather than a congratulation. He actually believes he is the best tight end to ever play the game. He's well behind at least three others.

Tony Gonzalez
Kellen Winslow Sr.
Charlie Sanders

-----------------------

Shannon Sharpe

That said, let's hope this is Derrick Thomas' year.

Yep, he was shamelessly saying the other day. how great I WAS!
If only DT was here, we could be listening to him on Sirius instead of this horsehead mushmouth mother****er.

Frazod · 11-25-2008, 08:42 PM

I hope when Carl finally goes away that ass-sucking hack Gretz goes with him.

If we had somebody competent presenting DT's case he would have been enshrined years ago.

kc rush · 11-25-2008, 08:44 PM

Is Gretz still responsible for representing the Chiefs in trying to get DT enshrined?

joemama · 11-25-2008, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SEKChiefsFan

It's cuz he gots the jewry!

And that is all these d!ckheads who vote on the hall care about. If you have the "jury" you will get in.

Pro bowl too for that matter. I don't think the entire Cowboys roster deserved to go last year.

**Rain Man** · 11-25-2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by KCChiefsMan

don't make promises that you can't keep, because it's pretty realistic that will happen.

Okay, perhaps I should dial that back a little bit. How about, "If that happens, I will make a very angry post on chiefsplanet."

**Rain Man** · 11-25-2008, 08:50 PM

Unrelated question here, and it's actually a serious question.

For a guy like Shannon Sharpe, does he realize that he has no grammar skills at all? Does he ever watch tape of himself and say, "Wow, I sound like a 19th-century sharecropper?" Or does he not recognize it?

This is a serious question. I'm curious.

**SAUTO** · 11-25-2008, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

Okay, perhaps I should dial that back a little bit. How about, "If that happens, I will make a very angry post on chiefsplanet."

**SAUTO** · 11-25-2008, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

Unrelated question here, and it's actually a serious question.

For a guy like Shannon Sharpe, does he realize that he has no grammar skills at all? Does he ever watch tape of himself and say, "Wow, I sound like a 19th-century sharecropper?" Or does he not recognize it?

This is a serious question. I'm curious.

hmmmmm good question how could you not hear it?

11-25-2008, 07:44 PM
Tribal Warfare The Boom Boom Room Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $942813	Gretz: D.T. Makes Hall Cut To 25 D.T. Makes Hall Cut To 25 November 25, 2008 - Bob Gretz \| The potential class for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2009 has been sliced to 25 players and part of that group is Chiefs LB Derrick Thomas. The Hall of Fame in Canton announced the results of balloting by the board of selectors that was conducted earlier this month from an initial group of 133 names. Voters were asked to select 25 players, coaches or contributors. The 25 modern-era semi-finalists list will be reduced by a mail ballot to 15 finalists. Along with two senior nominees, the Class of 2009 will be selected from that list of 17 men on Saturday, January 31, 2009, in Tampa, Florida the day before Super Bowl XLIII. Rules provide that between four and seven new members will be selected. WR Bob Hayes and DE Claude Humphrey are the senior nominees for this class. Thomas is part of the 25 semi-finalists for the fifth consecutive year. Joining him are first-year nominees DE Bruce Smith, CB Rod Woodson, TE Shannon Sharpe and DT John Randle. There are three non-players on the list: former Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, former Browns-Ravens owner Art Modell and Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson. Other players among the 25: WR Cris Carter, RB Roger Craig, RB Terrell Davis, C Dermontti Dawson, DE Richard Dent, DE/LB Chris Doleman, DE/LB Kevin Greene, G Russ Grimm, P Ray Guy, DE/LB Charles Haley, CB Lester Hayes, DT Cortez Kennedy, G Bob Kuchenberg, G Randall McDaniel, WR Andre Reed, QB Ken Stabler and WR/Special Teamer Steve Tasker. Four other members of the Chiefs did not make the cut to 25 players: DE Art Still, CB Albert Lewis, S Deron Cherry and K Nick Lowery. The list of 15 finalists will be announced in early January.
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Frazod WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $3155085	I hope when Carl finally goes away that ass-sucking hack Gretz goes with him. If we had somebody competent presenting DT's case he would have been enshrined years ago.
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Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $3348491 VARSITY	Unrelated question here, and it's actually a serious question. For a guy like Shannon Sharpe, does he realize that he has no grammar skills at all? Does he ever watch tape of himself and say, "Wow, I sound like a 19th-century sharecropper?" Or does he not recognize it? This is a serious question. I'm curious. __________________ I'm putting random letters here as a celebration of free speech: xigrakgrah misorojeq rkemeseit.
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