**** The Official 2011 Hall of Fame Thread ****

[Rain Man]

The finalists are:

Jerome Bettis– Running Back – 1993-95 Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams, 1996-2005 Pittsburgh Steelers

Tim Brown – Wide Receiver/Kick Returner – 1988-2003 Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders, 2004 Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Cris Carter – Wide Receiver – 1987-89 Philadelphia Eagles, 1990-2001 Minnesota Vikings, 2002 Miami Dolphins

Dermontti Dawson– Center – 1988-2000 Pittsburgh Steelers

Richard Dent – Defensive End – 1983-1993, 1995 Chicago Bears, 1994 San Francisco 49ers, 1996 Indianapolis Colts, 1997 Philadelphia Eagles

Chris Doleman– Defensive End/Linebacker – 1985-1993, 1999 Minnesota Vikings, 1994-95 Atlanta Falcons, 1996-98 San Francisco 49ers

Marshall Faulk – Running Back – 1994-98 Indianapolis Colts, 1999-2005 St. Louis Rams

Charles Haley – Defensive End/Linebacker – 1986-1991, 1999 San Francisco 49ers, 1992-96 Dallas Cowboys

*Chris Hanburger– Linebacker – 1965-1978 Washington Redskins

Cortez Kennedy– Defensive Tackle – 1990-2000 Seattle Seahawks

Curtis Martin – Running Back – 1995-97 New England Patriots, 1998-2005 New York Jets

Andre Reed – Wide Receiver – 1985-1999 Buffalo Bills, 2000 Washington Redskins

*Les Richter – Linebacker – 1954-1962 Los Angeles Rams

Willie Roaf– Tackle – 1993-2001 New Orleans Saints, 2002-05 Kansas City Chiefs

Ed Sabol– Founder/President/Chairman – 1964-1995 NFL Films

Deion Sanders – Cornerback/Kick Returner/Punt Returner – 1989-1993 Atlanta Falcons, 1994 San Francisco 49ers, 1995-99 Dallas Cowboys, 2000 Washington Redskins, 2004-05 Baltimore Ravens

Shannon Sharpe – Tight End – 1990-99, 2002-03 Denver Broncos, 2000-01 Baltimore Ravens

[Hammock Parties]

Ed Sabol is one of the most deserving HOF candidates ever.

[KurtCobain]

Let's go Roaf!!!

And fuck Sharpe.

[Rain Man]

I'm very excited about this.

Here's who I hope gets in:

Cris Carter – Wide Receiver – 1987-89 Philadelphia Eagles, 1990-2001 Minnesota Vikings, 2002 Miami Dolphins

Richard Dent – Defensive End – 1983-1993, 1995 Chicago Bears, 1994 San Francisco 49ers, 1996 Indianapolis Colts, 1997 Philadelphia Eagles

*Chris Hanburger– Linebacker – 1965-1978 Washington Redskins

Willie Roaf– Tackle – 1993-2001 New Orleans Saints, 2002-05 Kansas City Chiefs

Ed Sabol– Founder/President/Chairman – 1964-1995 NFL Films

Deion Sanders – Cornerback/Kick Returner/Punt Returner – 1989-1993 Atlanta Falcons, 1994 San Francisco 49ers, 1995-99 Dallas Cowboys, 2000 Washington Redskins, 2004-05 Baltimore Ravens



Here's who I think will get in.

Tim Brown – Wide Receiver/Kick Returner – 1988-2003 Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders, 2004 Tampa Bay Buccane

Richard Dent – Defensive End – 1983-1993, 1995 Chicago Bears, 1994 San Francisco 49ers, 1996 Indianapolis Colts, 1997 Philadelphia Eagles

Marshall Faulk – Running Back – 1994-98 Indianapolis Colts, 1999-2005 St. Louis Rams

Charles Haley – Defensive End/Linebacker – 1986-1991, 1999 San Francisco 49ers, 1992-96 Dallas Cowboys

*Les Richter – Linebacker – 1954-1962 Los Angeles Rams

Deion Sanders – Cornerback/Kick Returner/Punt Returner – 1989-1993 Atlanta Falcons, 1994 San Francisco 49ers, 1995-99 Dallas Cowboys, 2000 Washington Redskins, 2004-05 Baltimore Ravens

[OnTheWarpath15]

Who should get in tonight:

Sanders
Faulk
Roaf
Carter
Sharpe
Sabol

[DeezNutz]

Who should get in tonight:

Sanders
Faulk
Roaf
Carter
Sharpe
Sabol

Whitlock ball washer.

[Rams Fan]

Faulk better get in, or else....

[DeezNutz]

Faulk better get in, or else....

Colts deserve another enshrinement.

[Rams Fan]

Colts deserve another enshrinement.

You do realize that no player goes into the NFL HoF with a specific team, right?

[DeezNutz]

You do realize that no player goes into the NFL HoF with a specific team, right?

:facepalm:

[Hammock Parties]

You know why Faulk is first ballot HOF?

The dude was pudgy as fuck and still a top 5 RB in his generation. Fucking talent.

[Rain Man]

It's about to start. Get ready, everybody. First Vermeil-era Chief getting ready to go in.

[Hammock Parties]

http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/45/live/landing

[Rain Man]

Dang it. My wife just got home and wants to do an early dinner out. I don't know what to do. well, yes I do, but I'm going to hate missing Roaf's announcement.

[Hammock Parties]

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-videos/09000d5d81e17259/Live-Hall-of-Fame-Class-of-2011-Announcement?module=HP_cp2


live stream

[Chiefs Pantalones]

It's about to start. Get ready, everybody. First Vermeil-era Chief getting ready to go in.

Hobgood-chitick?

[kstater]

I'm gonna puke if Thannon gets in before Roaf.

[kstater]

DAwson
Dent
Faulk
Kennedy
Martin
Reed
Roaf
Sabol
Sanders
Thannon

Made the cut

[CaliforniaChief]

Too bad KnowMo won't know if Thannon got in or not, being that he stopped watching about halfway through.

[OnTheWarpath15]

I don't care how many Super Bowls Andre Reed went to, getting farther than Tim Brown and Cris Carter is unfathomable to me.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

I don't care how many Super Bowls Andre Reed went to, getting farther than Tim Brown and Cris Carter is unfathomable to me.

Likes this

[kstater]

Dent
Faulk
Sabol
Sanders
Thannon

A goddamn disgrace

[DeezNutz]

:(

[OnTheWarpath15]

No Roaf. Embarrassing.

[Hammock Parties]

I don't really have a problem with this. It's a good group, and Roaf will get in soon.

[DeezNutz]

As soon as Dent was announced, the dream was dead for this year.

[CaliforniaChief]

:facepalm:

[doomy3]

Damn.

[OnTheWarpath15]

All finalists got in.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Well, the induction ceremony will be must see TV. Should be some great speeches.

[kstater]

Do we know who presented for Roaf?

[Al Bundy]

Ohh lord.. Sharpe got in.

[Hammock Parties]

Well, the induction ceremony will be must see TV. Should be some great speeches.

I can't wait to see Gosselin present Deion.

[-King-]

Who will be eligible next year for the 1st time?

[Jerm]

What a fucking disgrace...that is all...

[Jerm]

Who will be eligible next year for the 1st time?

Isn't Will Shields up next year?

If so, he and Roaf had better both goddamn make it.

[Kerberos]

The curators of the Hall of Fame have welcomed seven new members.

Announced moments ago in Dallas, they are: Richard Dent, Marshall Faulk, Chris Hanburger, Les Richter, Ed Sabol, Deion Sanders, and Shannon Sharpe.

Sabol’s candidacy was the subject of much debate before, and likely during, the selection meeting. In the end, enough of the voters agreed that the man who created NFL Films deserves a spot among the game’s immortals.

[Frazod]

Sharpe AND Sanders?

So much for watching the ceremony. I'd sooner get a root canal through my ass. 4321

[Rain Man]

Shannon Sharpe isn't even the first Sharpe I'd pick in a family football game.


The others are all reasonable, though I don't think any of them were as dominating overall as Roaf. Not even Sanders.

I'm a little surprised that both of the old timers got in. I always thought it was only one (by custom rather than by rule).

[Gadzooks]

Martin is underrated. He's pretty much Faulk without the rings.

[dirk digler]

No Roaf. Embarrassing.

Pretty much.

[Rams Fan]

Who will be eligible next year for the 1st time?

Tiki Barber?

[milkman]

Shannon Sharpe isn't even the first Sharpe I'd pick in a family football game.


The others are all reasonable, though I don't think any of them were as dominating overall as Roaf. Not even Sanders.

I'm a little surprised that both of the old timers got in. I always thought it was only one (by custom rather than by rule).

Quite frankly, while Hanburger was tough, hard nosed football player, he is, in my opinion, the least deserving HoFer ever.

It's the Hall of Fame.

Not the Hall of pretty good.

Mike Curtis was a better LB from the same era, and he isn't in.

[milkman]

Martin is underrated. He's pretty much Faulk without the rings.

He was a solid, reliable, durable back.

But he wasn't a great back.

Not a guy I would vote in if I had a vote.

[Rams Fan]

Would you vote Bettis in, milkman?

[SAUTO]

Martin is underrated. He's pretty much Faulk without the rings.

Joking, right?

Martin was consistent. Durable. Nowhere near as explosive as faulk. Faulk had more juke in his little finger than martin ever even thought of.
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[milkman]

Would you vote Bettis in, milkman?

Borderline.

I'm leaning towards no.

[-King-]

Quite frankly, while Hanburger was tough, hard nosed football player, he is, in my opinion, the least deserving HoFer ever.

It's the Hall of Fame.

Not the Hall of pretty good.

Mike Curtis was a better LB from the same era, and he isn't in.

Namath? I mean... a QB with more INTs than TDs in the hall of fame?

['Hamas' Jenkins]

Bettis isn't a HOFer, IMO.

I was on the road yesterday, and some guys were talking about Andy Pettite as a HOFer. I thought that was one of the most ridiculous arguments ever made. I don't know if there was ever a year where he was one of the top 10 pitchers in baseball, and he was never the #1 on his own staff.

[milkman]

Namath? I mean... a QB with more INTs than TDs in the hall of fame?

I agree.

Namath shouldn't be there.

It's why I say the HoF voting process is a joke.

[Hammock Parties]

Bettis isn't a HOFer, IMO.

I was on the road yesterday, and some guys were talking about Andy Pettite as a HOFer. I thought that was one of the most ridiculous arguments ever made. I don't know if there was ever a year where he was one of the top 10 pitchers in baseball, and he was never the #1 on his own staff.

Is there a difference between Natrone Means and Jerome Bettis besides good fortune?

[boogblaster]

Horse-face made it .... Ima sick now .......

[Rain Man]

Quite frankly, while Hanburger was tough, hard nosed football player, he is, in my opinion, the least deserving HoFer ever.

It's the Hall of Fame.

Not the Hall of pretty good.

Mike Curtis was a better LB from the same era, and he isn't in.


I barely remember Hanburger when I was a kid, and while he was good, I wouldn't have guessed him as a hall of famer. I would agree about Curtis, and I thought Isiah Robertson was one of the best of his era. Maybe Robert Brazile a little later. As much as I hate to say it, I'd also go with Gradishar or even Mecklenburg over Hanburger.

[Rain Man]

The other notable thing is that guys with TV announcer contracts went three for three. Even the one you can never understand got in.

[Sofa King]

http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest

Five questions with Shannon Sharpe

February, 9, 2011 Feb 92:50PM ETEmail Print Comments8

By Bill Williamson

I caught up with former Denver tight end Shannon Sharpe on Wednesday to discuss his election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.

Here we go:

How did you celebrate Saturday night in Dallas?

Shannon Sharpe: I went back to my room, ordered room service and went to bed. I’m not a big celebrator. I don’t drink, so I’m not a big partier. Now, I’ll have a get together back in my hometown some time with family and friends, but Saturday night was pretty basic. I talked to my family and best friend, but other than that, it was quiet.

What was Sunday like?

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Shannon Sharpe's brother -- former Packers wide receiver Sterling Sharpe -- will present Shannon at the Hall of Fame induction ceremony.SS: I got a lot of people congratulating me, but it was because they thought I was Sterling [Sharpe] and they were congratulating him on the Packers winning. I’d say 75 percent of the time people recognize me they call me "Sterling." I don’t think he ever gets "Shannon."
Who do you think will be the next Denver player to get into the Hall of Fame?

SS: I’d Say TD [Terrell Davis]. I think Randy Gradishar could get in at some point in the senior committee, but as far as the modern players, I think Terrell, and then followed closely by Rod Smith, should get in.

Who is going to present you into the Hall of Fame?

SS: My brother. If I could split it up, I’d have my brother and sister, but she doesn’t like talking in public. It will be my brother and there was never really any thought to it. It’s him.

What does you old quarterback, John Elway, need to do to fix the Broncos?

SS: As a former player, John will be smart about it. Even though he was a quarterback, John will know Denver needs to get as much defensive help as possible to help Elvis Dumervil. If they can do that, they should be able to get back on track.






LMAO. He's a HOFer that's still mistaken for his older brother.