Hall of Fame Class of 2012

[Leader In Sports]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

How did his Shannon's speech hurt him?

From everything I hear, there are MANY players who have campaigns to get into Canton. At this point, the voters are so sick of it, there is a back lash against it.

Not that I know this for fact, but I have been told this from multiple sources.

Then of course, you look at Sterling's record compared to Brown, Carter etc and he just didn't have the longevity at that position to justify a gold jacket.