Canton Finalists Named

skinsfan_nn · 01-06-2009, 11:40 PM

Nice to see Russ in the mix again.....just don't like his odds. He very much so deserves to be inducted into the Hall, would love to see him get his fair due.

Just don't know that I like the odds. Hope I'm wrong.

CANTON FINALISTS NAMED

Posted by Mike Florio on January 6, 2009, 9:36 p.m.
The fifteen finalists for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame have been named.
Four players in their first year of eligibility have made the cut — Bills defensive end Bruce Smith, Steelers cornerback Rod Woodson, Broncos/Ravens tight end Shannon Sharpe, and Vikings defensive John Randle.
The other finalists are Steelers center Dermontti Dawson, Seahawks defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy, Vikings receiver Cris Carter, Bills receiver Andre Reed, Bears defensive end Richard Dent, Redskins guard Russ Grimm, Dolphins guard Bob Kuechenberg, Vikings guard Randall McDaniel, Chiefs linebacker Derrick Thomas, former Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, and Bills owner Ralph Wilson.
Falcons defensive end Claude Humprhey and Cowboys receiver Bob Hayes are the Senior Committe finalists.
A minimum of four and a maximum of seven men will be voted into the Hall of Fame at a selection meeting to be held on January 31, one day before Super Bowl XLIII

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MTK · 01-07-2009, 12:28 AM

Locks: Bruce Smith, Rod Woodson, Shannon Sharpe.

Outside of those 3 might as well flip a coin.

WaldSkins · 01-07-2009, 01:24 AM

So I guess the road trip to Canton is off this year??

squrrelco3 · 01-08-2009, 10:33 AM

After putting two 'skins in last year, (one of which they had to be dragged into electing kicking and screaming) it's unlikely the committee will put any of them in this year unless they are a stone cold lock which Grimm is not or he would have been inducted already and sorry but I don't consider Bruce Smith a real Redskin...

SmootSmack · 01-08-2009, 11:12 AM

could you imagine Modell getting inducted? Modell in Canton in front of all those Browns fans. That'd be a sight to see

SkinDogg · 01-08-2009, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by WaldSkins

So I guess the road trip to Canton is off this year??

Man, last year's road trip wore me out but I had the time of my Redskin life. I say if beer had been served, we'd still be there cheering Art Monk.

Warpath · 01-08-2009, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SkinDogg

Man, last year's road trip wore me out but I had the time of my Redskin life. I say if beer had been served, we'd still be there cheering Art Monk.

Amen to that. It was a truely awesome experience!

Slingin Sammy 33 · 01-08-2009, 11:27 PM

As long as Carter doesn't get in, I'm happy.

sportscurmudgeon · 01-09-2009, 04:48 PM

Andre Reed's stats are better than Art Monk's stats in every category. Interesting that Monk got in before Reed...

Art Modell belongs in the HoF before Tagliabue does. Modell was one of the people that made the NFL/AFL merger work; he agreed to transfer his franchise to the far less popular AFC. Modell was also VERY important in the business of getting national and local TV coverage for every team. The mayor of Cleveland was as much to blame for the Browns leaving for Baltimore as was Art Modell.

Claude Humphrey and Bob Hayes would be worthy inductees too.

Monkeydad · 01-13-2009, 11:27 AM

Bruce Smith, Rod Woodson, Russ Grimm, Paul Tagliabue.

01-06-2009, 11:40 PM	#1
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 60 Posts: 4,495	Canton Finalists Named Nice to see Russ in the mix again.....just don't like his odds. He very much so deserves to be inducted into the Hall, would love to see him get his fair due. Just don't know that I like the odds. Hope I'm wrong. CANTON FINALISTS NAMED Posted by Mike Florio on January 6, 2009, 9:36 p.m. The fifteen finalists for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame have been named. Four players in their first year of eligibility have made the cut — Bills defensive end Bruce Smith, Steelers cornerback Rod Woodson, Broncos/Ravens tight end Shannon Sharpe, and Vikings defensive John Randle. The other finalists are Steelers center Dermontti Dawson, Seahawks defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy, Vikings receiver Cris Carter, Bills receiver Andre Reed, Bears defensive end Richard Dent, Redskins guard Russ Grimm, Dolphins guard Bob Kuechenberg, Vikings guard Randall McDaniel, Chiefs linebacker Derrick Thomas, former Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, and Bills owner Ralph Wilson. Falcons defensive end Claude Humprhey and Cowboys receiver Bob Hayes are the Senior Committe finalists. A minimum of four and a maximum of seven men will be voted into the Hall of Fame at a selection meeting to be held on January 31, one day before Super Bowl XLIII. __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

01-07-2009, 12:28 AM	#2
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,569	Re: Canton Finalists Named Locks: Bruce Smith, Rod Woodson, Shannon Sharpe. Outside of those 3 might as well flip a coin. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

01-07-2009, 01:24 AM	#3
WaldSkins Playmaker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Harrisburg, PA Age: 41 Posts: 2,726	Re: Canton Finalists Named So I guess the road trip to Canton is off this year?? __________________ "I would change that around, Jesus isn't Cutler. I guarantee you Jesus couldnt thread the ball like Jay does."-Monksdown

01-08-2009, 10:33 AM	#4
squrrelco3 Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Norfolk Age: 49 Posts: 429	Re: Canton Finalists Named After putting two 'skins in last year, (one of which they had to be dragged into electing kicking and screaming) it's unlikely the committee will put any of them in this year unless they are a stone cold lock which Grimm is not or he would have been inducted already and sorry but I don't consider Bruce Smith a real Redskin... __________________ I got nothin'

01-08-2009, 11:12 AM	#5
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Canton Finalists Named could you imagine Modell getting inducted? Modell in Canton in front of all those Browns fans. That'd be a sight to see __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

01-08-2009, 11:27 PM	#8
Slingin Sammy 33 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 4,347	Re: Canton Finalists Named As long as Carter doesn't get in, I'm happy. __________________ "I would bet.....(if), an angel fairy came down and said, '[You can have anything] in the world you would like to own,' I wouldn't be surprised if you said a football club and particularly the Washington Redskins.'' — Jack Kent Cooke, 1996.

01-09-2009, 04:48 PM	#9
sportscurmudgeon Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,159	Re: Canton Finalists Named Andre Reed's stats are better than Art Monk's stats in every category. Interesting that Monk got in before Reed... Art Modell belongs in the HoF before Tagliabue does. Modell was one of the people that made the NFL/AFL merger work; he agreed to transfer his franchise to the far less popular AFC. Modell was also VERY important in the business of getting national and local TV coverage for every team. The mayor of Cleveland was as much to blame for the Browns leaving for Baltimore as was Art Modell. Claude Humphrey and Bob Hayes would be worthy inductees too. __________________ The Sports Curmudgeon www.sportscurmudgeon.com But don't get me wrong, I love sports...

01-13-2009, 11:27 AM	#10
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 45 Posts: 17,460	Re: Canton Finalists Named Bruce Smith, Rod Woodson, Russ Grimm, Paul Tagliabue. __________________ Not sent from a Droid, iPhone, Blackberry or toaster

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