LockeJET Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 MIAMI -- Michael Irvin was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday despite a troubled past, though voters denied entry to retired NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue. The former Dallas Cowboys receiver, who won three Super Bowls in the 1990s, got in on his third try. Irvin pleaded no contest in 1996 to felony cocaine possession. Four years later, he was arrested on drug possession charges, but they were later dropped. The 40 Hall voters were criticized by two of Irvin's former teammates, Emmitt Smith and Troy Aikman, for previously bypassing the wideout, who retired in 1999. They didn't ignore him this time. Tagliabue was eliminated in the first round of voting. Also voted in were running back Thurman Thomas, offensive lineman Bruce Matthews, defensive back Roger Wehrli and two nominees of the veterans' committee -- tight end Charlie Sanders and guard Gene Hickerson. A 40-member panel deliberated Saturday to determine who among the 17 finalists would be enshrined. Two votes were taken, reducing the finalists from 17 to 11 and then from 10 to six finalists, who were each voted on individually. Finalists Tagliabue, Russ Grimm, Ray Guy, Bob Kuechenberg, Andre Reed and Gary Zimmerman lost out in the first reduction vote. Fred Dean, Richard Dent, Art Monk, Derrick Thomas and Andre Tippett lost out on the second reduction ballot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatman Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 I'm surprised that Irvin made it over Monk. I thought that this was going to be Monk's year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetCane Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 I couldnt give two craps about teh Cowboys, but all you haters and moralizers should STFU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockeJET Posted February 3, 2007 Author Share Posted February 3, 2007 Its not what you do off the field..Its what you do on it.. Irvin deserved to get in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon88 Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 thought this was the year that Ray Guy was going to get in....doesn't look like he ever will now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Its not what you do off the field..Its what you do on it.. Irvin deserved to get in. Over Monk? Really? It's an absolute disgrace that Irvin got into the HOF before Monk did but it was already pretty well established that the HOF is a joke anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockeJET Posted February 3, 2007 Author Share Posted February 3, 2007 Over Monk? Really? It's an absolute disgrace that Irvin got into the HOF before Monk did but it was already pretty well established that the HOF is a joke anyway. Irvin was way better then Monk..Come on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn306 Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Irvin gets in mainly because he is in the mainstream media right now. You see or hear him basically everyday on the radio or on TV while Monk has quietly retired and has faded into memory. I have a big problem with this especially since the new commisioner just spent a good part of his "State of the Union" talking about "off the field" incidients. How Roger Wherli gets in and Ken Riley can't even get in the game is beyond me. Thomas, Sanders, Matthews are well deserving in my eyes. I didn't see enough of Hickerson to really draw an opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Irvin at his best was a much better player than Monk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harts724 Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 I couldnt give two craps about teh Cowboys, but all you haters and moralizers should STFU! I like my LINES THIS BIG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Thurman Thomas was the most deserving. Congrats to Thurman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetCane Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 I like my LINES THIS BIG! potw nom LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4HCrew Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 I think Irvin definitely deserved to get in. I did not like some of his antics but he was a hell of a player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetophile Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 I think Irvin definitely deserved to get in. I did not like some of his antics but he was a hell of a player With crack all things are possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad2colesin06=--- Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 all time best player at a position should be in the HOF even if he is a punter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 With crack all things are possible. How obnoxious is he going to be on the ESPN pre-game show tomorrow? You know he is going to be partying like a rock star tonight in South Beach with some of his former teammates from the "U" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afosomf Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Congrats to Thermal My college roomates sister is married to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetophile Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 How obnoxious is he going to be on the ESPN pre-game show tomorrow? You know he is going to be partying like a rock star tonight in South Beach with some of his former teammates from the "U" His big mouth will take over his big head, and his eyes will COMPLETELY disappear. "I never toke before going on the air, never. See? My eyes are wide open." - Michael Irvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Irvin was way better then Monk..Come on! Michael Irvin 750 11904 15.9 65 Art Monk 940 12721 13.5 68 Clearly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Irvin over Monk is a complete ****ing joke. When Monk retired, he was the league's all-time leading receiver. He also did all his damage with multiple QBs, winning three rings with three different QBs. Unlike Irvin, who played his entire career with a HOF QB throwing him the ball. I'm happy for Thomas and Matthews. I am not famiiar with the other three inductees. Sanders' career numbers are very pedestrian. Different era, I guess, but from raw numbers, he doesn't belong anywhere near the HOF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetCane Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 all time best player at a position should be in the HOF even if he is a punter. Agreed. I hope Monk and Guy get in next year. I also hope that Thurman doesnt misplace his speech when it's time for him to get up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afosomf Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Irvin over Monk is a complete ****ing joke. When Monk retired, he was the league's all-time leading receiver. He also did all his damage with multiple QBs, winning three rings with three different QBs. Unlike Irvin, who played his entire career with a HOF QB throwing him the ball. I'm happy for Thomas and Matthews. I am not famiiar with the other three inductees. Sanders' career numbers are very pedestrian. Different era, I guess, but from raw numbers, he doesn't belong anywhere near the HOF. He was the premier TE in his era.. he was great You cannot look at stats for 60's and 70's as the game was played much differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 He was the premier TE in his era.. he was great You cannot look at stats for 60's and 70's as the game was played much differently. Monk was WR not a TE. Art Monk: Among the league's all-time top 50 Receptions: 6 Receiving yards: 11 Receiving TDs: 30t Yards from scrimmage: 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn306 Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Monk was WR not a TE. Art Monk: Among the league's all-time top 50 Receptions: 6 Receiving yards: 11 Receiving TDs: 30t Yards from scrimmage: 32 afosomf was talking about Charlie Sanders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 afosomf was talking about Charlie Sanders. My bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentos Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Sanders' career numbers are very pedestrian. Different era, I guess, but from raw numbers, he doesn't belong anywhere near the HOF. Actually, if you are familiar with the era, Sanders' raw numbers are quite impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34st GANG Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Why should this suprise you. Tank gets to go to the Super Bowl even with 3 convitions and or probation violations in less then 18 months. What's a few hookers and drug convictions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanDoug Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 How obnoxious is he going to be on the ESPN pre-game show tomorrow? Exactly. I just got up and was looking forward to NFL coundown which starts at 8 AM here. Then I read this about Irvin. Better hold off on breakfast until this clown's finished patting himself on the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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