The Buck Stops Here -- Hall of Fame News -- Season 1 Episode 34
Aug 29, 2020
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The Buck Stops Here
The Chairman (Kirk Buchner) and Evan Nolan cover the gamut with race relations in sports, athletes speaking out, Bill Nunn, Tony Dungy as a Hall Voter, and pop culture tidbits that included Punky Brewster. What other show does this?
Tony Dungy named to the PFHOF Selection Committee
Aug 27, 2020
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This is interesting.
Recently, Larry Michael, 62, the voice of the Washington Football Team and Senior Vice President for years stepping down in those capacities. As abrupt as it was, it became evident that it was due to his participation in allegations of sexual harassment that ran rampant among Washington executives. Michael was also a member of the 48-member Pro Football Hall of Fame Committee, but the key word here is “was”.
It is not known whether he was asked to leave the Hall of Fame Committee or quit on his own, but nevertheless he is gone, and Tony Dungy is in.
This is about as good an addition as you can get. Dungy is a Pro Football Hall of Fame Coach with a career record of 148-79, split between Tampa Bay and Indianapolis, the latter who he took to a Super Bowl Championship. Following his coaching career, Dungy took on a position as an analyst for NBC.
Dungy is the third new member of the committee this year, joining fellow Hall of Famer, Bill Polian, and Lisa Salters.
A quick look at the Pro Football HOF ceremony
Aug 06, 2016
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We love this weekend here at Notinhalloffame.com!
Today is the official induction of the 2016 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class leading to tomorrow’s first pre-season game, the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio.
This year’s class sees eight new busts to be included into the Hall, which is quickly becoming the go-to Hall of Fame for all American professional sports.
Former Wide Receiver Marvin Harrison was inducted first by Colts’ owner, Jim Irsay. Harrison enters on his third ballot, though many (including us) have stated that he should have been chosen in his first year of eligibility. Harrison caught 1,102 passes for 14,580 Yards and 128 Touchdowns; all of which place him in the top ten all-time.
He is also a three time Pro Bowl Selection and in 2002 he set the single season record for Receptions (143), which still stands.
In his speech, Harrison thanks the Colts fans, calling them the best in the world and notably thanked Quarterback, Peyton Manning and Genera Manager, Bill Polian.
Fittingly, Harrison’s longtime teammate, Offensive Lineman, Orlando Pace was enshrined next by his son, Justin. Pace anchored the line that protected “The Greatest Show on Turf” and was a huge part of their win in Super Bowl XXXVI. Pace went to seven straight Pro Bowls.
Up next, Marv Levy had the pleasure of inducting Senior Inductee and five time Pro Bowler, Dick Stanfel. The Offensive Guard was a two time NFL Champion and has a Super Bowl Ring with the Chicago Bears as he was their Offensive Line Coach during the “Super Bowl Shuffle” run. This is a posthumous induction as Stanfel passed away last year.
Tony Dungy was inducted next by his former Pittsburgh Steelers teammate, Donnie Shell. The current Sunday Night Football analyst was an NFL Coach for 13 seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Indianapolis Colts. It was with the latter where he won the Super Bowl and made history as the first African-American Head Coach in NFL history.
Kevin Greene was then up and was inducted by his longtime coach, Dom Capers. Greene was a five time Pro Bowler and recorded a whopping 160 Quarterback Sacks, making him third all-time.
The second of two Senior and posthumous inductees, Quarterback, Ken Stabler was inducted next by his former Head Coach, John Madden. “The Snake” helmed Oakland to four straight AFC Title Games and was the winning Quarterback in Super Bowl XI. Stabler died last year and many have felt that this was a snub for far too long and is something that he should have lived to see.
His daughter, Lisa, inducted former San Francisco 49ers owner, Eddie DeBartolo Jr. Under DeBartolo Jr.’s watch, the Niners won five Super Bowls. How badly do San Francisco fans want him still running the team!
The unquestionable headliner was up last in Quarterback, Brett Farve, who was inducted by his wife Deanna. Favre was a Pro Bowler in 11 of his 16 seasons and too Green Bay to a win in Super Bowl XXXI. In a sport known for grit and determination, Favre took those attributes to another level. Constantly playing through pain and never throwing a ball that he thought couldn’t be caught, Favre set a myriad of records and gave us a litany of memories.
How perfect was it when Favre said he was going to wing his speech and than insinuated that he would ask Packers’ coach, Mike McCarthy (during the speech that he winged) if he could throw the first series in tomorrow’s Hall of Fame Game?
Typical Favre, and we hope he never changes!
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate this latest group of Hall of Famers and encourage you all to tell us who should get in next.
Our 2017 List is here, and ready for your votes and opinions!
Today is the official induction of the 2016 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class leading to tomorrow’s first pre-season game, the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio.
This year’s class sees eight new busts to be included into the Hall, which is quickly becoming the go-to Hall of Fame for all American professional sports.
Former Wide Receiver Marvin Harrison was inducted first by Colts’ owner, Jim Irsay. Harrison enters on his third ballot, though many (including us) have stated that he should have been chosen in his first year of eligibility. Harrison caught 1,102 passes for 14,580 Yards and 128 Touchdowns; all of which place him in the top ten all-time.
He is also a three time Pro Bowl Selection and in 2002 he set the single season record for Receptions (143), which still stands.
In his speech, Harrison thanks the Colts fans, calling them the best in the world and notably thanked Quarterback, Peyton Manning and Genera Manager, Bill Polian.
Fittingly, Harrison’s longtime teammate, Offensive Lineman, Orlando Pace was enshrined next by his son, Justin. Pace anchored the line that protected “The Greatest Show on Turf” and was a huge part of their win in Super Bowl XXXVI. Pace went to seven straight Pro Bowls.
Up next, Marv Levy had the pleasure of inducting Senior Inductee and five time Pro Bowler, Dick Stanfel. The Offensive Guard was a two time NFL Champion and has a Super Bowl Ring with the Chicago Bears as he was their Offensive Line Coach during the “Super Bowl Shuffle” run. This is a posthumous induction as Stanfel passed away last year.
Tony Dungy was inducted next by his former Pittsburgh Steelers teammate, Donnie Shell. The current Sunday Night Football analyst was an NFL Coach for 13 seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Indianapolis Colts. It was with the latter where he won the Super Bowl and made history as the first African-American Head Coach in NFL history.
Kevin Greene was then up and was inducted by his longtime coach, Dom Capers. Greene was a five time Pro Bowler and recorded a whopping 160 Quarterback Sacks, making him third all-time.
The second of two Senior and posthumous inductees, Quarterback, Ken Stabler was inducted next by his former Head Coach, John Madden. “The Snake” helmed Oakland to four straight AFC Title Games and was the winning Quarterback in Super Bowl XI. Stabler died last year and many have felt that this was a snub for far too long and is something that he should have lived to see.
His daughter, Lisa, inducted former San Francisco 49ers owner, Eddie DeBartolo Jr. Under DeBartolo Jr.’s watch, the Niners won five Super Bowls. How badly do San Francisco fans want him still running the team!
The unquestionable headliner was up last in Quarterback, Brett Farve, who was inducted by his wife Deanna. Favre was a Pro Bowler in 11 of his 16 seasons and too Green Bay to a win in Super Bowl XXXI. In a sport known for grit and determination, Favre took those attributes to another level. Constantly playing through pain and never throwing a ball that he thought couldn’t be caught, Favre set a myriad of records and gave us a litany of memories.
How perfect was it when Favre said he was going to wing his speech and than insinuated that he would ask Packers’ coach, Mike McCarthy (during the speech that he winged) if he could throw the first series in tomorrow’s Hall of Fame Game?
Typical Favre, and we hope he never changes!
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate this latest group of Hall of Famers and encourage you all to tell us who should get in next.
Our 2017 List is here, and ready for your votes and opinions!
A look at Tony Dungy's PFHOF induction
Mar 02, 2016
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Hall of Fame Debates
Last month, regular contributor, Spheniscus and I debated the Hall of Fame merits of those who were on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot.
Now that the Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2016 has announced their class has done the same. We were hopeful to do this prior to the announcement of the actual inductees, but life, as it often does simply got in the way!
Saying that, we felt it was worth our time to take a look at the 2016 Nominees and debate whether they should have gotten in (or not) and look to the future of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Now that the Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2016 has announced their class has done the same. We were hopeful to do this prior to the announcement of the actual inductees, but life, as it often does simply got in the way!
Saying that, we felt it was worth our time to take a look at the 2016 Nominees and debate whether they should have gotten in (or not) and look to the future of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Brett Favre, Marvin Harrison headline the newest Football Hall of Fame Class
Feb 06, 2016
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The Super Bowl is tomorrow and for Hall of Fame purposes this means one thing to us. The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced the latest class to their prestigious institution.
As expected first year eligible Quarterback, Brett Favre, has been chosen. A Super Bowl Champion with the Green Bay Packers, Favre set numerous passing records and for years was the most recognizable player in the NFL. Favre is a three time league MVP.
The Offensive Line has seen another one of their fraternity chosen with former St. Louis Ram, Orlando Pace. Pace is also a Super Bowl Champion and was chosen for seven consecutive Pro Bowls.
The Indianapolis Colts will be well represented. Wide Receiver, Marvin Harrison, who entered his third year of eligibility, has been chosen. Harrison was a thirteen year veteran, all with Indianapolis. He is an eight time Pro Bowl Selection and a Super Bowl Champion with over 13,000 Yards Receiving.
Harrison’s Super Bowl winning coach, Tony Dungy has also been chosen. Dungy has a coaching record of 139 and 69 and also has a Super Bowl Ring as a Defensive Back with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1970’s. He is currently a popular studio announcer for NBC’s National Football League Sunday Night telecasts.
Kevin Greene, one of the most feared pass rushers of all time, has also been chosen. Greene finished his career with 160 Sacks, a number that puts him third all-time in that category.
Both Senior Nominees, Quarterback, Ken Stabler and Offensive Guard, Dick Stanfel have also been chosen.
The home of Super Bowl 50, San Francisco, will see their popular former owner, Edward DeBartolo Jr. also inducted. DeBartolo Jr. owned the San Francisco 49ers for twenty-three seasons with the team capturing five Super Bowl during that tenure.
Morten Andersen, Steve Atwater, Don Coryell, Terrell Davis, Alan Faneca, Joe Jacoby, John Lynch, Edgerrin James, Terrell Owens and Kurt Warner were not chosen this year.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate this latest class, and we will begin work immediately on the revision of our Football List. Look for that next month!
As expected first year eligible Quarterback, Brett Favre, has been chosen. A Super Bowl Champion with the Green Bay Packers, Favre set numerous passing records and for years was the most recognizable player in the NFL. Favre is a three time league MVP.
The Offensive Line has seen another one of their fraternity chosen with former St. Louis Ram, Orlando Pace. Pace is also a Super Bowl Champion and was chosen for seven consecutive Pro Bowls.
The Indianapolis Colts will be well represented. Wide Receiver, Marvin Harrison, who entered his third year of eligibility, has been chosen. Harrison was a thirteen year veteran, all with Indianapolis. He is an eight time Pro Bowl Selection and a Super Bowl Champion with over 13,000 Yards Receiving.
Harrison’s Super Bowl winning coach, Tony Dungy has also been chosen. Dungy has a coaching record of 139 and 69 and also has a Super Bowl Ring as a Defensive Back with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1970’s. He is currently a popular studio announcer for NBC’s National Football League Sunday Night telecasts.
Kevin Greene, one of the most feared pass rushers of all time, has also been chosen. Greene finished his career with 160 Sacks, a number that puts him third all-time in that category.
Both Senior Nominees, Quarterback, Ken Stabler and Offensive Guard, Dick Stanfel have also been chosen.
The home of Super Bowl 50, San Francisco, will see their popular former owner, Edward DeBartolo Jr. also inducted. DeBartolo Jr. owned the San Francisco 49ers for twenty-three seasons with the team capturing five Super Bowl during that tenure.
Morten Andersen, Steve Atwater, Don Coryell, Terrell Davis, Alan Faneca, Joe Jacoby, John Lynch, Edgerrin James, Terrell Owens and Kurt Warner were not chosen this year.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate this latest class, and we will begin work immediately on the revision of our Football List. Look for that next month!