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Anyone here excited Michael Irvin got in the Hall of Fame?
Ever time I saw him on the NFL channel I had to immediately change the channel. I don't know what it is about they guy (OK maybe its his countless run-ins with the law and prostitutes) but I just can't stand him. I guess ESPN figured this out also by canning him for this year. It's a shame class acts like Thurmon Thomas has to share the stage with him. At least since he finally got in he can just fade away.
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Who is Michael Irvin?
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Shady former football player. Decent receiver for the Cowboys
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Anyone who calls Michael Irvin a "decent" footbal player really isn't a football fan. You can't argue with his accomplishments on the field.
Also, he gave one of the best, heart-felt induction speeches that I've heard in a long time.
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So this Michael Irvin fellow played football? Was he any good?
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I was hoping he would mention the cocaine & whores.
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I'm sure the Philly fans are just thrilled!
 Although I didn't like his off the field actions, I believe he belongs in Canton. However, being the Dallas fan that I am, it's kind of hard to look at the triplets (Emmitt is a sure first ballot) as hall of famers. I never really looked at them as being as dominate as they were, it was an expected role from my point of view. Not until I heard what fans of other teams had to say, did I acknowledge that they were really that good. So yeah, I'm glad Irvin is in. He changed the game, and the game changed the rules because of him. FWIW, I also believe that if baseball would ever pull its head out of it's arse, it would realize that Pete Rose belongs in the Hall too.
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Why should he make it? He's not any good.
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what i have heard before it's the "howie" thing, i.e. howie long. meaning they were players that "may" have been hall worthy at some point, but the fact that they are front & center media members now they remain in the voters for halls fields of vision and get in on their 1st or second year. i tend to believe
never cared much for MI, and the short excerpt of the speech I heard sounded like he was again high on something. T$
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On the field ....Irvin deserves to be in the hall of fame for what he did on the field....
it was good to see former Lion Charlie Sanders finally get his recognition to the HOF |
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Hall of fame is for actions on the field. 88 was one of the best. He always gave 100% and help make the cowboys a dynasty. He has human failings like everyone on this board and evey other professional sports figure. That's not what it's about. (I suspect 89911 just hates the Cowboys)
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What the hell, if OJ's still there, there's room for anybody.
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He was a decent football player, and I know the game.
Being able to run and catch is only part of it. Being able to be a team player, and actually care about the team more than his personal stats is also required to be more than decent. He did not reach that level. I remember watching an interview with Troy Aikman after he retired. When asked abought MI, he said "he was a real PITA." Yes, he did "give' a great speech. Unfortunately he didn't write it or mean it. The next day he was in the booth at the hall of fame game and I cound see what I consdider to be the real, selfish and dishonest MI coming out from behind the facade. He was a decent fooltball player, but he is an incredible actor and deserves an emmy for his acceptance speech. Best acting I've seen in years. Last edited by sammyg2; 08-07-2007 at 09:46 AM.. |
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I think I'd hold HOF players to a higher standard than his, but maybe just a sign of his times. Either way, I didn't get to vote.
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