Woodson - HOF nominee

[PghSteel-43]

Steelers' great Woodson among Hall of Fame nominees
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
By Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Former Steelers great Rod Woodson joins Buffalo defensive end Bruce Smith, both eligible for the first time, highlight the 133 nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2009, released today.

Woodson should be the first post-Steel Curtain era Steelers player inducted into the Hall of Fame, and the first since John Stallworth was inducted in 2002. He was voted to the NFL's prestigious all-75th anniversary team and played 17 seasons as a cornerback and safety in the NFL.

He played his first 10 seasons as a cornerback with the Steelers, then left as a free agent and played with San Francisco, Baltimore and Oakland, winning a Super Bowl ring with the Ravens.

Woodson made the Pro Bowl 11 times and his 71 career interceptions rank third all-time in the NFL.

Hall of Fame selectors will whittle the list to 25 modern-era semifinalists next month, then to 15 finalists. A final vote will take place Jan. 31, when between four and seven members are selected from the 15 finalists and two seniors nominees, Bob Hayes and Claude Humphrye.

Former Steelers center Dermontti Dawson, linebackers Kevin Greene and Hardy Nickerson, personnel director Art Rooney Jr and coach Buddy Parker are repeat nominees, as are former Pitt linemen Russ Grimm and Mark May and linebacker Rickey Jackson.

The complete list of nominees:

First-Year Eligible Nominees


RUNNING BACKS -- Larry Centers, Brian Mitchell (also KR/PR)

TIGHT ENDS -- Shannon Sharpe, Frank Wycheck

OFFENSIVE TACKLE -- Lincoln Kennedy

DEFENSIVE LINEMEN -- John Randle (DE/DT), Bruce Smith (DE), Dana Stubblefield (DT)

LINEBACKER -- Jessie Armstead

DEFENSIVE BACKS -- Darren Woodson (S), Rod Woodson (CB/S)


Additional Nominees


QUARTERBACKS -- Ken Anderson, Boomer Esiason, Jim Plunkett, Phil Simms, Ken Stabler, Joe Theismann, Doug Williams

RUNNING BACKS -- Ottis Anderson, Roger Craig, Terrell Davis, Greg Pruitt (also KR/PR), Herschel Walker, Ricky Watters

WIDE RECEIVERS -- Cliff Branch, Harold Carmichael, *Cris Carter, Wes Chandler, Gary Clark, Isaac Curtis, Henry Ellard, Irving Fryar, Roy Green, Harold Jackson, Herman Moore, Stanley Morgan, *Andre Reed, Sterling Sharpe

TIGHT ENDS -- Mark Bavaro, Todd Christensen, Ben Coates, Russ Francis, Brent Jones, Steve Jordan

OFFENSIVE LINEMEN -- Tony Boselli (T), Lomas Brown (T), Jim Covert (T), Randy Cross (G/C), Dave Dalby (C), Dermontti Dawson (C), Ray Donaldson (C), *Russ Grimm (G), Jay Hilgenberg (C), Kent Hill (G/T), Chris Hinton (G/T), Kent Hull (C), Joe Jacoby (T), Mike Kenn (T), *Bob Kuechenberg (G), Jim Lachey (T), Henry Lawrence (G/T), Mark May (G/T/C), *Randall McDaniel (G), Max Montoya (G), Marvin Powell (T), Steve Wisniewski (G)

DEFENSIVE LINEMEN -- Ray Childress (DT/DE), *Richard Dent (DE), Chris Doleman (DE/LB), Carl "Big Daddy" Hairston (DE/DT), Charles Haley (DE/LB), Ed "Too Tall" Jones (DE), Cortez Kennedy (DT), Joe Klecko (DE/DT/NT), Steve McMichael (DT/NT), Leslie O'Neal (DE), Fred Smerlas (NT), Art Still (DE)

LINEBACKERS -- Cornelius Bennett, Robert Brazile, Kevin Greene (LB/DE), Ken Harvey, Rickey Jackson, Tom Jackson, Clay Matthews, Karl Mecklenburg, Sam Mills, Hardy Nickerson, Chris Spielman, Pat Swilling, Darryl Talley, *Derrick Thomas

DEFENSIVE BACKS -- Eric Allen (CB), Steve Atwater (S), Joey Browner (S), LeRoy Butler (S), Deron Cherry (S), Raymond Clayborn (CB), Kenny Easley (S), Lester Hayes (CB), Albert Lewis (CB), Ken Riley (CB), Eugene Robinson (S), Donnie Shell (S), Louis Wright (CB)

PUNTERS/KICKERS -- Rich Camarillo (P), *Ray Guy (P), Nick Lowery (K), Reggie Roby (P)

SPECIAL TEAMS/WIDE RECEIVER -- Steve Tasker

COACHES -- Don Coryell, Tom Flores, Jimmy Johnson, Chuck Knox, Buddy Parker, Dan Reeves, Clark Shaughnessy

CONTRIBUTORS -- Bud Adams, Gil Brandt, C.O. Brocato, Leo Carlin, Ed DeBartolo, Jr., Ben Dreith, Bob Harlan, Jerry Jones, Art Modell, Art Rooney, Jr., Ed Sabol, Steve Sabol, *Paul Tagliabue, Ralph Wilson, Jr., Ron Wolf, George Young

[jasonic]

Kevin Greene too.

[jasonic]

as well as Donnie Shell

[DCSteelers]

I feel old- some of those nominees- I was like damn, they've been retired for 5 years or longer?

[Merman1983]

I still don't understand how Kevin Greene isn't in. I know there are some voters who have blatantly said they would not vote anymore Steelers in, but the numbers don't lie. I think he has 160 sacks and is the alltime leader among linebackers in NFL history. And he didn't even play most of his career with Pittsburgh. Much more worthy than Andre Tippett or whatever token Cheatriot got in last time.

Oh and if Rod and the Bus (when it's his turn) doesn't make it, that would be a fucking crime.

[pensodyssey]

Smith and Woodson, R. are locks.  As is, sad to say, Mushmouth Sharpe.  He'll probably do something stupid like wear his jacket during the pregame show.

[Preacherman0]

It's a crime that Donnie Shell isn't in there yet.

[jasonic]

he'll probably wear those glasses too.  he's an intellect now....

is Avoid Lloyd ever going to get in or do you think he's being blackballed because of his cursing and to much of a badass attitude in the pansy league?

[pensodyssey]

he'll probably wear those glasses too.  he's an intellect now....

is Avoid Lloyd ever going to get in or do you think he's being blackballed because of his cursing and to much of a badass attitude in the pansy league?

Lloyd won't get in, I don't think.  He defines the era for us as Steelers fans, but, because the team didn't win anything for the most part, I doubt he's fixed in the national consciousness enough to get in. 

[jasonic]

would be interesting to see how many fines he would get now.  him and ward would be a virtual ATM for the NFL.

[Finnegans Wake]

WHY INS'T TOMB BARDY NOMILATIED?!??!?!  THIS ... IS... ISNANE!!!!!  THE HFO VOTERS OBVOSSLY HAVE A ANTI-PARTOITS BAIS, OR ELSE MEBBE ITS BECASE HE OUT WITH THE KNEAD INJRUY AND VOTERS WERE LIKE, UMMM, OUT OFF SITE OFF MIND, ETHER WAY YOU SLISSE IT THIS IS A CRIMNAL OVERSITE OF THE GRATEST QATTERBACK WHO EVER PLAID THE GAME... EVER... EVER!!!!!!

IT"S TIME TO GET OUT THE PENIS AND PAPER, OR FIRE OFF A EMAIL, OR GET ON THE PHONE... C'MON PEOPLE, IT'S TIME TO CONTACT BUD SELIG ABOUT THE GRAVIST ENJUSTICE OF OUR TIME!!!!!!!!!!

[leighclay]

Don't forget my boy Dermontti!
Dirt's been on the Prelim list 3 or 4 times so far.
Hope he makes it one of these days...

[PghSteel-43]

Ex-Steelers Woodson, Dawson, Greene are Hall of Fame semifinalists
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
By Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Former Steelers teammates Rod Woodson and Dermontti Dawson are among the 25 semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2009, announced today.

Woodson, drafted in 1987 and in his first year of eligibility, played cornerback. Dawson, drafted in 1988, played center.

Also on the list are former Steelers linebacker Kevin Greene, and former Pitt players Russ Grimm and Chris Doleman.

The list will be cut to 15, plus two seniors candidates, before final voting takes place Jan. 31.

The complete list of 25 modern-era semifinalists is as follows:

Cris Carter, WR -- 1987-89 Philadelphia Eagles, 1990-2001 Minnesota Vikings, 2002 Miami Dolphins

Roger Craig, RB -- 1983-1990 San Francisco 49ers, 1991 Los Angeles Raiders, 1992-93 Minnesota Vikings,

Terrell Davis, RB -- 1995-2001 Denver Broncos

Dermontti Dawson, C -- 1988-2000 Pittsburgh Steelers

Richard Dent, DE -- 1983-1993, 1995 Chicago Bears, 1994 San Francisco 49ers, 1996 Indianapolis Colts, 1997 Philadelphia Eagles

Chris Doleman, DE/LB -- 1985-1993, 1999 Minnesota Vikings, 1994-95 Atlanta Falcons, 1996-98 San Francisco 49ers

Kevin Greene, LB/DE -- 1985-1992 Los Angeles Rams, 1993-95 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1996, 1998-99 Carolina Panthers, 1997 San Francisco 49ers

Russ Grimm, G -- 1981-1991 Washington Redskins

Ray Guy, P -- 1973-1986 Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders

Charles Haley, DE/LB -- 1986-1991, 1999 San Francisco 49ers, 1992-96 Dallas Cowboys

Lester Hayes, CB -- 1977-1986 Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders

Cortez Kennedy, DT -- 1990-2000 Seattle Seahawks

Bob Kuechenberg, G -- 1970-1984 Miami Dolphins

Randall McDaniel, G -- 1988-1999 Minnesota Vikings, 2000-01 Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Art Modell, Owner -- 1961-1995 Cleveland Browns, 1996-2003 Baltimore Ravens

John Randle, DT -- 1990-2000 Minnesota Vikings, 2001-03 Seattle Seahawks

Andre Reed, WR -- 1985-1999 Buffalo Bills, 2000 Washington Redskins

Shannon Sharpe, TE -- 1990-99, 2002-03 Denver Broncos, 2000-01 Baltimore Ravens

Bruce Smith, DE -- 1985-1999 Buffalo Bills, 2000-03 Washington Redskins

Ken Stabler, QB -- 1970-79 Oakland Raiders, 1980-81 Houston Oilers, 1982-84 New Orleans Saints

Paul Tagliabue, Commissioner -- 1989-2006 National Football League

Steve Tasker, Special Teams/WR -- 1985-86 Houston Oilers, 1986-1997 Buffalo Bills

Derrick Thomas, LB -- 1989-1999 Kansas City Chiefs

Ralph Wilson, Owner -- 1960-current Buffalo Bills

Rod Woodson, CB/S -- 1987-1996 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1997 San Francisco 49ers, 1998-2001 Baltimore Ravens, 2002-03 Oakland Raiders

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08330/930791-100.stm

[msdmnr2002]

Final 15 prediction:

Carter
Davis
Dawson
Dent
Grimm
Guy
Hayes
McDaniel
randle
Reed
Sharpe
Smith
Tagliabue
Thomas
Woodson

[pensodyssey]

Let's make it a pool.  Winner will receive a custom painted coozy as soon as i can obtain one to paint.  1 point for final 15 correct, 3 points per actual inductee (you choose 5).

Carter
Dent
Doleman
Grimm
Guy
Haley
Hayes
Kuechenberg
McDaniel
Randle
Sharpe
Smith
Tagliabue
Wilson
Woodson

Inductees:
Dent, Guy, Sharpe, Wilson, Woodson

[msdmnr2002]

K  my inductees -

Carter
Guy
Sharpe
Tagliabue
Woodson

[The Emperor]

In Rod we trust.

[JerseySteeler]

Well I already have a coozie but this seems fun 

Davis
Dawson
Dent
Greene
Grimm
Haley
Kuechenberg
Modell (boooooooooo)
Sharpe
Smith
Tagliabue
Tasker
Thomas
Wilson
Woodson

Inductees:

Smith
Woodson
Sharpe
Modell (boooooooooooo)
Tagliabooooooooo

[vinman3]

I'm in.

Final 15

Cris Carter, WR -- 1987-89 Philadelphia Eagles, 1990-2001 Minnesota Vikings, 2002 Miami Dolphins

Roger Craig, RB -- 1983-1990 San Francisco 49ers, 1991 Los Angeles Raiders, 1992-93 Minnesota Vikings,

Terrell Davis, RB -- 1995-2001 Denver Broncos

Dermontti Dawson, C -- 1988-2000 Pittsburgh Steelers

Kevin Greene, LB/DE -- 1985-1992 Los Angeles Rams, 1993-95 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1996, 1998-99 Carolina Panthers, 1997 San Francisco 49ers

Russ Grimm, G -- 1981-1991 Washington Redskins

Ray Guy, P -- 1973-1986 Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders

Charles Haley, DE/LB -- 1986-1991, 1999 San Francisco 49ers, 1992-96 Dallas Cowboys

Andre Reed, WR -- 1985-1999 Buffalo Bills, 2000 Washington Redskins

Shannon Sharpe, TE -- 1990-99, 2002-03 Denver Broncos, 2000-01 Baltimore Ravens

Bruce Smith, DE -- 1985-1999 Buffalo Bills, 2000-03 Washington Redskins

Paul Tagliabue, Commissioner -- 1989-2006 National Football League

Derrick Thomas, LB -- 1989-1999 Kansas City Chiefs

Ralph Wilson, Owner -- 1960-current Buffalo Bills

Rod Woodson, CB/S -- 1987-1996 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1997 San Francisco 49ers, 1998-2001 Baltimore Ravens, 2002-03 Oakland Raiders

The five inductees:

Rod Woodson
Bruce Smith
Shannon Sharpe
Paul Tagliabue
Cris Carter

[msdmnr2002]

just dragging the thread out - check results in a sec

[msdmnr2002]

[msdmnr2002]

Results so far:

msdmnr 13 (missed on Davis, Guy)
penso 12 (missed on Doleman, Guy, Hayley)
JerseySteeler10 (missed on Davis, Greene, Hayley, Modell, Tasker)
vinman 10 (missed on Craig, Davis, Greene, Guy, Haley)


3 points for getting HOF inductees right

[pensodyssey]

Goddamnit msdmnr, you better not win this.  You're the only one who doesn't have a coozie.