Bettis on HOF list

[LLT]

Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2011 preliminary nominees named
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9/13/2010 2:52:28 PM | More


Cornerback Deion Sanders, running backs Jerome Bettis, Marshall Faulk, and Curtis Martin, wide receiver Jimmy Smith, tackle Willie Roaf, and coach Dick Vermeil are first-year eligible candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2011.

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[BigBenFn7]

He's not going to be a first ballot guy but he should get in eventually. I hope it's sooner than later. Deion is an obvious first ballot guy; do you think Faulk gets in right away?

[stlrtruck]

Bettis should get the nod. But then again the NFL probably doesn't like the idea of having another Steeler in the HOF.

[Vis]

go to fanchoice.com and vote for the Bus, Art Rooney Jr, Kevin Greene and Gary Anderson.

[steeldevil]

Looking at that list, there is very little hope that Bettis gets in on his first attempt. But he will obviously get in.

[salamander]

I don't think Bettis gets in on the first try, but he should definitely get in at some point in time. (and I hope it's soon.)

[CPanther95]

Time of year to start my Donnie Shell campaign.

[ALLD]

IF Dick Vermil gets in I will bet the farm he cries like Brett Favrebow at retirement.

[BigNastyDefense]

IMHO, Bettis should get in before Faulk.

[LLT]

I think that Bettis gets in before Faulk...but possibly not before Martin. I hope they take into consideration that Bettis is the most prolific BIG BACK of all time. Virtually all of his yards were gained up the middle.

[LLT]

Time of year to start my Donnie Shell campaign.

This.

[Chidi29]

I think that Bettis gets in before Faulk...but possibly not before Martin. I hope they take into consideration that Bettis is the most prolific BIG BACK of all time. Virtually all of his yards were gained up the middle.

I'd think the opposite. Faulk was a better back than Bettis IMO. Marshall did it all.

[steelpride12]

Not sure he will make it first attempt because of the other names on this list, but damn well deserves it!

[Psycho Ward 86]

I think that Bettis gets in before Faulk...but possibly not before Martin. I hope they take into consideration that Bettis is the most prolific BIG BACK of all time. Virtually all of his yards were gained up the middle.

You think the order of induction could be

1) Martin
2) Bettis
3) Faulk???

No way, imo. Everyone knows the deal with Bettis and Faulk. Most of you are probably reading this and going: "Curtis who??"

I hope Martin gets in there someday though, he is THE most underrated RB in NFL history.

[Devilsdancefloor]

Time of year to start my Donnie Shell campaign.

dont forget LC Greenwood

[Kaeg]

Just wondering: Does Martin go in as a *Patriot or a Jet? :scratchchin:

[SteelerSal]

I'd think the opposite. Faulk was a better back than Bettis IMO. Marshall did it all.

Gotta disagree...I call it even with how important each was to their team with what they brought to the table.
Bettis used to beat up and wear down opposing defenses while helping the offense rack up the time of possesion, plus he was very productive yards wise rushing.
Faulk, while having power to occasionally run over defenders, used his nimbleness and finess to be a threat in both the air and ground game.

[Devilsdancefloor]

Just wondering: Does Martin go in as a *Patriot or a Jet? :scratchchin:

both

[Chidi29]

Gotta disagree...I call it even with how important each was to their team with what they brought to the table.
Bettis used to beat up and wear down opposing defenses while helping the offense rack up the time of possesion, plus he was very productive yards wise rushing.
Faulk, while having power to occasionally run over defenders, used his nimbleness and finess to be a threat in both the air and ground game.

They had two different styles. I'm not trying to say otherwise. But Faulk was the more complete back and was just as important to the Greatest Show on Turf as much as Bettis was to our power running.

[st33lersguy]

Bettis deserves to get in on the first ballot, just watching him bowl over all those defenders to get the tough yards

[kmsteelerwr15]

Whenever he does get inducted, I plan on making my way up to Canton to see it.