Seth Vigdor
The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2016 was announced last night in San Francisco. The guys to make the cut were Brett Favre Marvin Harrison, Kevin Greene, Orlando Pace and former coach Tony Dungy. That’s a pretty solid list right there.
However, one notable player that was snubbed in his first attempt to become a Hall of Famer was former Eagle Terrell Owens. Owens took to Twitter to announce that he wasn’t voted in this year.
Unfortunately I did not make it. CONGRATS to the 2016 HOF CLASS. Thanks to ALL MY FANS for ur unwavering love & support. #ONLYGODCANJUDGEME
— Terrell Owens (@terrellowens) February 7, 2016
Quite frankly I think that decision sucks, but I can’t say that I’m surprised. When Owens’ name is brought up in conversations, his off the field antics (non-criminal) always seem to come up. I can’t help but wonder if some of those “antics” came into play in last night’s decision.
When I do look at who was selected to join the Hall of Fame, the first guy that stands out not named Brett Favre is former Colt wide receiver Marvin Harrison. If the final decision came down to allowing Harrison or Owens in, then I find this snub comical. Besides football, Marvin Harrison was associated with a gun case back in 2010.
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In July 2009, a convicted drug dealer Dwight Dixon was killed in Philadelphia. The FBI was brought in to investigate if there was a link between the murder of Dixon and another incident where Dixon claimed that Harrison shot at him after the two had gotten into an altercation. No charges related to the shooting were ever brought against Harrison.
So were Owens’ antics the reason he didn’t make the Hall of Fame Class this year? I sure as hell hope not. Though not charged, I believe being associated with guns, murder and drugs are far worse than sit-ups in a drive way or celebrating on the Cowboys’ star.
Harrison ended his career with 1102 receptions for 14,580 yards and 128 touchdowns in comparison to Owens’ 1078 receptions for 15, 934 (second-most in NFL history only behind Jerry Rice) for 153 touchdowns. In those stats, Harrison only took Owens down in the receptions category and not by much.
Something stinks with this decision. Owens was screwed in my opinion.