Morning Thread: Jerry Rice and an impressive Hall of Fame class
by Fooch on Sep 20, 2009 8:00 AM PDT
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The 49ers headline the afternoon games again, meaning we get to enjoy some more quality morning football. I have to say I'm especially curious to see how the Cardinals do with the dreaded East Coast early start at Jacksonville. The Jaguars are not exactly a quality team, so will the start time still cause trouble? I realize it's an early start, but if the Cardinals can't win in Jacksonville, they could be in for a loooooong season.
If you're not watching much morning football, there's still plenty out there. I didn't post it yesterday, but it's worth noting that the NFL announced 131 potential nominees for the 2010 Hall of Fame class. The Hall will cut to 25 semifinalists by November 27, and then down to 15 finalists by January 17. Why is it important? Well, a certain Jerry Lee Rice, a.k.a G.O.A.T. is among the nominees.
The 2010 class could make for a rather impressive entry class. Aside from Rice, Emmitt Smith, Tim Brown and Chris Carter are on the ballot this year. Alongside Rice, Smith seems a lock, as do Brown and Carter. One player that intrigues me is Herschel Walker. He could be a very good measure for our man Roger Craig. Walker sits one spot ahead of Craig in rushing yards, while Craig sits one spot ahead of Walker for total yards from scrimmage. I don't think Walker will get in on this ballot, but it could tell us how close Roger Craig might be to getting a spot in Canton. Any thoughts on the potential upcoming Hall of Fame class?
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I think Chris Carter is less of a "lock"
than the other three, but he definitely deserves it. It’s gonna be tough to make the class this year with only 1-2 other spots available
by foosball4949 on Sep 20, 2009 9:31 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cardinals
Off to a good start, up 17-3 on Jacksonville. Blocked a field goal and ran it back for a touchdown.
by Fooch on Sep 20, 2009 10:47 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Garrard’s going to have to do some heavy passing work now – I know I’m rooting for him.
"Those boos really motivate me to make something happen." - Bonds
by Persiflage on Sep 20, 2009 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
DHB
Heyward-Bey actually caught a pass….of course it was out of bounds.
by Fooch on Sep 20, 2009 11:00 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
St. Louis just got their first TD of the season. ESPN experts can start talking about how gritty Bulger is again.
"Those boos really motivate me to make something happen." - Bonds
by Persiflage on Sep 20, 2009 11:08 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And the Houston/Tennessee game’s turning out to be pretty good – Schaub just threw a 29 yard TD pass to make the game 21-21.
"Those boos really motivate me to make something happen." - Bonds
by Persiflage on Sep 20, 2009 11:11 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Falcons TD
Just took a 14-10 lead on the Panthers.
by Fooch on Sep 20, 2009 11:15 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think rooting against the Panthers is going to be fun this season.
"Those boos really motivate me to make something happen." - Bonds
by Persiflage on Sep 20, 2009 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey Fooch, have you managed to get a copy of or starting reading Michael Tunison’s A Football Fan’s Manifesto yet?
I started it, first 5 chapters are absolutely hilarious so far – some great stuff in there.
"Those boos really motivate me to make something happen." - Bonds
by Persiflage on Sep 20, 2009 11:28 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
not yet
I’ve been meaning to at some point.
by Fooch on Sep 20, 2009 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
should be able to pick it up in any local bookstore at this point – got it in the sports section over at Borders
"Those boos really motivate me to make something happen." - Bonds
by Persiflage on Sep 20, 2009 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fooch, where is the top 5 draft pick sweepstakes update?
Or are you waiting for the game to end?
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by rlott#42 on Sep 20, 2009 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
post-game
I’m gonna post it later this afternoon/early evening after the 49ers recap goes up. We have a game thread up so I’d rather leave that as the main front page post, especially since we’ll hopefully have multiple open threads going up.
by Fooch on Sep 20, 2009 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
man, I’m glad we don’t have to play New Orleans during the regular season
"Those boos really motivate me to make something happen." - Bonds
by Persiflage on Sep 20, 2009 12:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
too bad, Jacksonville doesn’t seem like they’re even trying today
"Those boos really motivate me to make something happen." - Bonds
by Persiflage on Sep 20, 2009 12:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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