Category Archives: Hall of Fame

HOF speeches truly special this year

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Every year when (if) you watch the HOF induction speeches at Canton, Ohio you see a mix of reflection, thankfulness, appreciation and teaching.  After hearing many of them, the stories are always interesting but few of them really reach out … finish reading HOF speeches truly special this year

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Richard Dent owes IRS over $1.1 million

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Newly elected Hall of Famer Richard Dent owes more than $1.1 million in delinquent federal taxes to the IRS, according to public records and a report by the Detroit News. The former Chicago Bears defensive end had a $1,160,056 tax … finish reading Richard Dent owes IRS over $1.1 million

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Bradshaw talks concussions and memory loss

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Concussions ramped up again in focus the last few days as a flurry of activity is going on regarding legislation. Steelers legend Terry Bradshaw was the latest to join the group tell the AP that he’s feeling the effects of … finish reading Bradshaw talks concussions and memory loss

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Is Cam Newton criticism racially motivated?

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Roy Kessel

You can really look at this two ways.  Every single top 5 draft pick endures ENORMOUS scrutiny as the draft approaches and their strengths, weaknesses, behaviors and conduct are micro-analyzed to the point of absurdity. So calling scrutiny racially motivated … finish reading Is Cam Newton criticism racially motivated?

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Did Hall of Fame get the class right?

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Lots of discussion about the players left out. With a strong class of nominees, only 4 of the modern era players were selected: Richard Dent Marshall Faulk Deion Sanders Shannon Sharpe While there was little criticism of Faulk and Sanders, … finish reading Did Hall of Fame get the class right?

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Top 11 for 2011: Perjury trials–Bonds and Clemens

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It will be an interesting year as the sports trials focus on two significant perjury cases:  Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds. Barry Bonds trial is scheduled to start March 21st in San Francisco Roger Clemens trial is slated to start … finish reading Top 11 for 2011: Perjury trials–Bonds and Clemens

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OJ conviction upheld

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Roy Kessel

The Nevada Supreme Court declined to hear OJ Simpson’s appeal of his conviction for armed robbery and kidnapping resulting from his gun wielding incident. The AP report explains the grounds on which one of Simpson’s co-defendants is going to be … finish reading OJ conviction upheld

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NASCAR Hall of Fame attendence weak

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Roy Kessel

When estimates are not accurate, you can blame the economy or acknowledge that the methodology used to project the attendence were flawed.  Whatever the reason, the funds needed to operate a Hall of Fame are signficant and NASCAR has now … finish reading NASCAR Hall of Fame attendence weak

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Warren Sapp sued for defaulting on loan

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Roy Kessel

Warren Sapp has been sued by a bank in North Carolina that is seeking almost $1 million he borrowed to purchase a property in an “exclusive mountain residential development” near Asheville, N.C. HomeTrust Bank contends in the lawsuit that Sapp … finish reading Warren Sapp sued for defaulting on loan

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