Archive for August, 2011

Watch: Faulk reflects

Watch highlights from Marshall Faulk‘s Hall of Fame induction speech as he reminisces about his time in Indianapolis and St. Louis.

Jones: Sanders was a freak

Michael Irvin and Steve Mariucci have already gone on record as saying that Deion Sanders was the best athlete they’ve seen grace the football field. Add Jerry Jones to that chorus.

Watch: best of Dent’s speech

Watch the best moments from Hall of Fame enshrinee and former Chicago Bears defensive end Richard Dent‘s Hall of Fame induction speech.

Watch: Hanburger’s acceptance speech

Washington Redskins great, Chris Hanburger give his acceptance speech at the 2011 Hall of Fame.

Watch: Sharpe on Sharpe

Shannon Sharpe‘s brother, Sterling Sharpe, explains how his brother was able to use his tremendous work ethic to revolutionize the tight end position and in turn get to the Hall of Fame.

Sabol: “I dreamed the impossible dream”

NFL Films founder Ed Sabol thanks pays tribute to his colleagues at NFL Films.

Steve Sabol introduces his father, Ed Sabol

Steve Sabol presents his father, NFL Films founder Ed Sabol.

DDFP: Storytime with Brandt

Dave Dameshek and Adam Rank discuss life in Canton, then welcome in the longtime architect of the Dallas Cowboys (and a man who belongs in the Hall of Fame), Gil Brandt.

Sharpe needs shades to stay focused

Our camera catches a candid moment with 2011 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinee Shannon Sharpe.

Mariucci unveils his All-HOF team

After tonight’s members are inducted, a total of 267 players will have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. Steve Mariucci goes position by position and pulls out his favorite 22 for his All-Hall of Fame team.

Young is forever in debt to Sanders

As the rain gives way to some early-evening sunshine here in Fawcett Stadium, it occurs to me that Steve Young -– now and forever -– should pay for the dry cleaning of Deion Sanders‘ new gold blazer.

Irvin: Sanders the best athlete I’ve played with

The argument could be made that the cornerback going into the Hall of Fame today is the best one to ever grace the stage in Canton, Ohio. But one of Deion Sanders‘ former teammates, Michael Irvin, and coach, Steve Mariucci, argue that he was the best athelete of his generation.

Tonight’s starting lineup

We are not suggesting you budge from your couch Saturday night while watching the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony on NFL Network. But if you have to step away for any amount of time, here’s the order in which the Class of 2011 will be presented.

The show must go on

There is electricity in the air here at the Hall of Fame. Literally. A massive downpour slowed preparations for tonight’s festivities, complete with lightning lighting up the sky.

Is Sanders a Falcon, Cowboy… or Young’s hero?

When you think of Deion Sanders, with what team do you most associate him?

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