Anybody catch the HOF ceremony last night? It's a bit different watching these ceremonies when some of the players going in are younger than you. Damn it!
I have never been a fan of Cris Carter. I always thought he was a whiney prick and hey, he was a Viking so that sealed it for me. Years ago when the Saints held camp in LaCrosse, I was there on a day they scrimmaged the Vikings. I remember Carter walking off the field with Viking fans lined up. I was standing next to a kid wearing a Viking jersey who asked Carter for an autograph. Carter had a towel on his head, looked up and said "pfft" as he walked by. Not impressed. That said, he had the best hands I've seen on a receiver and I thought his HOF speech was genuine, from the heart and sincere. I gained a little more respect for him last night.
Sapp was Sapp. I tend to like him more than other fans but he's a showboat and a braggart....always will be. Hell of a football player though. I get tired of hearing about "Da U" and all the other BS that resolves around the Hurricane program.
Ogden presented himself well I thought. Unreal that he first two picks in Raven history are/will be HOF players. Ozzie Newsome hit the lottery there.
To me, the highlight of the ceremony was Bill Parcells. He showed in 15 minutes (or so) why he was a great coach. I like his no BS demeanor the way he conducts his business. Out of everything he said, for some reason I was most impressed that he recognized his secretary staff. I've never heard that before on a stage like that. Everybody always thanks God, their mama, siblings and old coaches....
