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*OFFICIAL* Hall of Fame Induction Speeches Thread! (1 Viewer)
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Gottabesweet
Footballguy
Thurman = best speech
then the first speech, 2nd and third in order.
then the first speech, 2nd and third in order.
flapgreen
Footballguy
And hottest wife
Gottabesweet
Footballguy
searched for her wife but the best picture I could find was this
http://blog.syracuse.com/axeman/small_thur...ecmo%20bowl.bmp
http://blog.syracuse.com/axeman/small_thur...ecmo%20bowl.bmp
GRIDIRON ASSASSIN
Footballguy
I missed the earlier speeches, but good God, Michael Irvin can talk. ...and talk. ...and talk. and I have NO problem with it whatsoever.
Good for him - and congratulations on an excellent college and professional football career.
I love the Hall of Fame Induction Speeches!
Good for him - and congratulations on an excellent college and professional football career.
I love the Hall of Fame Induction Speeches!
identikit
Footballguy
Never have been a Michael Irvin fan, on or off the field. But during his speech I was pretty proud of the man.The best moment off the field that I've ever seen from him.Id
⚡DEADHEAD⚡
Footballguy
I'd say Irvin knocked it out of the park. Changed the way I feel about him as a fan. Great speech.
I'm not an Irvin fan but he is knocking this out of the park.
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GRIDIRON ASSASSIN
Footballguy
I agree. I had no problem with Irvin taking his time. and I'm grateful he didn't have a yellow derby or a scepter. He showed a ton of class and reverance tonight.Quick question - did the guys in the back (Hall of Famers) seem a little light in numbers?
flapgreen
Footballguy
:( I have an even greater respect for Irvin than I've had in the past. Just an awesome speech. That was a fantastic induction ceremony and one of the things I most look forward to each year. Boy do I love football.
Seemed a little like it Grid and there was talk about some boycotting over the pension thing but I think it's about the normal number.J
cobalt_27
Footballguy
Yup. Really incredible.
GRIDIRON ASSASSIN
Footballguy
I always love when players bring up their pee wee and/or high school football coaches. That must just make those guys and those towns so proud. It brings everything back to it's basic elements. Youngsters playing football. I love it.
I've never particularly liked Irvin but his speech tonight thoroughly humanized him to me. Hats off.
I think there are tons of people in that group, Keith.It struck me watching him giving a speech that great was that this was just one extremely talented guy. Not just in football. This guy was off the charts in pretty much every area of his life. Some not good. But he was humble and he was real.As he talked about the peaks and valleys of his life, I agreed. And this was a peak for sure. Very cool.J
Pittsburgh United
Footballguy
I'm so pissed I missed it. I hope it shows up on youtube soon.
Don't worry Pitts. It was one for the ages and it'll be up in several places soon. I'd guess it'll be here soon http://www.profootballhof.com/J
slayer666
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Native
Footballguy
Michael Irvin didnt leave a dry eye in the house. What an inspirational speech from a guy thats made more than a few mistakes in his life. I hope he stays the course and cleans up his act because he made a believer out of many people today.
HOF induction day must be a very humbling experience for these players - even moreso than the Super Bowl. Its a chance for them to speak to the world about anything and everything theyve ever felt. These guys can address anyone - people from their current life or their distant past. They get an opportunity to make amends for past transgressions and show a much more personal side of themselves. The speeches are much more than just being able to play football.
Im genuinely happy for all of these guys.
HOF induction day must be a very humbling experience for these players - even moreso than the Super Bowl. Its a chance for them to speak to the world about anything and everything theyve ever felt. These guys can address anyone - people from their current life or their distant past. They get an opportunity to make amends for past transgressions and show a much more personal side of themselves. The speeches are much more than just being able to play football.
Im genuinely happy for all of these guys.
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Grigs Allmoon
Footballguy
Heh, my buddy (A Cowboys fan) told me: "He spoke for like 25 minutes." I said: "Did he? He started, I went upstars for a bit. Worked on teaching my dog to roll over. I came back down and he had tears flowing, and I was like WTF... I left it on mute and worked on the site..."
buster c
Footballguy
despite never having been an Irvin fan, and despite feeling that if he carried himself like Art Monk, he'd also be on the outside looking in (in other words, self-promotion played a role here), I'd rather not turn this into a Monk-Irvin debate. They both are worthy of the HOF. And Irvin truly is a gifted public speaker. That was a hell of a speach.
Gottabesweet
Footballguy
Jene Bramel
Footballguy
Completely agree. Nice to hear a guy admit he's not perfect -- none of us are. It really struck me when he said that he made it a point to show his kids who he felt "better" role models for them would be. That and the Bjornson story posted above have me respecting Irvin a lot more tonight. I'm pretty certain a few guys we see as "better role models" could learn a couple of things from the Irvin's speech.
Buckgooner
Footballguy
As an Eagle fan, I hated Irvin in the 90's.
However, I was extremely impressed with him this evening. Good job!
However, I was extremely impressed with him this evening. Good job!
GRIDIRON ASSASSIN
Footballguy
....and for a guy that was a bit marble-mouthed on ESPN when he worked for them, WITH NO SCRIPT, Irvin only had two grammar slip ups during his 25+ minute speech.
Mystery Achiever
Footballguy
impressive speech by irvin. i understood what he was doing in acknowledging his sons - challenging them vs thanking them - but i did feel bad for the "emphasis" they got over his daughters. girls can turn into bad role models, too.
and, for those drooling over mrs thurman thomas
, he said they met 20 years ago when she was a freshman, so she's probably just under 40.
and, for those drooling over mrs thurman thomas
, he said they met 20 years ago when she was a freshman, so she's probably just under 40.
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Well you know, I think those guys actually know English. It's just a matter of when they want to use it.
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Pittsburgh United
Footballguy
I caught a replay on NFLN this morning. What a great speech that was! And what a great way to get us started on the best time of the year!
They're about to re-run Michael Irvin's induction on NFLN. The intro film and Jerry Jones will be coming up first so it will be probably 10 minutes or so before his speech begins.
GRIDIRON ASSASSIN
Footballguy
Well, when he said he hopes his two sons don't grow up to be a father/husband like him, it wouldn't have had the same impact if he was looking at his daughters saying it.Mrs. Thurman and Mrs. Irvin looked rather thick in and around the waist too btw.impressive speech by irvin. i understood what he was doing in acknowledging his sons - challenging them vs thanking them - but i did feel bad for the "emphasis" they got over his daughters. girls can turn into bad role models, too.and, for those drooling over mrs thurman thomas, he said they met 20 years ago when she was a freshman, so she's probably just under 40.
Mystery Achiever
Footballguy
"Parent" would have worked. "Spouse" would have worked. "Husband or wife" woud have worked. And, i may be misunderstanding what you mean by impact,but I'd personally put acknowledging and mentoring all of my children ahead of impact.Well, when he said he hopes his two sons don't grow up to be a father/husband like him, it wouldn't have had the same impact if he was looking at his daughters saying it.impressive speech by irvin. i understood what he was doing in acknowledging his sons - challenging them vs thanking them - but i did feel bad for the "emphasis" they got over his daughters. girls can turn into bad role models, too.and, for those drooling over mrs thurman thomas
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