2005 HOF Semi-finalists

**HUbison** · #1 (**permalink**) -19-11-2004

The semi-finalists have been announced and the two names drawing most of the attention are Marino & Young. However, there are two WRs that made the list: Michael Irvin & Art Monk. Now, don't get me wrong, they were both great receivers....but here's my question.

Michael Irvin - 750 rec., 11904 yards, 65 TDs, 5 pro bowls
Art Monk - 940 rec., 12721 yards, 68 TDs, 3 pro bowls
Henry Ellard - 814 rec., 13777 yards, 65 TDs, 3 pro bowls

How in the world does Ellard not make the semis while Irvin and Monk do?

**AvengerRam** · #2 (**permalink**) -19-11-2004

Unfortunately, Ellard played on a lot of mediocre to bad teams, and never played in a Super Bowl. While that shouldn't matter, it does.

WisRamsFan · #3 (**permalink**) -19-11-2004

As AV stated, no rings sometimes means no HOF.

*DJRamFan* · #4 (**permalink**) -22-11-2004

Case in Point: Lynn Swann and John Stallworth have rings, but not the stats.