Righting A Wrong: Derrick Thomas Inducted Into College Football Hall Of Fame.... Finally
I can now lift my boycott on visiting the the new College Football Hall of Fame in the ATL. Until today, I couldn't even take them seriously. How could you after snubbing Derrick Thomas??? Of course, The University of Alabama should be accustomed to the tradition of overlooking some of the greatest college football players EVVA. Joe Namath, Kenny Stabler, Antonio Langham, Bob Baumhower, & Shaun Alexander are still waiting for their induction. However, after being eligible for 16 years, Derrick Thomas has finally been inducted! One of the best defensive players of my generation has finally gotten the respect he deserved long ago. In 1988, he got over twice as many sacks as Brodie Croyle suffered during a single game in 2005. The list of awards Thomas acquired during his time at The Capstone is actually pretty damn impressive: 1988~ SEC Defensive Player of the Year 1988~ Dick Butkus Award 1988~ Finished 10th in Heisman voting behind na...