Bettis NOT a Hall of Famer- Here's Why

[fansince'76]

The precedent has already been set - if Riggins is worthy of enshrinement, Bettis is more than worthy of it.

[Steelers5895]

Originally Posted by harrison'samonster

nice summary of your position, but it doesn't change a thing. Why do you have to be so disrespectful to Bettis by claiming his signature play is the fumble against the Colts? That's pretty poor.

what was his signature play then? its not being disrespectful just cant think of what makes him stand above his peers?

he will get in even though he, IMO, is not worthy.

his numbers will dwarf the current backs when they come up to eligibility because of the RBBC philosophy.

I just think of all years, this was the one, he had no other worthy back. In fact that could be why there was a 30 minute discussion about him.

we will agree to disagree. no point in going round and round. appreciated the debate.

[harrison'samonster]

Originally Posted by OX1947

Bettis' last year was insignificant? So, the Steelers played like gang busters because they were playing for Big Ben? 2005 team played some of the most inspired ball I have ever seen, all in the name of getting The Bus home. By the way, when did insignificant mean scoring 12 TDs between regular season and playoffs? I'd say he was pretty significant considering he was in everyone's heart on that championship drive.

I agree completely with what you're saying. Very well said. He was a big part of why we went 15-1 the year before as well.

[Steelers5895]

Originally Posted by fansince'76

The precedence has already been set - if Riggins is worthy of enshrinement, Bettis is more than worthy of it.

Riggins carried his team in the super bowl. Bettis was carried in his.

[harrison'samonster]

Originally Posted by Steelers5895

what was his signature play then? its not being disrespectful just cant think of what makes him stand above his peers?

he will get in even though he, IMO, is not worthy.

his numbers will dwarf the current backs when they come up to eligibility because of the RBBC philosophy.

I just think of all years, this was the one, he had no other worthy back. In fact that could be why there was a 30 minute discussion about him.

we will agree to disagree. no point in going round and round. appreciated the debate.

I respect that you have your own opinion about Bettis

[fansince'76]

Originally Posted by Steelers5895

Riggins carried his team in the super bowl. Bettis was carried in his.

In a season that was cut in half by a strike. And he got completely stuffed and was rendered a non-factor by the Raiders in the SB the following year. And it's not Bettis' fault that he lost out on two potential SB trips because his QB sucked. 1st and goal at the Broncos 5 in the '97 AFCCG, Bettis running wild, and what does Cowher do? He puts it in Stewart's hands who promptly throws an interception into triple coverage in the endzone.

[Steelers5895]

Originally Posted by OX1947

Bettis' last year was insignificant? So, the Steelers played like gang busters because they were playing for Big Ben? 2005 team played some of the most inspired ball I have ever seen, all in the name of getting The Bus home. By the way, when did insignificant mean scoring 12 TDs between regular season and playoffs? I'd say he was pretty significant considering he was in everyone's heart on that championship drive.

how does that enter in the hall of fame equation? he was inspirational?

That goes to what I am saying. Just becasue he was beloved and a great teammate and the fans love him doesnt make him an immortal player worthy of the hall of fame.

when people say HOF running backs, how many think Bettis? In fact I think Harris above him and he had 4k less yards.

We think brown, emmit, sayers, marcus allen, sanders on and on and on.

[Steelers5895]

Originally Posted by fansince'76

In a season that was cut in half by a strike. And he got completely stuffed and was rendered a non-factor by the Raiders in the SB the following year.

throwing team that year. they were the highest scoring team of all time in 1983 from throwing. remember the smurfs? That stood until 1998 and the Vikings.

[tanda10506]

Originally Posted by Bayz101

Jerome Bettis is the #6 rusher of All-time, and you need look no further than that. Hall of famer. He'll be in next.

This ^ pretty much ends the argument.

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

Originally Posted by Steelers5895

what was his signature play then? its not being disrespectful just cant think of what makes him stand above his peers?

he will get in even though he, IMO, is not worthy.

his numbers will dwarf the current backs when they come up to eligibility because of the RBBC philosophy.

I just think of all years, this was the one, he had no other worthy back. In fact that could be why there was a 30 minute discussion about him.

we will agree to disagree. no point in going round and round. appreciated the debate.

I think his signature play was running over Urlacher in his final season to start that incredible run to the Super Bowl XL title.

He never won a rushing title. He went to very few pro bowls that I know of. He was always a durable and reliable performer that put up total numbers without ever being considered one of the great RB's in his era.

I think it will take a while for him to get in, kind of like Art Monk. I can see your point and one could say the Hall is reserved for Greatness......not really good.