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by ChipMahaney_FOX4 from DFW Area

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One vote for Michael Irvin
Feb 3, 2007 | 6:24 AM
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Michael Irvin will learn later today whether he's elected to the Hall of Fame. To me, he's a sure thing, and he should have gone in last year.

When the Cowboys were at their best in the mid-90's, Irvin was the emotional leader of the team. Compared to the combustible Terrell Owens, Irvin put his team first. I think I heard Troy Aikman say once that no one worked harder in practice, and in the games, than Michael.

#88 wasn't the fastest receiver ever to play the game, but he used his physical strength and size to beat defenders and catch key passes.

Michael's failings in life were very public, but he's rebuilt for himself a new life in television, and he's got a lot to be proud of.

Good luck Michael! You deserve a great phone call today.
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tumbleweed view my photos
Feb 3, 2007 | 6:36 AM

How soon we forget. Dont we remember about all the drug charges that were bought off by Jerry Jones. All the woman chasing that he was caught in the act of. Wonder how the mans wife felt about that. For some reason I really dont think that I want any of my kids looking up to or admiring anyone of that caliber. Sports hero? I dont think so. More like a sports idiot. Should he be inducted into the Hall of Fame? NEVER!!!!!!! If I were any member of the Cowboys organization, I would be totally ashamed that his name was associated with any other players what so ever.
That_guy read my blog view my photos
Feb 3, 2007 | 11:43 AM

Everyone makes mistakes in life but Michael's like was in the public eye. That doesn't make him worse than your local mail person or grocer because we have no idea what they do in their private life. They could be worse for all we know.

Michael deserves to be the Hall cause what he did off the field did not effect the numbers and skills that the put on the field. Your kids don't have to look up to him, but how many of your kids know what he did off the field cause it was so long ago.
Nobody admires people cause of the bad things they did so if yor kids look up to him trust me it's cause of is talent.
One more rant, They Hall is a showcase of the best in the NFL. his numbers and Rings show that he belongs in the Hall.
ChipMahaney_FOX4 read my blog view my photos
Feb 3, 2007 | 11:53 AM

Just heard that Michael is IN!
That_guy read my blog view my photos
Feb 3, 2007 | 11:55 AM

WOOOHOOO!!!!
RJMavs read my blog view my photos
Feb 3, 2007 | 1:25 PM

He deserves it! Without Irvin, Aikman and Emmitt wouldn't be remebered as they are know. Irvin made them better, but in reality the three of them complemented each other very well.
KellerKowboy read my blog view my photos
Feb 3, 2007 | 2:20 PM

That_guy, your arguement is so full of holes, I wouldn't know where to begin. Stick to basketball, my friend.

As for Michael, Congratulations. Now live up to the Hall Of Fame standards, please.
Showdog read my blog view my photos
Feb 3, 2007 | 5:56 PM

I'm glad he got it. I think he deserved it. He was one of the key team leaders. And I think he has redeemed himself. Congrats, Michael.
AlwaysWatching read my blog
Feb 3, 2007 | 9:45 PM

Everyone makes mistakes. MI deserved his honors for the job, he had already done.
He was crucified in public, which in itself, is punishment enough, for the embarrasments he has caused. He has turned the corner in his life and shown you can change and move on. Some people just live in the past and look for the bad. MI is good people and has proven it in all the things, he does now.
I vote-put him in, he earned in, even if he has had to take a few steps back, to go forward.
babysister138 read my blog view my photos
Feb 4, 2007 | 5:29 AM

Congrats to Michael..He deserved it!
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