tenken627 Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Or it's a couple hundred die hard skins fan sending him about 100 emails each! Haha, I wouldn't be surprised honestly. But, I have spoken with a lot of other fans from other teams, and they all agree that Art Monk should be in, some are even surprised that he isn't in already. There are other players I was shocked at that wasn't mentioned like Thurman Thomas who also should be a shoe in. Peter King has gotten how many emails from Redskins fans about Art Monk for how many years? He has basically ignored them for how long? This time, he is actually genuinely very surprised at the amount he has gotten this time, and partly could be because of other people that he doesn't ignore (Skins fans) could be also chiming in as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com enemy list :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjTj Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 enemy list :mad:The only reason he's not on the enemy list is because as far as I can tell from his old writings, he LIKES Art Monk ... he just hates the Redskins.I am almost convinced that when Pasquarelli is in the voting room, he doesn't say a single word about Art Monk but then votes against him. So while he's hurting Art's cause, he's not doing it quite like Dr. Z or Peter King or Cliff Christl, who are actively finding reasons to keep Art out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 The only reason he's not on the enemy list is because as far as I can tell from his old writings, he LIKES Art Monk ... he just hates the Redskins.I am almost convinced that when Pasquarelli is in the voting room, he doesn't say a single word about Art Monk but then votes against him. So while he's hurting Art's cause, he's not doing it quite like Dr. Z or Peter King or Cliff Christl, who are actively finding reasons to keep Art out. I am going on an interview he had with Tony K about 3 years ago (pre-Gibbs return) He just went off on Tony about Monk not being a HOF'er. He was so vile and ugly, Tony dropped him as a regular writer on his show. His main argument was he was a system WR at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankbones Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I think we need to thank Mike Wilbon, Len Shapiro, and others for this change in stance. There were rumors flying around not too long ago that a faction had formed that would not vote another WR into the hall not named Jerry Rice, until Art Monk was put in. I think their influence is showing and hopefully a power shift in HOF voting is occuring. Maybe, jut maybe, one of the Hogs will finally get their due as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tastes Like Chicken Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I wonder if this has anything to do with the recent poll on si.com, about who deserves more to be in the HOF- Monk or Irvin??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurd Cudins Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 A person as fat and uncoordinated as Peter King can only backtrack slowly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IM A REDSKIN FAN Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Wow...Hell froze over this date of all days lol...who the hell does this fatboy think he is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjTj Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I am going on an interview he had with Tony K about 3 years ago (pre-Gibbs return) He just went off on Tony about Monk not being a HOF'er. He was so vile and ugly, Tony dropped him as a regular writer on his show. His main argument was he was a system WR at best.Was that interview discussed on Extremeskins? It would be cool to have a link. Pasquarelli is just so hard to understand ... I was really surprised to find nothing in his ESPN.com columns where he had ever mentioned even voting against Monk. He has said it on radio a few times, but I always thought it felt forced.And I really just can't see a Monk opponent in someone who in 1996 wrote this: Ellard is 21 yards shy of supplanting Art Monk, who certainly will be in the Hall of Fame, for fourth place in receiving yards.And prior to that many articles praising Monk. It really just doesn't make any sense ...http://artmonk.wordpress.com/hall-of-fame-voters/len-pasquarelli/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isifhan Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 With Chuck Noll having retired from the Pittsburgh Steelers, Gibbs ranks second only to Miami's Don Shula among active head coaches in longevity with one club. Shula has 11 years on him, having begun with the Dolphins in 1970. Clearly, Gibbs is no ordinary Joe. Ah Lenny how times have changed, but cliches have not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bake Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Peter King finally got on the same page as most of the world. The onle ones missing the boat now, is the selection committee. :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalex41 Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 More MailbagPeter King ART MONK TIME. From Steve Woods of Houston: "In response to your list of 10 players left out of the Hall of Fame, I have my own list (which I know you won't agree with): 1) Art Monk. 2) Art Monk. 3) Art Monk. 4) Art Monk. You get my drift, and yes, I am a biased die-hard 'Skins fan. Monk had 940 career receptions, 12,000 career yards, with three Super Bowls rings. I think the presence of John Riggins on the goal line is a big reason why he didn't have quite as many touchdowns as you would have thought, given his other stats, although he does have more than several receivers already in, such as Stallworth and Swann. The guy was a tremendous player, who, in my opinion, was the heart and soul of the offense for much of the '80s. You can't do any more than that. It sure does seem like you have some sort of bias against the 'Skins, and Monk in particular, in recent years. I don't understand that. Are you a Cowboys fan?!? Please say it isn't so.'' Ain't so. I'm a fan of no football team. You may be interested to know that I am going to rethink my position on Monk this year. I don't want to be so stuck in the mud on this issue that I close my mind to the possibility that I'm wrong and that Monk really does belong. So I'm going to sit down with Joe Gibbs when I see the Redskins this summer and try to soak in what the Monk side believes I am missing. A lot of people I respect tell me I'm dead wrong on Monk -- Len Shapiro, Mike Wilbon among them, plus quieter ones with close ties to the Hall. So I'll rethink my position and let you know what I come up with. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/writers/peter_king/06/06/mmqbte/1.html I do not respect anything Peter King expresses, to me, he is an arrogant, pompous ass who certainly has "ego issues". He thrives on controversy and as long as we try to figure out his "modus operandi", the more he finds us comical and laughs himself silly while "rushing" to the bank making deposits!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I wonder if it'll be easier to reevaluate with my foot up his ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Was that interview discussed on Extremeskins? It would be cool to have a link. http://artmonk.wordpress.com/hall-of-fame-voters/len-pasquarelli/ I am sure it was :laugh: you may try serching the archives. His response to Tony was so nasty, Tony was almost speechless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tehhunter Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Its the end of the world today, 6/6/06 and Peter King might actually get an educated opinion. That's all folks! See you in heaven/hell, wherever we end up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWinzit Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Is 6/6/6 like April fools Day? I find it hard to believe that he is being totally sincere. I think is just feeling a little pressure from looking like such an ass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanyt Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Yeah, we'll see... A conversation with Coach Gibbs should be an easy sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redman Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I can respect that, as long as he does his reevaluation honestly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangee7 Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Do the right thing Peter. Art Monk belongs in the Hall of Fame. I'm sure Joe will help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No_Pressure Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Referr to my signiture. Maybe he feels dumb saying that one player qualifies because of his stats and status with the team when another player with equal status and better stats doesnt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade7 Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I know one of you sold your soul to the devil for this to happen today. I just want to let you know, we all value your sacrifice. Gratsi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betsy thurman Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 :rubeyes: WOW!! I'm afraid hell just got air conditioning :laugh: i'm very much afraid you're right :rubeyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betsy thurman Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 No Doubt. Personally I may even refrain from verbally lambasting the man until he gets back to us on this. If however after his deep complentation and talk with Gibbs he comes back as stubborn as before... well I hope no one's that dense. We'll see... well, if he doesn't change his mind I hear that Tony and Chris have nothing to do until January :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PF Chang Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 From the link provided: Atlanta Journal-Constitution October 30, 1996 NFL REPORT; Lions unsupportive of Fontes after he shows up Mitchell Len Pasquarelli Nobody ever mentions Henry Ellard as a potential Hall of Fame candidate, but the 14-year veteran has put together a portfolio with the Rams and Redskins that makes him worthy of consideration. Ellard needs just one catch Sunday at Buffalo to move past Hall of Fame receiver Charlie Joyner into fifth place on the all-time receptions list with 751. Ellard is 21 yards shy of supplanting Art Monk, who certainly will be in the Hall of Fame, for fourth place in receiving yards. "Watching him is like watching a ballet," said former Rams teammate Flipper Anderson. Added current Washington mate Bill Brooks of the 35-year-old Ellard: "He keeps himself in such great shape, he might be able to play three or four more years if he wanted." With '95 first-rounder Michael Westbrook a major disappointment, every defense in the league knows Ellard is the "go- to" guy for Gus Frerotte, but no one is able to adequately cover him. ESPN Radio May 17, 2005 The Dan Patrick Show Dan Patrick: (asking about the Hall of Fame balloting) Art Monk? Len Pasquarelli: No. ...I hate him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabee1973 Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 He is probably just saying that so it will get us off his back Everyone should send him an email everyday saying he a sham for not supporting monk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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