Pat Tillman on College Hall Ballot

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http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hUpMbX0NfXKjcWy2b7sy047PGj6wD8VBI4EOA


DALLAS (AP) — The late Pat Tillman, a former Arizona State linebacker who gave up a professional football career
to join the military, is among 19 players up for election to the College Football Hall of Fame for the first time this year.

The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame released a ballot Tuesday with 75 players and
eight coaches eligible for election to the hall.

Tillman played linebacker for the Sun Devils from 1994-97 and was one of the best defensive players in the Pac-10
over his final two seasons. He was one of the leaders of the last Arizona State team to play in the Rose Bowl.
The Sun Devils lost to Ohio State 20-17 in 1997.

Tillman went on to play safety for the Arizona Cardinals, but quit football, giving up millions of dollars in salary,
and became an Army Ranger.

He was killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan in 2004.

[joeybee12]

1. Very sad reminder...

...I wonder what his chances are. I hope they consider his sacrifice.

[Ptah]

2. I remember him being a monster on the field against my UofArizona wildcats.

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[joeybee12]

3. I recall photos of him and thinking he looked big...

...even compared to the other football players he looked big.

[erpowers]

4. Should Be Based On Football Skill

I can imagine that a number of people will disagree with me on this issue, but I contend his getting in the Hall should only be based on what he did on the field in college. I contend that entry into the Hall should be based on whether he was one of the best players in the game not on what he did after college. I contend halls of fame are about stats and not what someone did outside of the game.