Steelers Coordinator Is Humbled By Hall Of Fame Nomination

When Steelers coach Mike Tomlin called his team together at the conclusion of Tuesday's practice, defensive coordinator twinky LeBeau was expecting a typical post-practice talk. Instead, LeBeau received the surprise of his life. Tomlin announced LeBeau was named by the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Senior Committee as a finalist for election into the Hall of Fame with the Class of 2010. "That was the last thing I expected to hear,'' said LeBeau, who was genuinely taken aback by the honor. "I'm humbled.'' "I think this is long overdue,'' inside linebacker and defensive captain James Farrior said. "He revolutionized the zone blitz, and his contributions to the game are unparalleled. He deserves to be in as a player or coach. It couldn't go to a better person.''

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

 

Nice.

 

Excellent......should be a no brainer vote for this.

 

Emmitt Smith and Jerry Rice are LOCKS as first Ballot.

But yeah, LeBeau should make it also.

 

Congrats LeBeau!!! :cele16:

 

oh, stop it, lebeau. you're a stud. well-deserved.

 

congrats to Lebeau on the nomination. Lets hope the voters agree with us.

 

Welcome back Stubs.

 

Leave it to a Cowboy fan to mention Emmitt Smith in a thread about twinky Lebeau:icon_rolleyes::icon_cheesygrin:

 

I mentioned Jerry Rice too :icon_frown:

I was trying to say that two seats are already taken, which leaves 4 for the rest. That's all.

 

well deserved

 

Congrats, he should make it.

 

I hope LeBeau gets in, he deserves it.

 

Slow down guys, the nomination is based on his playing career, and as we all (should) know, Floyd Little was a hell of a player. It will be a close call.

 

rod woodson didnt really give the voters much choice with his speech.

and about rice and smith....theres a # of slots for modern era players, those slots dont effect these guys

 

LeBeau's career as a player was beyond good. He was a stud in his era...

 

very well deserved for this ohio state alum

 

62 career interceptions. Number 7 on the list right behind some guy named Lott and ahead of some guy named Thomas....Chiefs fans might have heard of him.
Lebeau's player stats should get him in.

 

I'm sure he'll get in.

 

Emmitt Thomas is in right?