Monk for the Hall: The Web Page

[redskin_rich]

Originally Posted by openallnight

These antagonistic sports writers thrive off controversy. Why? Because it sells.
The most effective means of swaying their opinion is boycotting their product. Once I found out 2 years ago that P. King and dr. Z were the poster boys for the Anti-Art movement I simply cancelled my SI subscription and quit visiting their web-site. As long as Art is not in the hall SI will not receive my business. I urge all Monk supporters to do the same. If there are enough boycotters to effect their profitability they will do the just thing.

I've been boycotting SI the magazine for over 3 years now. I won't even pick up one to read when waiting in a lobby. I still occassionally click on their links to read a story but only rarely.

Originally Posted by redskin_rich

I've been boycotting SI the magazine for over 3 years now. I won't even pick up one to read when waiting in a lobby. I still occassionally click on their links to read a story but only rarely.

I'm feeling you. I gave up on them (SI) in late 2004, when it was CLEAR BEFORE the season even ended, they weren't even going to cast a vote for him. Some made it very clear early, so we could keep our party favors on ice.

All I know is when it happens, its a road trip. Mapped out and ready. 6 - 7 hours for the HOF with a Skins intro, I am always game!

[garedskin]

Originally Posted by Farmer Ted

Yup, next year we get to start hearing crap like "Well, he was good, but he never had a signature interception. This is the hall of fame, not the hall of very good for a very long time......"

Or, "It's about impact. Deion had much more impact than Green. He changed the way the game is played.... Offensive coordinators never had to game-plan against Green....."

Yeah I have that feeling as well.
They just need to ask probably the greatest WR who ever played about Greens abilities covering him.
No one really was able to shut down Jerry Rice but Green contained him better than any CB I ever seen...That includes DS.
I know the last year sanders played for the falcons he did not even line up across from Rice on most plays.
Green always lined up against the best WR on the field no matter what side he was on.DS can never claim he did that even in his supposed primetime.

[superskin]

Originally Posted by wewantdallas

Wow, he was quick to respond to that last one. I asked him about e-mailing the voters with the site or just in general, and he said:



So, there you have it. Guess all we can do now is wait.

I got to admit - his curt, non-detailed responses are pretty discouraging. I know you reasons for playing it safe, but there is part of me that thinks the DVD should just be sent directly to all voters. I am sure e-mails are a turn off, when you consider the ones that say "Monk was the greatest receiver EVER", etc...but your e-mail wouldnt be one that rambles are speaks in generalities...it would simply provide them with the visual evidence to watch.

Well, whatever happens, you efforts are still amazing.

[Keino]

Originally Posted by superskin

I got to admit - his curt, non-detailed responses are pretty discouraging. I know you reasons for playing it safe, but there is part of me that thinks the DVD should just be sent directly to all voters. I am sure e-mails are a turn off, when you consider the ones that say "Monk was the greatest receiver EVER", etc...but your e-mail wouldnt be one that rambles are speaks in generalities...it would simply provide them with the visual evidence to watch.

Well, whatever happens, you efforts are still amazing.

5 went out already with the remainder to go out on Tuesday.

http://hailredskins.com/vbforum/show...889#post899889

[wewantdallas]

Originally Posted by superskin

I got to admit - his curt, non-detailed responses are pretty discouraging. I know you reasons for playing it safe, but there is part of me that thinks the DVD should just be sent directly to all voters. I am sure e-mails are a turn off, when you consider the ones that say "Monk was the greatest receiver EVER", etc...but your e-mail wouldnt be one that rambles are speaks in generalities...it would simply provide them with the visual evidence to watch.

Well, whatever happens, you efforts are still amazing.

Thanks, SS. Yeah, I'm not waiting around for him anymore. I've also been really disappointed in his lack of enthusiasm about this whole thing. Very disillusioning for me. But, as Keino says, I sent five of the DVDs out yesterday before the holiday, and I'm sending all the rest out Monday night, so they'll go out first thing Tuesday morning. I probably will also follow up with e-mails to all of the voters and tell them it's coming as well as giving them the site.

I've also been told that David Elfin is also representing Washington so he will also have something to say during the presentation, so I"m going to try targeting him and letting him know about the video, too. Maybe he'll have more pull/interest/whatever. He's written some glowing articles on Monk over the years.

Stay tuned...

[BurgundyNGold]

Originally Posted by wewantdallas

Thanks, SS. Yeah, I'm not waiting around for him anymore. I've also been really disappointed in his lack of enthusiasm about this whole thing. Very disillusioning for me. But, as Keino says, I sent five of the DVDs out yesterday before the holiday, and I'm sending all the rest out Monday night, so they'll go out first thing Tuesday morning. I probably will also follow up with e-mails to all of the voters and tell them it's coming as well as giving them the site.

I've also been told that David Elfin is also representing Washington so he will also have something to say during the presentation, so I"m going to try targeting him and letting him know about the video, too. Maybe he'll have more pull/interest/whatever. He's written some glowing articles on Monk over the years.

Stay tuned...

With the enthusiasm that Shapiro has shown here, and given that the's the one who presents Monk's case every year, it's a wonder that Monk isn't in yet.

I really think that Shapiro should not be the presenter for Monk anymore.

[Farmer Ted]

Monk just caught that pass again against the Broncos, WWD! It was awesome.

[shally]

Originally Posted by wewantdallas

Thanks, SS. Yeah, I'm not waiting around for him anymore. I've also been really disappointed in his lack of enthusiasm about this whole thing. Very disillusioning for me. But, as Keino says, I sent five of the DVDs out yesterday before the holiday, and I'm sending all the rest out Monday night, so they'll go out first thing Tuesday morning. I probably will also follow up with e-mails to all of the voters and tell them it's coming as well as giving them the site.

I've also been told that David Elfin is also representing Washington so he will also have something to say during the presentation, so I"m going to try targeting him and letting him know about the video, too. Maybe he'll have more pull/interest/whatever. He's written some glowing articles on Monk over the years.

Stay tuned...

let's hope the representation for monk is more aggressive this year.. you just know that irvin's supporters are going to be pulling out all the stops for that chump